Its an ever-evolving revolving door of cards, and is like nothing else Magic offers.
Here are the top decks to play right now in Magic: The Gathering’s premier format, Standard.
In 2023, Standard had a major refresh with changes to its rotation schedule.
What Is Standard Rotation?
Magics Standard format is built on the idea of set rotation.
Why Do Sets Rotate Out Of Standard?
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Key Art by Lie Setiawan
With rotation, Standard is able tokeep itself fresh and balancedin a way other formats cant.
Mechanics that prove domineering only last a few years, and different strategies quickly rise up to replace them.
Standard alsoallows weaker cards to thrive.
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Key Art by Lie Setiawan
How Does Standard Rotation Work?
Standard rotation happens with the launch of theyearly Fall set.
For 2024, this will beBloomburrow.
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor by Igor Kieryluk
In 2023, it was announced that Standardwould be extending the rotation time of its sets.
What Is The 2024 Standard Rotation?
The only place these cards cease being legal is in Standard.
Theres also a chance your older cards might still be playable in Standard.
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor by Anna Podedworna
Bloomburrow art by Ryan Pancoast
Witherbloom Apprentice by Josh Hass