Last updated: December 8, 2025 - Data sourced from Scryfall API
About Brawl
Brawl is a Commander-like format using Standard-legal cards with 60-card decks.
Rotation: Rotates with Standard
Brawl Banned Cards (24 cards)
The following cards are banned in Brawl and cannot be included in your deck:
| Card Name | Mana Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agent of Treachery | {5}{U}{U} | Creature — Human Rogue |
| Ancient Tomb | N/A | Land |
| Chalice of the Void | {X}{X} | Artifact |
| Channel | {G}{G} | Sorcery |
| Chrome Mox | {0} | Artifact |
| Demonic Tutor | {1}{B} | Sorcery |
| Disruptor Flute | {2} | Artifact |
| Drannith Magistrate | {1}{W} | Creature — Human Wizard |
| Field of the Dead | N/A | Land |
| Gideon's Intervention | {2}{W}{W} | Enchantment |
| Iona, Shield of Emeria | {6}{W}{W}{W} | Legendary Creature — Angel |
| Lutri, the Spellchaser | {1}{U/R}{U/R} | Legendary Creature — Elemental Otter |
| Mana Drain | {U}{U} | Instant |
| Meddling Mage | {W}{U} | Creature — Human Wizard |
| Natural Order | {2}{G}{G} | Sorcery |
| Nexus of Fate | {5}{U}{U} | Instant |
| Oko, Thief of Crowns | {1}{G}{U} | Legendary Planeswalker — Oko |
| Phyrexian Revoker | {2} | Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Horror |
| Pithing Needle | {1} | Artifact |
| Runed Halo | {W}{W} | Enchantment |
| Sorcerous Spyglass | {2} | Artifact |
| Strip Mine | N/A | Land |
| Tainted Pact | {1}{B} | Instant |
| Ugin, the Spirit Dragon | {8} | Legendary Planeswalker — Ugin |
Why Are Cards Banned?
Cards are typically banned for one or more of the following reasons:
- Power Level: The card is too strong relative to other options
- Format Dominance: The card warps the metagame around it
- Unfun Gameplay: The card creates repetitive or non-interactive games
- Accessibility: In some cases, expensive cards may be considered
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Note: Ban lists are subject to change. Always verify with official Wizards of the Coast announcements before tournaments.
