Riftbound introduces new competitive bans to improve game balance
Riftbound introduces new competitive bans to improve game balance
On March 30, 2026, Riot Games announced the first-ever wave of competitive bans for the Riftbound trading card game, effective March 31, 2026.
The bans target seven specific cards and battlefields in the Standard Constructed format, including Draven, Vanquisher, which was targeted to reduce early-game pressure.
Other removals include Miracle deck staples like Called Shot and Scrapheap to prevent tournament delays, and battlefields like The Dreaming Tree to balance card draw.
Developers noted that these bans are based on lessons learned from the Origins and Spiritforged sets to nip problems in the bud.
Notably, these cards remain legal in other formats like Draft, ensuring that the competitive scene remains fair and diverse while preserving card accessibility elsewhere.
This new active approach represents a major developmental pivot for Riftbound as it matures.
