Magic: The Gathering's Commander Rules Committee has denied accusations of insider trading following this month's controversial bans. It has been claimed by upset fans that the Commander RC sold off the affected cards prior to the ban to avoid losing out on their value.

The result of this Magic: The Gathering Commander ban list update has been passionate outrage by the community. Several change.org petitions have been circulating requesting a reversal of the ban (at 4,676 signatures), and firing the Commander Rules Committee (1,144 signatures).

The Magic the Gathering Commander Rules Committee has a "zero-tolerance policy" on insider trading, according to an FAQ about recent bans.

Magic the Gathering’s most popular format Commander was hit by some shocking bans by the rules committee yesterday – and it’s having a real-world effect on collections as some of the most sought-after cards have lost enormous value overnight.