Effective Date: August 18, 2017 Standard format: No new cards are banned in the Standard format. Expanded format: Forest of Giant Plants (XY—Ancient Origins, 74/98) is now banned in the Expanded format. Archeops (Black & White—Noble Victories, 67/101; Black & White—Dark Explorers, 110/108) is now banned in the Expanded format. Shiftry (Black & White—Next Destinies, … Continue reading Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows banned list and rule changes quarterly announcement, effective August 18
Registration is now open for Spectator entry to the 2017 Pokémon World Championships
For those who plan on attending the 2017 Pokémon World Championships this year in Anaheim from August 18 to August 20, registration is now open for Spectators. To get in, it costs $10 per person over 16 and provides entry to the event, as well as two booster packs for the Pokémon TCG. In addition … Continue reading Registration is now open for Spectator entry to the 2017 Pokémon World Championships
Charizard-GX features in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Burning Shadows
Charizard-GX is among the powerful cards featured in the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Burning Shadows expansion, which is scheduled to launch on August 4. Pokémon TCG players will be able to whip up an epic inferno with Charizard-GX's tempestuous Crimson Storm attack, which can Knock Out just about any Pokémon in one … Continue reading Charizard-GX features in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Burning Shadows
Official recap of the 2017 Pokémon TCG North American International Championships
For competitors in the 2017 Pokémon TCG North American International Championships in Indianapolis, the days before the big event must have been excruciating. Players expected to face a countless variety of decks, which probably led to some sleepless nights. When they arrived at the Indiana Convention Center, their concerns turned out to be true—the event … Continue reading Official recap of the 2017 Pokémon TCG North American International Championships
Pokémon TCG Format Rotation detailed for the 2018 Season
The Pokémon Company has revealed which Pokémon TCG cards will be permitted in the Standard format in the 2018 Pokémon TCG Championship Series season. With the goal of maintaining a healthy competitive environment, Pokémon Organized Play begins each new Championship Series season by removing older expansions from Standard format competition. The annual rotation challenges existing … Continue reading Pokémon TCG Format Rotation detailed for the 2018 Season
Pokémon Trainer Club implements new Collectible Gallery feature
The new Pokémon Trainer Club Collectible Gallery feature lets you track and display Pokémon pins you’ve collected. Take a look at another cool feature just added here on Pokemon.com, a Collectible Gallery where you can keep track of your Pokémon pin collection. Pokémon pins have long been cherished collectible items available to participants of Play! … Continue reading Pokémon Trainer Club implements new Collectible Gallery feature
Rewatch intense VGC and TCG matches from the 2017 Pokémon North American International Championships
The 2017 Pokémon North American International Championships was livestreamed by The Pokémon Company, complete with play-by-play and analysis by expert commentators. This event was the last chance for players to earn major Championship Points toward the Pokémon World Championships and other great prizes, so every battle counted. If you missed out on the livestream, you … Continue reading Rewatch intense VGC and TCG matches from the 2017 Pokémon North American International Championships
The 2018 Pokémon World Championships series kicks off with the Liverpool Regional Championships
Start the march toward the 2018 Pokémon World Championships in Liverpool, England, on July 29–30 at the first Regional Championships of the 2018 season. The action will take place Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. This is the first chance for Pokémon TCG and video game players to earn major … Continue reading The 2018 Pokémon World Championships series kicks off with the Liverpool Regional Championships
