# Banned and Restricted Announcement

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-29 15:35 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 21.43

## Executive Summary
Wizards of the Coast has banned eight Magic: The Gathering cards across three formats, including a high-value Reserved List card.

## Intelligence Brief
Wizards of the Coast released a Banned and Restricted announcement affecting eight cards across three different formats. The update included the removal of Candelabra of Tawnos from Legacy, a card noted by coverage as being on the Reserved List with a value of $3,000.


Coverage from MTG Rocks, ICv2, and Star City Games emphasizes the specific cards removed and the formats affected. TheGamer highlights a perceived lack of attention toward the Standard format in these latest changes, while MTG Rocks reports that the date for the announcement was quietly changed.


Future developments depend on how these changes impact the three affected formats and whether further adjustments are made to Standard.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How many cards were banned?
Eight cards were banned across three formats.

### Which specific card was removed from Legacy?
Candelabra of Tawnos was removed from Legacy.

### What is the reported value of the Reserved List card mentioned?
The card is reported to be worth $3,000.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTG Rocks | Wizards Quietly Changes Upcoming Ban Announcement Date | 2026-06-29 15:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTFAzQXZQcmV4anBfR0N3N1ZRN3pNV2cyYWxnc1FBbHFnTHZfSEhYZmEtYmw5ZG5pQzM4NzNETUxlLWFkazdRUnVDV18tX0RWOUExZ3E0SWJQY1dic1dWSXVGWElOWk1RWm10UktaaXo5bWJOdw?oc=5) |
| MTG Rocks | Major MTG Ban Announcement Hits Eight Cards in Three Formats | 2026-06-29 15:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTFBwVjBhaXI2YXE4bGIxVXhHV2VJa0h2QTFTSjBmd0Vrd0p0ODdjbl9iS2s3dHM5ajQzbzYwWGp5MENWcGNSUElCbHZYNjNKZ1A4UVE?oc=5) |
| TheGamer | New MTG Bans Continue To Forget That Standard Is In Need Of Attention | 2026-06-29 15:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE0taV9pQVpsbmF6QzdNYU0wWFc5elFjdDVUNjBURkh4X3BOUUVORWF2LWtsVkhUVlJYdDZZMWZwbEJEQms5eFQ4cW5kbHFrLTktOWlzNzczY29iaS1mdUg1ejdxREZRRHFCN2NoM3ZhU0Nia3dPbWdz?oc=5) |
| Star City Games | Latest Magic Banned & Restricted Announcement Removes Candelabra Of Tawnos From Legacy | 2026-06-29 15:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxOcHlpQ2FSdkhTOE9VdkdUeUpTakZuajhRbDI4Ni1fOFFoSDE4VTJfcFg3alN4ZmVRM0pyaGw4d2JBZ3E3T0wycFFTR3RzTFdvX0kzcWdTaU9jNnQtMFRXYUFtNWtiUlFRNGNvRXViTGdiSkttMnFLNENRbmRZYnB4MkpTNHNqOVhKenJLUnk0X0QyNlY2TTBDbGRMODBRYmFNZUFBckphd0RCZTJ3dmYyZnUzbnE3R1U1YmpIMjJaM1FIRkhMbmotVFhZeW42OXlmSHV2QjdBUQ?oc=5) |
| wargamer.com | MTG bans $3,000 Reserved List card from its strongest format | 2026-06-29 15:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE12MWk2NGJMNlM0c3BpNE43U3BsMDVFSUdHWUxyNVE2OTFjdWx6bk5oQy1KR2JwRWRhbjI2dDRZREdsWWdKS3JtMkNHZ1pXYVV4cW9CQ2pEOXlVNzN4M0FMZ2o4MGFnUkFYQXFFNkJJV2F5S1NZN2hUWnFUdTg?oc=5) |
| ICv2 | WIZARDS OF THE COAST DESIGNERS BAN EIGHT 'MAGIC: THE GATHERING' CARDS | 2026-06-29 15:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNeWNDUVJvR3pDZU5Uc3Z0RGFsVUtkOEx2WjQ4ZWNtaldTUThUcnJMUXc0RWtwM0RjVGRzYm1lSFhfaHd5WEdRdzR6eDVUMUNBakdRblB5T1JudGtSLS1ob0NpTnYtdTExX29NNlA0dmRHTTN1T3JwSExiMjlWeGJ4NkJkdzBYQjhMeDNTVWFYWnppYmF6NXBzaHhtUzNwcXQzeERr?oc=5) |
| Magic: The Gathering | Banned and Restricted Announcement | 2026-06-29 15:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOa1UzRzQtTjFkQUV0aUp0Q0wzc2o5T1pnVmlNLXdqdjhUa2tYZUxQMkNISl9DVVBqNEo4RlZISnhLTXRzQWlMeHZua0J2eE1fODFua08yOE5BOGdVaXJ1anE1X21mYkgxdnNSUUV5R0ttbDhWU3ZnYVMyclRqbzAzejNRNnBXWGo4T1E?oc=5) |

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