Paradox Engine

Standard	Rotated out on October 5, 2018
Pioneer	Never Banned
Modern	Never Banned
Legacy	Never Banned
Vintage	Never Banned
Commander	Banned since July 8, 2019
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Never Banned
Extended	Not Legal

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Timeline

• September 30, 2016 - Released
• July 8, 2019 - Status changed to Banned in Commander

Rationale

Paradox Engine was banned in the Commander format because it was determined to be an intensely problematic card. The card's design allows it to generate vast amounts of mana through synergy with existing card combinations, doing so without requiring significant deck construction investment. Its capability to provide game-winning mana and generate "easy wins" seemingly without dedicated buildup led the Rules Committee to classify it as a threat that could unintentionally destabilize the game environment.

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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