Trading Cards

With the launch of the Black & White expansion decks, the Pokemon TCG went through a bit of a rule change. The new officially changes went into effect yesterday. Here’s a snippet of what to expect with these changes:

* Trainer cards from Diamond & Pearl through Call of Legends should be considered Trainer—Item
* Supporter cards from Diamond & Pearl through Call of Legends should be considered Trainer—Supporter
* Stadium cards from Diamond & Pearl through Call of Legends should be considered Trainer—Stadium
* Any cards that reference those card types should change accordingly as well. For example, if a card from those sets says, “Search your deck for a Trainer card…,” you should now read that card as saying “Search your deck for an Item card…,” since Trainer cards are now known as Trainer—Item cards

Check-out the complete rule changes here.

In addition to the rule changes, there will be a modified format for Pokémon Organized Play.

To provide a fun, positive tournament experience for all Play! Pokémon members, we may rotate some older sets out of the Modified format earlier in the year than the typical September 1st rotation date.

The next Modified format will include expansions from HeartGold & SoulSilver to the present. Under normal circumstances, this rotation would take effect September 1st, 2011. However, should we deem it necessary to maintain a healthy competitive environment, the rotation would take effect on July 1st instead. The final decision will be announced in early June.

Please note that some Premier events in Europe may not incorporate rules and cards from the Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion. Contact your local event organizers to confirm which expansions will be allowed.

Read more about the modified format here!

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