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MTG Infiltration Lens: Why Is This Illegal in Every Format?
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MTG Infiltration Lens: Why Is This Illegal in Every Format? is a banned commander artifact. It searches your library and reshuffles cards. This power breaks format rules and fair play.
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How The Card Works
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Research shows tutors draw exact cards instantly. You find any basic land and cheat around mana rules. Hidden information becomes free, warping game balance.
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Game Impact
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Pioneer and Modern ban lists target this effect. Digital sets also restrict similar search effects. Studies indicate unrestricted access harms diverse deck strategies.
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Takeaway
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Searching your deck freely is not allowed anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Why is this Lens banned in Commander?
A: It finds any basic land, removing deck building constraints and guaranteeing infinite combos.
Q: Are there legal ways to copy this effect?
A: Some tutor spells are allowed, but they stay heavily restricted in competitive formats.
