Core Generation
Where Synergy Triumphs Over Staples. 

Core Generation is an unofficial, fan-made competitive format for Magic: The Gathering. It is designed to challenge established norms and reward pure deckbuilding ingenuity. The format is built on four core pillars:

1. The elimination of Planeswalkers.

2. An expanded Legacy-level card pool.

3. Strict limitations on card stability and rarity.

4. A hard 3-copy limit for all non-basic cards.

This format seeks to be the spiritual successor to the game's pre-Planeswalker era, focusing on the dynamic interaction between creatures, spells, and strategic land use.

Why Was Core Generation Created?

The format was conceived to address two major concerns in contemporary competitive Magic:

• The Dominance of Planeswalkers (PWs): PWs often create asymmetrical advantage, diminishing the importance of traditional creature combat and spell interaction. We eliminate them to bring the game back to its core.

• The Stagnation of Optimized Staples: In many Eternal formats, top-tier decks rely on playing four copies of every highly efficient Rare/Mythic card and expensive dual lands. This raises the barrier to entry and stifles creative deckbuilding.

Core Generation is the solution: a diverse, skill-testing, and more accessible competitive environment.

The Goals of Core Generation