Historic was implemented in November 2019, as a format that allows Arena players to make use of cards that are no longer legal in Standard after rotation. The format is exclusive to Arena, and is intended “to be a fun and casual way [that players] can continue to play with all the cards in [their] collection”.
When did Amonkhet rotate out of standard?
2017
When Amonkhet is released in late April of 2017, Standard will contain Battle for Zendikar, Shadows over Innistrad, Kaladesh, and Amonkhet blocks. In addition, both Battle for Zendikar and Shadows over Innistrad will rotate out of Standard at the same time, when the Fall 2017 set “Ham” is released.
Are there any old cards that are legal?
Older cards that have virtually identical game text as currently legal reprinted versions may also be played, as noted in the list below. Cards that have received an errata (a published official correction or change) will not need a reference as players and judges are expected to be aware of errata.
What makes two different printings of shock legal?
The only thing that matters for determining card legality is the name of the card. As far as the Oracle is concerned, 2 different printings of shock are the exact same card for all game and tournament rule purposes. 3.3.
When do promo cards become legal in the US?
Promo cards will be legal on either the 1st or 3rd Friday following the US Market release date. If you are unsure about the legality of a recently released card, please check with your Tournament Organizer to be sure your deck is legal.
Can you play older versions of cards in standard?
Can you play older versions of cards in standard? Say, for example, you have a card that is still legal in standard but the version you have of it comes from a set that has since been rotated out. Can you still play the version from your older set? Yes. The only thing that matters for determining card legality is the name of the card.
