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Magic: The Gathering DCI Floor Rules 2003–2004 Tournament Season Effective September 1, 2003, updated December 1, 2003 Introduction The Magic: The Gathering DCI Floor Rules work in conjunction with the DCI Universal Tournament Rules, the DCI Penalty Guidelines, and the Magic game rules. Players, spectators, and tournament officials must follow these documents while involved with DCI-sanctioned Magic tournaments. Individuals who violate sections of these documents will be subject to the appropriate provisions of the DCI Penalty Guidelines. Note: Please see appendix B of the DCI Universal Tournament Rules for definitions of terms in this document. 100. General Magic Tournament Rules 101. Format and Ratings Categories The DCI sanctions the following formats. They may be sanctioned as single, two-person team, or three-person team events. Constructed Formats ? Standard ? Extended ? Block Vintage Constructed Formats ? Type 1 ? Type 1.5 Limited Formats ? Sealed Deck ? Booster Draft ? Rochester Draft The DCI produces the following ratings categories: ? Constructed (includes Standard, Extended, and Block formats) ? Vintage (includes Type 1 and Type 1.5 formats) ? Limited (includes all Limited formats) ? Team Constructed (includes all Constructed team formats) ? Team Limited (includes all Limited team formats) 102. Authorized Cards Alpha cards (cards from the first print run of the core set) may be used in decks containing non-Alpha cards only if all cards are placed in completely opaque sleeves and only if the sleeves could not be considered marked. If sleeves are not used, Alpha cards may be used only in decks that consist exclusively of Alpha cards. Participants may not use cards from any special-edition sets or supplements, such as Collector’s Edition, International Collector’s Edition, Pro Tour Collector Set, World Championship decks, or Unglued cards. Note: Unglued basic land cards are allowed in sanctioned Magic tournaments. 103. Card Interp