The DCI announced significant changes to Classic-Restricted (Type 1.5) tournaments on May 1, 1997, effectively creating a brand-new competitive environment. To promote clarity and avoid confusion with existing format names, the DCI will title this new tournament format "Extended." Its primary purpose is to provide a viable, organized-play format in which tournament participants can use their favorite card sets, even after those card sets rotate out of the Standard (Type II) environment. The DCI will begin sanctioning Extended-format tournaments on July 1, 1997. Please refer to the DCI's May 1 announcement for deck-construction information and a list of banned cards.

CLASSIC RESTRICTED (TYPE 1.5) REMAINS SANCTIONED

The Classic-Restricted format will continue its role as a sanctioned sub-type of Classic (Type I). Contrary to the information included in the May 1 announcement, the DCI will continue to track and publish ratings for this format as part of its Classic ratings. Please refer to the DCI Standard Floor Rules for deck-construction information and a list of banned cards.

The DCI hopes these clarifications simplify its May 1 announcement and make the changes more understandable. Please note that no "tournament type" (Type I, Type II, and so on) is associated with the Extended format. Soon all sanctioned formats for Magic: The Gathering® will be known by their proper name, rather than type, as follows:

Classic	(Type I)
Classic Restricted	(Type 1.5)
Standard	(Type II)
Extended
Limited

The DCI also hopes this announcement reflects its sincere commitment to supporting an exciting, equitable, and accessible organized-play structure for all of its members around the world.

Jason Carl
Policy Director, DCI
Wizards of the Coast