Riftbound ban list: all banned cards in Standard and 2v2
This is the complete Riftbound ban list, always up to date: every card, battlefield and Legend banned from sanctioned tournaments, for both Standard Constructed and 2v2 Constructed. We update it with every official Riot announcement — bookmark it.
Official Riot sources: July 2026 ban list update · September 2026 ban list update (playriftbound.com). Rules: Rules Hub.
The main formatStandard Constructed ban list
Standard currently has 7 banned cards and 5 banned battlefields. The list applies to every sanctioned tournament, from in-store Nexus Nights up to Regional Qualifiers — and to Zone tournaments.
| Card | Type | Set | Banned since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called Shot | Spell | Spiritforged | March 31, 2026 |
| Draven, Vanquisher | Champion Unit | Spiritforged | March 31, 2026 |
| Fight or Flight | Spell | Origins | March 31, 2026 |
| Scrapheap | Gear | Origins | March 31, 2026 |
| Stealthy Pursuer | Unit | Origins | July 24, 2026 |
| The Arena's Greatest | Battlefield | Origins | July 24, 2026 |
| Aspirant's Climb | Battlefield | Origins | July 24, 2026 |
| The Dreaming Tree | Battlefield | Origins | March 31, 2026 |
| Obelisk of Power | Battlefield | Origins | March 31, 2026 |
| Reaver's Row | Battlefield | Origins | March 31, 2026 |
| Ekko, Recurrent | Unit | Origins | 18 September 2026 |
| Stacked Deck | Spell | Origins | 18 September 2026 |
The team format2v2 Constructed ban list
Since July 24, 2026 the 2v2 format has a dedicated ban list: it includes the entire Standard list above plus the cards banned only in the team format. For now there is a single addition, a Legend:
| Card | Type | Set | Banned since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman | Legend | Proving Grounds | July 24, 2026 |
Note: Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman remains fully legal in 1v1. The ban only covers 2v2, where the defensive bonus extended to your ally made it dominant among top teams.
The historyEvery ban list update
- 📅 September 18, 2026 — Ekko, Recurrent and Stacked Deck banned in Standard and 2v2 (announced September 15). Our full analysis.
- 📅 July 24, 2026 — Stealthy Pursuer, The Arena's Greatest and Aspirant's Climb banned in Standard; the 2v2 ban list debuts with Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman. Our full analysis.
- 📅 March 31, 2026 — Riftbound's first-ever bans: Called Shot, Draven Vanquisher, Fight or Flight, Scrapheap plus the battlefields The Dreaming Tree, Obelisk of Power and Reaver's Row (official announcement).
How it worksHow Riftbound bans work
Riot weighs every ban against three questions: is the card overrepresented in an unhealthy way? Will its problems get worse over time? Does it promote unhealthy play patterns? A ban can also be structural — like the battlefields removed in July to reduce the first player's edge and shorten tournament rounds.
Bans apply to all sanctioned tournaments (in-store events, Nexus Nights, Regional Qualifiers) and to Zone tournaments. Every announcement states its effective date, usually about a week later. Full rules, a mechanics glossary and every patch note live in our Riftbound rules hub. If one of your deck's cards lands on the list, update it in the Deck Builder and keep an eye on the meta tier list.
Frequently asked questionsBan list FAQ
Which cards are banned in Riftbound?
Standard bans 7 cards (Called Shot, Draven Vanquisher, Fight or Flight, Scrapheap, Stealthy Pursuer and, from 18 September 2026, Ekko Recurrent and Stacked Deck) and 5 battlefields (The Arena's Greatest, Aspirant's Climb, The Dreaming Tree, Obelisk of Power and Reaver's Row). 2v2 uses the same list plus the Legend Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman.
Is Master Yi banned in Riftbound?
Only in 2v2 Constructed, since July 24, 2026. In 1v1 Standard, Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman is fully legal.
Do bans apply to my local game store tournaments?
Yes: the ban list applies to every sanctioned tournament, from weekly in-store Nexus Nights up to Regional Qualifiers, as well as our community's Zone tournaments.
When was the ban list last updated?
On September 15, 2026, with the bans effective September 18, 2026: Ekko, Recurrent and Stacked Deck, in both Standard and 2v2. Before that, the July 24, 2026 update banned Stealthy Pursuer, The Arena's Greatest and Aspirant's Climb in Standard and Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman in 2v2.
Are there new bans with Radiance?
No. As of October 14, 2026 Riot hasn't announced any ban for the Radiance release (October 23): the Radiance core rules and the October tournament rules update don't touch the ban list. We update this page as soon as an announcement comes out. For the new keywords see combat and showdown.
List verified against the official Riftbound Rules Hub and Riot's announcements. Page maintained by the Riftbound Zone editorial team and updated with every new announcement. Card images © Riot Games.