Alchemy

Alchemy is a new, digital-first format only on Magic: The Gathering Arena starting December 9, 2021! Alchemy includes all Standard sets, and rotates as it normally does but it will also regularly rebalance cards, incorporate digital-only mechanics (such as Conjure, Perpetual, Seek) and add supplemental cards with each premier set.

Witness the Future Art by Anato Finnstark

The Impact of Alchemy and Where It’s Likely Going

Alchemy

Since its launch as a format, Alchemy has been met with a great deal of negativity from the Magic community. It has some fans, myself among them, but overwhelmingly, people seem to think it’s made the MTG Arena experience a…

Metallix87
July 13, 2022

Alchemy Izzet Wizards Complete Deck Guide: Beating Esper Since Day One

Alchemy Deck Guides

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate is here, and with it, DoggertQBones has another complete deck guide! Find out why Izzet Wizards is able to tackle the Esper menace, what the Bo1 version would look like, and why it may have the most powerful budget version around!

DoggertQBones
July 13, 2022

Tasha, Unholy Archmage Art by Martina Fackova

My 8 Top Deck Choices for the July 2022 Alchemy Metagame Challenge

Alchemy Premium

The Alchemy Metagame Challenge is here once again, but this time, we have a whole slew of new and rebalanced cards to consider only a day after the patch! While this may be tough to navigate, DoggertQBones has his top choices to help you navigate an unstable metagame and win big this weekend!

DoggertQBones
July 8, 2022

20 New Alchemy Decks With Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

Alchemy

For one of the final supplementary products before Dominaria United and Standard rotation on September 9, 2022, Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate by far the largest addition to the digital-only formats Arena has ever seen. Between this and the copious card…

DoggertQBones
July 7, 2022

3 Very Powerful Blue Decks With Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

Alchemy

If you're a Blue mage and like Alchemy, DoggertQBones thinks you're in luck with this new expansion! He has three powerful decks that are sure to appeal to any style of player whether you love Blue or not!

DoggertQBones
July 7, 2022

Rowan, Scholar of Sparks and Will, Scholar of Frost Art by Magali Villeneuve

Alchemy and Historic Rebalanced Card Reviews and Decklists – July 7, 2022

Alchemy

With sweeping changes to both Historic and Alchemy, DoggertQBones wants to help you evaluate the changed cards! Find out the cards that he's the most excited about and the best decks that work with these new cards!

DoggertQBones
July 6, 2022

5 Awesome Aggro Decks With Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

Alchemy

Hello everyone! The spoilers have been out for a few days and set release is right around the corner! With any new set, I’m always going to first build my favorite style of decks: Aggro. There’s something so satisfying about…

DoggertQBones
July 6, 2022

Alchemy Rebalanced Cards

Alchemy Guides Historic

Alchemy is a new, digital-first format only on Starting from December 9, 2021, Magic: The Gathering Arena! Alchemy is MTG Arena’s version of Standard; it includes all Standard sets, and rotates as it normally does. However, it will also regularly…

DotGG
July 5, 2022

Why The Hourglass Coven Is Going To Be One Of Alchemy’s Best Late Game Threats

Alchemy

Although it looks more like a card for Historic Brawl, DoggertQBones thinks it has real competitive applications! Find out what makes The Hourglass Coven exciting for Alchemy and what decks could make the best use of this unique card!

DoggertQBones
June 29, 2022

Alchemy #1 Mythic Naya Ignus Lifegain Combo Deck Guide

Alchemy Deck Guides Guides

Finding a good deck is always fun, but what happens when you stumble on a deck that's leagues better than the competition? Well that's what happened with Altheriax! Find out his build on Ignus combo that achieved him a disgusting 61-3 record in Bo3! Could this be one of the best decks that's ever been on MTG Arena?

Altheriax
June 27, 2022

Mahadi, Emporium Master Art by Ilse Gort

Top 10 Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate Cards for Alchemy Horizons

Alchemy Historic

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate, the Arena sister set for Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate, is less than a month away on July 7, 2022. Apart from appearing on the front of the digital booster packaging, we really don’t have…

Metallix87
June 15, 2022

Gruul Treasure Storm Deck Guide: The Deck That Will Break Alchemy and Potentially Historic

Alchemy Deck Guides Historic

You heard it here first, MonkeyInATopHat has the deck that's going to break Alchemy and possibly Historic! Utilizing a few brand new cards, find out the insane engine that goes over the top of everything else you can be doing!

MonkeyInATopHat
June 12, 2022

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Bo1 Alchemy Mono Green Aggro Deck Guide

Alchemy Deck Guides Guides

Everyone thinks that Rakdos Midrange is the best deck in Alchemy, but there's a new deck vying for the crown! Learn why Mono Green is the best aggro deck in Alchemy and why it may be the best deck overall as well!

