Forum:Archetype vs. Series

I was wondering when something is considered an Archetype and when something is considered a Series. Where is the line that has to be crossed in order to be considered an Archetype?

I was wondering because some of my friends are planning to make a tiny tournament, where Archetypes are basically "banned". Series of cards, however, should be fine as they are usually smaller and lack the specific support that Archetypes have. However, there has been some confusion about what qualifies as an Archetype and what qualifies as a Series. For instance, none of us is sure whether Fire King should be considered an Archetype or a Series. Reading both articles on Archetypes and Series didn't really help.

From my Understanding:
 * Archetypes: Many cards that support each other, with a lot of S/T support (i.e. Mermail)
 * Series: Few cards, no or barely S/T support (i.e. Hands)

Am I right? --BronzeJohnson (talk • contribs) 08:17, June 7, 2014 (UTC)