Which Pokemon cards are tournament legal?
As for the Expanded Format, these cards are banned in all officially-licensed Pokémon card tournaments:
- Archeops (Black & White—Noble Victories, 67/101; Black & White—Dark Explorers, 110/108)
- Delinquent (XY—BREAKpoint, 98/122, 98a/122, and 98b/122)
- Forest of Giant Plants (XY—Ancient Origins, 74/98)
Are older Pokemon cards legal in tournaments?
Pokémon Support Only cards that are part of the Modified format may be used in official events. When older cards can no longer be used in official events, it is because they have been rotated out of the Modified format. Pokémon Organized Play has created the Modified format for several reasons.
Are 2012 Pokemon cards worth anything?
The 2012 round qualifier cards are worth $50 to $200, while staff versions commonly go for $200 and up.
Are Sun and Moon cards legal?
All cards from the Sun & Moon Series, including all Pokemon-GX, will no longer be legal. As always, older versions of cards are legal in Standard as long as any version of the card is legal. Since Switch (swsh1-183) was reprinted in the Sword & Shield Base Set, you’re free to use Switch (base1-95) in tournament play.
Are there any Pokemon cards that are legal?
Black Star Promos. Cards numbered SM01 and higher. Newer sets that are released after this point are also tournament legal, 21 days after their official English release date. Pokémon Organized Play permits the use of cards from sets that are not legal in the Standard format, as long as those cards have been reprinted in a Standard-legal set.
Is it legal to play Pokemon D in a tournament?
For the 2021 season, all cards with the “D” regulation mark are legal to use in tournaments. New cards with this regulation mark still must follow the appropriate waiting period to become tournament legal (typically two weeks).
How many cards do you need for a Pokemon tournament?
Normally, in tournaments you have to make a 60 card deck using the Standard – Constructed format. Every year, following the World Championships tournament (usually around September), the Pokémon Company rotates out some older sets.
What are the rules for playing in a Pokemon tournament?
Players may only use cards in their decks that are legal for the tournament format. During Limited tournaments, players may only include cards given to them by the Tournament Organizer for the tournament. Players are responsible for ensuring that their cards are not marked in any way.