DoggertQBones
June 8, 2022

Alchemy: New Capenna Card Reviews and Decklists

Alchemy

Lots of new cards and lots of opinions! See what DoggertQBones thinks of the new Alchemy cards and what decks they can slot into!

DoggertQBones
June 2, 2022

Alchemy: New Capenna – Card Spoilers, Set Information, Release Date, and More

Alchemy Set Guides

Alchemy: New Capenna is the third installment in MTG Arena’s exclusive digital-first format, Alchemy. The set is a companion to the April Standard set Streets of New Capenna, and the cards will continue to extend the themes and flavor of the…

DotGG
June 2, 2022

Best-of-One Alchemy Event Guide and Decklists

Alchemy Events

MTG Arena runs evergreen events for each available constructed format and for each game mode. These events provide a way for players to compete with each other for rewards in gems, packs, and Play-In Points. Read about the most recent…

DotGG
June 1, 2022

Traditional Alchemy Event Guide and Decklists

Alchemy Events

DotGG
June 1, 2022

Alchemy Rebalancing Review – May 5, 2022

Alchemy

A breakdown of all 13 rebalancing card changes for MTG Arena’s Alchemy format, to go live on May 5, 2022. Hello everybody! So right when we least expect it (although Alchemy does change regularly so maybe it was pretty expected)…

DoggertQBones
May 5, 2022

7 Win Alchemy Decklists from the April 2022 Qualifier Weekend – Day 2

Alchemy

This weekend was the Neon Dynasty Championship Qualifier Weekend, and the format was Alchemy. The format has seen some rebalancing for the Warriors and Elves archetype, but the other cards remained untouched. Black is showing dominance the current metagame, with…

DotGG
April 11, 2022

Five New Alchemy Decks With Alchemy: Kamigawa Changes

Alchemy

Hello everyone! The Alchemy buffs that Wizards announced weeks ago are about to be live, and with that, an All Access Event to try them in! This series of buffs were mostly targeted around strengthening two tribes: Elves and Warriors.…

DoggertQBones
April 7, 2022

Alchemy Metagame Snapshot: Top Decks for the Week of April 7, 2022

Alchemy

Hello everyone! Starting with this week, we’re going to be acting upon a new initiative! We want you to have the most up to date information on the formats, and initially, we did that by providing deck guides to fill…

DoggertQBones
April 7, 2022

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Alchemy Rebalancing Review – April 7, 2022

Alchemy

Lots of new cards and lots of opinions! See what DoggertQBones thinks of the new Alchemy cards!

DoggertQBones
April 7, 2022

Graveyard Trespasser Art by Chris Rallis

The Best Decks to Get 7 Wins With in the Alchemy Metagame Challenge

Alchemy Premium

The Alchemy Metagame Challenge is All Access so there's no limit to what you can play! DoggertQBones is here to help navigate your deck choice for this exciting event!

DoggertQBones
March 25, 2022

Alchemy: Kamigawa Card Reviews and 8 New Decks

Alchemy

Lots of new cards and lots of opinions! See what DoggertQBones thinks of the new Alchemy cards and what decks they can slot into!

DoggertQBones
March 17, 2022

Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Art by Aaron Miller

Alchemy Orzhov Venture Competitive Deck Guide – Venture Your Way to Mythic!

Alchemy Deck Guides Guides

Orzhov Venture was the top performing deck of the Kamigawa: Set Championship so DoggertQBones wasted no time trying it! Learn how to board in the most popular matchups and the best tips for playing the deck!

DoggertQBones
March 16, 2022

Triumphant Adventurer Art by Alexander Mokhov

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Week 4 – Neon Dynasty Championship Breakdown

Alchemy Historic

Tournament It’s now week four week of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, and this week we’re taking a break from standard to look at the biggest magic tournament in a while – the Neon Dynasty Championship. This tournament has 229 players in…

Arty
March 15, 2022

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Standard/Alchemy Bant Restoration Deck Guide: A Wrath a Day Keeps the Creatures Away!

Alchemy Deck Guides Standard

Do you like winning the game in one huge turn while controlling the game beforehand? If so, DoggertQBones has the deck for you! Bant Restoration is synergistic, powerful, fun, and extremely good at beating up creature decks!

DoggertQBones
March 8, 2022

Review of the February 2022 Alchemy Rebalancing: What’s Good, What’s Bad, and Will Fires of Invention Ruin Historic?

