Enlightened Tutor

Standard	Rotated out on May 1, 2001
Pioneer	Not Legal
Modern	Not Legal
Legacy	Unbanned since September 20, 2004
Vintage	Unbanned since July 1, 2009
Commander	Game Changers since February 11, 2025
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Never Banned
Extended	Rotated out on October 20, 2005

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Timeline

• October 8, 1996 - Released
• October 1, 1999 - Status changed to Restricted in Vintage
• October 1, 1999 - Status changed to Banned in Legacy
• September 20, 2004 - Status changed to Unbanned in Legacy
• July 1, 2009 - Status changed to Unbanned in Vintage
• February 11, 2025 - Status changed to Game Changers in Commander

Rationale

Enlightened Tutor is categorized as a best-in-class tutor due to its potent ability to locate critical components for combination plays and its tendency to homogenize the game's state. This designation reflects its high impact on gameplay, making it a notable card for its capacity to efficiently find key pieces necessary for forming powerful synergies.

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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