MTG "Complete" Banned and Restricted Timeline

This is a timeline of every known update to the banned and restricted list of most officially supported constructed Magic the Gathering formats. Sources for the announcements are included, with special thanks to the following sources for aggregating a lot of this timeline:

Note that in all formats, "Unbanned" means removed from the B&R list, regardless of its previous status.

Some of the data here may be incomplete. For more details, click here.

Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: January 25, 1994

Sources

Changes

Vintage (+24)

Banned (5)
Restricted (19)

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: February 23, 1994

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Vintage (-2)

Unbanned (2)
- Orcish Oriflamme
- Rukh Egg

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: March 23, 1994

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Vintage (+6, -1)

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: May 1, 1994

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Vintage (-2)

Unbanned (2)
- Dingus Egg
- Gauntlet of Might

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: May 2, 1994

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Vintage (+4)

Restricted (4)

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: June 13, 1994

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Mishra's Workshop

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: August 1, 1994

Sources

Changes

Vintage (+8)

Banned (1)
- Divine Intervention
Restricted (7)

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Legends Restricted Rule | Effective Date: August 1, 1994

Sources

Changes

Vintage (+61)

Restricted (61)

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: October 10, 1994

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Maze of Ith

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Type II Release Announcement | Effective Date: January 10, 1995

Sources

https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.deckmaster/c/MymOFRYudwU/m/0FuCZ_bXMnIJ

Changes

Standard (+13)

Banned (3)
Restricted (10)

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: April 19, 1995

Sources

https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.trading-cards.magic.misc/c/LwELg8_-RD8/m/m2tafTsFa6gJ

Changes

Standard (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Balance

Vintage (+2)

Restricted (2)
- Balance
- Fork

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Legends Restricted Rule Abolished | Effective Date: November 1, 1995

Sources

Changes

Vintage (-61)

Unbanned (61)

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: November 1, 1995

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Standard (+2)

Banned (1)
- Channel
Restricted (1)
- Zuran Orb

Vintage (+4)

Banned (3)
Restricted (1)
- Zuran Orb

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: February 1, 1996

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Standard (+2)

Banned (1)
- Mind Twist
Restricted (1)
- Black Vise

Vintage (+2)

Banned (1)
- Mind Twist
Restricted (1)
- Black Vise

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: April 1, 1996

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Standard (-2)

Unbanned (2)
- Feldon's Cane
- Recall

Vintage (-4)

Unbanned (4)

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Type 1.5 Release Announcement | Effective Date: May 1, 1996

Sources

https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.trading-cards.magic.misc/c/we_wm9PDDeg/m/dxLtyuB43AUJ

Changes

Legacy (+44)

Banned (44)

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: July 1, 1996

Sources

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- Land Tax

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Land Tax

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Elder Dragon Legend Wars Article | Effective Date: July 1, 1996

Sources

https://archive.org/details/duelist-11_202208/page/n53/mode/2up

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: October 1, 1996

Sources

Changes

Standard (+2)

Restricted (2)
- Hymn to Tourach
- Strip Mine

Legacy (+2)

Banned (2)
- Fastbond
- Strip Mine

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Fastbond

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Standard Restricted List Retirement | Effective Date: January 1, 1997

Sources

Changes

Standard (+4)

Banned (4)

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Extended Original Introduction Announcement | Effective Date: May 19, 1997

Sources

http://www.classicdojo.org/news/may_clarification.html

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Extended Release Announcement | Effective Date: July 1, 1997

Sources

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- Zuran Orb

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Black Vise

Extended (+27)

Banned (27)

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: October 1, 1997

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Vintage (-5)

Unbanned (5)

Extended (+1, -1)

Banned (1)
- Hypnotic Specter
Unbanned (1)
- Juggernaut

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: January 1, 1998

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Strip Mine

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: July 1, 1998

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Extended (+1)

Banned (1)
- Land Tax

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: December 1, 1998

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Changes

Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: April 1, 1999

Sources

Changes

Standard (+7)

Banned (7)

Legacy (+2, -5)

Banned (2)
- Memory Jar
- Time Spiral
Unbanned (5)

Vintage (+2, -1)

Restricted (2)
- Memory Jar
- Time Spiral
Unbanned (1)
- Maze of Ith

Extended (+1)

