Premodern MTG: Rules, Decks & Events
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How to Play Premodern MTG​
- Premodern MTG Rules
- Premodern MTG Sets
- Premodern Ban List
- Legal Premodern Cards
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Modern Rules Apply
60 card deck. 15 card sideboard.
Current Magic rules apply, including the London Mulligan and all current erratas. No mana burn.
4-copy limit per card (except basic lands)
Best-of-3 matches with sideboarding
50-minute rounds in tournament play
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Gold Border Cards Are Legal
World Championship deck cards welcome at most events
Makes format staples like City of Traitors affordable
Check with your TO for local policies
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Premodern is a Fixed format including any version of all cards printed between 4th and Scourge
1995–1997 Fourth Edition Ice Age Chronicles Homelands Alliances Mirage Visions Fifth Edition | 1997–1999 Weatherlight Tempest Stronghold Exodus Urza's Saga Urza's Legacy Classic Sixth Edition | 1999–2001 Urza's Destiny Mercadian Masques Nemesis Prophecy Invasion Planeshift Seventh Edition | 2001–2003 Apocalypse Odyssey Torment Judgment Onslaught Legions Scourge |
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Creatures
Goblin Recruiter
Tempest Efreet
Timmerian Fiends
Worldgorger Dragon
Enchantments
Earthcraft
Land Tax
Necropotence
Yawgmoth's Bargain
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Sorceries
Balance
Channel
Mind's Desire
Mind Twist
Rebirth
Tendrils of Agony
Time Spiral
Windfall
Yawgmoth's Will
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Instants
Brainstorm
Demonic Consultation
Entomb
Flash
Force of Will
Mystical Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
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Artifacts
Amulet of Quoz
Bronze Tablet
Grim Monolith
Jeweled Bird
Mana Vault
Memory Jar
Lands
Strip Mine
Tolarian Academy
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Cards must be sleeve-playable and recognizable. Proxies welcomed in many playgroups.
Legal Card Prints | ||
✓Original Card Printing ✓Gold Border (World Championship Edition) | ✓CE / IE (Collectors & International Edition) ✓New Frame Reprints | ✓Foils & Foreign Versions ✓Zero Artwork Restrictions |
Why Play Premodern MTG?
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Accessible PowerPlay with format staples at real prices. Gold-border cards are tournament legal, making iconic decks affordable. Learn More → |
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Iconic CardsExperience Magic's golden era. Cards from 1995-2003 that defined the game—without the Reserved List barrier. View Legal Sets → |
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Growing Community280+ players at championships, MTGO official support, and local meetups worldwide. Join Discord → |
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Find Local EventsParticipate in exciting events to connect and compete with fellow players. Post your meetups and tournaments here! Event Calendar → |
Premodern Tier List
Decks ranked by tournament performance. Updated monthly.
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