Promo: Standard Showdown cards were special rewards given to players participating in Standard Showdown events—weekly tournaments run at local game stores to support the Standard format. These promos were distributed between 2016 and 2020 in booster-like prize packs that contained foil cards, rares, and sometimes exclusive promo-stamped versions of Standard-legal cards. Designed to drive in-store play and support newer sets, Standard Showdown promos offered competitive players a fun way to earn valuable rewards while engaging with the current Standard environment.