Banned (1)
- Memory Jar

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: July 1, 1999

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- Mind Over Matter

Extended (+1)

Banned (1)
- Time Spiral

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Magic Tournament Rules Update | Effective Date: August 1, 1999

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20001212180600/http://www.activesw.com/~sdangelo/magic/rule-cards.html

Changes

Extended (+1)

Banned (1)
- Yawgmoth's Bargain

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_DCI_(TM) Banned and Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: October 1, 1999

Sources

Changes

Legacy (+18, -5)

Vintage (+18, -5)

Restricted (18)
Unbanned (5)

Extended (+5)

Banned (5)

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DCI(TM) BANNED AND RESTRICTED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT | Effective Date: April 1, 2000

Sources

Changes

Extended (+2)

Banned (2)
- Dark Ritual
- Mana Vault

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DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: October 1, 2000

Sources

Changes

Legacy (+2)

Banned (2)
- Demonic Consultation
- Necropotence

Vintage (+4)

Restricted (4)

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DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: April 1, 2001

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20010407085010/http://www.crystalkeep.com/magic/rules/dci/update-010301.txt

Changes

Extended (+4)

Banned (4)

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DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: January 1, 2002

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20021118054206/http://www.crystalkeep.com/magic/rules/dci/update-011201.txt

Changes

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Fact or Fiction

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Fact or Fiction

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Original EDH Banlist | Effective Date: October 1, 2002

Sources

Changes

Commander (+12)

Banned (12)

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March Banned/Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: April 1, 2003

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20030415050248/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20030303a

Changes

Legacy (+2, -3)

Banned (2)
- Earthcraft
- Entomb
Unbanned (3)

Vintage (+2, -3)

Restricted (2)
- Earthcraft
- Entomb
Unbanned (3)

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Alaska Magic EDH Rules Archive | Effective Date: May 9, 2003

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20030509162156/tptb.org/magic/formats/dragon.shtml

Changes

Commander (+6)

Banned (6)

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June Banned/Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: July 1, 2003

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20030601074325/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20030529a

Changes

Legacy (+2)

Banned (2)
- Gush
- Mind's Desire

Vintage (+2)

Restricted (2)
- Gush
- Mind's Desire

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September DCI and Banned/Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: October 1, 2003

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20031001171907/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20030901a

Changes

Extended (+3)

Banned (3)

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December 2003 DCI Banned/Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 1, 2004

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20031210081426/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20031201a

Changes

Legacy (+3)

Banned (3)

Vintage (+3)

Restricted (3)

Extended (+6)

Banned (6)

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June 2004 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement -- Magic: the Gathering | Effective Date: June 20, 2004

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20041207013640/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20040601a

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- Skullclamp

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September 2004 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement -- Magic: the Gathering | Effective Date: September 20, 2004

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20040921073417/http://www.wizards.com/Default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20040901a

Changes

Legacy (+12, -15)

Vintage (-4)

Unbanned (4)

Extended (+2)

Banned (2)
- Metalworker
- Skullclamp

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SCG Elder Dragon Highlander Rules Update | Effective Date: October 8, 2004

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20041013105203/http://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/print.php?Article=8223

Changes

Commander (+2, -6)

Banned (2)
- Balance
- Worldgorger Dragon
Unbanned (6)

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December 2004 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement -- Magic: the Gathering | Effective Date: December 20, 2004

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20041208074405/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20041201a

Changes

Vintage (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Stroke of Genius

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March 2005 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement -- Magic: the Gathering | Effective Date: March 20, 2005

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20050828212657/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20050301a

Changes

Standard (+8)

Banned (8)

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Trinisphere

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DreamWizards EDH Rules Archive | Effective Date: April 22, 2005

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20050422112053/dreamwizards.com/edh.html

Changes

Commander (+13)

Banned (13)

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September 2005 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement -- Magic: The Gathering | Effective Date: September 20, 2005

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20051227141901/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20050901a

Changes

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Imperial Seal

Vintage (+2, -1)

Restricted (2)
- Imperial Seal
- Personal Tutor
Unbanned (1)
- Mind Over Matter

Extended (+2)

Banned (2)
- Aether Vial
- Disciple of the Vault

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DreamWizards EDH Rules Archive | Effective Date: December 17, 2005

