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Appendix II

Noteworthy Cards

In the Standard format

2024 (F Regulation Onward)

Noteworthy cards from each set in the Standard format have been split into three categories below. Staple Cards are the most important cards in a set and will see frequent use in a variety of decks or in high-performing top tier decks. Set Highlights are important cards from the set that won’t show up in every deck but are important for specific decks and Other Noteworthy Cards are cards that have or may have some use in specific situations or decks. For a list of only the most essential cards for deck builders, visit the article The New Essentials.

Brilliant Stars (BRS)

Set Release: 25 February 2022 | Set Legality Date: 11 March 2022 | Likely Rotation: Early 2025
Last Updated: 28 February 2022

Staple Cards

Lumineon V BRS 40
Manaphy BRS 41
Bidoof BRS 120
Bibarel BRS 121
Arceus V BRS 122
Arceus VSTAR BRS 123
Boss's Orders BRS 132
Choice Belt BRS 135
Professor's Research BRS 147
Ultra Ball BRS 150
Double Turbo Energy BRS 151

Set Highlights

Empoleon BRS 37
Raikou V BRS 48
Whimsicott V BRS 64
Whimsicott VSTAR BRS 65
Minccino BRS 124
Cheren's Care BRS 134
Collapsed Stadium BRS 137
Cynthia's Ambition BRS 138
Magma Basin BRS 144
Team Yell's Cheer BRS 149

Other Noteworthy Cards

Turtwig BRS 6
Grotle BRS 7
Torterra BRS 8
Shaymin V BRS 13
Shaymin VSTAR BRS 14
Zarude V BRS 16
Charizard V BRS 17
Charizard VSTAR BRS 18
Moltres BRS 21
Entei V BRS 22
Buizel BRS 38
Floatzel BRS 39
Eiscue BRS 44
Raichu V BRS 45
Mimikyu V BRS 68
Mimikyu VMAX BRS 69
Riolu BRS 78
Lucario BRS 79
Honchkrow V BRS 88
Purrloin BRS 90
Liepard BRS 91
Zamazenta V BRS 105
Gible BRS 107
Gabite BRS 108
Garchomp BRS 109
Farfetch'd BRS 115
Acerola's Premonition BRS 129
Blunder Policy BRS 131
Café Master BRS 133
Fresh Water Set BRS 139
Gloria BRS 141
Kindler BRS 143
Marnie's Pride BRS 145
Roseanne's Backup BRS 148

Astral Radiance (ASR)

Set Release: 27 May 2022 | Set Legality Date: 10 June 2022 | Likely Rotation: Early 2025
Last Updated: 14 May 2022

Staple Cards

Radiant Greninja ASR 46
Roxanne ASR 150
Trekking Shoes ASR 156

Set Highlights

Hisuian Lilligant V ASR 17
Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR ASR 18
Starmie V ASR 30
Origin Forme Palkia V ASR 39
Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR ASR 40
Diancie ASR 68
Radiant Hawlucha ASR 81
Mightyena ASR 96
Absol ASR 97
Darkrai V ASR 98
Darkrai VSTAR ASR 99
Hisuian Samurott V ASR 101
Hisuian Samurott VSTAR ASR 102
Origin Forme Dialga V ASR 113
Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR ASR 114
Wyrdeer V ASR 134
Adaman ASR 135
Dark Patch ASR 139
Gardenia's Vigor ASR 143
Grant ASR 144
Gutsy Pickaxe ASR 145
Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
Irida ASR 147
Jubilife Village ASR 148
Temple of Sinnoh ASR 155

