Magic: The Gathering has a constantly evolving banlist that players need to be aware of. The banlist is updated by Wizards of the Coast and varies by format, with each format having its own list of banned cards. The most recent update to the MTG banlist was on December 4, 2023, where five cards were banned across multiple formats. The banlist includes formats such as Standard, Modern, Commander, Legacy, Vintage, Historic, Pioneer, Explorer, Alchemy, Brawl, and Pauper. Some cards are universally banned across all formats. The banlist is updated via the Magic website, and Wizards of the Coast has recently changed its banning strategy to have one set of bans for all formats each year. It’s important for players to be aware of the banlist for their chosen format, as banned cards cannot be used in decks or sideboards. Additionally, the Historic format uses a suspended list for potential bans, and Alchemy format bans are avoided by altering card effects. Brawl uses its own banlist separate from the Standard banlist.
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MTG banlist 2023 – every banned card in Magic The Gathering
