Hearthstone / Standard
Reference
Rules and practical references for Standard play.
Foundational reference
How to read this wiki’s labels
Use the labels to tell game rules from player terms. Learn where to find definitions, deck plans, and patch changes.
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Standard rules: the compact reference
Use these basic rules to plan your turn. A card's exact text can change a normal rule.
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Read the verbs: play, summon, draw, and destroy
Small words can change what a card does. Check the event, target, and place a card needs before you act.
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Card types, resources, and named families
Some labels name card groups or game systems. Read each card because a shared name does not give every card the same rule.
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Read deck statistics without fooling yourself
Stats describe a certain group of games. Check the source, dates, and sample before using a number to change your deck.
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Table talk: what players mean
Players use these sayings for advice, jokes, and reactions. None changes the rules or the odds.