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MTG Arena Announcements – November 20, 2023

News

Table of ContentsPLAY WITH THE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN NOW!ARENA OPEN: THE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN LIMITED, NOVEMBER 25–26THE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN STORY DECKS AND FESTIVAL, NOVEMBER 23–29EVENT SCHEDULEMIDWEEK MAGICQUICK DRAFTOTHER EVENTSPREMIER PLAY SCHEDULEQUALIFIER EVENTSDECEMBERARENA OPENNOVEMBER 2023 RANKED SEASON The weekly MTG Arena Announcement post…

DotGG
November 20, 2023

The Top 5 Decks for the Historic Bo3 Play-In Event & Qualifier Weekend

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The best Historic Best of Three decks in the meta right now, to help you climb the ladder or prepare for the Qualifier Play-In or the Qualifier Weekend events!

Altheriax
November 17, 2023

Standard Meta Report – The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Week 1

Standard Strategy

Table of ContentsThe Best of One EnvironmentBlue DecksAtraxa and FriendsCreature Types and Brews The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is officially out! And with that, we’re looking at a brand new metagame, both on the ladder and in the Arena Events.…

Skura
November 17, 2023

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MTG Arena Mythic Decks of November 2023 – Week 2

News

Feeling lost on what to play this week? Try these innovative decks that players used to reach Mythic this season!

Vertyx
November 15, 2023

Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Marie Magny

2023.31.0 Patch Notes – The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Update

News

Table of ContentsGame Update HighlightsNotable Bug FixesGeneralGameplayStoreNow AvailableBug FixesGeneralGameplay Game Update Highlights Notable Bug Fixes General Gameplay Store Now Available Bundles Jurassic World Full Art Lands © UCS LLC and Amblin Jurassic World Sleeves © UCS LLC and Amblin LCI…

DotGG
November 14, 2023

50 New Decks with The Lost Caverns of Ixalan for Day 1

Alchemy Explorer Historic Modern Pioneer Standard Strategy

A variety of 50 Standard, Explorer, and Historic decks featuring the new cards from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan to conquer your opponents on the first day of the expansion!

DotGG
November 14, 2023

The Ancient One MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Victor Adame Minguez

Top 5 Standard and Alchemy Decks for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Day 1

Alchemy Premium Standard Strategy

The best Standard and Alchemy cards and their decks going into The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

Altheriax
November 14, 2023

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Top 5 Explorer and Pioneer Decks for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Day 1

Explorer Pioneer Premium Strategy

The best Explorer and Pioneer cards and their decks going into The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

Altheriax
November 14, 2023

Top 5 Historic Decks for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Day 1

Historic Premium Strategy

The best Historic cards and their decks going into The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

Altheriax
November 14, 2023

Breeches, Eager Pillager MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Josu Hernaiz

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Archetypes Guide and Example Decks

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this guide, we go over the 10 archetypes in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited, including example decks (archetype skeletons) for you to refer to.

j2sjosh
November 14, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Removal Guide

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this in-depth article, Sierkovitz breaks down all the removal spells in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited to gain insight into the format, using the power of data!

Sierkovitz
November 13, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Combos and Synergies Guide

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this guide, we go over some combos and synergies for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI).

j2sjosh
November 12, 2023

Best Cards from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan: Constructed Review

Standard Strategy

Table of ContentsMolten CollapseCavern of SoulsSpelunkingTrumpeting CarnosaurTishana’s TidebinderThe Ancient OneBonehoard Dracosaur The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is bringing a ton of super powerful cards into multiple formats across the board. They vary between removal, enablers, payoffs. They slot into existing…

Skura
November 12, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Multicolored

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 11, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Sealed and Prerelease Guide

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this guide, J2SJosh discusses how to build your sealed deck for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Prerelease or MTG Arena events, as well as some helpful tips and tricks.

j2sjosh
November 11, 2023

The Top 5 Decks for the Historic Bo1 Play-In Event

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The best Historic Best of One decks in the meta right now, to help you climb the ladder or prepare for the Qualifier Play-In event!

Altheriax
November 11, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Streamer Event

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Early Access Streamer Event – Standard Meta Impressions and Decklists for Day 1

Standard Strategy

Table of ContentsTempo is Dead?Ramp Is the Name of the GameSorry, Cut DownI’ll be on the PlayPure AggressionMore Decklists I had the pleasure of getting Early Access to The Lost Caverns of Ixalan on Arena thanks to the Streamer Event. I could…

Skura
November 11, 2023

Theorycrafting the New The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Standard Meta

Standard Strategy

Table of ContentsThe InteractionThe RampNew Creature LandsThe Creature Types The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is about to release and with it a lot of spicy new cards. And as with every new set release, there is a high likelihood that…

Skura
November 10, 2023

Captivating Cave Art by Lorenzo Lanfranconi - The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Magic: The Gathering

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Artifacts and Lands

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 10, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Green

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 8, 2023

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MTG Arena Mythic Decks of November 2023 – Week 1

News

Feeling lost on what to play this week? Try these innovative decks that players used to reach Mythic this season!

