Banned and Restricted Announcement
Wizards of the Coast has banned eight Magic: The Gathering cards across three formats, including a high-value Reserved List card.
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Wizards of the Coast designers have released a Banned and Restricted Announcement affecting eight cards across three different formats. Among the changes, Candelabra of Tawnos has been removed from Legacy.
Coverage from MTG Rocks, ICv2, and Star City Games focuses on the scale of the bans. Wargamer.com highlights the removal of a Reserved List card valued at $3,000 from the game's strongest format.
Industry reactions, such as that from TheGamer, suggest a lack of attention toward the Standard format. Future developments depend on how these changes impact format stability.
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Quick answers
How many cards were banned in total?
Eight cards were banned across three formats.
Which specific card was removed from Legacy?
Candelabra of Tawnos was removed from the Legacy format.
What is the reported value of the Reserved List card being banned?
According to wargamer.com, the banned Reserved List card is valued at $3,000.
Coverage (7)
- Wizards Quietly Changes Upcoming Ban Announcement Date MTG Rocks · 6h ago
- Major MTG Ban Announcement Hits Eight Cards in Three Formats MTG Rocks · 6h ago
- New MTG Bans Continue To Forget That Standard Is In Need Of Attention TheGamer · 6h ago
- Latest Magic Banned & Restricted Announcement Removes Candelabra Of Tawnos From Legacy Star City Games · 6h ago
- MTG bans $3,000 Reserved List card from its strongest format wargamer.com · 6h ago
- WIZARDS OF THE COAST DESIGNERS BAN EIGHT 'MAGIC: THE GATHERING' CARDS ICv2 · 6h ago
- Banned and Restricted Announcement Magic: The Gathering · 6h ago broke it first
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