Breaking Down Magic: The Gathering Standard 7-Card Ban That Just Changed Everything

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There’s a certain feeling in the Magic: The Gathering community on Banned & Restricted (B&R) announcement day. It’s a mix of nervous energy and hopeful excitement. For months, the Standard format has felt like it was struggling. So, when Wizards of the Coast (WotC) dropped the B&R announcement on June 30, 2025, it came with excitement and also a sprinkling of nerves. Seven cards. Banned. At once. This is a historic moment for Standard, the largest single ban wave the format has seen in years, tying it for the second largest of all time. This wasn’t a minor course correction, […]

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