Vivi Ornitier
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Rationale
Vivi Ornitier is banned in the Standard format because its inclusion, particularly when leveraged with Agatha's Soul Cauldron within the Izzet Cauldron synergy, resulted in a combo that provided an unacceptably high win and play rate. The card was banned to disrupt this specific interaction, opening the Standard format for greater diversity and innovation. Furthermore, the card was designated for removal because it was deemed the component most likely to create future balance issues if allowed to remain in the competitive format.
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