Magic: The Gathering Finally Bans Lurrus In Modern & Pioneer
To improve balance, Magic: The Gathering will soon ban Lurrus of the Dream-Den from both its Modern and Pioneer formats. Wizards of the Coast's groundbreaking card game features an enormous selection of different abilities and characters to collect, though some cards are inevitably more powerful than others. An ever-growing Magic: The Gathering ban list removes cards that damage the title's balance, though this often frustrates players who have built strategies around these specific cards.
Since launching in 1993, Magic: The Gathering has continued to expand over the course of nearly 30 years. While a constant influx of new sets ensures that players stay engaged with new strategies and abilities, these additional variables always threaten to break the game's balance. A new card may even be harmless on its own, but combined with other cards it could suddenly become unstoppable. Different Magic: The Gathering formats, including Modern and Pioneer, restrict certain cards in order to create unique gameplay experiences. Banning cards, like MtG's Hullbreacher commander card ban, can also remove problematic cards from the game altogether.
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As announced by Wizards of the Coast, the companion card Lurrus of the Dream-Den is being banned in Modern and Pioneer formats. The Cat Nightmare was added to the game's collectible cast in 2020, and since then it has become a must-have part of any player's deck. The legendary creature decreases the mana value of other cards, and it also allows players to cast a spell from their graveyard during each turn. Wizards of the Coast explains that this power and popularity has homogenized the Modern and Pioneer experiences,
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