Dockside Extortionist
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Rationale
Dockside Extortionist was banned in Commander due to its capacity for early resource generation, allowing it to become mana-positive by turn two and subsequently accelerate play through the creation of Treasures. While its explosive nature was historically balanced by its ability to scale with the format's power level, its consistent contribution to snowballing starts was identified as contributing to an overly rapid pace. This action, alongside the banning of other highly explosive cards like Jeweled Lotus and Mana Crypt, aimed to maintain the desired balance by curbing extreme, fast-mana starts and promoting a slower, more social game experience.
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