What is the Standard Format for Wilds of Eldraine?
The Standard format for Wilds of Eldraine is a 60-card format that currently uses expansion sets from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt forward, with Wilds of Eldraine cards being Standard-legal and included in the pool of cards. This means that Wilds of Eldraine cards with the WOE set code are permitted in the Standard, Pioneer, and Modern formats, as well as in Commander and other formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What is the standard format for Magic: The Gathering?: The standard format for Magic: The Gathering is a 60-card format with a minimum of 60 cards in the main deck and an optional 15-card sideboard, with games typically lasting around 20 minutes.
- Is Wilds of Eldraine a good set?: Yes, Wilds of Eldraine seems like a very strong set, both in terms of flavor and card design, and is expected to bring new life to the Standard format.
- Is Wilds of Eldraine a reprint?: Wilds of Eldraine contains 15 reprints, including 5 basic lands, but none of them are likely to excite collectors or speculators as they are largely cards that see reprints often.
Set Details
- What is the set details of Wilds of Eldraine?: Wilds of Eldraine contains 266 regular cards, including 101 commons, 80 uncommons, 60 rares, 20 mythic rares, and 5 basic lands, with randomly inserted traditional foil versions of all cards.
- What is in a Wilds of Eldraine set booster?: Each Wilds of Eldraine Set Booster contains 12 Magic cards, 1 Art Card, and 1 token/ad card, Helper card, or card from “The List” (a special card from Magic’s history—found in 25% of packs).
Legality and Formats
- Will Wilds of Eldraine be legal in Standard?: Yes, Wilds of Eldraine is Standard-legal and is the first Standard-legal release since May.
- Is Enchanting Tales standard legal in Wilds of Eldraine?: No, Enchanting Tales cards are not Standard-legal but can be played in Wilds of Eldraine drafts and formats where the cards are currently legal.
- What is the most popular format in Magic: The Gathering 2023?: The most popular format in Magic: The Gathering 2023 is Standard, which accounts for the largest share of games played in the various queues.
Banned Cards
- What cards are banned in Wilds of Eldraine?: Blood Moon, Intruder Alarm, Land Tax, Necropotence, Sneak Attack, and Spreading Seas were preemptively banned from Historic but are legal in Historic Brawl.
- How many cards were banned in Eldraine?: Six Enchanting Tales cards from Wilds of Eldraine will be banned in Historic.
Other Formats and Products
- Is Kaldheim legal in Standard?: No, Kaldheim is no longer Standard-legal as it has rotated out of Standard with the release of Dominaria United.
- Is New Capenna legal in Standard?: Yes, Streets of New Capenna cards are permitted in Standard, Pioneer, and Modern formats, as well as in Commander and other formats.
- What is in the Wilds of Eldraine pack?: The Wilds of Eldraine Bundle contains 8 Wilds of Eldraine Set Boosters, 1 Traditional Foil card, 40 Basic Land cards, 1 oversized Spindown life counter, 1 card storage box, and 2 reference cards.
Characters and Cards
- Who is Syr Gwyn in Wilds of Eldraine?: Syr Gwyn is a legendary knight of Eldraine, known for leading from the front and inspiring her troops to match her ferocity.
- Is LOTR standard legal?: No, The Lord of the Rings set is not Standard-legal, but it is legal in Modern and Historic formats, providing the greatest opportunity for players to experience this beloved world.