Alchemy

Hello everyone! Well there was an expected announcement on Wednesday, what many didn’t expect is that it would bring a litany of changed to Alchemy as well ahead of the new Alchemy-only set coming to Arena later in March! It…

DoggertQBones
February 25, 2022

Tovolar, Dire Overlord Art by Chris Rahn

Alchemy Metagame Analysis – Post-Rebalance Week 1

Alchemy

Tournaments Earlier this week I wrote an article about the Alchemy changes and how they would affect the format. This week, we get to see some of the results of this, with four tournaments to look at. Out of the…

Arty
January 31, 2022

Post-Rebalance Alchemy – January 25, 2022: Where Alchemy Goes From Here – What Happens When Most Of The Top Cards Are Changed?

Alchemy

The Alchemy changes are here and the ramifications are huge! Learn what DoggertQBones thinks is going to happen to the meta and what decks you should expect moving forward.

DoggertQBones
January 27, 2022

January 2022 Qualifier Weekend – Day 2 – 7 Win Alchemy Decklists

Alchemy

This weekend was the Neon Dynasty Championship Qualifier Weekend, and the format was Alchemy. The format has surprisingly been dynamic, following on from last weekend’s Arena Open, despite no changes being made since its introducing in early December. However, we…

DotGG
January 24, 2022

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Art by Cabrol

Mad Science Alchemy Event Guide and Decklists

Alchemy Events

Hello everyone! Today I’ll be going over one of the coolest events Arena has previewed, Mad Science! How it works is that every instant or sorcery you cast also has an attached Amass X which adds extra value to every…

DoggertQBones
January 21, 2022

Sorin the Mirthless Art by Martina Fackova

Alchemy Orzhov Control Deck Guide – Harness the Power of an Arena Open Winning Deck in Bo1 and Bo3

Alchemy Deck Guides

In a meta filled with Control and Aggro, are there any decks that can break through? DoggertQBones thinks so! Learn about the Orzhov Control that earned Tom Ross $2.5k, how DOggert builds it for Bo1 and Bo3, and how he sideboards!

DoggertQBones
January 20, 2022

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The Top 5 Best Alchemy Cards and Off-Meta Decks That Currently See Little to No Play

Alchemy

Alchemy changes are fast approaching, but rather the cards that are too good, DoggertQBones has his eyes on the cards that are almost there! What are the 5 cards he's going to be looking at right after Alchemy gets shaken up?

DoggertQBones
January 18, 2022

Tasha’s Hideous Laughter Art by Ilse Gort

Bo1 Alchemy Izzet Mill Deck Guide: Never Lose to Control Again

Alchemy Deck Guides

Control has been dominating Alchemy, but it's far from invincible! Izzet Mill is the perfect foil for those looking to grind through the deluge of Control decks!

DoggertQBones
January 13, 2022

Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Art by Ekaterina Burmak

Bo1 Esper Lier Deck Guide: The Best Anti-Creature Deck Around – Bo1 Standard, Alchemy, and Budget Lists

Alchemy Deck Guides Standard

Esper Lier is one of DoggertQBones' favorite decks, but you can play it 3 different ways!? See how you can build it for Bo1 Standard, Alchemy, and even a Budget version for those who only have a few wildcards!

DoggertQBones
January 12, 2022

Rahilda, Wanted Cutthroat Art by Betty Jiang

Bo1 + Bo3 Alchemy Mono Red Aggro Deck Guide: The Next Tier 1 Is Here!

Alchemy Deck Guides

One of the undeniable truths of Magic is Mono Red is always there. Strangely, in the last months, Mono Red wasn’t really something. A few players reached Mythic with the archetype on Historic for example, but in what Standard matters,…

Bohe
January 5, 2022

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Bo1 Alchemy Esper Formula Deck Guide: Unlocking the Formula for Success

Alchemy Deck Guides

Hello fellow gamers, I know a lot has been said about Alchemy, some good and frankly a whole lot bad. Many questioned whether it’s a format anyone even asked for or needed. I, for one, am hooked. If you are…

Josh
December 25, 2021

Bo1 + Bo3 Alchemy Gruul Werewolves Deck Guide: The Pack is Stronger than Ever!

Alchemy Deck Guides

Before Alchemy was a thing, I thought that Werewolves (and Gruul in general) were in a good spot for competitive game play. Just 2 or 3 new cards were needed to push the archetype into something appealing for the community.…

Bohe
December 23, 2021

Top 5 Alchemy Cards That Need a Nerf, 5 Cards That Need a Buff, and How I Would Change Them

Alchemy Strategy

Alchemy is the first format that cards can be changed, so why not talk about that? DoggertQBones has 10 cards he wants to see changed in Alchemy and how exactly he would do it!

DoggertQBones
December 22, 2021