Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

Standard	Not Legal
Pioneer	Not Legal
Modern	Not Legal
Legacy	Never Banned
Vintage	Never Banned
Commander	Unbanned since October 21, 2025
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Never Banned
Extended	Not Legal

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Timeline

• August 9, 2018 - Released
• February 11, 2025 - Status changed to Game Changers in Commander
• October 21, 2025 - Status changed to Unbanned in Commander

Rationale

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow was initially included on the Game Changers list due to its power as a legendary creature, which was noted for its ability to disrupt lower-bracket gameplay. Subsequent evaluations of the list's composition determined a shift in philosophy regarding Game Changers, moving away from listing commanders solely for their general power level. As part of this review, the card was removed from the Game Changers list alongside other legendary commanders whose primary impact was considered disruptive or overpowered within the Command Zone.

This summary was generated by gemma4 on September 14, 2026. It has not yet been reviewed by a human editor and may contain some inaccuracies. Learn more.

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