Magic: The Gathering/5-Color Format

5-Color Format exists in slightly different variations in the online and offline Magic communities. 5-Color was initially a fan-created format, not supported by the DCI. The basic rules could be summarized as follows: Decks must contain a minimum of 250 cards Decks must have no less than 20 cards of each color No more than four of each non basic land card The game is played for ante, and ante cards, including Contract from Below, are legal A full list of rules, including banned and restricted cards, is maintained at: http://www.5-color.com/ Due to the popularity of this non-sanctioned format, WotC created a similar format in the Magic online game.