Changes: Classic format

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For the former card set, see Classic (2014-2021).

Classic format (or Classic) is one of Hearthstone's three game formats in Play mode, the others being Standard format and Wild format. Classic format restricts players to the 240 cards from the original Basic and Classic sets as they appeared on the 1.0.0.5832 patch of June 2014. No card changes, removals, or additions to those sets are in effect (aside from purely cosmetic changes), letting you play the game as it was when Hearthstone first officially launched.^[1]

Classic cards are mirrored in the Legacy set. Owning a Legacy card also gives you access to the Classic version.

Definition

Starting from Year of the Gryphon, Classic is used to refer to cards, game modes and adventures which are only available in Classic format. Classic format is the only format whose cards are completely unrelated to other formats in Play mode.

The symbol for Classic format is a swirl symbol formed from laurels.

Availability

For new players, Classic format will be locked away until they complete the New player experience's Ranked system, which is the same way to unlock Wild format.

Hero Powers

Because some basic Hero Powers (like Totemic Call) may have been changed after Patch 1.0.0.5834, original versions of these Hero Powers have been created and used only in this format to keep themselves original as they are.

Cards

How to get

Classic format cards are mirrored in the Legacy set. Owning a Legacy card also gives you access to the Classic version. The player can get Legacy cards by opening Classic card packs or through crafting.

List of cards

The only card set that is used in Classic format, Classic, features 382 collectible cards. They can be recognized with a swirl symbol formed from laurels watermark.

Neutral

Free (43 cards)

Common (40 cards)

Rare (36 cards)

Epic (11 cards)

Legendary (27 cards)

Uncollectible

Dream cards

Druid

Uncollectible

Choice cards

Hunter

Uncollectible

Mage

Uncollectible

Paladin

Uncollectible

Priest

Uncollectible

Rogue

Uncollectible

Shaman

Uncollectible

Warlock

Uncollectible

Warrior

Uncollectible

Design

There is currently no plan to shift time stamp in Classic format from time to time, even if it is not hard to implement. The developers want to wait and see how things ago in the first weeks or months of Classic format before putting a plan in place.^[2]^[3]

References

↑ Introducing the Core Set and Classic Format. (2021-02-09).
↑ Dean Ayala on Twitter. (2021-02-25).
↑ Dean Ayala on Twitter. (2021-02-25).

[1] Introducing the Core Set and Classic Format. (2021-02-09).

[2] Dean Ayala on Twitter. (2021-02-25).

[3] Dean Ayala on Twitter. (2021-02-25).