Other Noteworthy Cards

Kricketune ASR 10
Shaymin ASR 14
Radiant Heatran ASR 27
Regice ASR 37
Hisuian Basculin ASR 43
Luxray V ASR 50
Regieleki ASR 51
Hisuian Typhlosion V ASR 53
Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR ASR 54
Togepi ASR 55
Togetic ASR 56
Togekiss ASR 57
Wyrdeer ASR 69
Regirock ASR 75
Hisuian Decidueye V ASR 83
Hisuian Decidueye VSTAR ASR 84
Thievul ASR 104
Magnezone ASR 107
Registeel ASR 108
Bastiodon ASR 110
Bronzong ASR 112
Bisharp ASR 116
Regidrago ASR 118
Eevee ASR 119
Hoothoot ASR 120
Miltank ASR 126
Regigigas ASR 130
Oranguru V ASR 133
Canceling Cologne ASR 136
Cyllene ASR 138
Energy Loto ASR 140
Feather Ball ASR 141
Gapejaw Bog ASR 142
Spicy Seasoned Curry ASR 151
Supereffective Glasses ASR 152
Unidentified Fossil ASR 157

Pokémon GO (PGO)

Set Release: 1 July 2022 | Set Legality Date: 15 July 2022 | Likely Rotation: Early 2025
Last Updated: 20 June 2022

Staple Cards

None.

Set Highlights

Radiant Venusaur PGO 4
Radiant Charizard PGO 11
Blastoise PGO 17
Radiant Blastoise PGO 18
Slowbro PGO 20
Ditto PGO 53
Snorlax PGO 55
PokéStop PGO 68
Rare Candy PGO 69

Other Noteworthy Cards

Charizard PGO 10
Magikarp PGO 21
Mewtwo V PGO 30
Mewtwo VSTAR PGO 31
Lunatone PGO 34
Solrock PGO 39
Alolan Raticate PGO 42
Melmetal V PGO 47
Melmetal VMAX PGO 48
Dragonite V PGO 49
Dragonite VSTAR PGO 50
Ambipom PGO 57
Bibarel PGO 60
Lure Module PGO 67

Lost Origin (LOR)

Set Release: 9 September 2022 | Set Legality Date: 23 September 2022 | Likely Rotation: Early 2025
Last Updated: 23 August 2022

Staple Cards

None.

Set Highlights

Cramorant LOR 50
Magnezone VSTAR LOR 57
Gengar LOR 66
Radiant Gardevoir LOR 69
Sableye LOR 70
Comfey LOR 79
Hisuian Arcanine LOR 84
Drapion V LOR 118
Giratina V LOR 130
Giratina VSTAR LOR 131
Hisuian Goodra VSTAR LOR 136
Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR LOR 147
Colress's Experiment LOR 155
Damage Pump LOR 156
Fantina LOR 157
Lost Vacuum LOR 162
Mirage Gate LOR 163
Thorton LOR 167
Volo LOR 169

Other Noteworthy Cards

Parasect LOR 5
Beautifly LOR 8
Shiftry LOR 13
Trevenant LOR 17
Chandelure LOR 26
Kingdra LOR 37
Finneon LOR 40
Hisuian Basculegion LOR 45
Kyurem V LOR 48
Kyurem VMAX LOR 49
Raichu LOR 53
Rotom V LOR 58
Eelektrik LOR 60
Clefairy LOR 62
Jynx LOR 68
Banette LOR 73
Hisuian Zoroark LOR 76
Mimikyu LOR 80
Aerodactyl VSTAR LOR 93
Barbaracle LOR 107
Spiritomb LOR 117
Radiant Hisuian Sneasler LOR 123
Radiant Steelix LOR 124
Galarian Stunfisk LOR 127
Hisuian Goodra LOR 134
Porygon2 LOR 141
Greedent LOR 151
Arc Phone LOR 152
Lady LOR 159
Lake Acuity LOR 160
Lost City LOR 161
Miss Fortune Sisters LOR 164
Toolbox LOR 168
Windup Arm LOR 170
Gift Energy LOR 171

Silver Tempest (SIT)

Set Release: 11 November 2022 | Set Legality Date: 25 November 2022 | Likely Rotation: Early 2025
Last Updated: 27 October 2022

Staple Cards

Serena SIT 164

Set Highlights

Regieleki V SIT 57
Regieleki VMAX SIT 58
Jynx SIT 62
Kirlia SIT 68
Dragonite SIT 131
Regidrago V SIT 135
Regidrago VSTAR SIT 136
Lugia V SIT 138
Lugia VSTAR SIT 139
Altaria SIT 143
Archeops SIT 147
Earthen Seal Stone SIT 154
Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
Furisode Girl SIT 157
V Guard Energy SIT 169

