Cori-Steel Cutter

Standard	Banned since June 30, 2025
Pioneer	Banned since May 18, 2026
Modern	Never Banned
Legacy	Never Banned
Vintage	Never Banned
Commander	Never Banned
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Never Banned
Extended	Not Legal

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Timeline

• April 11, 2025 - Released
• June 30, 2025 - Status changed to Banned in Standard
• May 18, 2026 - Status changed to Banned in Pioneer

Rationale

Cori-Steel Cutter has been subject to bans and suspensions across multiple formats due to its significant resilience and exceptional strength. In Standard, the card was banned because its incorporation into Izzet Prowess decks was deemed too dominant, warping the metagame and requiring action to ensure format diversity. Similarly, in Pioneer, it was banned because its power level and consistent execution compressed the game and reduced the amount of breathing room for other archetypes. Due to its tendency to overperform in Izzet-based strategies, the card has also been suspended in Alchemy awaiting a comprehensive rebalance to modulate its power in that environment.

This summary was generated by gemma4 on September 17, 2026. It has not yet been reviewed by a human editor and may contain some inaccuracies. Learn more.

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