MTG Ban Schedule

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Since mid-2023, Wizards of the Coast has used a mostly fixed ban schedule. In each ban announcement, a new date is announced that players can look forward to. Considering MTG formats aren’t always the most balanced, many players end up looking forward to this pre-announced date. As such, it’s always worthwhile to know exactly when […]

MTG Commander Bans Create New ‘Banned as Companion’ Section

After much anticipation, Wizards of the Coast has just announced the latest banned and restricted announcement for MTG. With most competitive formats not needing much attention this time around, all eyes turned to Commander. Between bans, unbans, and potential rule changes, it’s safe to say MTG players were hyped for what was in store. Surprisingly, […]

Surprise MTG Energy Results Could Set Up Unexpected Ban

The current state of the MTG ban list is a hot topic within the community. It’s obvious that Legacy and Modern need some tweaks, but thanks to the current ban windows, nothing can be done. Not until the next ban window on August 26th, at least. Currently, Nadu, Winged Wisdom is dominating the Modern format […]

It’s Time to Unban Some Cards in Commander

is the best win-con in Commander period. At only two mana it’s extremely efficient and let’s you keep up mana to stop interaction from your opponents. A more fair card like has a higher mana cost and can be stopped with a much greater variety of interaction showing it’s a fair card unlike Thoracle. Then, […]

MTG Players Terrified Poison Support Will “Kill Commander”

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Phyrexia: All Will Be One has brought back poison counters, an iconic mechanic from the game’s past. Many players are delighted to see them return, and are excited to craft some toxic brews in Standard. There are, however, some players who are concerned about the impact the increased number of poison cards will have on […]