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*''[[Coldsnap]]'' was pegged to [[Time Spiral block]] for rotation (however, due to regulation changes in Extended, Coldsnap rotated out earlier than Time Spiral block instead of rotating out together). | *''[[Coldsnap]]'' was pegged to [[Time Spiral block]] for rotation (however, due to regulation changes in Extended, Coldsnap rotated out earlier than Time Spiral block instead of rotating out together). | ||
*The two [[mini-block]]s [[Lorwyn block|Lorwyn]] and [[Shadowmoor block|Shadowmoor]] counted as one block. | *The two [[mini-block]]s [[Lorwyn block|Lorwyn]] and [[Shadowmoor block|Shadowmoor]] counted as one block. | ||
*The three sets of [[Khans of Tarkir block|Tarkir block]] block are split into two separated blocks for rotation: Where ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'' and ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' counts as one block, and ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]'' (pegged with ''[[Magic Origins]]'') counts as another | *The three sets of [[Khans of Tarkir block|Tarkir block]] block are split into two separated blocks for rotation: Where ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'' and ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' counts as one block, and ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]'' (pegged with ''[[Magic Origins]]'') counts as another. | ||
After the introduction the [[Three-and-One Model]], the rotation returned to the same cycle, but now defined as the four oldest sets in Standard rotating out when the new fall set releases.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://forums.mtgarena.com/forums/threads/57075|title=Rotation Guide - Intro to Rotation, Upcoming Changes, and Historic Play|author=MTG Arena Admin|date=June 27, 2019|publisher=Mtgarena.com}}</ref> | The unusual block splitting of Tarkir was during an experimental change in rotation where half as many sets (the two-set blocks) leave twice as frequently. The first mid-season rotation with ''[[Shadows over Innistrad]]'' was the only time this happened, as the hostile reception made Wizards return to the yearly rotation, where the two oldest blocks rotated. After the introduction the [[Three-and-One Model]], the rotation returned to the same cycle, but now defined as the four oldest sets in Standard rotating out when the new fall set releases.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://forums.mtgarena.com/forums/threads/57075|title=Rotation Guide - Intro to Rotation, Upcoming Changes, and Historic Play|author=MTG Arena Admin|date=June 27, 2019|publisher=Mtgarena.com}}</ref> | ||
Although two Innistrad sets come out only two months apart in the latter part of 2021, [[R&D]] is not changing how many sets are being added to Standard during the [[rotation]] window, but just shifted the timing around slightly.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/646121111903502336/i-know-it-is-very-far-away-right-now-but-i-am|title=I am curious about some of the finer release details with the 2 Innistrad sets.|March 19, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/646121372176859136/so-2021-has-5-standard-sets-instead-of-4-but-it|title=So 2021 has 5 Standard Sets instead of 4, but it was said that Standard won't have more cards than usual. |March 19, 2021}}</ref> | Although two Innistrad sets come out only two months apart in the latter part of 2021, [[R&D]] is not changing how many sets are being added to Standard during the [[rotation]] window, but just shifted the timing around slightly.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/646121111903502336/i-know-it-is-very-far-away-right-now-but-i-am|title=I am curious about some of the finer release details with the 2 Innistrad sets.|March 19, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/646121372176859136/so-2021-has-5-standard-sets-instead-of-4-but-it|title=So 2021 has 5 Standard Sets instead of 4, but it was said that Standard won't have more cards than usual. |March 19, 2021}}</ref> | ||
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Rotating format is the name given to a tournament format which only allows cards from a selected number of expansions, which changes over time.[1] Rotating formats are used in Standard. Formerly, they were also used in Extended.
History
Set rotation (or rotation for short) used to be based on blocks, rather than individual sets. There were three exceptions however:
- Coldsnap was pegged to Time Spiral block for rotation (however, due to regulation changes in Extended, Coldsnap rotated out earlier than Time Spiral block instead of rotating out together).
- The two mini-blocks Lorwyn and Shadowmoor counted as one block.
- The three sets of Tarkir block block are split into two separated blocks for rotation: Where Khans of Tarkir and Fate Reforged counts as one block, and Dragons of Tarkir (pegged with Magic Origins) counts as another.
The unusual block splitting of Tarkir was during an experimental change in rotation where half as many sets (the two-set blocks) leave twice as frequently. The first mid-season rotation with Shadows over Innistrad was the only time this happened, as the hostile reception made Wizards return to the yearly rotation, where the two oldest blocks rotated. After the introduction the Three-and-One Model, the rotation returned to the same cycle, but now defined as the four oldest sets in Standard rotating out when the new fall set releases.[2]
Although two Innistrad sets come out only two months apart in the latter part of 2021, R&D is not changing how many sets are being added to Standard during the rotation window, but just shifted the timing around slightly.[3][4]
Banned lists
A banned list exists for every rotating format (see Block Constructed).
References
- ↑ Maria Bartholdi (March 4, 2016). "Rotation". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ MTG Arena Admin (June 27, 2019). "Rotation Guide - Intro to Rotation, Upcoming Changes, and Historic Play". Mtgarena.com.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 19, 2021). "I am curious about some of the finer release details with the 2 Innistrad sets.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 19, 2021). "So 2021 has 5 Standard Sets instead of 4, but it was said that Standard won't have more cards than usual.". Blogatog. Tumblr.