The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Story Decks Festival Event Guide and Decklists

Hey everyone! This week we are kicking off the newest string of Festival events with The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Story Decks. You get to pick one of five preconstructed decks themed around the story of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. For an entry fee, you can play as much as you like and win rewards up to the 5th win. There are two bonus non-event decks built by the MTG Arena team that are not part of the event should you wish to try them out also!

Event Details

Are you ready to descend into the ancient caves and inner world of Ixalan? Then take these decks to keep you safe! Here are seven 60-card decks themed around the story of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Make sure to check out these story decks on MTG Arena starting on November 23 and try out five of the decks in a head-to-head preconstructed event.

• Duration: November 23, 2023 at 8:00 AM PST – November 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM PST
• Format: Standard Preconstructed
• Entry Fee: 2,500 Gold or 500 Gems
• Ends After: When event ends
• Match Structure: Best-of-one matches (BO1)

Event Rewards

Wins	Rewards
5	Huatli, Poet of Unity card style
4	Kellan, Daring Traveler card style
3	Bringer of the Last Gift card style
2	Roaming Throne card style
1	Earthshaker Dreadmaw card style

My Love Language Is Dinos

This deck is focused on the new-found connection between Huatli and Saheeli after Saheeli became stranded on the plane after the Phyrexian invasion. Huatli is braving the depths with the help of the dinosaurs of Ixalan and some new metal friends as well courtesy of Saheeli and her filigree. This deck focuses on building mana fast and playing as many Dinosaurs as possible, bashing down the opponent’s creatures and winning through pure reptilian power!

One Sun for a Thousand Moons

Huatli’s dear cousin and noble warrior Inti has been lost in the carnage wrought by Vito’s fanatical crusade, the only solace being the Sun Empire’s discovery of their roots beneath the crust of Ixalan. Play with Inti and the warriors of the Oltec, known as the Thousand Moons, in their fight against the newly formed horde of demonic vampires and the fungal plague of the Mycotyrant. This deck focuses on attacking and tapping to make tokens, and growing creatures with +1/+1 counters. Use your forces well to attack for the win or make them stronger than your opponent can hope to match!

New World, New Friends

Is that Kellan? Yes, it is. The adventuring half-fae has found himself on Ixalan in the center of the rush to find the Core. Join him as he has his own adventure on Ixalan, running from goblins, dealing with vampiric plots, and finding new friends along the way. This deck focuses on using the explore mechanic and interacting with the new Cave lands to buff up your creatures and filter through your deck to find what you need. It’s time for your adventure through the caverns of Ixalan!

Bad Shrooms

The Mycotyrant has awoken, and it is ready to feed! Become one with the fungus and begin your takeover of the plane! Full of creeping mushrooms and hungry Goblins, this deck looks to put things in your graveyard, create tokens, build your ever-growing army, and most importantly to feed the Mycotyrant.

Brazen Buddies

What does a pirate live for except for a bountiful pile of treasure? Well, for Malcolm and Breeches, the greatest treasure is their lives! Join the dynamic, high-flying, explosive-arming duo as they figure out how to make their way far under the deep blue sea they are used to. Make Treasure and use it to boost your crew! This deck loves to live fast and free, making and spending tokens as it pleases to blast down foes, draw cards, and buff creatures.

Does It Belong in a Museum?

At the request of Saheeli, Quintorius Kand has come to Ixalan, testing out his new Planeswalker spark. Using the knowledge gained at Strixhaven, Quintorius helps the Sun Empire uncover their lost history and, in the process, discovers more about the mysterious Coin Empire lost to time. As he goes, he learns the importance of integrity and who it is that should tell the history of Ixalan. This deck focuses on using the discover mechanic to cast cards for free and build a powerful board of creatures and artifacts that can create interesting combinations and spiral into powerful win conditions.

This is a bonus sample deck that is not part of the event.

Fall of the Fanatic

Vito has returned, and he is on a quest to find his true god. Gone is his love for the saints of the Legion of Dusk. He follows Tarrian’s journal to Aclazotz, the ancient bat god sealed away in the Core of Ixalan. Join him on his pilgrimage, through his crusade, and to his ultimate defeat. This deck grows stronger from fallen friends and foes, reveling in different ways to sacrifice tokens and artifacts to make strong plays and find powerful removal!

This is a bonus sample deck that is not part of the event.

Complete List

Wrap Up

Thanks for reading! We’ll be back soon with some decklists for Midweek Magic: On the Edge and the next stop on the Festival trail, The Immortal Sun Historic!