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'''Modern''' is a constructed format that allows expansion sets and [[Core Set|core sets]] from ''[[Eighth Edition]]'' forward, save for the Modern ban list. The modern format thus encompasses all cards that have been printed in a set using the modern [[Card Frame]]. The format was officially codified on August 12, 2011, when the format of Pro Tour Philadelphia was changed from [[Extended]] to Modern.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/155a Pro Tour Philadelphia Format Change]</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/144|A Modern Proposal|[[Tom LaPille]]|May 27, 2011}}</ref> | '''Modern''' is a constructed format that allows expansion sets and [[Core Set|core sets]] from ''[[Eighth Edition]]'' forward, save for the Modern ban list. The modern format thus encompasses all cards that have been printed in a set using the modern [[Card Frame]]. The format was officially codified on August 12, 2011, when the format of Pro Tour Philadelphia was changed from [[Extended]] to Modern.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/155a Pro Tour Philadelphia Format Change]</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/144|A Modern Proposal|[[Tom LaPille]]|May 27, 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/155|Welcome to the Modern World|[[Tom LaPille]]|August 12, 2011}} | ||
Constructed decks must contain a minimum of sixty cards. There is no maximum deck size; however, you must be able to shuffle your deck with no assistance. If a player wishes to use a [[sideboard]], it must contain exactly fifteen cards. | Constructed decks must contain a minimum of sixty cards. There is no maximum deck size; however, you must be able to shuffle your deck with no assistance. If a player wishes to use a [[sideboard]], it must contain exactly fifteen cards. | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 3 August 2014
Modern is a constructed format that allows expansion sets and core sets from Eighth Edition forward, save for the Modern ban list. The modern format thus encompasses all cards that have been printed in a set using the modern Card Frame. The format was officially codified on August 12, 2011, when the format of Pro Tour Philadelphia was changed from Extended to Modern.[1] [2] Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Set legality
As of February 7th, 2014, cards from the following sets are permitted in Modern tournaments[3]:
† This includes timeshifted cards in the old time frame
Banned List
- See also: Timeline of DCI bans and restrictions.
As of February 7th, 2014, the following cards are banned in Modern tournaments[3]:
Popular archetypes
- Modern Death Cloud Rock deck
- Modern Delver deck
- Modern Infect Combo deck
- Modern Living End deck
- Modern Melira deck
- Modern Mystical Teachings deck
- Modern Pyromancer deck
- Modern Zoo deck
References
- ↑ Pro Tour Philadelphia Format Change
- ↑ Tom LaPille (May 27, 2011). "A Modern Proposal". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Cite error: Invalid
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