The following cards are banned in Rush of Ikorr constructed play. This means that none of these cards may be registered in decklists for sanctioned events.
Banned
Python, Spite of Hera RMB-053 R
Toad Wahy ROI-088 C
Troublesome Tanuki ROI-090 C
Descent into Yomi RMB-083 U
Salt Block (Infusion) ROI-284 C
Banned Infusion Combinations
Disguised Shinobi ROI-035 U + Roaring Aegis (Infusion) ROI-266 C
Unbanned
Unrelenting Taskmaster ROI-092 U + Omamori of Fortune (Infusion) ROI-276 C
Python, Spite of Hera
We believe that effects that prohibit players from taking certain game actions are both necessary and an interesting design space. What we don’t believe is that these effects should be asymmetrically backbreaking. The interaction with Python and Ryujin’s Rush ability creates a play pattern that is neither interesting or enjoyable. While it proves an objectively powerful action to take, player sentiment and experience vastly outweigh that. For that reason, Python, Spite of Hera is banned.
Toad Wahy
Toad Wahy has been a swiss army knife from the start being a 1-drop with 2 pips, a strong keyword, and a relevant champion type. Typhon has solidified itself as one of the strongest decks in the format, presenting early victory conditions with his Rush ability. Toad Wahy adds a level of resilience to this strategy that we find is a bit too strong. In an effort to soften up the beast pile, Toad Wahy is banned.
Troublesome Tanuki and Salt Block (Infusion)
The rules update regarding the procedure for drawing a card without a deck poses a significant remedy to current infinite combos, but if these two cards are still available, it does not solve the problem of starting your turn with no deck and no cards in hand. To encourage some alternative scrap-based win conditions and to avoid a poor play experience, Troublesome Tanuki and Salt Block are both individually banned.
Descent into Yomi
While we do want to promote setting up exciting and impactful champions to resurrect ahead of curve with things like Vision Serpent and Curse of the Defiler, we find that Descent into Yomi is far too efficient and consistent. To encourage alternative ways of putting a champion in the graveyard, Descent into Yomi is banned.
Disguised Shinobi + Roaring Aegis
It is no question that avatar powers are some of the most interesting and utilized effects in the game and using them each turn is something we find exciting. However, Disguised Shinobi with Roaring Aegis offers a repeatable two 2 damage plus a free avatar power for just 1 influence. This is a rate we have found to be too aggressive and powerful, therefore it is banned.
Currently Banned Cards
Champions
- Niobe, Sulking Stone ROI-123 R
- Python, Spite of Hera RMB-053 R
- Ritual Practitioner ROI-075 U
- Stargazer ROI-084 C
- Starry Deer Crocodile ROI-085 U
- Toad Wahy ROI-088 C
- Troublesome Tanuki ROI-090 C
Spells
- Amaterasu’s Dawn RMB-078 UR
- Blessing of Osiris ROI-159 R
- Descent into Yomi RMB-083 U
- Trade Skills ROI-188 U
- Tsukuyomi’s Twilight ROI-189 UR
Avatars
- Ix Chel, Lady Rainbow ROI-009 R/ROI-010 R
Infusions
- Hermes’ Lyre (Infusion) ROI-269 R
- Salt Block (Infusion) ROI-284 C
- Tresses of Nephthys (Infusion) RMB-274 R
- Tzolk’in (Infusion) ROI-289 R
Infusion Combinations
- Ashigaru Gunner ROI-023 C + Sumptuous Cacao ROI-290 U
- Onryō ROI-066 U + Eager ROI-247 C
- Venomous Asp ROI-093 C + Eager ROI-247 C
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Carlsbad, CA (September 30, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is introducing Upper Deck Moments
as the new brand for its revamped multi-licensor print-on-demand trading card program. Top plays, memories, events, and more will be turned into physical trading cards available to collectors around the world on UpperDeckEPack.com, Upper Deck’s patented platform that creates an unmatched experience for collectors. On e-Pack®, collectors will be able to purchase packs of Upper Deck Moments and collect cards shortly after those moments occur; they will also be able to open those packs and see their cards immediately, manage them in their digital collection, trade them with other collectors, choose to ship physical cards home, or sell them through connected retailer The Authority. Upper Deck Moments will initially roll out alongside the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, with the first Moment available now commemorating Evan Bouchard becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to score 5+ points in a season opener, and the first defenseman in 46 years to score a hat trick in a season-opening game. Upper Deck Moments will extend to Upper Deck’s class-leading licenses in the future, and the program will eventually expand to include entertainment, pop culture, and more so all fans can collect the moment with Upper Deck.
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Carlsbad, CA (October 1, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is proud to announce the addition of Ivar Stenberg to its roster of exclusive athletes. The second overall selection of the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Upper Deck will be the exclusive producer of Stenberg’s trading cards and memorabilia, featuring his name, image, likeness, and autograph as he begins his career in the NHL.
“Ivar has already established himself as one of the most exciting young players in hockey. His accomplishments span from Sweden’s top professional league to being one of the leading scorers for his country at the 2026 World Junior Championship,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “He’s poised to have a promising and long career in the NHL, and we can’t wait to help fans connect with him through premium memorabilia and trading cards as he steps on the ice in the NHL.”
Stenberg has rapidly established himself as one of hockey’s most dynamic young players. Developing through one of Sweden’s top programs, he recorded 33 points in 43 games during the 2025-26 season, the third-highest mark by a draft-eligible player in Swedish Hockey League history. Internationally, Stenberg was a key player for Team Sweden at the 2026 World Junior Championship, helping lead the team to a gold medal and tying for the team lead in scoring, showcasing his ability to elevate his game against top global competition. With his combination of speed, vision, and playmaking capability, Stenberg continues to emerge as one of the most promising players to watch as he takes the next step in his hockey career in the NHL.
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