Last updated: December 8, 2025 - Data sourced from Scryfall API
About Pioneer
Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all Standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.
Rotation: Non-rotating
Pioneer Banned Cards (30 cards)
The following cards are banned in Pioneer and cannot be included in your deck:
| Card Name | Mana Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amalia Benavides Aguirre | {W}{B} | Legendary Creature — Vampire Scout |
| Balustrade Spy | {3}{B} | Creature — Vampire Rogue |
| Bloodstained Mire | N/A | Land |
| Expressive Iteration | {U}{R} | Sorcery |
| Felidar Guardian | {3}{W} | Creature — Cat Beast |
| Field of the Dead | N/A | Land |
| Flooded Strand | N/A | Land |
| Geological Appraiser | {2}{R}{R} | Creature — Human Artificer |
| Heartfire Hero | {R} | Creature — Mouse Soldier |
| Inverter of Truth | {2}{B}{B} | Creature — Eldrazi |
| Jegantha, the Wellspring | {4}{R/G} | Legendary Creature — Elemental Elk |
| Karn, the Great Creator | {4} | Legendary Planeswalker — Karn |
| Kethis, the Hidden Hand | {W}{B}{G} | Legendary Creature — Elf Advisor |
| Leyline of Abundance | {2}{G}{G} | Enchantment |
| Lurrus of the Dream-Den | {1}{W/B}{W/B} | Legendary Creature — Cat Nightmare |
| Nexus of Fate | {5}{U}{U} | Instant |
| Oko, Thief of Crowns | {1}{G}{U} | Legendary Planeswalker — Oko |
| Once Upon a Time | {1}{G} | Instant |
| Polluted Delta | N/A | Land |
| Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord | {2}{B} | Legendary Planeswalker — Sorin |
| Teferi, Time Raveler | {1}{W}{U} | Legendary Planeswalker — Teferi |
| Undercity Informer | {2}{B} | Creature — Human Rogue |
| Underworld Breach | {1}{R} | Enchantment |
| Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath | {1}{G}{U} | Legendary Creature — Elder Giant |
| Veil of Summer | {G} | Instant |
| Walking Ballista | {X}{X} | Artifact Creature — Construct |
| Wilderness Reclamation | {3}{G} | Enchantment |
| Windswept Heath | N/A | Land |
| Winota, Joiner of Forces | {2}{R}{W} | Legendary Creature — Human Warrior |
| Wooded Foothills | N/A | Land |
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.
