The Magic: The Gathering community is abuzz with speculation about potential changes to the Commander ban list, and the market is reacting with dramatic price increases for certain cards. But is this just a temporary frenzy, or a sign of things to come?
The Price Surge:
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- Golos, Tireless Pilgrim: A 302% price jump for this 5-color commander. Its ability to support any strategy and provide infinite mana makes it a formidable choice, especially with its enters ability that reduces commander tax.
- Dockside Extortionist: A controversial ban, this red powerhouse saw a 166% price spike. Its ability to create and 'store' mana as Treasure, and go infinite with various combos, made it a top contender in competitive EDH.
And the speculation continues...
- Sylvan Primordial: With a 353% price increase, this card's enters ability can swing games in the caster's favor. Destroying lands or mana rocks gives it a huge advantage, especially in casual EDH.
- Mana Crypt: Up 88%, this card is notoriously powerful, especially in Commander. The life loss is a small price to pay for the massive advantage it provides, making it comparable to other banned cards that exploit Commander's high starting life.
- Biorhythm: A 137% increase, this card can drastically reduce life totals. While it may seem safe, it could be a game-changer in the right deck.
- Jeweled Lotus: This cEDH favorite saw a 56% price bump. The Commander Format Panel (CFP) previously hinted at a potential unban, but is it truly ready to return?
- Prophet of Kruphix: The biggest spike at 428%. This card's ability to untap lands and give creatures flash makes it incredibly powerful, potentially too much so for the Commander format.
As the Commander format evolves, the ban list remains a hot topic. But here's where it gets controversial: should the ban list be more lenient to accommodate the format's growth, or should it maintain a strict standard to preserve balance? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let's discuss the future of Commander!
