Is Stoneforge Mystic banned?

Legal in Commander
Legal in VintageLegal in DuelLegal in ModernLegal in Legacy
Stoneforge Mystic/Legality

Is Stoneforge Mystic good?

Stoneforge Mystic is the perfect fit for this deck as a one-card win condition that still provides value even if it bites it to removal. You can jam Stoneforge Mystic on turn two. If it doesn’t die, then you now have 5 power and the ability to reset Batterskull should the germ die later on.

Is Stoneblade a control deck?

Stoneblade is the creature-based control deck that I never want to put down. I have played more of this archetype in Legacy than anyone I know, defeating opponents with powerful control spells while my powerful 1/2 holds down the battlefield.

What is a modern magic deck?

Modern is a constructed format that allows expansion sets, core sets, and Modern Horizons; from Eighth Edition forward, save for the Modern ban list. The modern format thus encompasses all cards that have been printed in a core or expansion set using the modern card frame (plus some others from Time Spiral).

Is Stoneforge Mystic legal in modern?

With Stoneforge Mystic becoming legal in the format for the first time, it will now be able to do the same trick with Battlerskull—or any other equipment—in Modern.

Why is Mystic Forge restricted?

We’d like to reduce the number of games that immediately come down to an early Karn preventing the opponent from casting spells. Therefore, in order to make Shops decks more interactive in the early game and more attackable in a prolonged game, we are restricting Karn, the Great Creator and Mystic Forge.

What is Stoneblade?

Stoneblade is a group of W/x decks that utilize Stoneforge Mystic in order to generate threats through very powerful equipment. With the printing of Batterskull, Stoneforge Mystic by itself becomes a fearsome play, allowing its controller access to a strong board position regardless of the time of the game.

What are the best modern decks right now?

Death’s Shadow (Usually Grixis)

  • Jund Sagavan. Jund Sagavan uses Urza’s Saga, Mishra’s Bauble, Ragavan, Wrenn and Six and Lurrus as a companion.
  • Living End. Living End has dropped a few spots compared to its glory days, but I still think it’s an excellent deck.
  • Amulet Titan.
  • Burn.
  • Yawgmoth.
  • Mill.
  • Elementals.

    • What’s the best deck in modern?

    Death’s Shadow.

  • Indomitable Creativity.
  • Yawgmoth.
  • Mill.
  • Primeval Titan (All Forms)
  • Elementals.
  • Burn.
  • Jund.

    • Why was Stoneforge Mystic banned?

    Stoneforge Mystic was first banned when it was in Standard back in June 2011 as it was considered too powerful alongside Jace, the Mind Sculptor.

    Why is vampiric tutor banned?

    Vampiric Tutor has been restricted since October 1999 for being a cheap and powerful tutor. Wheel of Fortune has been restricted since March 1994 for providing very powerful card drawing. Windfall has been restricted since January 1999 for providing powerful card drawing.

    Is Oko legal in Brawl?

    The following cards are banned in Brawl and cannot be included in your deck or used as your commander: Drannith Magistrate. Lutri, the Spellchaser. Oko, Thief of Crowns.