Magic: the Gathering - Type II (Standard) Tournament

What is Standard?

The Standard format uses only the newest sets the game has to offer. The current block, the block that was released the previous October, and the most recent core set are all legal to play in a Standard deck. As you can tell from the name, Standard is the most commonly played format. Standard events are available year round at retailers and tournament venues worldwide, offering new players a great opportunity to enjoy a tournament setting with the cards they've recently purchased.

How do I construct a Standard deck?

Updated August 11, 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.

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.

The following card sets are permitted in Standard tournaments:

• Magic 2013
• Innistrad
  
• Dark Ascension
• Avacyn Restored
• Return to Ravnica
• Gatecrash
• Dragon's Maze (as of May 3, 2013)

What is the entry fee for a Standard tournament?

$5, but we will waive the entry fee if your purchase three Magic: the Gathering booster packs from us on the day of the event.

What are the prizes?

Additional product prizes will be awarded by our store based on attendance.