Other Noteworthy Cards

Ariados SIT 4
Serperior VSTAR SIT 8
Radiant Tsareena SIT 16
Rapidash SIT 22
Alolan Vulpix V SIT 33
Alolan Vulpix VSTAR SIT 34
Omastar V SIT 35
Relicanth SIT 44
Radiant Alakazam SIT 59
Unown V SIT 65
Mawile VSTAR SIT 71
Sigilyph SIT 75
Radiant Jirachi SIT 120
Klinklang SIT 125
Noivern SIT 133
Ho-oh V SIT 140
Lance SIT 159
Leafy Camo Poncho SIT 16
Unidentified Fossil SIT 165
Worker SIT 167
Regenerative Energy SIT 168

Crown Zenith (CRZ)

Set Release: 20 January 2023 | Set Legality Date: 3 February 2023 | Likely Rotation: Varies (2023-2025)
Last Updated: 25 February 2023

Staple Cards

Bidoof CRZ 111
Raihan CRZ 140
Switch CRZ 144
Trekking Shoes CRZ 145
Ultra Ball CRZ 146

Set Highlights

Leafeon V CRZ 13
Leafeon VSTAR CRZ 14
Radiant Charizard CRZ 20
Mewtwo CRZ 59
Mew V CRZ 60
Zacian VSTAR CRZ 96
Zamazenta CRZ 97
Zamazenta V CRZ 98
Zamazenta VSTAR CRZ 99
Duraludon V CRZ 103
Duraludon VMAX CRZ 104
Radiant Eternatus CRZ 105
Ditto CRZ 107
Stoutland V CRZ 116
Crushing Hammer CRZ 125
Energy Retrieval CRZ 127
Energy Search CRZ 128
Energy Switch CRZ 129
Great Ball CRZ 132
Leon CRZ 134
Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
Rare Candy CRZ 141
Sky Seal Stone CRZ 143

Other Noteworthy Cards

Charizard V CRZ 18
Charizard VSTAR CRZ 19
Kyogre CRZ 36
Rotom V CRZ 45
Rotom VSTAR CRZ 46
Radiant Charjabug CRZ 51
Zeraora V CRZ 53
Zeraora VMAX CRZ 54
Zeraora VSTAR CRZ 55
Lunatone CRZ 62
Hoopa CRZ 83
Rayquaza V CRZ 100
Rayquaza VMAX CRZ 101
Rayquaza VMAX CRZ 102
Oranguru CRZ 119
Regigigas V CRZ 113
Regigigas VSTAR CRZ 114
Bea CRZ 123
Nessa CRZ 136
Pokémon Catcher CRZ 138
Rescue Carrier CRZ 142

Scarlet & Violet (SVI)

Set Release: 31 March 2023 | Set Legality Date: 14 April 2023 | Likely Rotation: Early 2026
Last Updated: 18 March 2023

