Erayo, Soratami Ascendant // Erayo's Essence

Standard	Rotated out on October 20, 2006
Pioneer	Not Legal
Modern	Never Banned
Legacy	Never Banned
Vintage	Never Banned
Commander	Banned since September 12, 2014
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Unbanned since April 4, 2019
Extended	Rotated out on July 1, 2010

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Timeline

• June 3, 2005 - Released
• September 20, 2011 - Status changed to Banned as Commander in Commander
• September 12, 2014 - Status changed to Banned in Commander
• June 19, 2018 - Status changed to Banned in Oathbreaker
• April 4, 2019 - Status changed to Unbanned in Oathbreaker

Rationale

Erayo, Soratami Ascendant is banned in the Commander format because it is considered a source of poor play experiences, primarily due to its ability to decrease interactivity. The card's design facilitates wins through non-obvious and prolonged mechanics, making the game feel drawn out for players. This status reflects the rule committee's judgment that the card generally diminishes the intended flow and engagement of gameplay within the Commander format.

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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