The Pokémon TCG Standard format rotation for 2026 competitive play will officially take effect on April 10. As usual, the rotation will remove older cards from Standard legality, reshaping the metagame and pushing players to adapt their decks. Rotation often levels the playing field, opening space for newer strategies while phasing out long-standing staples. For competitive players, it is a key date that affects deck building, card values and tournament preparation. Whether you are playing at local events or following top-level competition, April 10 marks a clear reset point for the Standard format.
Source: Pokemon.com
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