Mystical Tutor

Standard	Rotated out on May 1, 2001
Pioneer	Not Legal
Modern	Not Legal
Legacy	Banned since July 1, 2010
Vintage	Restricted since October 1, 1999
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, 2010 - Status changed to Banned in Legacy
• February 11, 2025 - Status changed to Game Changers in Commander

Rationale

Mystical Tutor is regarded as a best-in-class tutor capable of homogenizing the game and facilitating powerful combo pieces. Its status on multiple banlists for its ability to efficiently find the best card for a given scenario. Its status as a Game Changer in Commander establishes a middle ground between outright banning and unrestricted play, and alerts players to its potential to radically alter gameplay experience.

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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