Staple Cards

  • Arven SVI 166

  • Beach Court SVI 167

  • ☆ Nest Ball SVI 181

  • Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186

  • ☆ Professor's Research SVI 189

  • ☆ Professor's Research SVI 190

  • Switch SVI 194

  • ☆ Ultra Ball SVI 196

Set Highlights

  • Miraidon ex SVI 81

  • Gardevoir ex SVI 86

  • Drifloon SVI 89

  • Klefki SVI 96

  • Hawlucha SVI 118

  • Varoom SVI 141

  • Revavroom SVI 142

  • Crushing Hammer SVI 168

  • Defiance Band SVI 169

  • Electric Generator SVI 170

  • Energy Retrieval SVI 171

  • Energy Search SVI 172

  • Energy Switch SVI 173

  • Exp. Share SVI 174

  • Judge SVI 176

  • Mesagoza SVI 178

  • Miriam SVI 179

  • Pal Pad SVI 182

  • Penny SVI 183

  • Picnic Basket SVI 184

  • Rare Candy SVI 191

  • Rock Chestplate SVI 192

  • Team Star Grunt SVI 195

  • Vitality Band SVI 197

  • Youngster SVI 198

Other Noteworthy Cards

  • Tarountula SVI 16

  • Spidops ex SVI 19

  • Smoliv SVI 21

  • Dolliv SVI 22

  • Arboliva SVI 23

  • Arcanine ex SVI 32

  • Charcadet SVI 40

  • Armarouge SVI 41

  • Wiglett SVI 55

  • Wiglett SVI 56

  • Wugtrio SVI 57

  • Dondozo SVI 61

  • Tatsugiri SVI 62

  • Shuppet SVI 87

  • Banette ex SVI 88

  • Fidough SVI 97

  • Fidough SVI 98

  • Dachsbun SVI 99

  • Greavard SVI 104

  • Houndstone SVI 106

  • Tandemaus SVI 160

  • Maushold SVI 161

Paldea Evolved (PAL)

Set Release: 9 June 2023 | Set Legality Date: 23 June 2022 | Likely Rotation: Early 2026
Last Updated: 26 May 2023

Staple Cards

  • Artazon PAL 171

  • ☆ Boss’s Orders PAL 172

  • Choice Belt PAL 176

  • ☆ Iono PAL 185

  • ☆ Super Rod PAL 188

Set Highlights

  • Baxcalibur PAL 60

  • Chien-Pao ex PAL 61

  • Luxray PAL 71

  • Spiritomb PAL 89

  • Mimikyu PAL 97

  • Ting-Lu ex PAL 127

  • Squawkabilly ex PAL 169

  • Bravery Charm PAL 173

  • Superior Energy Retrieval PAL 189

  • Jet Energy PAL 190

  • Luminous Energy PAL 191

  • Reversal Energy PAL 192

Other Noteworthy Cards

  • Forretress ex PAL 5

  • Tropius PAL 7

  • Abomasnow PAL 11

  • Meowscarada ex PAL 15

  • Brambleghast PAL 24

  • Wo-Chien ex PAL 27

  • Oricorio PAL 33

  • Skeledirge ex PAL 37

  • Chi-Yu ex PAL 40

  • Quaquaval ex PAL 52

  • Cetitan PAL 55

  • Shinx PAL 68

  • Bellibolt ex PAL 79

  • Wattrel PAL 80

  • Wigglytuff PAL 84

  • Dedenne ex PAL 93

  • Tinkaton PAL 105

  • Murkrow PAL 131

  • Weavile PAL 134

  • Copperajah ex PAL 150

  • Noivern ex PAL 153

  • Dudunsparce PAL 157

  • Pelipper PAL 159

  • Flamigo PAL 170

  • Fighting Au Lait PAL 181

  • Giacomo PAL 182

  • Great Ball PAL 183

  • Grusha PAL 184

  • Therapeutic Energy PAL 193

Obsidian Flames (OBF)

Set Release: 11 August 2023 | Set Legality Date: 25 August 2023 | Likely Rotation: Early 2026
Last Updated: 27 July 2023

Staple Cards

  • Arven OBF 186

Set Highlights

  • Toedscruel ex OBF 22

  • Eiscue ex OBF 42

  • Finizen OBF 60

  • Palafin OBF 62

  • Tyranitar ex OBF 66

  • Glimmora ex OBF 123

  • Charizard ex OBF 125

  • Mawile OBF 143

  • Pidgeot ex OBF 164

  • Letter of Encouragement OBF 189

  • Pokémon League Headquarters OBF 192

  • Team Star Grunt OBF 195

  • Town Store OBF 196

Other Noteworthy Cards

  • Decidueye ex OBF 15

  • Scovillain OBF 25

  • Cryogonal OBF 55

  • Thundurus OBF 70

  • Bellibolt OBF 78 (Insulator)

