Riftbound

Automated draft from LLL This report summarizes the major ban announcement for Riftbound, effective March 31, 2026. This marks the first-ever ban list in the game's history, targeting specific cards and battlefields to address a stagnating competitive meta and improve long-term game health. 1. Executive Summary On March 30, 2026, the development team announced a total of seven bans (four cards and three battlefields) for the Constructed format. The primary goal is to curb the dominance of "Miracle" decks and certain Chaos-aligned strategies, particularly those revolving around Draven. These changes coincide with the Unleashed expansion and a major update to the Tournament Rules. 2. Banned Cards The following cards have been removed from Constructed play to reduce deck consistency and oppressive early-game pressure: Card Name Primary Reason for Ban Called Shot Targeted for its ability to filter decks and generate card advantage too efficiently ("free" pace). Scrapheap Similar to Called