The Star Wars Unlimited Set Rotation is Here—What You Need to Know!

What’s going on TCG Squad!

If you’ve been keeping up with the game, you probably knew this was coming—set rotation is finally happening! And trust me, this is BIG news for the competitive scene. So, grab a seat, and let’s break it all down together.

Why Does Set Rotation Matter?

Alright, let’s get straight to it. With new sets dropping regularly, the card pool in Star Wars Unlimited is constantly growing. That’s great for variety, but at some point, older sets need to rotate out to keep the game fresh and balanced. This helps new players jump in without needing to collect dozens of sets while also keeping the competitive scene from getting too stale.

So, what’s the plan for rotation? Let’s get into the details.

How Will Set Rotation Work?

Here’s the deal: the Premier Format will always have a maximum of six legal sets at any given time. Once the seventh set releases, the first three sets will rotate out together. That means when we hit Set 7, the very first three sets—Spark of Rebellion, Shadows of the Galaxy, and Twilight of the Republic—will all leave the format at the same time.

To make things even easier to track, starting with Jump to Lightspeed, all sets will include a rotation symbol on their cards. This symbol will let you know exactly which sets will rotate together. The first three sets won’t have a symbol at all (so think of "blank" as their rotation symbol).

This is a clean and structured way to handle rotation—no guessing, no confusion. Just a straightforward system that lets us plan ahead.

What Happens to Rotated-Out Cards?

Now, if you’re worried about your favorite cards disappearing forever—don’t be! The devs have us covered.

First off, Star Wars Unlimited is introducing an Eternal Format when the first rotation happens. This format will let you play all released sets forever—no restrictions. And guess what? There will be official Organized Play support for Eternal Format! So, if you love a deck that’s about to rotate out, you can still play it in Eternal events.

Also, here’s another important detail: If a card gets reprinted in a future Premier-legal set, then all versions of that card will still be legal in Premier Format. That means even if a card originally rotated out, a reprint can bring it right back into play.

This is great news because it keeps key cards accessible and allows strong strategies to evolve over time.

Final Thoughts—What Does This Mean for You?

Honestly? I think this is a fantastic system. It keeps the game fresh, prevents power creep from getting out of control, and makes sure the competitive scene stays accessible. Plus, with Eternal Format in the mix, you never really “lose” your cards—you just get to play them in a different way.

The first rotation won’t happen for a while, but now that we have the details, we can start thinking ahead. Will you be sticking to Premier Format, or are you excited to dive into Eternal? Do you think certain cards need a reprint to stay relevant?

Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear what you think!

Until next time, may the Force be with you!