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Future Standard
Future Standard shows which cards will be legal in Standard after the next rotation. This preview format helps players prepare for upcoming metagame shifts and plan their collections.
Future Standard exists as a planning tool to help players understand what cards will remain legal after Standard rotation.
Where to Play
Reference only
Deck Size60 cards
Starting Life20
Copies AllowedUp to 4
Sideboard15 cards
Players2 players (1v1)
Game Duration~20 minutes
RotationRotating
Legal Cards
Sets that will be legal after next Standard rotation
Deck Construction
- Minimum 60 cards in main deck
- Up to 15 cards in sideboard
- Maximum 4 copies of any card (except basic lands)
Gameplay
Mulligan Rule
Draw 7 cards. You may mulligan any number of times, drawing 7 each time. After keeping, put cards equal to the number of mulligans taken on the bottom of your library.
Format Management
Maintained by: Wizards of the Coast
Follows Standard's ban list
Ban Schedule: Follows Standard
Notes
- Used for rotation planning
- Card pool changes as rotation approaches
- Helpful for collection management