<p>You need to clarify what you mean by 'cool'. 
It is fun to use older cards, however, it is only allowed in some tournaments. </p>

<p>If you are going to play with friends (called "Casual Magic") then you should build decks with any cards you have. If your cards are too powerful, then your friends will complain. If your cards are too weak, then you might find yourself buying some new cards.</p>

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VolleyJosh
<p>I have 800 cards dated between 2004 up to 2011....  Is it cool to to build a deck from a variety of sets?  Trying to get into mtg and need a boost of knowledge. </p>

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Welcome to the site! You can find answers to this question here: http://boardgames.stackexchange.com/questions/18923/how-do-i-know-what-cards-or-sets-are-legal-to-play-with and here: http://boardgames.stackexchange.com/questions/9363/how-can-i-tell-which-sets-are-currently-legal-in-various-formats.

There is no good answer to your specific question without having a lot more detail though; such as what format is it you are trying to play. If you just want to casually play at home with friends, then yes, you can combine various sets!
GendoIkari
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@MyTurnYet I think you linked to the wrong question.
GendoIkari
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@GendoIkariyup, I meant 18923.
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Magic the gathering deck foundation
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# Magic the gathering deck foundation

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-09-29)

I have 800 cards dated between 2004 up to 2011.... Is it cool to to build a deck from a variety of sets? Trying to get into mtg and need a boost of knowledge.

**Tags:** magic-the-gathering, deck-building, mtg-multiplayer

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Welcome to the site! You can find answers to this question here: http://boardgames.stackexchange.com/questions/18923/how-do-i-know-what-cards-or-sets-are-legal-to-play-with and here: http://boardgames.stackexchange.com/questions/9363/how-can-i-tell-which-sets-are-currently-legal-in-various-formats.  There is no good answer to your specific question without having a lot more detail though; such as what format is it you are trying to play. If you just want to casually play at home with friends, then yes, you can combine various sets!  
> **username_1**: @username_2 I think you linked to the wrong question.  
> **username_2**: @GendoIkariyup, I meant 18923.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2014-09-29. Score: 0

You need to clarify what you mean by 'cool'.
It is fun to use older cards, however, it is only allowed in some tournaments.

If you are going to play with friends (called "Casual Magic") then you should build decks with any cards you have. If your cards are too powerful, then your friends will complain. If your cards are too weak, then you might find yourself buying some new cards.


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