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20051217105153/http://www.dreamwizards.com:80/edh.html

Changes

Commander (+2)

Banned (2)
- Crucible of Worlds
- Shahrazad

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Unconfirmed EDH Rules Change | Effective Date: February 17, 2006

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20060613021744/http://www.dreamwizards.com:80/edh.html

Changes

Commander (+3)

Banned as Commander (3)

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Unconfirmed EDH Rules Change | Effective Date: May 25, 2006

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Yawgmoth's Bargain

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) Rules Updates: Legal Generals and General Damage | Effective Date: November 23, 2006

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329111354/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44

Changes

Commander (-3)

Unbanned (3)

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) Rules Changes! | Effective Date: March 9, 2007

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329105005/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=81

Changes

Commander (+2)

Banned (1)
- Coalition Victory
Banned as Commander (1)
- Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary

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June 1, 2007 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement -- Magic: The Gathering | Effective Date: June 20, 2007

Sources

Changes

Legacy (+1, -2)

Banned (1)
- Flash
Unbanned (2)
- Mind Over Matter
- Replenish

Vintage (+1, -4)

Restricted (1)
- Gifts Ungiven
Unbanned (4)

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September 1, 2007 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement -- Magic: The Gathering | Effective Date: September 20, 2007

Sources

Changes

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Shahrazad

Vintage (+1)

Banned (1)
- Shahrazad

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) Additions to Banned List! | Effective Date: February 29, 2008

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329094258/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=320

Changes

Commander (+2)

Banned (2)
- Kokusho, the Evening Star
- Recurring Nightmare

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) Limited Resources Banned | Effective Date: June 4, 2008

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329111359/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=517

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Limited Resources

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June 1 2008 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement -- Magic: The Gathering | Effective Date: June 20, 2008

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20080605001139/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20080602a

Changes

Vintage (+5)

Restricted (5)

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) B&R Changes for September 2008 | Effective Date: September 1, 2008

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329094416/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=794

Changes

Commander (+5, -1)

Banned (5)
Unbanned (1)
- Test of Endurance

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September 1 2008 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: September 20, 2008

Sources

Changes

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Time Vault

Vintage (+1, -5)

Restricted (1)
- Time Vault
Unbanned (5)

Extended (+1)

Banned (1)
- Sensei's Divining Top

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) December 08 B&R announcements | Effective Date: December 1, 2008

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329111722/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1165

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Time Vault

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December 1 2008 DCI Banned and Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: December 20, 2008

Sources

Changes

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Cranial Plating

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) March 09 Banned List Update | Effective Date: March 20, 2009

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329092524/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1499

Changes

Commander (+2, -2)

Banned (2)
- Metalworker
- Tinker
Unbanned (2)
- Crucible of Worlds
- Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) Jun 09 Banned List Update | Effective Date: June 20, 2009

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329111231/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2074

Changes

Commander (+3)

Banned (2)
- Fastbond
- Gifts Ungiven
Banned as Commander (1)
- Braids, Cabal Minion

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June 19 2009 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: July 1, 2009

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20090622065454/http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/43d

Changes

Vintage (+1, -4)

Restricted (1)
- Thirst for Knowledge
Unbanned (4)

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) September 2009 Banned List Update | Effective Date: September 20, 2009

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329092149/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2768

Changes

Commander (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Riftsweeper

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September 18 2009 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: October 1, 2009

Sources

Changes

Legacy (-3)

Unbanned (3)

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) December 2009 Banned List Update | Effective Date: December 20, 2009

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329105000/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3231

Changes

Commander (+1, -1)

Banned (1)
- Painter's Servant
Unbanned (1)
- Grindstone

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) Banned List Update: June 2010 | Effective Date: June 20, 2010

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329111503/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4124

Changes

Commander (+4)

Banned (3)
Banned as Commander (1)
- Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary

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June 18 2010 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: July 1, 2010

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20100621114229/http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/95b

Changes

Legacy (+1, -2)

Banned (1)
- Mystical Tutor
Unbanned (2)
- Grim Monolith
- Illusionary Mask

Extended (+2)

Banned (2)
- Hypergenesis
- Sword of the Meek

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September 20 2010 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: October 1, 2010

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Changes

Vintage (-2)

