DCI(TM) Banned and Restricted List Announcement
Announcement date: March 1, 2001 Effective date: April 1, 2001
Standard No changes
Extended Necropotence is banned Replenish is banned Survival of the Fittest is banned Demonic Consultation is banned
Invasion(TM) Block No changes
Type 1 No changes
Type 1.5 (All cards on the Type 1 Banned and Restricted Lists are banned in Type 1.5.) No changes
Watch List Update Force of Will has been added to the Extended Watch List
Explanation of Banned and Restricted List Changes
All of this quarter's Extended bannings are aimed at reducing the amount of unhealthy combo play. As always, the aim of the DCI is to increase the number of viable deck archetypes, while promoting player interaction.
Necropotence One of the best card-drawing engines ever, this card has been a power since its release. Players have constantly found ways to use (and abuse) this card.
Replenish Severely undercosted to begin with, this card simply does too much for too little cost.
Survival of the Fittest Cards that have been introduced since this card left the Standard environment have severely increased the power level of this already undercosted enchantment.
Demonic Consultation Undercosted tutors amplify the effects of other broken cards. While there is an obvious element of risk with this card, the reward is usually worth it.
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