Explanation of Pauper Seeker of Skybreak Ban for June 29, 2026

The Mana Forge Digest

Wizards of the Coast bans Seeker of Skybreak in Pauper due to combo enabled by Hawkeye's Bow.

Key points

• Seeker of Skybreak enables an easy-to-set-up combo with Hawkeye's Bow
• The combo allows for endless damage and is playable on turn three or faster
• Pauper Format Panel decides to ban Seeker of Skybreak now, not August

What you get

• Wizards address the problematic combo in Pauper
• Seeker of Skybreak's removal will affect strategies using Hawkeye's Bow
• Banning Seeker of Skybreak early may prevent future bans on related cards

Why it matters

To prevent an easy-to-set-up, damaging combo that could be played quickly and efficiently in Pauper. To avoid the risk of banning a card later if it remains problematic.

Details

The combo involves equipping Hawkeye's Bow to Seeker of Skybreak

Seeker of Skybreak lacks limitations preventing self-untapping, unlike other cards like Hangar Scrounger

This combo is considered too easy and dangerous for Pauper format

Good to know

• Banning now may prevent future bans on related cards in August
• The decision to ban Seeker of Skybreak early could affect strategies using Hawkeye's Bow

Read the original on Wizards (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/explanation-of-pauper-seeker-of-skybreak-ban-for-june-29-2026) • Source: Wizards of the Coast