Magic the Gathering

Formats

Magic the Gathering has a variety of different formats, each with its own rules, deck-building requirements, and competitive scenes. Here's a summary of some of the main ones

Standard: A rotating format using the most recent sets. It’s ideal for new players and emphasizes fresh strategies and balanced gameplay.

Modern: A non-rotating format that allows cards from sets dating back to 8th Edition. It offers a wide range of decks and strategies, with a ban list to maintain balance.

Pioneer: A newer non-rotating format starting from Return to Ravnica. It’s a middle ground between Standard and Modern in terms of card pool and complexity.

Commander (EDH): A casual, multiplayer format with 100-card singleton decks and a legendary creature as your commander. It emphasizes creativity and social play.

Legacy/Vintage: Eternal formats that allow almost all cards in Magic’s history. Legacy has a ban list; Vintage restricts certain powerful cards. Both are known for high-power levels.