Monday, August 25th

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

That pretty much confirms that I will no longer be playing standard. Too much stuff to try to get in a shorter amount of time. Personally, I cannot justify spending money on a cards that will rotate shortly after. And no more Core Sets... So no more beginner level products? Hmmm... Guess I'll just stick to Modern

Sets rotate at 18 months at the longest, and even the shortest sets only rotate after 15 months. Basically every set is a third set or a core set. I think it will make Magic more interesting.

It will make things more interesting for sure, especially those people with the funds to constantly make a good to competitive deck. I really can't do that currently in the two year rotation, so shortening rotation time makes it worse. So that's why it is bye-bye standard. Which is one reason I like Modern; once you purchase your cards, they won't rotate and they will more than likely retain their value.

Its the same amount of sets, so it shouldn't change too much.

[Dudecore]

I think that changes to the format are better then their alternative - keeping it the same. Being stuck on Theros for a whole year has sucked, and now we're no closer to returning to Innistrad or a place everyone liked so much. For that reason alone I welcome to changes, let's start blowing out sets, see what people are feeling.

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

I think that changes to the format are better then their alternative - keeping it the same. Being stuck on Theros for a whole year has sucked, and now we're no closer to returning to Innistrad or a place everyone liked so much. For that reason alone I welcome to changes, let's start blowing out sets, see what people are feeling.

Just think, only a whole year more of Theros in stndard....kmn

[Distriimuir]

Well I'm underwhelmed, I expected the announcement to be something I don't know more shocking or something. This is kinda eh, I don't play standard so doesn't really matter to me. Cool we get more cards a year but that's about it.

[5/9 Turtle]

Can someone explain/sum up the article to me I didn't really get it

[5/9 Turtle]

After Khans block, they're removing the core set (m15, etx) and making a block (the three expansions that share a common theme, Theros/Born/Journey for example) only two sets long instead of three.

Simpler:
They're doing 2 Blocks a year now instead one 1 and a core set.

Thanks that makes sense

[Dudecore]

It is good to see a willingness to change, even though it leads to them making more money. More Magic all year = more gooder. The conclusion of Garruk the Veil Cursed and Liliana was kind of silly to have in a core set, it would have been nice to see it happen on Innistrad. Also, Mark Rosewater has stated that they can now be more aggressive with Reprints, which is nice

[rarehuntertay]

By aggressive, maybe he means repeal the Reserved List!!!!
***one can only hope 😢***

[Ace]

By aggressive, maybe he means repeal the Reserved List!!!!
***one can only hope 😢***

Nope, he has stated many times that while he does not like or agree with the list, wizards is sticking by the list and will not be gotten rid of. Now does that mean they can't take something off of it? No because they have taken some off before, but he has made it very clear they r never getting rid of it....atleast not anytime within the next 10 or 15 years

[Dudecore]

They won't abolish or remove the reserve list. The last time it was done in 2002, they removed some effects they wanted to be able to use again, like {Clone}. Then they reprinted {Gaea's Cradle}, {Survival of the Fittest} and {Phyrexian Negator} as foils, quickly closed that loophole. They removed all the commons and uncommons the time before that. I think this by all accounts is the final form of the reprint policy.

Yes, it was a mistake at the time. All parties acknowledge that. It cannot and should not be undone.

And hopefully Magic Origins is the new player product they're adding instead of a core set each year.

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

And hopefully Magic Origins is the new player product they're adding instead of a core set each year.

Its not. The core set is going to be replaced by the second set of the second block of the release year. (I guess the second set of the first block of each actual year.

[Dudecore]

And hopefully Magic Origins is the new player product they're adding instead of a core set each year.

Its not. The core set is going to be replaced by the second set of the second block of the release year. (I guess the second set of the first block of each actual year.

Well I know the core set is being replaced by the 2nd set of the new block. So they release Magic Origins for new players, whenever. Supplemental product, or in those Intro deck spots. I meant it as in lieu of a core set.

[MuggyWuggy]

Clash packs are probably the items for new players

[Stoneco1d869]

That pretty much confirms that I will no longer be playing standard. Too much stuff to try to get in a shorter amount of time. Personally, I cannot justify spending money on a cards that will rotate shortly after. And no more Core Sets... So no more beginner level products? Hmmm... Guess I'll just stick to Modern

Sets rotate at 18 months at the longest, and even the shortest sets only rotate after 15 months. Basically every set is a third set or a core set. I think it will make Magic more interesting.

Yes, much cooler, and as a collector, it should keep value up!

[DimirOverlord1300]

They won't abolish or remove the reserve list. The last time it was done in 2002, they removed some effects they wanted to be able to use again, like {Clone}. Then they reprinted {Gaea's Cradle}, {Survival of the Fittest} and {Phyrexian Negator} as foils, quickly closed that loophole. They removed all the commons and uncommons the time before that. I think this by all accounts is the final form of the reprint policy.

Yes, it was a mistake at the time. All parties acknowledge that. It cannot and should not be undone.

And hopefully Magic Origins is the new player product they're adding instead of a core set each year.

was the Phyrexian negator reprint an issue?