Unbanned (2)
- Frantic Search
- Gush

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Magic: The Gathering Commander | Effective Date: December 2, 2010

Sources

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: Dec 2010 | Effective Date: December 20, 2010

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329111637/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5200

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Emrakul, the Aeons Torn

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December 20 2010 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: January 1, 2011

Sources

Changes

Legacy (+1, -1)

Banned (1)
- Survival of the Fittest
Unbanned (1)
- Time Spiral

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: Jun 2011 | Effective Date: June 17, 2011

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20110823042254/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9564

Changes

Commander (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Worldgorger Dragon

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Magic Online B/R Changes - June 2011 | Effective Date: June 29, 2011

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20110626222757/http://community.wizards.com/magiconline/blog/2011/06/19/magic_online_br_changes_-_june_2011

Changes

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Frantic Search

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June 20 2011 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: July 1, 2011

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Changes

Standard (+2)

Banned (2)
- Jace, the Mind Sculptor
- Stoneforge Mystic

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Welcome to the Modern World | Effective Date: August 12, 2011

Sources

Changes

Modern (+21)

Banned (21)

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: September 2011 | Effective Date: September 20, 2011

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20111228040311/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=10749

Changes

Commander (+1, -1)

Unbanned (1)
- Lion's Eye Diamond
Banned as Commander (1)
- Erayo, Soratami Ascendant // Erayo's Essence

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September 20 2011 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: October 1, 2011

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Changes

Modern (+6)

Banned (6)

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Mental Misstep

Vintage (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Fact or Fiction

Extended (+5)

Banned (5)

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December 20 2011 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: January 1, 2012

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Changes

Modern (+2)

Banned (2)
- Punishing Fire
- Wild Nacatl

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: JUNE 2012 | Effective Date: June 19, 2012

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20120625063003/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12073

Changes

Commander (+2)

Banned (2)
- Griselbrand
- Sundering Titan

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June 20, 2012, DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: June 29, 2012

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20120707064647/http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/other/06202012a

Changes

Legacy (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Land Tax

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) 20 September Banned List Announcement | Effective Date: September 20, 2012

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20130404141050/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12253

Changes

Commander (+3)

Banned (2)
- Primeval Titan
- Worldfire
Banned as Commander (1)
- Kokusho, the Evening Star

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September 20, 2012, DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: October 1, 2012

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20121127053551/http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/other/09202012a

Changes

Modern (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle

Vintage (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Burning Wish

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January 28, 2013 DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: February 1, 2013

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20130130014254/http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/232

Changes

Modern (+2)

Banned (2)
- Bloodbraid Elf
- Seething Song

Pauper (+3)

Banned (3)

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: April 2013 | Effective Date: April 21, 2013

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150329094448/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15735

Changes

Commander (+1, -1)

Banned (1)
- Trade Secrets
Unbanned (1)
- Staff of Domination

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Banned and Restricted | Effective Date: May 3, 2013

Sources

Changes

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Second Sunrise

Vintage (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Regrowth

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Retiring the Extended Format | Effective Date: August 7, 2013

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20130924165108/http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/other/07222013

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September 27, 2013, DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: September 27, 2013

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20130920000337/http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/265b

Changes

Pauper (+2)

Banned (2)
- Cloudpost
- Temporal Fissure

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: Feburary 2014 | Effective Date: February 2, 2014

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20140325103819/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16697

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Sylvan Primordial

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February 3, 2014, DCI Banned & Restricted List Announcement | Effective Date: February 7, 2014

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20140301183840/http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/285

Changes

Modern (+1, -2)

Banned (1)
- Deathrite Shaman
Unbanned (2)
- Bitterblossom
- Wild Nacatl

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Conspiracy Cards Banned in Constructed Formats | Effective Date: June 6, 2014

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20140819223524/http://archive.wizards.com/Magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/releasenotes/cns

Changes

Legacy (+13)

Banned (13)

Vintage (+13)

Banned (13)

Commander (+13)

Banned (13)

Pauper (+5)

Banned (5)

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: September 2014 | Effective Date: September 12, 2014

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150205095658/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17210

Changes

Commander (+3, -2)

Banned (3)
Unbanned (2)
- Kokusho, the Evening Star
- Metalworker

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January 19, 2015, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 23, 2015

