https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-bans-and-restrictions-april-22-2025
The unbans are a good step. I really want to see Crypt and Jeweled Lotus come off as well, but I can wait until they sus things out a bit more.
Card Name: Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Set: Commander Masters
Description: Omarthis enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever you put one or more +1/+1 counters on another colorless creature, you may put a +1/+1 counter on Omarthis.
When Omarthis dies, manifest a number of cards from the top of your library equal to the number of counters on it.
Artist: Brent Hollowell
EDHrec: https://edhrec.com/commanders/omarthis-ghostfire-initiate #magicthegathering #mtg #OmarthisGhostfireInitiate #BrentHollowell #CommanderMasters
5 Commander unbans and a bunch of new Game Changers. How do you feel? #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgpolls
Card Name: Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh
Set: Assassin's Creed
Description: Allies — At the beginning of your end step, put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two other target legendary creatures.
Betrayal — Whenever a legendary creature with counters on it dies, draw a card for each counter on it. You lose 2 life.
Artist: Mandy Jurgens
EDHrec: https://edhrec.com/commanders/cleopatra-exiled-pharaoh #magicthegathering #mtg #CleopatraExiledPharaoh #MandyJurgens #AssassinsCreed
Card Name: Firja, Judge of Valor
Set: Multiverse Legends
Description: Flying, lifelink
Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
Artist: WolfSkullJack
EDHrec: https://edhrec.com/commanders/firja-judge-of-valor #magicthegathering #mtg #FirjaJudgeofValor #WolfSkullJack #MultiverseLegends
Commander Banned and Restricted Announcement – April 22, 2025
Card Name: The Fourth Doctor
Set: Doctor Who
Description: You may look at the top card of your library any time.
Would You Like A...? — Once each turn, you may play a historic land or cast a historic spell from the top of your library. When you do, create a Food token. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.)
Artist: David Auden Nash
EDHrec: https://edhrec.com/commanders/the-fourth-doctor #magicthegathering #mtg #TheFourthDoctor #DavidAudenNash #DoctorWho
Today's action figure reflects MTG's bridge troll aspect. (Created with OpenAI)
Card Name: Greasefang, Okiba Boss
Set: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
Description: At the beginning of combat on your turn, return target Vehicle card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Return it to its owner's hand at the beginning of your next end step.
Artist: TAPIOCA
EDHrec: https://edhrec.com/commanders/greasefang-okiba-boss #magicthegathering #mtg #GreasefangOkibaBoss #TAPIOCA #KamigawaNeonDynasty
Spring has sprung! We'll be hosting a Tarkir: Dragonstorm draft on Saturday, April 26th, where we'll be giving out special Universes Within promos to participants. Learn more at bit.ly/44GM7i2 #MTG
Card Name: The First Doctor
Set: Doctor Who
Description: When The First Doctor enters, search your library and/or graveyard for a card named TARDIS, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle.
Whenever you cast a spell with cascade, put a +1/+1 counter on target artifact or creature.
Artist: Steve Morris
EDHrec: https://edhrec.com/commanders/the-first-doctor #magicthegathering #mtg #TheFirstDoctor #SteveMorris #DoctorWho