Vertyx
November 8, 2023

Hit the Mother Lode MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Diego Gisbert

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Red

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 7, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements – November 6, 2023

News

Table of ContentsJUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO PREORDER THE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALANSAHEELI PACK BUNDLEVITO PLAY BUNDLEQUINTORIUS PASS BUNDLESEE ALL THE CARDS IN THE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALANSTREAMER EVENT THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9CALLING MAGIC CONTENT CREATORSTHE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN PRERELEASE BEGINS NOVEMBER 10!STORY SPOTLIGHT…

DotGG
November 6, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Black

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 6, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Blue

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 5, 2023

Petrify MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Samuel Araya

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: White

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 4, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Mechanics Review

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh discusses the mechanics of The Lost caverns of Ixalan (LCI) card for limited and how you can use it to your advtage!

j2sjosh
November 3, 2023

Warcraft Rumble Section Open for Global Release

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Check out our latest project on Warcraft Rumble - a free to play mobile action strategy game!

DotGG
November 3, 2023

Historic No Banned List (Basically No Bans) Event Guide and Decklists

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Table of ContentsEvent DetailsHistoric Basically No Bans Banned Card ListHistoric Banned Card ListEvent RewardsDecklistsTemur Titan Field CreativitySimic Nexus Reclamation ComboUn-Nerfed WinotaAzorius ControlNatural Order ElvesFour-Color OmnathJeskai DelverGrixis TempoMore DecklistsWrap Up MTG Arena players are in for a treat until the release of…

DotGG
November 2, 2023

MTG Arena Mythic Decks of October 2023 – Week 4

News

Feeling lost on what to play this week? Try these innovative decks that players used to reach Mythic this season!

Vertyx
November 1, 2023

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MTGO Standard Challenge – October 28 & October 29, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists and Breakdown

Standard

Table of ContentsOctober 28th, Top 8 DecksOctober 29th, Top 8 DecksEnd Step Hi! My name is Vertyx and I will go over the top finishes of the Magic Online Standard Challenge that took place on the weekend: October 28th and…

Vertyx
October 30, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements – October 30, 2023

News

Table of ContentsPREORDERS FOR THE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN AVAILABLE NOW!SAHEELI PACK BUNDLEVITO PLAY BUNDLEQUINTORIUS PASS BUNDLETHE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN STREAMER EVENT: NOVEMBER 9CALLING MAGIC CONTENT CREATORSMAGIC STORY: THE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALANCHECK OUT THE MAGIC STORY PODCASTGET QUALIFIED FOR ARENA CHAMPIONSHIP 5 IN NOVEMBERSTEP 1: BEST-OF-ONE OR…

DotGG
October 30, 2023

MTG Arena Mythic Decks of October 2023 – Week 3

News

Feeling lost on what to play this week? Try these innovative decks that players used to reach Mythic this season!

Vertyx
October 26, 2023

MTG Standard Top 5 Decks and Meta Tier List – October 2023 Update

Standard Strategy

The best 5 decks in Standard this week for Magic: The Gathering, our analysis, and an update to the Bo1 and Bo3 Meta Tier List.

Skura
October 25, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan – Card Spoilers, Release Date, and More

Set Guides

Table of ContentsCardsMain SetCommanderJurassic World CollectionSpecial Guests Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming expansion, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is expected to arrive to MTG Arena on November 14, 2023 and worldwide release on November 17, 2023. We return to the land…

DotGG
October 25, 2023

Midweek Magic Alchemy Ladder Deck Showcase

Alchemy Ladder Deck Showcase – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Decklists

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Alchemy Ladder Deck Showcase event, including rewards, decklists, and our recommendations for the event.

Altheriax
October 24, 2023

MTGO Standard Showcase Challenge – October 21 & MTGO Standard Challenge – October 22, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists and Breakdown

Standard

Table of ContentsOctober 21st, Top 8 DecksOctober 22nd, Top 8 DecksEnd Step Hi! My name is Vertyx and I will go over the top finishes of the Magic Online Standard Showcase Challenge that took place on the weekend: October 21st…

Vertyx
October 24, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Mastery

Guides

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Mastery details, including rewards and a guide on how to climb the levels.

DotGG
October 24, 2023

Magic: The Gathering and Marvel Universes Beyond Collaboration Begins

News

Table of ContentsAnnouncementWHAT IS MAGIC: THE GATHERING?Press Release The inevitable has been announced – Wizards of the Coast has confirmed the largest Universes Beyond collaboration to date: The Marvel franchise! Despite another Disney card game currently making its foothold in the…

DotGG
October 23, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Preorders Starting! MTG Arena Announcements – October 23, 2023

News

Table of ContentsJOIN US FOR THE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN DEBUTTHE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN PREORDERS BEGIN TOMORROW!SAHEELI PACK BUNDLEVITO PLAY BUNDLEQUINTORIUS PASS BUNDLETHE LOST CAVERNS OF IXALAN STREAMER EVENT, NOVEMBER 9–10CALLING MAGIC CONTENT CREATORSFEATURE UPDATE: FAVORITING CARD STYLESARENA OPEN WILDS OF ELDRAINE LIMITED, OCTOBER 28–29SHADOWS OVER INNISTRAD…

DotGG
October 23, 2023

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