Wizards of the Coast Takes Over Magic: The Gathering's Commander Format

The decision follows harassment and threats against the independent Rules Committee after controversial card bans.

Wizards of the Coast has assumed control of the Commander format from the volunteer-based Commander Rules Committee (CRC).
The transition comes after the CRC faced violent threats over the banning of four popular cards: Dockside Extortionist, Jeweled Lotus, Mana Crypt, and Nadu, Winged Wisdom.
The backlash stemmed from the cards' high value and significant impact on game strategies, leading to heated reactions from the community.
Wizards of the Coast has established a new power level descriptor system for Commander decks and will seek community feedback through Discord.
The company emphasized that the safety of the CRC members is a priority and condemned the harassment they faced.