Dig Through Time

Standard	Rotated out on April 8, 2016
Pioneer	Never Banned
Modern	Banned since January 23, 2015
Legacy	Banned since October 2, 2015
Vintage	Restricted since October 2, 2015
Commander	Never Banned
Pauper	Never Banned
Oathbreaker	Never Banned
Extended	Not Legal

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Timeline

• September 26, 2014 - Released
• January 23, 2015 - Status changed to Banned in Modern
• October 2, 2015 - Status changed to Restricted in Vintage
• October 2, 2015 - Status changed to Banned in Legacy

Rationale

Dig Through Time is regulated across multiple formats due to its capacity to create an unbalanced metagame and diminish strategic diversity. In Modern, the card was banned alongside other highly efficient card drawers because, when combined with similar powerful options, it contributed to an oppressive competitive environment. Its restriction in Legacy was implemented because blue decks utilizing the card and various combo strategies severely limited the format's overall strategic diversity. In Vintage, the card was restricted because its consistent use created a lack of diversity by filling the niche of other card-drawing effects, though the reasoning differed from its status in Legacy.

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