MTG Standard Play Shifts to 3-Year Rotation Cycle.
Magic: The Gathering's Standard format will move to a three-year rotation cycle starting this Fall with Wilds of Eldraine. The change will move Standard away from the two-year rotation cycle that has been used since the format's inception. Wizards of the Coast is rolling out multifaceted plans over the coming months to revitalize Standard, starting with moving the format to a new three-year rotation cycle. Alchemy, the MTG Arena-exclusive rotating format, will not be following tabletop and digital Standard in changing its rotation strategy.