  • Lunatone OBF 92

  • Claydol OBF 95

  • Vespiquen ex OBF 96

  • Houndstone ex OBF 102

  • Absol ex OBF 135

  • Scizor OBF 141

  • Kingambit OBF 150

  • Revavroom ex OBF 156

  • Brassius OBF 187

  • Geeta OBF 188

  • Ortega OBF 190

  • Patrol Cap OBF 191

  • Poppy OBF 193

  • Ryme OBF 194

Scarlet & Violet—151 (MEW)

Set Release: 22 September 2023 | Set Legality Date: 6 October 2023 | Likely Rotation: Early 2026
Last Updated: 30 September 2023

Staple Cards

  • None

Set Highlights

  • Blastoise ex MEW 9

  • Charmeleon MEW 5

  • Charizard ex MEW 6

  • Pidgey MEW 16

  • Alakazam ex MEW 65

  • Dodrio MEW 85

  • Ditto MEW 132

  • Zapdos ex MEW 145

  • Mew ex MEW 151

  • Grabber MEW 162

  • Rigid Band MEW 165

Other Noteworthy Cards

  • Sandshrew MEW 27

  • Wigglytuff ex MEW 40

  • Zubat MEW 41

  • Gloom MEW 44

  • Vileplume MEW 45

  • Hypno MEW 97

  • Electrode MEW 101

  • Hitmonlee MEW 106

  • Chansey MEW 113

  • Seaking MEW 119

  • Starmie MEW 121

  • Scyther MEW 123

  • Jynx ex MEW 124

  • Eevee MEW 133

  • Vaporeon MEW 134

  • Jolteon MEW 135

  • Flareon MEW 136

  • Omastar MEW 139

  • Kabutops MEW 141

  • Aerodactyl MEW 142

  • Snorlax MEW 143

  • Articuno MEW 144

  • Moltres MEW 146

  • Dragonite MEW 149

  • Big Air Balloon MEW 155

  • Cycling Road MEW 157

  • Erika's Invitation MEW 160

  • Giovanni's Charisma MEW 161

  • Leftovers MEW 163

  • Protective Goggles MEW 164

Paradox Rift (PAR)

Set Release: 3 November 2023 | Set Legality Date: 17 November 2023 | Likely Rotation: Early 2026
Last Updated: 29 October 2023

Staple Cards

  • Counter Catcher PAR 160

  • Earthen Vessel PAR 163

Set Highlights

  • Garchomp ex PAR 38

  • Tsareena ex PAR 46

  • Iron Bundle PAR 56

  • Tapu Koko ex PAR 68

  • Iron Hands ex PAR 70

  • Xatu PAR 72

  • Latios PAR 73

  • Scream Tail PAR 86

  • Iron Valiant ex PAR 89

  • Groudon PAR 93

  • Morpeko PAR 121

  • Brute Bonnet PAR 123

  • Roaring Moon ex PAR 124

  • Jirachi PAR 126

  • Gholdengo ex PAR 139

  • Ancient Booster Energy Capsule PAR 159

  • Future Booster Energy Capsule PAR 164

  • Professor Sada's Vitality PAR 170

  • Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171

  • Technical Machine: Devolution PAR 177

  • Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178

  • Technical Machine: Turbo Energize PAR 179

  • Techno Radar PAR 180

  • Tulip PAR 181

Other Noteworthy Cards

  • Froslass ex PAR 3

  • Simisage PAR 5

  • Toedscruel PAR 17

  • Simisear PAR 21

  • Volcanion PAR 22

  • Armarouge ex PAR 27

  • Chi-Yu PAR 29

  • Wugtrio PAR 53

  • Veluza PAR 54

  • Dondozo PAR 55

  • Mewtwo ex PAR 58

  • Zekrom PAR 66

  • Deoxys PAR 74

  • Cofagrigus ex PAR 76

  • Minior PAR 99

  • Garganacl PAR 104

  • Klawf PAR 109

  • Flamigo PAR 106

  • Sandy Shocks ex PAR 108

  • Crobat PAR 112

  • Liepard PAR 115

  • Garbodor PAR 117

  • Aegislash PAR 134

  • Aegislash ex PAR 135

  • Skeledirge ex PAR 137

  • Altaria ex PAR 140

  • Tatsugiri PAR 141

  • Maushold ex PAR 155

  • Bombirdier ex PAR 156

  • Iron Jugulis PAR 158

  • Defiance Vest PAR 162

  • Luxurious Cape PAR 166

  • Mela PAR 167

  • Parasol Lady PAR 169

  • Rika PAR 172

  • Technical Machine: Blindside PAR 176

Paldean Fates (PAF)

