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'''Standard''' (formerly known as '''Type 2''') is a [[rotating format|rotating]] [[constructed]] format that allows for all cards in the newest two story-based [[Block (sets)|blocks]] and the newest [[Core Set]] to be played, save for cards on the Standard Banned List. | '''Standard''' (formerly known as '''Type 2''' <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/207|Setting The Standard|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 06, 2012}}</ref>) is a [[rotating format|rotating]] [[constructed]] format that allows for all cards in the newest two story-based [[Block (sets)|blocks]] and the newest [[Core Set]] to be played, save for cards on the Standard Banned List. | ||
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 may contain up to 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 may contain up to fifteen cards. | ||
Revision as of 04:40, 2 April 2014
Standard (formerly known as Type 2 [1]) is a rotating constructed format that allows for all cards in the newest two story-based blocks and the newest Core Set to be played, save for cards on the Standard Banned List.
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 may contain up to 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.[2]
Current Rotation
These are the sets that are legal in the Standard format as of September 27, 2013 [2]:
- Return to Ravnica
- Gatecrash
- Dragon's Maze
- Magic 2014
- Theros
- Born of the Gods (effective February 7, 2014)
Banned list
As of July 30, 2012, there are no banned cards in the current Standard environment.
Previously banned cards in Standard
- See also: Timeline of DCI bans and restrictions.
The following is a list of cards that have been banned at one point during their stay in the Standard environment.
Popular standard decks
- Angelfire
- Black Swarm
- Jaba Sligh
- Mind over Monolith
- Orbosition
- Standard Boros Deck Wins
- Standard Doran Rock deck
- Standard Elves deck
- Standard Mana Ramp deck
- Standard Red Deck Wins deck
- Standard Zoo Deck (RGW Aggro)
- Superweenie
- Tolarian Academy deck
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 06, 2012). "Setting The Standard". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Standard Format Deck Construction, MTG.com