Pokemon TCG Cards by Regulation Mark
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Regulation marks determine which Pokemon TCG cards are legal in Standard format tournaments. Each letter corresponds to a different era of card releases. Browse by regulation mark to find format-legal cards and track their prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are regulation marks on Pokemon cards?
Regulation marks are small letters (like D, E, F, G, H) printed on the bottom of Pokemon TCG cards. They determine which cards are legal in the Standard format for competitive play.
How do regulation marks affect card legality?
The Pokemon Company rotates older regulation marks out of the Standard format annually. Cards with the most recent regulation marks are always legal, while older marks cycle into the Expanded format.
Where is the regulation mark on a Pokemon card?
The regulation mark is a small letter printed in the bottom-left corner of the card, near the set information. It was introduced starting with the Sword & Shield era (regulation mark D).