[Questions] Pokemon cards help question

[Hippy22]

I am new to Pokemon cards and its really a beginner Question but one that is really confusing me and its about different pack set names, I am not looking to buy old collectable cards but i guess if they are cheap enough i would buy used so they can also be included with this question , so its for the main purpose for playing with family and friends , So lets say i want to get a Sword & Shield pack and a V star pack and a Scarlet & Violet pack can i use all these types of cards together in the same game?

 

[icycatelf]

Yes, for casual purposes (as well as Unlimited Format play), all Pokémon TCG cards can be used together in the same game regardless of set/era.

EDIT: Though some of the older cards, namely the Blaine's Quiz #1, may require special rulings as not every card lists a Pokémon's HT/WT. Also, from what I gather, ex and EX aren't treated as the same mechanic as they have different pronunciations (eks and ee eks, respectively) and Pokémon EX are always Basic.

 

[donavannj]

Keep in mind that mixing sets too far apart in release date (as in 5+ years apart) means you'll potentially run into mechanics mixing that there are no rulings for how they interact online.