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The following card 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 Planar Chaos Future Sight Tenth Edition Lorwyn Morningtide Shadowmoor Eventide Shards of Alara Conflux Alara Reborn Magic 2010 core set […]
The following card sets are permitted in Standard tournaments: Wilds of Eldraine™ The Lost Caverns of Ixalan™ Murders at Karlov Manor™ Outlaws of Thunder Junction™ Bloomburrow™ Duskmourn: House of Horror™ Magic: The Gathering Foundations™ Aetherdrift™ Tarkir: Dragonstorm™ Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ Edge of Eternities Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: […]
A card may only be used in a particular format if the card is from a set that is legal in that format or has the same name as a card from a set that is legal in that format. Zendikar Expeditions and Masterpiece Series cards may only be played in formats where the card […]
Constructed decks must contain a minimum of sixty cards. There is no maximum deck size. If a player chooses to use a sideboard, it may not contain more than fifteen cards. Except for cards with the basic supertype or cards with text that specifies otherwise, a player’s combined deck and sideboard may not contain more […]
Players must take their turns in a timely fashion regardless of the complexity of the play situation and adhere to time limits specified for the tournament. Players must maintain a pace to allow the match to be finished in the announced time limit. Stalling is not acceptable. Players may ask a judge to watch their […]
Unsporting conduct will not be tolerated at any time. Tournament participants must behave in a polite and respectful manner. Unsporting conduct includes, but is not limited to: Using profanity. Engaging in behavior that could reasonably be expected to create a feeling of being harassed, bullied, or stalked. Arguing with, acting belligerently toward, or insulting tournament […]
Tournament participants, tournament officials, and spectators may not wager, ante, or bet on any portion (including the outcome) of a tournament, match, or game.
The decision to drop, concede, or agree to an intentional draw cannot be made in exchange for or influenced by the offer of any outside-the-game reward or incentive, nor may any in-game decision be influenced in this manner. Making such an offer or enticing someone into making an offer is prohibited and is considered bribery. […]
Cheating will not be tolerated. The Head Judge reviews all cheating allegations, and if they believe that a player has cheated, they will issue the appropriate penalty based on the Infraction Procedure Guide or Judging at Regular Rules Enforcement Level document. All disqualifications are subject to DCI review and further penalties may be assessed.
Members of the same team may communicate between one another except during times where explicitly prohibited by the team format rules. However, team members that have an opportunity to acquire hidden information (e.g. by speaking to spectators following their own match while a teammate is still playing), are restricted from communicating with teammates for the […]