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Basic Rulebook
For casual play and most ordinary situations, you’ll find what you need in the
Magic: The Gathering
basic rulebook.
Comprehensive Rules
(
Last updated May 1, 2009
)
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The "Comp. Rules" are the ultimate authority for the
Magic
game, but you won’t usually need to refer to them except in specific cases or during competitive games. They're not meant to be read from start to finish.
Gatherer
Gatherer is Wizards of the Coast's searchable database of
Magic: The Gathering
cards. It includes the authoritative Oracle wording for each card.
Keyword Cheat Sheet
(110K PDF)
Handy one-page reference to all
Magic
keywords.
Magic Set FAQs
For each new
Magic
expansion, we provide a list of frequently asked questions that details new rules and specific card questions.
Constructed Formats and Banned/Restricted Lists
What cards are legal in every DCI-sanctioned format.
Planeswalker Rules
Rules for the new planeswalker card type.
DCI Floor Rules/
Magic
Tournament Rules
For a tournament player, the Comprehensive Rules are only half the story. The DCI floor rules and
Magic
tournament rules describe tournament formats, procedures, and penalty guidelines.
DCI Judge Certification
If you're a judge or would like to become one, this is the place to go.
Official Rules Forums
Rules FAQs and Articles
(English Only)
Some friendly neighborhood DCI judges will be plucking questions from the Rules Q&A Forum and answering them here. This is a read-only board, if you have a question, post it to Rules Q&A!
Rules Q&A
(English Only)
Pool your resources. Ask and answer other
Magic
fans' questions about card rules and rulings.
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