Banned and Restricted Announcement

Wizards of the Coast has banned *Candelabra of Tawnos* from *Magic: The Gathering*’s Legacy format, citing its overwhelming dominance in high-level play. The card, valued at over $3,000 on the secondary market, was deemed too disruptive to balance.

Coverage highlights the card’s removal as a landmark shift, with outlets like *Star City Games* and *wargamer.com* emphasizing its impact on Legacy’s meta. *ICv2* and *Magic: The Gathering*’s official channels note that the bans are part of a scheduled rotation, though the scale of this announcement—targeting both high-value and emerging threats—has drawn particular attention. Analysts are already speculating about how players will adapt, though no official statements on replacements or format adjustments have been made.

What to watch next: The immediate reaction from Legacy players and deckbuilders, potential shifts in card pricing, and whether this ban sparks calls for broader format revisions. WotC’s next *Reserved List* update (if any) could also signal deeper changes ahead.