So for example, a Chronicles City of Brass, Fifth Edition Wrath of God, Time Spiral Psionic Blast, and Collector’s Edition Mox Ruby would all be legal (original frame + original art), while an Ice Age Swords to Plowshares or Arena 1996 Counterspell would not be legal (different art). Tournaments hosted by Eternal Central also allow all non-foil cards from the sets above, that were reprinted IN ANY LANGUAGE with the original frame and original art. Old School 93-94 decks may consist of cards from these sets printed in 1993-94: Alpha Beta Unlimited Collector’s Edition (CE) International Collector’s Edition (IE) Arabian Nights Antiquities Revised Legends The Dark Fallen EmpiresĪdditional Sets and Cards Allowed (ie. EC Old School uses the current London Mulligan rule. Old School 93-94 RulesĪll Old School 93-94 tournaments that Eternal Central hosts will use the rules below. Different groups in the United States, and different groups in Europe favor different Banned & Restricted Lists, and we view this as a unique feature of Old School (and not a defect, per se).
This flexibility breeds creativity, fun, and replayability, as Old School rarely “grows old” when you have the latitude to try a wide array of different variables. One feature about unsanctioned “unofficial” formats that are run by players is that varying groups (whether they be regional or otherwise) can experiment and play with different groups of cards, different Restricted Lists, and even different tournament rules.
Our friends over at Old School MtG do a wonderful job promoting and covering 93/94 Magic, so be sure to check them out, as well as various Old School community groups that have now popped up on Facebook.
This format was popularized by some Swedish players in 2007, and variants have now taken hold and become more popular the last few years in the USA, Canada, across Europe, and beyond. This is meant to harken back to a simpler time in Magic’s history, where many rare and nostalgic cards are played by those seeking to recapture the excitement and feel of Magic’s early periods. Old School Magic 93-94 is a type of “throwback” format that focuses on cards that were printed in 19 (the first 2 years of Magic).