That’s right: TWO cards have come off the Commander ban list, but how will they shake up the game? This episode, we’re breaking down the latest Banned & Restricted announcements for the format, going over what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what’s on the horizon. Plus, which of your decks will have to say Farewell to Bracket 2 after the new game changer update? Tune in and find out!
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Commander Banned and Restricted Announcement – February 9, 2026:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-banned-and-restricted-february-9-2026
Commander Brackets Beta Update – February 9, 2026:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-february-9-2026
Commander Brackets Beta Update – October 21, 2025:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-october-21-2025
We Like The Hybrid Change, Actually | The Command Zone 708: https://youtu.be/MnS91-08rO0?si=h5DCdUw5rW3DmmdW
Do We Need the “Banned as a Commander” Rule Back? | The Command Zone 644:
https://youtu.be/EHIN-1EC-KU?si=eDlbrAt75yvKy1v6
Cards that Change Your Deck's Power Level | The Command Zone 584:
https://youtu.be/0qnFxDNz0bI?si=z9ARJraS3IHyQBtA
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Commander Rules and Ban List:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list
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