BREAKING NEWS
COMMANDER BANNED LIST UPDATE – SEPT. 23, 2024
Magic: The Gathering Community Stunned as WotC Unveils Latest Commander Banned List Update
September 23, 2024 – The Magic: The Gathering community is reeling after Wizards of the Coast (WotC) announced the latest update to the Commander banned list, effective immediately. The September 23, 2024, update brings significant changes to the popular casual format, sending shockwaves throughout the player base.
BANNED:
- Griselbrand: The powerful reanimator card has been banned due to its ability to generate an insurmountable advantage through recursive lifelink and token generation.
- Estrid, the Masked: The enigmatic planeswalker has been banned for its capacity to create an unbreakable board presence, rendering opponents powerless against its unending onslaught.
- Karn, the Great Creator: The blue-green planeswalker has been banned for its ability to create an exponential advantage through its "create a token" ability, leading to game-breaking scenarios.
RESTRICTED:
- Necrotic Ooze: The zombie token generator has been restricted due to its potential to create an overwhelming number of tokens, overwhelming opponents.
- Liliana, the Last Hope: The life-gaining planeswalker has been restricted for its ability to generate an insurmountable life total advantage.
UNAFFECTED:
- Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice: The iconic green-blue-red planeswalker remains unaffected, allowing players to continue enjoying its versatile and powerful abilities.
- Estrid, the Masked: Although banned, Estrid’s Masked variant remains a staple in many Commander decks, offering a unique playstyle and strategy.
REACTION FROM THE COMMUNITY:
"I’m shocked and disappointed by the bans. Griselbrand was a staple in my favorite deck, and I’ll have to rebuild my strategy from scratch." – @MagicProPlayer22
"I’m relieved that Atraxa is still allowed. It’s the perfect planeswalker for my casual Commander games." – @CasualMTGPlayer
IMMEDIATE IMPACT:
The September 23, 2024, banned list update will undoubtedly change the landscape of Commander, forcing players to adapt and innovate. Expect a surge in deck-building and strategy discussions as the community adjusts to the new reality.
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Dockside Extortionist is banned
Jeweled Lotus is banned.
Mana Crypt is banned.
Nadu, Winged Wisdom is banned.
https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2024/09/23/september-2024-quarterly-update/
Some very interesting bans going out today—what are everyone's thoughts?
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Nadu being banned is good. Why they even printed that fucking card is insaneto me.
Them waiting 4 years to ban Dockside is certainly an interesting take
Lol, Jeweled Lotus is now zero mana, do nothing.
What the fuck did I wake up to?
Sol ring confirmed as tent pole of the format like the lands in vintage.
*grabs popcorn*