Magic: The Gathering Bans Several OP Cards

Wizards of the Coast avoids issuing quick bans during the year because frequently changing the rules disrupts major tournaments. This policy contributed to a long period of problems in the Standard format. The biggest issue was a card called Vivi Ornitier, released with a Final Fantasy promotion in June. Shortly after the usual period for bans, Vivi became a key part of a very strong deck called Izzet Cauldron. Now, Vivi and several other powerful cards have been banned, not just in Standard, but in other formats as well.







