2012-13 Modified format (TCG)

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The 2012-13 Modified format of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (informally called BW-on and now referred to as Standard format) was a former Standard format used for Play! Pokémon organized play and in most sanctioned tournaments worldwide from September 2012 to August 2013. It was also used in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.

Play period

The 2012-13 Modified format was announced on June 15, 2012, rotating out all expansions from the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series and Call of Legends Series.

• North America and Europe: September 1, 2012 to August 27, 2013

Rotated expansions

HeartGold & SoulSilver Series

• HeartGold & SoulSilver
• Unleashed
• Undaunted
• Triumphant
• / HS Trainer Kit

Call of Legends Series

• Call of Legends

Black Star Promos

• HGSS Black Star Promos cards numbered HGSS01 and higher

Legal expansions

Black & White Series

• Black & White
• Emerging Powers
• Noble Victories
• Next Destinies
• Dark Explorers
• Dragons Exalted
• Dragon Vault
• Boundaries Crossed
• Plasma Storm
• Plasma Freeze
• / Black & White Trainer Kit

Black Star Promos

• BW Black Star Promos cards numbered BW01 and higher

McDonald's Collection

• McDonald's Collection 2011
• McDonald's Collection 2012

Premier events

• 2012 Battle Roads Autumn
• 2012-2013 City Championships
• 2012-2013 State/Province/Territory Championships
• 2012-2013 Regional Championships (U.S. & Canada)
• 2013 Battle Roads Spring
• 2013 National Championships
• 2013 World Championships