Riftsweeper

Standard	Rotated out on October 3, 2008
Pioneer	Not Legal
Modern	Never Banned
Legacy	Never Banned
Vintage	Never Banned
Commander	Unbanned since September 20, 2009
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Never Banned
Extended	Rotated out on October 1, 2010

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Timeline

• May 4, 2007 - Released
• September 1, 2008 - Status changed to Banned in Commander
• September 20, 2009 - Status changed to Unbanned in Commander

Rationale

Riftsweeper was banned from the Commander format due to its disruptive nature, particularly its interaction with General permanents. The card was later unbanned following updates to Commander rules regarding General play, as the change resolved the conflict that caused Riftsweeper to interact with the General mechanic.

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