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1v1 Commander Banlist Update — July 5, 2017

by mtggoldfish // Jul 5, 2017

We have some major changes to 1v1 Commander on Magic Online. These changes take effect July 5, 2017. Read the Magic Online blog for the reasons behind the changes. Next Banlist Update for 1v1 Commander is August 28, 2017.

Vial Smasher the Fierce is banned.
Ponder is banned.
Preordain is banned.
Brainstorm is banned.
Treachery is banned.
Biorhythm is unbanned.
Limited Resources is unbanned.
Painter's Servant is unbanned.
Trade Secrets is unbanned.

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