I am sure many of you already heard the news but the Commander Rules Committe just updated the ban list. As of today the following cards are banned:
Dockside Extortionist
Jeweled Lotus
Mana Crypt
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
I personally don’t mind this change because I never use these cards, but what do you guys think? Also make sure to update your decks before playing this week on Friday.
Full Article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-banned-and-restricted-announcement-september-23-2024
I think there could have been a more comprehensive, nuanced solution than the bans. Even though I don't play these cards. The idea behind the bracket system that I saw where just one "CEDH" card would mean your entire deck is Bracket 4 deck doesn't seem like a great idea. A points system where certain cards receive a point value that your deck can't exceed seems more reasonable. And nuanced. Sports have different league levels, like Football: Pop Warner, Junior Varsity, Varsity, Collegiate (with different tiers within that), and then even different levels of pro leagues. A flavor for everyone.