Old School is a family of throwback Magic formats centered on cards from the game's earliest years, most famously 1993-94. Exact legal sets, reprint policies, and banned or restricted lists vary among Old School communities.
Classic archetypes include The Deck, Mono-Black, White Weenie, and various Mishra's Workshop strategies. Beyond competition, Old School places unusual emphasis on nostalgia, original-era artwork, and recreating the feel of Magic's formative years.