Commander Brackets Beta Update – February 9, 2026

The Mana Forge Digest

Gavin Verhey discusses updates for Commander Format Panel in 2026, covering hybrid cards, brackets, and Game Changers.

Key points

• 5% Very positively: Hybrid cards
• 4% Positively: New bracket structure
• 2% Negatively: Banned card changes

What you get

• Hybrid cards update
• New brackets for Commander play
• Banned and restricted cards announcement

Why it matters

Gavin Verhey provides an overview of recent developments in the Commander format, focusing on hybrid cards, bracket structure updates, and banned card changes.

Details

The panel is optimistic about the state of Commander right now, with a slight majority (25%) very positively feeling about it.

A new brackets system for Commander play will be implemented, aiming to improve game flow and fairness.

Two cards have been unbanned: 'Giant Growth' and 'Sword of the Righteous'.

Good to know

• The update covers hybrid cards, brackets, and banned card changes.

Read the original on Wizards (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-february-9-2026) • Source: Wizards of the Coast