Set Release: 26 January 2024 | Set Legality Date: 9 February 2024 | Likely Rotation: Varies (2025-2026)
Last Updated: 13 March 2024

Staple Cards

  • Artazon PAF 76

  • Iono PAF 80

  • Nest Ball PAF 84

  • Professor's Research PAF 87

  • Professor's Research PAF 88

  • Ultra Ball PAF 91

Set Highlights

  • Toedscruel ex PAF 5

  • Espathra ex PAF 6

  • Charmeleon PAF 8

  • Frigibax PAF 17

  • Xatu PAF 26

  • Gardevoir ex PAF 29

  • Mimikyu PAF 37

  • Charizard ex PAF 54

  • Revavroom PAF 65

  • Squawkabilly ex PAF 75

  • Electric Generator PAF 79

  • Moonlit Hill PAF 81

  • Rare Candy PAF 89

  • Technical Machine: Crisis Punch PAF 90

Other Noteworthy Cards

  • Forretress ex PAF 2

  • Charcadet PAF 14

  • Armarouge PAF 15

  • Kilowattrel PAF 22

  • Dachsbun PAF 39

  • Great Tusk ex PAF 53

  • Gengar PAF 57

  • Noivern ex PAF 69

  • Tandemaus PAF 73

  • Maushold PAF 74

  • Atticus PAF 77

Temporal Forces (TEF)

Set Release: 22 March 2024 | Set Legality Date: 5 April 2024 | Likely Rotation: April 2027
Last Updated: 13 March 2024

Staple Cards

  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144

  • Prime Catcher TEF 157

  • Maximum Belt TEF 154

Set Highlights

  • Iron Leaves ex TEF 25

  • Gouging Fire ex TEF 38

  • Feraligatr TEF 41

  • Flutter Mane TEF 78

  • Iron Valiant TEF 79

  • Iron Crown ex TEF 81

  • Great Tusk TEF 97

  • Roaring Moon TEF 109

  • Metang TEF 114

  • Koraidon TEF 119

  • Miraidon TEF 121

  • Raging Bolt ex TEF 123

  • Dudunsparce TEF 129

  • Cinccino TEF 137

  • Ancient Booster Energy Capsule TEF 140

  • Awakening Drum TEF 141

  • Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking TEF 145

  • Eri TEF 146

  • Future Booster Energy Capsule TEF 149

  • Hand Trimmer TEF 150

  • Heavy Baton TEF 151

  • Hero's Cape TEF 152

  • Master Ball TEF 153

  • Morty's Conviction TEF 155

  • Reboot Pod TEF 158

  • Rescue Board TEF 159

  • Mist Energy TEF 161

  • Neo Upper Energy TEF 162

Other Noteworthy Cards

  • Turtwig TEF 10

  • Torterra ex TEF 12

  • Shaymin TEF 13

  • Whimsicott TEF 15

  • Sawsbuck TEF 17

  • Brambleghast TEF 21

  • Scovillain ex TEF 22

  • Rabsca TEF 24

  • Incineroar ex TEF 34

  • Walking Wake ex TEF 50

  • Vikavolt TEF 56

  • Iron Thorns TEF 62

  • Iron Valiant TEF 80

  • Relicanth TEF 84

  • Drilbur TEF 85

  • Sandy Shocks TEF 98

  • Farigiraf ex TEF 108

  • Scizor ex TEF 111

  • Miraidon ex TEF 122

  • Pidove TEF 133

  • Bianca's Devotion TEF 142

  • Explorer's Guidance TEF 147

  • Perilous Jungle TEF 156

  • Salvatore TEF 160