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/banned-and-restricted-announcement-2015-01-19

Changes

Modern (+3, -1)

Banned (3)
Unbanned (1)
- Golgari Grave-Troll

Legacy (+1, -1)

Banned (1)
- Treasure Cruise
Unbanned (1)
- Worldgorger Dragon

Vintage (+1, -1)

Restricted (1)
- Treasure Cruise
Unbanned (1)
- Gifts Ungiven

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March 23, 2015, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: March 27, 2015

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20150326032046/http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/march-23-2015-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2015-03-23

Changes

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Treasure Cruise

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September 28, 2015, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: October 2, 2015

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/september-28-2015-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2015-09-28

Changes

Legacy (+1, -1)

Banned (1)
- Dig Through Time
Unbanned (1)
- Black Vise

Vintage (+2, -1)

Restricted (2)
- Chalice of the Void
- Dig Through Time
Unbanned (1)
- Thirst for Knowledge

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: January 2016 | Effective Date: January 18, 2016

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20160121142624/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18057

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Prophet of Kruphix

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January 18, 2016, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 22, 2016

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/january-18-2016-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Modern (+2)

Banned (2)
- Splinter Twin
- Summer Bloom

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Cloud of Faeries

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April 4, 2016, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: April 8, 2016

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-announcement-2016-04-04

Changes

Modern (+1, -2)

Banned (1)
- Eye of Ugin
Unbanned (2)
- Ancestral Vision
- Sword of the Meek

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Lodestone Golem

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Conspiracy Cards from Conspiracy: Take the Crown Banned in Constructed Formats | Effective Date: August 26, 2016

Sources

https://media.wizards.com/2016/downloads/CN2_Release_Notes/EN_MTGCN2_ReleaseNotes.docx

Changes

Legacy (+12)

Banned (12)

Vintage (+12)

Banned (12)

Commander (+12)

Banned (12)

Pauper (+5)

Banned (5)

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Pauper Emergency Ban - Peregrine Drake | Effective Date: November 16, 2016

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20161106130633/http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/pauper-banned-list-change-2016-11-03

Changes

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Peregrine Drake

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JANUARY 9, 2017 BANNED AND RESTRICTED ANNOUNCEMENT | Effective Date: January 20, 2017

Sources

Changes

Standard (+3)

Banned (3)

Modern (+2)

Banned (2)
- Gitaxian Probe
- Golgari Grave-Troll

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) BANNED LIST ANNOUNCEMENT: April 2017 | Effective Date: April 24, 2017

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20170628004044/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18588

Changes

Commander (+1, -1)

Banned (1)
- Leovold, Emissary of Trest
Unbanned (1)
- Protean Hulk

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April 24, 2017, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: April 24, 2017

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/april-24-2017-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2017-04-24

Changes

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Sensei's Divining Top

Vintage (+2)

Restricted (2)
- Gitaxian Probe
- Gush

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Addendum April 24, 2017, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: April 26, 2017

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/april-24-2017-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2017-04-24

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- Felidar Guardian

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Banned and Restricted Announcement – June 13, 2017 | Effective Date: June 19, 2017

Sources

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- Aetherworks Marvel

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August 28, 2017 Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: September 1, 2017

Sources

Changes

Vintage (+2, -1)

Restricted (2)
- Monastery Mentor
- Thorn of Amethyst
Unbanned (1)
- Yawgmoth's Bargain

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January 15, 2018 Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 19, 2018

Sources

Changes

Standard (+4)

Banned (4)

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February 12, 2018 Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: February 19, 2018

Sources

Changes

Modern (-2)

Unbanned (2)
- Bloodbraid Elf
- Jace, the Mind Sculptor

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July 2, 2018, Banned and Restricted Update | Effective Date: July 6, 2018

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/july-2-2018-banned-and-restricted-update-2018-07-02

Changes

Legacy (+2)

Banned (2)
- Deathrite Shaman
- Gitaxian Probe

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January 21, 2019, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 25, 2019

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/january-21-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Krark-Clan Ironworks

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May 20, 2019, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: May 24, 2019

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/may-20-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pauper (+3)

Banned (3)

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Pauper Comes to Paper | Effective Date: July 1, 2019

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/may-20-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pauper (+3)

Banned (3)

