Ban List

The Ban List and subsequent Watch List (below) were carefully crafted after 200+ games of Revolution, over 50+ hours of research, debate, and more debate, and then a thorough review of each individual card and a final vote by each rules committee member.

However, the ban list is absolutely a work in progress today, tomorrow, and always.

Revolution brings together aspects of both 1v1 and Multiplayer. Cards that are ‘auto-bans’ in other formats don’t necessarily have the same overpowered effect in Revolution, and visa versa, because this is a hybrid style game.

More details on how each individual card made its way onto the ban/watch lists will be shared in the near future, and we welcome your own input if you believe any cards were missed, shouldn’t be on the lists, or need to be promoted from watch to ban. Send us a well thought out note here if you have any thoughts.

Updated April 1, 2023

Emrakul, Aeon's Torn Launch of Format Most powerful creature ever printed and is banned in all other singleton formats
Griselbrand Launch of Format High power creature that can create insurmountable levels of card draw. Banned in multiple formats
Hullbreacher Launch of Format Hyper efficient CEDH level card regulating card draw and double threats as a mana boost
Jeweled Lotus Launch of Format Creates accelerated Commander starts that aren't on pace with the format
Lutri, the Spellchaser Launch of Format Auto include companion in singleton formats
Mana Drain Launch of Format Low CMC counterspell that creates a massive power swing. Banned in multiple eternal formats
Maralen of the Mornsong Launch of Format Potential commander that can create a lockout stax combo with any card regulating library searches
Mycosynth Lattice Launch of Format Creates a lockout stax combo cards disabling activated abilities of artifacts
Mystic Barrier Launch of Format Autoban card that manipulates or restricts attacking direction
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Launch of Format Autoban card that manipulates or restricts attacking direction
Serra Ascendant Launch of Format Hyper efficient low CMC creature that decisively closes games if not answered immediately
Sol Ring Launch of Format 1 CMC mana rock that generates a disproportionate amount of constant mana with no drawback
Sundering Titan Launch of Format High power creature with a one-sided land destruction effect
Teferi's Puzzle Box Launch of Format Creates a lockout stax combo any card regulating card draw
Vampiric Tutor Launch of Format 1 CMC tutor banned in almost all multiple eternal formats
Demonic Tutor 8/4/2023 Most powerful tutor ever printed
Teyo, Geometric Tactician 8/4/2023 Autoban card that manipulates or restricts attacking direction

Additional Watch List Cards - Updated April 1, 2023

Cyclonic Rift Gifts Ungiven Sensei's Divining Top
Dark Depths Iona, Shield of Emeria Sylvan Primordial
Dockside Extortionist Leovold, Emissary of Trest Trade Secrets
Drannith Magistrate Najeela, the Blade-Blossom Upheaval
Field of the Dead Paradox Engine