Griselbrand

Standard	Rotated out on September 27, 2013
Pioneer	Not Legal
Modern	Never Banned
Legacy	Never Banned
Vintage	Never Banned
Commander	Banned since June 19, 2012
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Banned since June 19, 2018
Extended	Never Banned

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Timeline

• May 4, 2012 - Released
• June 19, 2012 - Status changed to Banned in Commander
• June 19, 2018 - Status changed to Banned in Oathbreaker

Rationale

Griselbrand was banned due to its potential to generate highly degenerate game states. The card's power level was determined by the synergy between its Lifelink ability, which grants additional resources for card drawing, and its status as a creature, allowing it to be easily re-cast for far less than its inherent mana cost. This combination was deemed too powerful, leading the committee to conclude it overwhelmingly disrupted the intended competitive experience of the format.

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