Standard
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Overview
Each card set is either Legacy or Standard. Standard card sets include all sets newer than a certain age, plus Origins, which is always a Standard card set.
In some game updates, one or more of the oldest Standard sets are moved out of Standard and into Legacy.
In events
In a Standard Format event, decks may only be played if they only contain cards from Standard card sets. Standard events were introduced as a way of combating power creep, and lowering the barrier of entry for new players.
In decks
Any deck containing only Standard cards is a Standard deck, and may be played in Standard or Legacy events.
In card sets
The following card sets are Standard card sets.