202.1. Limited: A limited competition is one where all product needed for play is provided during the competition.
202.2. Constructed: A constructed competition is one where players compete using decks they prepare beforehand.
202.3. Swiss: A competition or component of a competition where players are paired based on their current standing in the competition.
202.4. Playoff: A competition or component of a competition where players are initially paired based on their standing and are subsequently eliminated by losses.
202.5. Rules: Each format has rules specific to it.
202.6. Multiple: Some competitions may consist of multiple formats within the same competition.