Fable of the Mirror-Breaker — banned in Pioneer, still everywhere else

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker did too much. Saga chapter one: make a 2/2 Goblin that makes Treasures when it attacks. Chapter two: discard up to two, draw that many. Chapter three: flip into Reflection of Kiki-Jiki — a 2/2 that copies your creatures with haste. In Pioneer it was the card that held red midrange together. So Wizards banned it. In Modern and Commander it’s still legal, and it’s still in tens of thousands of decks. The price didn’t collapse. It just shifted to formats that can still play it.

What actually happened

When the ban hit Pioneer, a chunk of demand disappeared. But the card had already become a staple in Modern and Commander. So the curve did what it always does: it found a new floor. We’re not calling a top or a bottom. We’re saying: look at the chart below. Toggle regular vs foil. The story’s in the data.

Why it still matters

Three mana for a saga that ramps, filters, and then turns into a combo piece is a lot. In formats where it’s legal, that’s exactly why people play it. If you’re in the market for a copy for Modern or Commander, the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty printing is the one most people have. Check the chart and decide for yourself. The Gazette will keep watching. Until next time — may your Goblins multiply and your mirrors break in the right direction.