# Candelabra Is Gone. The Problem Isn't.

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Podcast: [Eternal Durdles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eternal-durdles-412881)
Published: 2026-06-29T16:04:12+00:00
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## Resource

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 chosen Is Planar Nexus still the real problem? Why Fantasticar survived another B&R Wizards' explanation for Legacy's current health Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration The future of Colorless Tron What this means for Eternal Weekend How 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 #MTG 00:00 Emergency B&R Reaction 00:29 Why Candelabra of Tawnos? 01:22 What About Planar Nexus? 02:57 Did Wizards Miss Fantasticar? 06:46 Breaking Down the Official Explanation 08:48 Comparing Legacy to Pauper's B&R Philosophy 11:19 What This Ban Means for Collectors 11:48 Is Legacy Actually Diversifying? 12:26 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration 14:17 Final Thoughts on the Announcement Timestamps

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