MTG Standard rotation changes create diverse meta at 2023 Magic World Championship

Six different Standard decks were showcased in Vegas at the Magic: The Gathering World Championship top eight playoffs on Sept. 24, supporting Wizards of the Coast’s decision to change the number of sets legal to play in the format. 

Over 100 of the best MTG players in the world gathered in Las Vegas for the 2023 Magic World Championship, featuring gameplay in Wilds of Eldraine (WOE) Draft and Standard Constructed. Before the release of WOE, a change was made to the Standard format by removing rotation this year and increasing the number of legal sets to play in the format.