Icy Manipulator

Standard	Rotated out on October 4, 2019
Pioneer	Never Banned
Modern	Never Banned
Legacy	Never Banned
Vintage	Unbanned since March 23, 1994
Commander	Never Banned
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Never Banned
Extended	Rotated out on October 1, 2010

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Timeline

• August 5, 1993 - Released
• January 25, 1994 - Status changed to Restricted in Vintage
• March 23, 1994 - Status changed to Unbanned in Vintage

Rationale

Icy Manipulator was included in the original Restricted List, a designation reserved for cards deemed too disruptive or powerful for competitive tournament play. Its placement alongside other highly impactful cards like Black Lotus and Ancestral Recall indicates that the restriction was enacted due to its potential to disturb game balance in early competitive environments.

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