ban announcements are scheduled with the most recent public schedule indicating a June 30, 2026 ban date covering Standard, Modern, Legacy, Pioneer; late May 2026 included Modern and Legacy bans, and unbans in several formats. The plan is aligned to align with major tournaments to keep formats healthy. Sources state that these dates are public on Draftsim and reflect ongoing the formats through 2026.
The “Banned and Restricted” announcements for MTG tend to polarize the community. Bans are an important part of the formation and maintenance of constructed formats, and a huge part of the Magic ecosystem. They rightfully get a lot of chatter around them. But what are they? Why do they happen? When do they happen? Let's dig in.
draftsim.comAnnouncing changes to Standard, Alchemy, Historic, and Best-of-One Pioneer effective June 30, 2025.
magic.wizards.comMagic: The Gathering regularly bans cards to keep the TCG fresh, fair, and interesting - here's the complete Magic banlist as of June.
www.wargamer.comWizards of the Coast has unveiled the full MTG ban schedule for 2026. Here's all the dates and info you need to know.
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