Banned and Restricted Announcement – August 10, 2026

The Mana Forge Digest

Banned and restricted cards announced for August 10, 2026 update, including Badgermole Cub, Stormchaser's Talent, and Gran-Gran. The Fantasticar is restricted in Standard.

Key points

• Badgermole Cub banned
• Stormchaser's Talent banned
• Gran-Gran banned
• The Fantasticar restricted

What you get

• Banned cards for Modern, including Badgermole Cub and Stormchaser's Talent
• Restricted card in Standard format: The Fantasticar
• Effective August 10, 2026 update with full list of banned and restricted cards

Why it matters

To maintain competitive balance and fairness in Magic formats, the banned and restricted cards are announced to ensure consistent gameplay across different tournament levels.

Details

Senior game designer Carmen Klomparens introduces the August 10, 2026 update on banned and restricted cards for various formats including Modern, Pioneer, Modern, and Legacy. The announcement comes after an exciting Modern Pro Tour in Amsterdam.

The ban includes Badgermole Cub, Stormchaser's Talent, and Gran-Gran, while the Fantasticar is restricted in Standard format. These changes are effective as of August 10, 2026.

Next announcement scheduled for October 12, 2026.

Good to know

• Effective date: August 10, 2026
• Formats covered: Modern, Pioneer, Modern, and Legacy

Read the original on Wizards (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-august-10-2026) • Source: Wizards of the Coast