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Below is the full list of all the currently available, non-unique promotional MTG Arena codes you can redeem for free booster packs, cosmetics, Mastery XP, individual cards, and more. New codes are added from time to time, so be sure…
Today, we’re going to look at one of my favorite formats in Magic: Pioneer. For those who have not had the chance to dive into Pioneer yet, this is a guide to get you into fighting shape quickly for any…
One of the draws to the Pioneer format is that the cards generally are on the cheaper side, even for the top decks in the format. While the cards were even cheaper before the most recent organized play announcement, there…
Challenger Decks 2022 are a set of preconstructed decks designed for tabletop players that wish to start competitive tournament play right out of the box for the Standard format. Released on April 1, 2022, there are four decks in total, containing…
There are a ton of different ways to enjoy Magic: The Gathering Arena, and participating in Events is one way to play that offers a variety of benefits. Between the opportunity to expand your card collection, farm gold and/or gems,…
Hello everyone! Streets of New Capenna release is upon us which is easily one of the most exciting times to be a Magic player, but on top of that, we get another gift early! A brand new supported format is…
Reminder Text A conjured card is added to the game. Description Conjure is a digital-only, Magic: The Gathering Arena exclusive keyword action mechanic first introduced in Jumpstart: Historic Horizons. Conjure creates cards out of thin air as a digital object that acts just like a…
Reminder Text To seek a card, put one at random from your library into your hand. Description Seek is a digital-only, Magic: The Gathering Arena exclusive keyword action mechanic first introduced in Jumpstart: Historic Horizons. A card with this mechanic will have the game randomly…
One of the ways in which Magic: The Gathering (a.k.a. MTG or simply “Magic”) can be a hard game for new players to learn are the specialized names and terms that are frequently used by the playerbase at large. Among…
Magic: The Gathering is known as a complex game that can often be difficult for new players to fully learn. This reputation has been earned not only because of the gameplay itself, but also because of the terms and jargon…
Hello Planeswalkers, I am The MTG Hero. The Standard bans are in, and Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is right around the corner. With players not knowing what to play in the meantime, as well as new players coming in and old…
Hello my fellow planeswalkers! The Midnight Hunt has begun with our return to Innistrad! While I am still testing decks for the new Standard, I figured it was the prefect time to cover something that I have been asked often,…
This is your complete, unabridged beginner’s guide to Magic: The Gathering Arena hosted by MTG Arena Zone. Written by /u/localghost, Heffalump#3697, in 2020 – 2021. This guide builds on the massive effort of other members of the community and wouldn’t…
Here are the important MTG Arena changes timeline, latest at the top. December 9, 2021 A new digital-only format called Alchemy is introduced to Arena. It’s a Standard alternative, featuring rebalanced cards that also exist in paper, and special additions.…
Disclaimer This part of the guide contains an unusually high amount of personal experience and opinions. to be sort of the point of it. You can also view our entire range of strategy articles here. 1. Understanding Magic: a collection…
The corpus of Magic slang is formidable (and that list isn’t full either). So, here’s a somewhat more digestible arbitrary selection of terms considering the focus of this guide on Arena. 1. Colors and color combinations in deck naming Five…
A very basic yet verbose introduction to Magic: The Gathering. NB: if you want a more official introduction, it can be found here. Table of Contents The Golden Rule Game Overview Turn Structure Battle Setup Card Structure Core Card Types…
Common misconceptions and questioned rules Here are clarifications on some of the most common points where new players get confused about Arena and Magic. This section will repeat many of the things said in other parts of the guide. Arena-specific:…
Most of the in-match interface does not require commentary or is explained in the tutorial. Read on for some non-trivial details. Turn time and the rope You have limited time for a turn, which is extended for every action you…
General Interface Overview Tabs along the top left Home tab has an overview of your quests and daily/weekly win rewards progress at the bottom, while the main space is taken by news and three game modes currently advertised by the…
Table of Contents I just started. What to do? How to get cards? A brief overview How to get resources and craft cards? I got the basics and free decks are coming. What next? I stopped playing and now got…
General Notes In addition to common filters at the top and advanced filters that open via the last “three sliders” icon, there the search field — a fairly powerful tool even if it falls behind the one at Scryfall. Hovering…
Magic: The Gathering is played in a variety of formats and modes that differ by rules, allowed card pools, and deck building principles and restrictions. Two main ways of playing Magic are Constructed and Limited. In Constructed you prepare your…
This guide has been superseded by the full Standard budget decks below. All decks here will work – we will return this guide for Standard 2023! Hello everyone! Standard 2022 has been an absolute blast to play, but admittedly, it’s…
