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= King standard =
'''King Standard''' is a [[format]] that includes all of the sets up to the seventh set, [[Return of the King]]. It's a historical version of the [[Standard]] format, from immediately before the release of [[Siege of Gondor|set 8]] in March 2004. As such, it includes the first two waves of additions to the [[X-list]], and uses the [[Site#List of King Block Sites|King Block site path]], albeit without the sites from Siege of Gondor or [[Mount Doom]]. Ring-bearer [[Skirmish Cancellation|skirmishes can be cancelled]] in King Standard as that rule had not yet been introduced, but {{Card|Curse Them}} is the only legal card capable of doing so.


Like many other official [[formats]], King Standard refers to the [[Standard format]] at a particular point in time; in this case, immediately before the release of Siege of Gondor in March 2004. Though less popular than [[Movie Block]], King Standard uses the same site path and most of the same sets. Some view Siege of Gondor and Reflections (which was released a few months later) as the beginning of the power creep than eventually consumed the game.((http://lotrtcgwiki.com/forums/index.php/topic,11423.0.html))
The format is less popular than the similar [[Movie Block]], which includes the first ten sets. The format is mainly popular with [https://lotrtcgwiki.com/forums/index.php/topic,11423.0.html players who felt that cards added in the three omitted sets were unacceptable power creep], or players who would rather not play with the alternate [[ring-bearer]]s first introduced in set 9, [[Reflections]]. The format is supported in [[GEMP]] and [[mLOTRO]].


Ring-bearer skirmishes can be cancelled in King Standard as that rule had not yet been introduced. However, Curse Them is the only legal card capable of doing so. Decklists can be found at [http://lotrtcgwiki.com/forums/index.php/board,56.0.html| this subforum] of the Last Homely House.
Ring-bearer skirmishes can be cancelled in King Standard as that rule had not yet been introduced. However, Curse Them is the only legal card capable of doing so. Decklists can be found at [http://lotrtcgwiki.com/forums/index.php/board,56.0.html| this subforum] of the Last Homely House.


= X-list =
== X-list ==


The following cards cannot be included in King Standard decks. For more details, see [[X-list]].
The following cards cannot be included in King Standard decks. For more details, see [[X-list]].
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* {{Card|Frying Pan}}
* {{Card|Frying Pan}}
* {{Card|Bill the Pony}}
* {{Card|Bill the Pony}}
==See Also==
* [https://lotrtcgwiki.com/forums/index.php/board,56.0.html The King Standard decklist forum] on [[The Last Homely House forums]]


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Revision as of 04:04, 1 March 2022

King Standard is a format that includes all of the sets up to the seventh set, Return of the King. It's a historical version of the Standard format, from immediately before the release of set 8 in March 2004. As such, it includes the first two waves of additions to the X-list, and uses the King Block site path, albeit without the sites from Siege of Gondor or Mount Doom. Ring-bearer skirmishes can be cancelled in King Standard as that rule had not yet been introduced, but Curse Them (4C113) is the only legal card capable of doing so.

The format is less popular than the similar Movie Block, which includes the first ten sets. The format is mainly popular with players who felt that cards added in the three omitted sets were unacceptable power creep, or players who would rather not play with the alternate ring-bearers first introduced in set 9, Reflections. The format is supported in GEMP and mLOTRO.

Ring-bearer skirmishes can be cancelled in King Standard as that rule had not yet been introduced. However, Curse Them is the only legal card capable of doing so. Decklists can be found at this subforum of the Last Homely House.

X-list

The following cards cannot be included in King Standard decks. For more details, see X-list.

See Also


Sets
Official Decipher Sets Promotional Promotional
Fellowship Block The Fellowship of the RingMines of MoriaRealms of the Elf-lords
Towers Block The Two TowersBattle of Helm's DeepEnts of Fangorn
King Block The Return of the KingSiege of GondorMount Doom
War of the Ring Block ShadowsBlack RiderBloodlines
Hunters Block The HuntersRise of SarumanTreachery & Deceit
Non-Block Sets ReflectionsExpanded Middle-earthThe Wraith CollectionAge's End
Unreleased Sets The Great EyeShelob's Lair
Unofficial Fan Sets Player's Council PC Kitchen Sink (V0)Shadow of the Past (V1)
The Hobbit Draft Game Main DeckShadow PacksSupplementary Packs
mLOTRO MLOTRO Promo CardsMLOTRO Reflections II
The Journey Continues The Journey Begins