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'''Modern''' is a constructed format that allows [[Block (sets)|blocks]] 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]] | '''Modern''' is a constructed format that allows [[Block (sets)|blocks]] 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> | ||
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. | ||
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As of August 12, 2011, the following cards are banned in Modern tournaments: | As of August 12, 2011, the following cards are banned in Modern tournaments: | ||
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*<card>Ancestral Vision</card> | *<card>Ancestral Vision</card> | ||
*<card>Ancient Den</card> | *<card>Ancient Den</card> | ||
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*<card>Dread Return</card> | *<card>Dread Return</card> | ||
*<card>Glimpse of Nature</card> | *<card>Glimpse of Nature</card> | ||
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*<card>Golgari Grave-Troll</card> | *<card>Golgari Grave-Troll</card> | ||
*<card>Great Furnace</card> | *<card>Great Furnace</card> | ||
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*<card>Seat of the Synod</card> | *<card>Seat of the Synod</card> | ||
*<card>Sensei's Divining Top</card> | *<card>Sensei's Divining Top</card> | ||
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*<card>Stoneforge Mystic</card> | *<card>Stoneforge Mystic</card> | ||
*<card>Skullclamp</card> | *<card>Skullclamp</card> | ||
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*<card>Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle</card> | *<card>Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle</card> | ||
*<card>Vault of Whispers</card> | *<card>Vault of Whispers</card> | ||
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{{See also|Timeline of DCI bans and restrictions}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 05:05, 18 September 2011
Modern is a constructed format that allows blocks 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]
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.
With the exception of basic land cards, a player's combined deck and sideboard may not contain more than four of any individual card, counted by its English card title equivalent. All cards named Plains, Island, Swamp, Mountain, and Forest are basic, as are their snow-covered counterparts — Snow-Covered Plains, Snow-Covered Island, Snow-Covered Swamp, Snow-Covered Mountain, and Snow-Covered Forest. [2]
Set Legality
As of August 26, 2011, cards from the following sets are permitted in Modern tournaments:
- Eighth Edition
- Mirrodin
- Darksteel
- Fifth Dawn
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Ninth Edition
- Ravnica: City of Guilds
- Guildpact
- Dissension
- Coldsnap
- Time Spiral (including timeshifted cards and future-frame cards)
- Planar Chaos
- Future Sight
- Tenth Edition
- Lorwyn
- Morningtide
- Shadowmoor
- Eventide
- Shards of Alara
- Conflux
- Alara Reborn
- Magic 2010
- Zendikar
- Worldwake
- Rise of the Eldrazi
- Magic 2011
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Mirrodin Besieged
- New Phyrexia
- Magic 2012
- Innistrad (effective September 30, 2011)
Banned List
As of August 12, 2011, the following cards are banned in Modern tournaments:
- See also: Timeline of DCI bans and restrictions.