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(EDH Forums Rules Announcement) Banned List Update: July 2019 | Effective Date: July 8, 2019

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20191018141101/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=19171

Changes

Commander (+2, -1)

Banned (2)
- Iona, Shield of Emeria
- Paradox Engine
Unbanned (1)
- Painter's Servant

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July 8, 2019, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: July 12, 2019

Sources

Changes

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Bridge from Below

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August 26, 2019, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: August 30, 2019

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/august-26-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2019-08-26

Changes

Standard (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Rampaging Ferocidon

Modern (+2, -1)

Banned (2)
- Faithless Looting
- Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis
Unbanned (1)
- Stoneforge Mystic

Vintage (+4, -1)

Restricted (4)
Unbanned (1)
- Fastbond

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Announcing the Pioneer Format | Effective Date: October 23, 2019

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/announcing-pioneer-format-2019-10-21

Changes

Pioneer (+5)

Banned (5)

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October 21, 2019, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: October 25, 2019

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/october-21-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- Field of the Dead

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Arcum's Astrolabe

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November 4, 2019 Pioneer Banned Announcement | Effective Date: November 8, 2019

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20191109092117/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/november-4-2019-pioneer-banned-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+3)

Banned (3)

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November 11, 2019 Pioneer Banned Announcement | Effective Date: November 12, 2019

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20220930011958/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/november-11-2019-pioneer-banned-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+1)

Banned (1)
- Veil of Summer

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November 18, 2019, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: November 22, 2019

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/november-18-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Standard (+3)

Banned (3)

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Wrenn and Six

Vintage (+1)

Restricted (1)
- Narset, Parter of Veils

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December 2, 2019 Pioneer Banned Announcement | Effective Date: December 3, 2019

Sources

https://web.archive.org/web/20220702170135/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/december-2-2019-pioneer-banned-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+3)

Banned (3)

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December 16, 2019 Pioneer Banned Announcement | Effective Date: December 17, 2019

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/december-16-2019-pioneer-banned-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+2)

Banned (2)
- Nexus of Fate
- Oko, Thief of Crowns

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January 13, 2020, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 14, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/january-13-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Modern (+3)

Banned (3)

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March 9, 2020, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: March 10, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/march-9-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Once Upon a Time

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Underworld Breach

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Commander RC April 2020 Rules Update | Effective Date: April 20, 2020

Sources

https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2020/04/20/april-2020-rules-update/

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Flash

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Lutri Preemptively Banned in Commander | Effective Date: April 24, 2020

Sources

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Lutri, the Spellchaser

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May 18, 2020, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: May 18, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/may-18-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Legacy (+2)

Banned (2)
- Lurrus of the Dream-Den
- Zirda, the Dawnwaker

Vintage (+1)

Banned (1)
- Lurrus of the Dream-Den

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June 1, 2020, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: June 1, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/june-1-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Standard (+2)

Banned (2)
- Agent of Treachery
- Fires of Invention

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Depictions of Racism in Magic | Effective Date: June 10, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/depictions-racism-magic-2020-06-10

Changes

Legacy (+7)

Banned (7)

Vintage (+7)

Banned (7)

Commander (+7)

Banned (7)

Pauper (+2)

Banned (2)
- Pradesh Gypsies
- Stone-Throwing Devils

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July 13, 2020, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: July 13, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/july-13-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2020-07-13

Changes

Pioneer (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Oath of Nissa

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Arcum's Astrolabe

Pauper (+2)

Banned (2)
- Expedition Map
- Mystic Sanctuary

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August 3, 2020, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: August 3, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/august-3-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Standard (+4)

Banned (4)

Pioneer (+4)

Banned (4)

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September 28, 2020, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: September 28, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/september-28-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2020-09-28

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath

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October 12, 2020, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: October 12, 2020

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/september-28-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2020-09-28

Changes

Standard (+3)

Banned (3)

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January 14, 2021, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 14, 2021

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/january-14-2021-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Fall from Favor

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February 15, 2021, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: February 15, 2021

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/february-15-2021-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+5)

Banned (5)

Modern (+5)

Banned (5)

Legacy (+3)

Banned (3)

Vintage (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Lurrus of the Dream-Den

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Commander RC July 2021 Update | Effective Date: July 12, 2021

Sources

https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2021/07/12/july-2021-update/

