Magic: The Gathering has over 40 formats when one considers both officially-supported ways to play the game, sanctioned game modes that have been approved by Wizards of the Coast, online-exclusive forms of play, and more. This makes perfect sense considering the over 30 years of history the game has under its belt, and the fact that it’s ever-evolving and willing to reinvent itself based on which formats are popular is proof of that. There are very cheap formats in the game, like Pauper, where the average cost of a full deck is a little over $50-60, but MTG formats like Vintage and Legacy take prices to entirely new heights.

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This is an interesting take on the evolving dynamics of Magic: The Gathering formats. It’s fascinating how affordability can impact the game’s landscape so dramatically. Looking forward to seeing how the community responds to this shift!
I completely agree! It’s intriguing how affordable decks can shift the meta so dramatically. It really highlights the creativity within the community, as players find new strategies that can compete at high levels without breaking the bank.