Ban list for non-legendary partner commander's
These are all the creatures that are banned as commanders for the upcoming tournament. There were a number of factors that were considered for each card.
First, cards banned simply to stop them from being paired with another specific creature to create an infinite combo, example: Spike feeder, Pili-Pala, Cephalid Illusionist, etc.
Second, cards banned because they are single card combos, example: Hermit Druid, Balustrade Spy, etc.
Third, cards banned simply because they are too powerful, example: Notion Thief, Serra Ascendant, Glistner Elf, etc.
Forth, cards banned because they shut down the game when they are cast and people don’t have time to deal with them, example: Sire of Insanity, Master of Cruelties (deck built around haste and unblockable shenanigans), Meddling Mage (Imagine building your new deck only to have someone cast that on your new commander turn two….).
Trevor and I tried our best to make this list to avoid problems during the league, we missed combos and creatures and such, that’s just the way it is, we are not perfect. I got as much feedback as I could from you guys on this list. All I ask in regards to the things that we missed, do not use two commanders that infinite combo with each other or get close to it, synergies are fine, cool interactions are fine, just use your best judgement.
If there are issues with someone’s commander choices just remember, if the effect of the creature gives players time to deal with it, it is fine, it has to be immediate and devastating, or combo inducing, or a complete shutdown for one or more people for it to be considered banned. Otherwise, we can discuss issues. Thanks.