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The Design of Tiny Leaders

A deep dive into the rules, restrictions, and reasons that define the format.

Intro

Understanding the Design

The Intent Behind the Structure

I

The Rule of 3

The Soul of the Format

II

Commander Variant

Familiar Language, Set Expectations

III

1v1 Structure

Magic in its Original Form

IV

50 Card Maindeck

Half the Size, Double the Focus

V

10 Card Sideboard

Adaptation Through Limitation

VI

The Banlist

Identity via Exclusion

∞

A Modular System

Thinking in Tiny

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Credits

Tiny Leaders Original Format created by Charlotte Tackaberry, with Steven Hamonic, and Matthew Turnbull (2013).

Tiny Leaders: Reborn developed by founding Committee members: Clément Sillière, Arnaud Chalendard, and Olivier Manin (2018).

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Lead Developer: Mike Plata

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