Banned and Restricted Announcement
Wizards of the Coast has banned eight Magic: The Gathering cards across three formats.
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Wizards of the Coast designers issued a Banned and Restricted Announcement. Eight Magic: The Gathering cards were banned across three formats, including the removal of Candelabra Of Tawnos from Legacy.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Wizards of the Coast has announced a ban on eight Magic: The Gathering cards. The bans affect cards in Standard, Pioneer, and Legacy formats. Coverage emphasizes the removal of Candelabra of Tawnos from Legacy format.
MTG Rocks, Star City Games, Wargamer, and ICv2 all report on the announcement. The official Magic: The Gathering website also published the details. The next steps will depend on how the community reacts to these changes.
Coverage does not yet specify how the banned cards will affect gameplay or the market.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 20d ago.
Quick answers
Which formats are affected by the bans?
The bans affect Standard, Pioneer, and Legacy formats.
Which card was banned in Legacy format?
Candelabra of Tawnos was banned in Legacy format.
Which outlets are covering the announcement?
MTG Rocks, Star City Games, Wargamer, ICv2, and the official Magic: The Gathering website are covering the announcement.
Coverage (5)
- Major MTG Ban Announcement Hits Eight Cards in Three Formats MTG Rocks · 21d ago
- Latest Magic Banned & Restricted Announcement Removes Candelabra Of Tawnos From Legacy Star City Games · 21d ago
- MTG bans $3,000 Reserved List card from its strongest format wargamer.com · 21d ago
- WIZARDS OF THE COAST DESIGNERS BAN EIGHT 'MAGIC: THE GATHERING' CARDS ICv2 · 21d ago
- Banned and Restricted Announcement Magic: The Gathering · 21d ago
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