The Pokémon Trading Card Game’s latest Mega Evolution—Delta Reign rule update makes no changes to the banned card lists for either the Standard or Expanded format. Announced Oct. 22, 2026, the changes take effect Nov. 20. No cards were banned in either format, and Standard bans are expected to remain extremely rare as tournament results and player feedback continue to inform efforts to maintain a healthy competitive environment.
Source: The Pokémon Company
Source: Pokemon
