EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 14 MIN
Candelabra Is Gone. The Problem Isn't.
from Eternal Durdles · host EternalDurdles
The Banned & Restricted announcement is here......and we're left with more questions than answers.In this emergency episode, Zac and Phil react to Candelabra of Tawnos being banned in Legacy, discuss why Planar Nexus and Fantasticar remain legal, and break down Wizards' reasoning behind one of the most surprising B&R announcements in recent memory. We discuss:Why Candelabra of Tawnos was chosenIs Planar Nexus still the real problem?Why Fantasticar survived another B&RWizards' explanation for Legacy's current healthFlow State vs. Expressive IterationThe future of Colorless TronWhat this means for Eternal WeekendHow Legacy should be curated going forward Do you agree with Wizards' decision, or did they ban around the real issue?Let us know in the comments.#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #BannedAndRestricted #LegacyMTG #MTG00:00 Emergency B&R Reaction00:29 Why Candelabra of Tawnos?01:22 What About Planar Nexus?02:57 Did Wizards Miss Fantasticar?06:46 Breaking Down the Official Explanation08:48 Comparing Legacy to Pauper's B&R Philosophy11:19 What This Ban Means for Collectors11:48 Is Legacy Actually Diversifying?12:26 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration14:17 Final Thoughts on the Announcement Timestamps
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The Banned & Restricted announcement is here......and we're left with more questions than answers.In this emergency episode, Zac and Phil react to Candelabra of Tawnos being banned in Legacy, discuss why Planar Nexus and Fantasticar remain legal, and break down Wizards' reasoning behind one of the most surprising B&R announcements in recent memory. We discuss:Why Candelabra of Tawnos was chosenIs Planar Nexus still the real problem?Why Fantasticar survived another B&RWizards' explanation for Legacy's current healthFlow State vs. Expressive IterationThe future of Colorless TronWhat this means for Eternal WeekendHow Legacy should be curated going forward Do you agree with Wizards' decision, or did they ban around the real issue?Let us know in the comments.#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #BannedAndRestricted #LegacyMTG #MTG00:00 Emergency B&R Reaction00:29 Why Candelabra of Tawnos?01:22 What About Planar Nexus?02:57 Did Wizards Miss Fantasticar?06:46 Breaking Down the Official Explanation08:48 Comparing Legacy to Pauper's B&R Philosophy11:19 What This Ban Means for Collectors11:48 Is Legacy Actually Diversifying?12:26 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration14:17 Final Thoughts on the Announcement Timestamps
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