While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a format with tons of tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, I’m going to take a look …
Why is Lutri Banned in Commander?
While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a format with tons of tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, we’re going to look at Lutri, …
Why is Sundering Titan Banned in Commander?
While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a competitive format with tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, we’re going to take a look at …
MTG History: The Nalathni Dragon Controversy (July 15th, 1994)
Nizzahon looks at a significant event on this day in MTG history. On July 15th, 1994, Nalathni Dragon stirred up some controversy! Hi everyone, and welcome back to another edition of “This Day in Magic History.” Most articles in this series look at fairly large events in Magic history, like the creation of a new format, the bannings of a …
This Day in Magic History: The Extended Format Was Created (July 1st, 1997)
Nizzahon looks at a significant event on this day in MTG history. On July 1st, 1997, the Extended format was created! Welcome to another edition of “This Day in Magic History.” 25 years ago today, the Extended format was created! Extended is a now-defunct rotating format which was played regularly at the Grand Prix and Pro Tour level from 1997 …
This Day in Magic History: Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Stoneforge Mystic are Banned (June 20th, 2011)
Nizzahon looks at a significant event on this day in MTG history. On June 20th, 2011, Jace and Stoneforge Mystic were banned! Welcome to another edition of “This Day in Magic History.” Today, we’re taking a look at the banning of Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Stoneforge Mystic in Standard, which was announced eleven years ago today, on June 20th, …
This Day in Magic History: Commander Was Created (June 17th, 2011)
Nizzahon looks at a significant event on this day in MTG history. On June 17th, 2011, the first Commander Precons were released! Welcome to another edition of “This Day in Magic History.” Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the moment when Wizards of the Coast formally recognized the EDH format with the release of Commander, which came …
This Day in Magic History: Legends Is Released (June 10th, 1994)
Nizzahon looks at a significant event on this day in MTG history. On June 10th, 1994, Legends was released! Welcome to another edition of “This Day in Magic History.” This time around, we’re taking a look at the release of Legends. Overall, I think Legends is a set that is not fondly remembered. When people talk about it, it is …
On This Date in Magic History – The Banning of Skullclamp (June 1st, 2004)
Welcome to another edition of “On This Date in Magic History.” This week we’re going to take a look at the banning of Skullclamp in Mirrodin Block Constructed and Standard. Skullclamp is famously remembered as one of the most busted cards ever, and rightly so! It is an Equipment that was originally printed in 2004’s Darksteel. It is only one …
On This Date In Magic History: Judgment is Released
Nizzahon looks at a significant event on this day in MTG history. On May 27th, 2002, Judgment was released! Welcome to another edition of “On This Date in Magic History.” This week, we’re going to take a look at the release of Judgment, which came out on May 27th, 2002. It was the third and final set in Odyssey Block, …