October 12th Banned and Restricted Announcement

Last updated on October 12, 2026

Ajani, Nacatl Pariah | Illustration by Chris Rallis

What an absolutely unexpected B&R. Competitive Brawl is getting a complete overhaul.

COMPETITIVE BRAWL BANS:

• Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow is banned as a commander.
• Spider-Man 2099 is banned as a commander.
• Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice is banned as a commander.
• Ajani, Nacatl Pariah is now only banned as a commander.
• Nadu, Winged Wisdom is now only banned as a commander.
• Oko, Thief of Crowns is now only banned as a commander.
• Old Stickfingers is now only banned as a commander.
• Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer is now only banned as a commander.
• Rusko, Clockmaker is now only banned as a commander.
• Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student is now only banned as a commander.
• Wrenn and Six is now only banned as a commander.
• Tajic, Legion's Valor is now only banned as a commander.
• Nashi, Illusion Gadgeteer is rebalanced.

The Shape of Competitive Brawl to Come

Rusko, Clockmaker | Illustration by Samuel Perin

Look at that list. All of the most obviously broken cards in Competitive Brawl are kaputt. Yuriko easily doles out massive damage, same with Spider-Man 2099. Rusko is probably one of the most broken Magic cards ever designed, same with Nadu. Ajani and Ragavan are broken in multiple formats, Tamiyo has terrorized Modern. Light-Paws is a visceral tutor engine. Old Stickfingers is too sweet of an entomb engine. Nashi is busted because it’s an Alchemy card, and same is true of Tajic. Oko has always been a problem in 1v1.

Competitive Brawl is still a fairly new format, and the commanders listed above have all become unfair default options.

Wrap Up

Rules Lawyer | Illustration by Sean Murray

No paper formats were hit, but a sweeping shakeup has hit Competitive Brawl. Expect the field to look brand new by the time the Arena client is updated. The next B&R is November 30th, so stay tuned!