Mox Pearl

Standard	Not Legal
Pioneer	Not Legal
Modern	Not Legal
Legacy	Banned since May 1, 1996
Vintage	Restricted since January 25, 1994
Commander	Banned since April 22, 2005
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Banned since June 19, 2018
Extended	Not Legal

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Timeline

• August 5, 1993 - Released
• January 25, 1994 - Status changed to Restricted in Vintage
• May 1, 1996 - Status changed to Banned in Legacy
• April 22, 2005 - Status changed to Banned in Commander
• June 19, 2018 - Status changed to Banned in Oathbreaker

Rationale

Mox Pearl is listed on multiple banlists, including the Limited List, as a card that contributes to general game balance concerns. Its designation alongside other Moxen and other powerful, fast-mana artifacts indicates a general concern regarding the rapid acceleration of gameplay.

This summary was generated by gemma4 on September 16, 2026. It has not yet been reviewed by a human editor and may contain some inaccuracies. Learn more.

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