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Constructed

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	This format consists of all sets between 1993-1995, meaning, like vintage, the power cards are legal (albeit still restricted).		This format consists of all sets between 1993-1995, meaning, like vintage, the power cards are legal (albeit still restricted).
	Although it can be found on MTGO, it really plays better in paper as mana burn is in effect and you can throw chaos orbs at your opponent's face.		Although it can be found on MTGO, it really plays better in paper as mana burn is in effect and you can throw chaos orbs at your opponent's face.

			====Tiny Leaders====
			Do you like EDH/Commander, but wish it played faster? Decks are 50 cards. Life starts at 25. All cards must have a converted mana cost of three or less. More details, the ban list, and comprehensive rules are [https://tinyleaders.blogspot.com/ here.]

	===Limited===		===Limited===

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Modern

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	====Modern====		====Modern====
	Modern uses cards from 8th edition onward. ~~probably~~ the most widely played non standard format. A mix of fast decks that kill you on turn 3/4 and decks that cheat out massive bombs. An expensive format once you’re ready for ‘big boy magic’		Modern uses cards from 8th edition onward. Formerly the most widely played non standard format. A mix of fast decks that kill you on turn 3/4 and decks that cheat out massive bombs. An expensive format once you’re ready for ‘big boy magic’

	====Legacy====		====Legacy====

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Brawl

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	====Brawl====		====Brawl====
	An officially sanctioned variation of Commander that uses ~~60 card decks~~ and the same card pool as Standard, essentially serving as "Commander-lite" with its own set of rules and separate ban list. Planeswalkers can also be declared as your Commander, even if they don't have the "this card can be your commander" line of text. Though it can be played on paper and on MTGO, it is most frequently played on Arena.		An officially sanctioned variation of Commander that uses different deck sizes and starting life totals, with the same card pool as Standard, essentially serving as "Commander-lite" with its own set of rules and separate ban list. Planeswalkers can also be declared as your Commander, even if they don't have the "this card can be your commander" line of text. Though it can be played on paper and on MTGO, it is most frequently played on Arena.

	==== Pauper ====		==== Pauper ====

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Brawl

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	====Brawl====		====Brawl====
	An officially sanctioned variation of Commander that uses the same card pool as Standard, essentially serving as "Commander-lite" with its own set of rules and separate ban list. Planeswalkers can also be declared as your Commander, even if they don't have the "this card can be your commander" line of text. Though it can be played on paper and on MTGO, it is most frequently played on Arena.		An officially sanctioned variation of Commander that uses 60 card decks and the same card pool as Standard, essentially serving as "Commander-lite" with its own set of rules and separate ban list. Planeswalkers can also be declared as your Commander, even if they don't have the "this card can be your commander" line of text. Though it can be played on paper and on MTGO, it is most frequently played on Arena.

	==== Pauper ====		==== Pauper ====

2603:8000:1001:CC52:197A:CAAE:76EF:6285: /* Commander */

2021-03-22T09:41:23Z

Commander

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	''Main article: [[Commander]]''		''Main article: [[Commander]]''

	One of the ~~best~~ formats in magic~~(simply because its unsolvable, meaning that no one deck crushes everything else and you can build pretty much whatever you want~~.)Uses 100 cards decks, with only one of each card being allowed (however may have as many BASIC lands as wanted). One card is designated the commander; it is kept separate from the rest of the deck and may be cast at any time.		One of the formats in magic. Uses 100 cards decks, with only one of each card being allowed (however may have as many BASIC lands as wanted). One card is designated the commander; it is kept separate from the rest of the deck and may be cast at any time.

	====Brawl====		====Brawl====

1d4chan>Fortunade: /* Sanctioned Formats */

2020-04-13T18:40:01Z

Sanctioned Formats

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	One of the best formats in magic(simply because its unsolvable, meaning that no one deck crushes everything else and you can build pretty much whatever you want.)Uses 100 cards decks, with only one of each card being allowed (however may have as many BASIC lands as wanted). One card is designated the commander; it is kept separate from the rest of the deck and may be cast at any time.		One of the best formats in magic(simply because its unsolvable, meaning that no one deck crushes everything else and you can build pretty much whatever you want.)Uses 100 cards decks, with only one of each card being allowed (however may have as many BASIC lands as wanted). One card is designated the commander; it is kept separate from the rest of the deck and may be cast at any time.


	====Brawl====		====Brawl====

1d4chan>Fortunade: /* Commander */

2020-04-13T18:39:39Z

Commander

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	One of the best formats in magic(simply because its unsolvable, meaning that no one deck crushes everything else and you can build pretty much whatever you want.)Uses 100 cards decks, with only one of each card being allowed (however may have as many BASIC lands as wanted). One card is designated the commander; it is kept separate from the rest of the deck and may be cast at any time.		One of the best formats in magic(simply because its unsolvable, meaning that no one deck crushes everything else and you can build pretty much whatever you want.)Uses 100 cards decks, with only one of each card being allowed (however may have as many BASIC lands as wanted). One card is designated the commander; it is kept separate from the rest of the deck and may be cast at any time.


			====Brawl====
			An officially sanctioned variation of Commander that uses the same card pool as Standard, essentially serving as "Commander-lite" with its own set of rules and separate ban list. Planeswalkers can also be declared as your Commander, even if they don't have the "this card can be your commander" line of text. Though it can be played on paper and on MTGO, it is most frequently played on Arena.

	==== Pauper ====		==== Pauper ====

1d4chan>Fortunade: /* Pioneer */

2019-11-13T22:35:49Z

Pioneer

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	==== Pioneer ====		==== Pioneer ====
	A [https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-pioneer-format-2019-10-21\| brand new format] similar to Modern, made because Modern has quickly stopped being "the format that you play when your cards rotate out of Standard." A more accessible format (hopefully) that starts at Return to Ravnica and continues on to the present set. Notable because the initial ban-list consists of ONLY the fetch-lands like Polluted Delta.		A [https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-pioneer-format-2019-10-21\| brand new format] similar to Modern, made because Modern has quickly stopped being "the format that you play when your cards rotate out of Standard." A more accessible format (hopefully) that starts at Return to Ravnica and continues on to the present set. Notable because the initial ban-list consists of ONLY the fetch-lands like Polluted Delta. Currently only on Magic Online, but it will eventually lead to paper events and is a stated long-term goal for the Arena team.

			==== Historic ====
			WoTC's solution to card rotation on Magic: The Gathering Arena. Instead of just lazily putting all the old cards in one queue like other digital card games, they plan on curating the format by infusing it with new cards from throughout Magic's history to push and nudge the format around.

	===Limited===		===Limited===