A card so powerful or versatile that it appears in a large percentage of decks in a format. Sol Ring is a staple in Commander. Lightning Bolt is a staple in Modern. Knowing the staples of a format is key to understanding its metagame.
A card so powerful or versatile that it appears in a large percentage of decks in a format. Sol Ring is a staple in Commander. Lightning Bolt is a staple in Modern. Knowing the staples of a format is key to understanding its metagame.