That's because, since around 2019, the average power level of newly released precon Commander decks have steadily increased
What would be your top three
When Special Illustration Rares were introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era, it wasnt immediately clear which cards would have real staying power
It hits a lot of the early interaction and removal spells, but it doesnt hit the haymakers like Teferi, Hero of Dominaria or Jace, the Mind Sculptor, and is often a poor lategame topdeck
This format is an inherently casual one and despite certain wishes having competitive pasts, theyre truly only as troublesome as the wisher makes them
Banned Cards Important distinction: Game Changers and banned cards are completely separate lists with zero overlap