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-[[File:Classic format banner.jpg|500px|center]]
+[[File:Classic format banner.jpg|500px|center]][[File:Classic icon large.png|200px|right]]{{For|the former card set|Classic (2014-2021)}}
+'''Classic format''' (or '''Classic''') is one of ''[[Hearthstone]]''<nowiki/>'s three [[game format]]s in [[Play mode]], the others being [[Standard format]] and [[Wild format]]. Classic format restricts players to the 240 cards from the original [[Basic]] and [[Classic (card set)|Classic]] sets as they appeared on the [[Patch 1.0.0.5834|1.0.0.5832 patch]] of June 2014. No card changes, removals, or additions to those sets are in effect (aside from purely cosmetic changes), letting you play the game as it was when ''Hearthstone'' first officially launched.<ref>{{cw|url=https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23620129|2021-02-09|Introducing the Core Set and Classic Format}}</ref>
-[[File:Classic icon large.png|right|200px]]
-{{Stub}}
-{{For|the former card set|Classic (2014-2021)}}
-The '''Classic format''', or simply '''Classic''', is one of ''[[Hearthstone]]''<nowiki/>'s three [[game format]]s in [[Play mode]], the others being [[Standard format]] and [[Wild format]]. Classic format restricts players to the 240 cards from the original [[Basic]] and [[Classic (card set)|Classic]] sets as they appeared on the 1.0.0.5832 patch of June 2014. No card changes, removals, or additions to those sets are in effect (aside from purely cosmetic changes), letting you play the game as it was when ''Hearthstone'' first officially launched.<ref>{{cw|url=https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23620129|2021-02-09|Introducing the Core Set and Classic Format}}</ref>
 Classic cards are mirrored in the [[Legacy]] set. Owning a Legacy card also gives you access to the Classic version.
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 ==Availability==
+{{Year define
-For new players, Classic format will be locked away until they complete the [[New player experience]]'s [[Ranked]] system, which is the same way to unlock [[Wild format]].
+ |name=CUSTOM_CLASSIC
+ |renderName=
+ |formatId=3
+}}For new players, Classic format will be locked away until they complete the [[New player experience]]'s [[Ranked]] system, which is the same way to unlock [[Wild format]].
 ==Hero Powers==
-Because some basic Hero Powers (like [[Totemic Call]]) may have been changed after [[Patch 1.0.0.5834]], original versions of these Hero Powers have been created and used only in this format to keep themshelves original as they are.
+Because some basic Hero Powers (like [[Totemic Call]]) may have been changed after [[Patch 1.0.0.5834]], original versions of these Hero Powers have been created and used only in this format to keep themselves original as they are.
 {{Card|Shapeshift (Classic)}}
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 ==Cards==
+{{Card set infobox
+ | id = 1646
+ | name = VANILLA
+ | promotionName = Classic
+ | ingameName = Classic
+ | collectionName =
+ | collectionIcon = Classic format - SVG logo.svg
+ | watermarkIcon = ClassicIcon.png
+ | logo =
+ | logowHS =
+ | type =
+ | year = CUSTOM_CLASSIC
+ | announcementDate = 2021-02-20
+ | announcementDateReferences =
+ | releaseDate = 2021-03-25
+ | releaseDateReferences =
+ | timeZone =
+ | shows_cards = y
+ | thumbnail = Classic format thumbnail.jpg
+}}
 ===How to get===
 Classic format cards are mirrored in the [[Legacy]] set. Owning a Legacy card also gives you access to the Classic version. The player can get Legacy cards by opening Classic [[card pack]]s or through [[crafting]].
 ===List of cards===
-The only card set that is used in Classic format, Classic, features 382 collectible cards. They can be recognized with a swirl symbol formed from laurels watermark.
+The only card set that is used in Classic format, '''Classic''', features 382 collectible cards. They can be recognized with a swirl symbol formed from laurels watermark.
 ====Neutral====
 ;Free (43 cards)
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 ====Hunter====
+{{card|Hunter's Mark (Classic)}}
 {{card|Arcane Shot (Classic)}}
 {{card|Timber Wolf (Classic)}}
 {{card|Tracking (Classic)}}
-{{card|Hunter's Mark (Classic)}}
+{{card|Starving Buzzard (Classic)}}
 {{card|Animal Companion (Classic)}}
 {{card|Kill Command (Classic)}}
 {{card|Houndmaster (Classic)}}
 {{card|Multi-Shot (Classic)}}
-{{card|Starving Buzzard (Classic)}}
 {{card|Tundra Rhino (Classic)}}
 {{card|Explosive Trap (Classic)}}
 {{card|Freezing Trap (Classic)}}
-{{card|Snipe (Classic)}}
 {{card|Scavenging Hyena (Classic)}}
+{{card|Snipe (Classic)}}
 {{card|Deadly Shot (Classic)}}
 {{card|Unleash the Hounds (Classic)}}
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 {{card|Repentance (Classic)}}
 {{card|Argent Protector (Classic)}}
-{{card|Aldor Peacekeeper (Classic)}}
 {{card|Equality (Classic)}}
+{{card|Aldor Peacekeeper (Classic)}}
 {{card|Divine Favor (Classic)}}
 {{card|Blessed Champion (Classic)}}
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 {{card|Holy Smite (Classic)}}
 {{card|Mind Vision (Classic)}}
-{{card|Northshire Cleric (Classic)}}
-{{card|Divine Spirit (Classic)}}
 {{card|Power Word: Shield (Classic)}}
 {{card|Shadow Word: Pain (Classic)}}
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 {{card|Silence (Classic)}}
 {{card|Inner Fire (Classic)}}
+{{card|Northshire Cleric (Classic)}}
+{{card|Divine Spirit (Classic)}}
 {{card|Mind Blast (Classic)}}
 {{card|Thoughtsteal (Classic)}}
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 {{card|Temple Enforcer (Classic)}}
 {{card|Lightwell (Classic)}}
-{{card|Shadow Madness (Classic)}}
 {{Card|Auchenai Soulpriest (Classic)}}
 {{card|Mass Dispel (Classic)}}
+{{card|Shadow Madness (Classic)}}
 {{Card|Holy Fire (Classic)}}
 {{Card|Shadowform (Classic)}}
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 {{card|Frost Shock (Classic)}}
 {{card|Rockbiter Weapon (Classic)}}
-{{card|Windfury (Classic)}}
 {{card|Flametongue Totem (Classic)}}
+{{card|Windfury (Classic)}}
 {{card|Hex (Classic)}}
 {{card|Windspeaker (Classic)}}
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 {{card|Execute (Classic)}}
 {{card|Whirlwind (Classic)}}
-{{card|Charge (Classic)}}
 {{card|Cleave (Classic)}}
-{{card|Heroic Strike (Classic)}}
 {{card|Fiery War Axe (Classic)}}
+{{card|Heroic Strike (Classic)}}
+{{card|Charge (Classic)}}
 {{card|Shield Block (Classic)}}
 {{card|Warsong Commander (Classic)}}
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 ==References==
 {{reflist}}
+[[Category:Classic format]]