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Rules Banlist · 18

Exact English name as it appears on Scryfall.

MTGO format: one card per line, starting with the quantity. E.g.: 1 Lightning Bolt

Do not include your commander in the decklist, it is specified separately above.

The rules in 30 seconds

Enough to play your first game. The full ruleset follows.

  • 100 cards

    99 cards + 1 commander (or 98 + 2 with partner).

  • Uncommon Commander

    The commander must have been printed at uncommon at least once. Vehicles and Spacecraft qualify on the same terms.

  • Common Cards

    The 99 cards in the deck must have been printed at common at least once (Pauper legality).

  • Color Identity

    All cards must match the commander's color identity.

  • No Duplicates

    Maximum 1 copy of each card, except basic lands and cards that allow more.

  • Ban List

    Cards on the PDC ban list are not allowed.

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