After weeks of refinement, testing, and data consolidation, we’re proud to present the official NeoGoat Full Card Pool for February 2026.
This document is not just a list of allowed cards — it is the technical backbone of the NeoGoat format, defining what can be played, how many copies are allowed, and how the format is structured.
👉 View the NeoGoat Card Pool (Google Sheets)
🔢 Card Pool at a Glance
The current NeoGoat card pool contains:
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2,178 total cards
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Every card includes:
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Card password (passcode)
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Card type and subtype
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Attribute and monster type
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ATK / DEF / Level (when applicable)
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Full card text
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Max copies allowed (NeoGoat banlist)
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Origin classification
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This level of documentation allows NeoGoat to function as a fully defined format, not an informal ruleset.
🐐 Core Philosophy: Goat First, Expansion Second
NeoGoat is built with a clear principle:
Goat Format is the foundation, not something to replace.
The goal is to preserve the decision-heavy, resource-oriented gameplay of Goat while expanding deckbuilding possibilities in a controlled and transparent way.
📊 Composition of the Card Pool
Out of the 2,178 cards currently in the pool:
🟤 Normal Goat Card Pool
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~65–70% of the pool
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Standard Goat-era cards that form the backbone of classic Goat Format
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This ensures NeoGoat still feels like Goat in pacing and interaction
🟣 OCG-Exclusive Cards
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~15–20% of the pool
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Cards printed in the OCG but never released in the TCG during the Goat era
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Added selectively to:
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support underrepresented strategies
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increase archetype diversity
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introduce new lines without power creep
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🔵 Structure Deck Cards
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~5–8% of the pool
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Cards originating from Structure Decks that were added
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Included for thematic cohesion and consistency rather than raw strength
🟢 Extra NeoGoat Cards
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~5–10% of the pool
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Carefully curated additions designed to:
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enable new engines
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fix historical design gaps
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reward creative deckbuilding
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Every inclusion is evaluated with NeoGoat balance first
Max Copies Allowed — A Functional Banlist
NeoGoat uses a copy-limit system that is directly enforced inside the card pool:
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0 copies → Forbidden
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1 copy → Limited
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2 copies → Semi-Limited
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3 copies → Unlimited
All limits are handled through the “Max Copies Allowed” column, making legality checks straightforward and unambiguous.
The banlist is applied using real .ydk data, ensuring consistency across tools and platforms.
⚠️ Note on Card Text and Erratas
Some card texts shown in this document may not perfectly reflect the most up-to-date official wording, and minor erratas or wording discrepancies may occur.
These differences are purely textual and do not affect how the cards are ruled or played in NeoGoat. NeoGoat rulings always follow intended card functionality, not literal text errors. Any detected erratas will be corrected in future updates of the card pool.
Why This Matters
This card pool allows NeoGoat to be:
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✅ Playable — no ambiguity about legality
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✅ Expandable — future updates are structured, not chaotic
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✅ Documented — every card has context
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✅ Community-friendly — easy to search, filter, and reference
Whether you’re building a loaner deck, preparing for a tournament, or experimenting with new ideas, this document is the single source of truth for the format.
Credits and References
The initial foundation for this card pool was built using data from goatformat.com, which has long served as a central reference for classic Goat Format legality and documentation.
We would like to thank the Goat Format community and the team behind goatformat.com for the work they’ve done preserving and organizing the format over the years. NeoGoat builds upon that foundation by expanding, refining, and documenting the card pool with additional structure and transparency.
🔁 Future Updates
This file will continue to evolve alongside:
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banlist adjustments
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NeoGoat card additions
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balance changes informed by tournament results
Previous versions of the card pool will remain archived for reference.
NeoGoat continues to grow — not by abandoning Goat Format, but by understanding it deeply and extending it carefully.
Welcome to the next stage of the format
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