Changes

Commander (+1)

Banned (1)
- Hullbreacher

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September 8, 2021, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: September 8, 2021

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/september-8-2021-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pauper (+2)

Banned (2)
- Chatterstorm
- Sojourner's Companion

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Commander RC September 2021 Quarterly Update | Effective Date: September 13, 2021

Sources

https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2021/09/13/september-2021-quarterly-update/

Changes

Commander (+1, -1)

Banned (1)
- Golos, Tireless Pilgrim
Unbanned (1)
- Worldfire

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January 20, 2022, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 21, 2022

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/january-20-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pauper (+3)

Banned (3)

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January 25, 2022, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: January 25, 2022

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/january-25-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Standard (+3)

Banned (3)

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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March 7, 2022, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: March 7, 2022

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/march-7-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+1)

Banned (1)
- Lurrus of the Dream-Den

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Lurrus of the Dream-Den

Pauper (+2, -1)

Banned (2)
- Disciple of the Vault
- Galvanic Relay
Unbanned (1)
- Expedition Map

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June 7, 2022, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: June 7, 2022

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/june-7-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+2)

Banned (2)
- Expressive Iteration
- Winota, Joiner of Forces

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September 19, 2022, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: September 19, 2022

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/september-19-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pauper (+4)

Banned (4)

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October 10, 2022, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: October 10, 2022

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/october-10-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Standard (+1)

Banned (1)
- The Meathook Massacre

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Yorion, Sky Nomad

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March 6, 2023, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: March 6, 2023

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/march-6-2023-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Legacy (+2)

Banned (2)
- Expressive Iteration
- White Plume Adventurer

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May 29, 2023, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: May 29, 2023

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/may-29-2023-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Standard (+3)

Banned (3)

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August 7, 2023, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: August 7, 2023

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/august-7-2023-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Modern (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Preordain

Legacy (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Mind's Desire

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December 4, 2023, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: December 4, 2023

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/december-4-2023-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+2, -1)

Banned (2)
- Geological Appraiser
- Karn, the Great Creator
Unbanned (1)
- Smuggler's Copter

Modern (+2)

Banned (2)
- Fury
- Up the Beanstalk

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Monastery Swiftspear

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March 11, 2024, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: March 11, 2024

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/march-11-2024-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Violent Outburst

Vintage (-1)

Unbanned (1)
- Ponder

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May 13, 2024, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: May 13, 2024

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Changes

Legacy (+56)

Banned (56)

Vintage (+56)

Banned (56)

Pauper (+28)

Banned (28)

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Pauper Bans for June 6, 2024 | Effective Date: June 14, 2024

Sources

Changes

Pauper (+1)

Banned (1)
- Cranial Ram

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August 26, 2024, Banned and Restricted Announcement | Effective Date: August 26, 2024

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/august-26-2024-banned-and-restricted-announcement

Changes

Pioneer (+2)

Banned (2)
- Amalia Benavides Aguirre
- Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord

Modern (+2)

Banned (2)
- Grief
- Nadu, Winged Wisdom

Legacy (+1)

Banned (1)
- Grief

Vintage (+2)

Restricted (2)
- Urza's Saga
- Vexing Bauble

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Commander RC September 2024 Quarterly Update | Effective Date: September 23, 2024

Sources

Changes

Commander (+4)

Banned (4)

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Banned and Restricted Announcement – December 16, 2024 | Effective Date: December 16, 2024

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-december-16-2024

Changes

Pioneer (+1)

Banned (1)
- Jegantha, the Wellspring

Modern (+3, -4)

Banned (3)
Unbanned (4)

Legacy (+2)

Banned (2)
- Psychic Frog
- Vexing Bauble

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Introducing Commander Brackets Beta | Effective Date: February 11, 2025

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-commander-brackets-beta

Changes

Commander (+40)

Game Changers (40)

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Banned and Restricted Announcement – March 31, 2025 | Effective Date: March 31, 2025

Sources

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-announcement-march-31-2025

Changes

Modern (+1)

Banned (1)
- Underworld Breach

Legacy (+2)

Banned (2)
- Sowing Mycospawn
- Troll of Khazad-dûm

Pauper (+3, -2)

Banned (3)
Unbanned (2)
- High Tide
- Prophetic Prism

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