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Bowmasters and Friends: the new Historic metagame after the rebalanced cards got reverted

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September Surprise: Hymn to Tourach in Historic

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Finding the best Fight Rigging list in Historic

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Slicing to Mythic in Historic with Ninjastill – Part 2

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MTG Arena Announcements – August 21, 2023

News

The weekly MTG Arena Announcement post has been published by Wizards of the Coast! Here’s the roundup of everything that is happening and upcoming on MTG Arena! Check out the original source post here or the transcript below. WILDS OF…

DotGG
August 21, 2023

Wilds of Eldraine Mastery

Guides

The Wilds of Eldraine Mastery details, including rewards and a guide on how to climb the levels.

DotGG
August 20, 2023

Explorer Mono White Humans Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Explorer Premium Strategy

Learn how to play the Mono White Humans deck for Explorer in this updated strategy guide, with card options, best of one version, including all the popular matchups and sideboard guide!

Skura
August 19, 2023

Indomitable Creativity Art by Deruchenko Alexander

Explorer Izzet Creativity Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Explorer Premium Strategy

Learn how to play the Izzet Creativity deck for Explorer in this updated strategy guide, with card options, best of one version, including all the popular matchups and sideboard guide!

Skura
August 19, 2023

Explorer Mono Green Devotion Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Explorer Premium Strategy

Learn how to play the Mono Green Devotion deck for Explorer in this updated strategy guide, with card options, best of one version, including all the popular matchups and sideboard guide!

Skura
August 19, 2023

Explorer Azorius Lotus Field Control Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Explorer Strategy

Learn how to play Explorer Azorius Lotus Field Control in this deck guide featuring card explanations, Bo1 and Bo3 builds, matchups, sideboard guide, tips and tricks.

Skura
August 19, 2023

Errant and Giada Art by Cristi Balanescu

MTG Arena Mythic Decks of August 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
August 16, 2023

Wilds of Eldraine Leaks – A Lot of Cards! (19 New Cards Added)

News

Many cards from Wilds of Eldraine has been leaked!

DotGG
August 15, 2023

Enchanting Tales – Wilds of Eldraine Bonus Sheet

Set Guides

Cards and information about Enchanting Tales, the bonus sheet of Historic and Limited-legal Enchantment cards in Wilds of Eldraine.

DotGG
August 15, 2023

Wilds of Eldraine Art by Magali Villeneuve

Wilds of Eldraine – Card Spoilers, Release Date, and More

Set Guides

Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming expansion, Wilds of Eldraine is expected to arrive to MTG Arena on September 5, 2023 and worldwide release on September 8, 2023. We return to the storybook world of Eldraine for the first time! In this…

DotGG
August 15, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements – August 14, 2023

News

DotGG
August 15, 2023

Standard Tournament Decks and Report: August 2023 The Pizza Box Open

Standard

Hi! My name is Vertyx and I will go over the top finishes of the Standard Pizza Box Open that took place on the weekend: August 13, 2023. Lets go take a look at all of the interesting decks people…

Vertyx
August 14, 2023

The Top 8 Decks for the Explorer Bo3 Play-In Event & Qualifier Weekend

Events Explorer Premium Strategy

Hey everyone! With both the Qualifier Weekend and its Best of 3 Play-In counterpart happening in Explorer this weekend, I’m going to be breaking down my top 8 decks I’d recommend running. There’s a nice variety of viable decks at…

Altheriax
August 11, 2023

MTG Arena Mythic Decks of August 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
August 9, 2023

Slow Start – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Best Decklists

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Slow Start event!

DotGG
August 8, 2023

MTGO Standard Challenge – August 6, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

Standard

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: August 6, 2023. Lets go take a look at all of the interesting decks people…

Vertyx
August 8, 2023

MaRo’s Wilds of Eldraine Teaser Reveals Elemental Raccoon, New Token Type, and More!

News

On Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 10:00 am PT, the official previews for Wilds of Eldraine will begin, due for release to MTG Arena on September 5th, 2023! This is a Standard expansion but will not be accompanying Standard rotation…

DotGG
August 7, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements – August 7, 2023

News

DotGG
August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023 Banned and Restricted Announcement

News

The anticipated Banned and Restricted Announcement for Magic: The Gathering is now here! Since the changes to the Standard rotation cycle to every 3 years, Wizards of the Coast has also decided to have specific dates for Banned and Restricted…

DotGG
August 7, 2023

Faerie-Mastermind-March-of-the-Machine-MtG-Art

MTGO Standard Challenge – August 5, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

Standard

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: August 5, 2023. Lets go take a look at all of the interesting decks people…

Vertyx
August 7, 2023

Magic: The Gathering 30th Anniversary Panel at GenCon – MTG Arena Announcements

News

A lot of exciting new cards are making its way on MTG Arena! At the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, Gen Con, Wizards of the Coast have revealed more about the rest of their 2023 line-up…

DotGG
August 5, 2023

Eldritch-Evolution-Eldritch-Moon-MtG-Art

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

Events Explorer Premium Strategy

The top Best of One Explorer decks right now, and how you can use them to win the Qualifier Play-In event!

Altheriax
August 5, 2023

MTG Arena Mythic Decks of July 2023 – Week 4: A Little Bit of Everything!

News

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

Vertyx
August 1, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements – July 31, 2023

News

DotGG
July 31, 2023

Ertai Resurrected Art by Ryan Pancoast - Dominaria United

MTGO Standard Challenge – July 30, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

Standard

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: July 30, 2023. Lets go take a look at all of the interesting decks people…

Vertyx
July 31, 2023

MTGO Standard Challenge – July 29, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

Standard

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: July 29, 2023. Lets go take a look at all of the interesting decks people…

Vertyx
July 31, 2023

Winota, Joiner of Forces Art by Magali Villeneuve

Historic #3 Mythic Mardu Winota Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Historic Premium Strategy

Learn how to play the latest build of Historic Mardu Winota from #1 Mythic player Altheriax with this in-depth strategy and sideboard guide!

Altheriax
July 30, 2023

2023.28.00 Patch Notes – Explorer Anthology 3 Originally Had Boros Charm and Gladecover Scout

News

MTG Arena’s Explorer Anthology 3 was met with unfavorable reaction from the community due to the inclusion of cards not making it any closer to Pioneer. In the latest patch notes, it was revealed that the bundle originally had in…

DotGG
July 29, 2023

Wilds of Eldraine First Look – All Spoilers and Previews from Pro Tour Barcelona!

News

Wilds of Eldraine is expected to arrive to MTG Arena on September 5, 2023, with rotation to the Alchemy format but Standard just adding its 9th set instead as part of the Standard rotation changes. We are back to Eldarine,…

DotGG
July 28, 2023

Xenagos, God of Revels MtG Art from Born of the Gods by Jason Chan

The Top 5 Decks for the Explorer Metagame Challenge – July 2023 Edition

Events Explorer Premium Strategy

Want to win the Explorer Metagame Challenge and lots of packs? Dive into the format with one of MTG Arena's best, Altheriax, to see which 5 decks you should consider to take down the event! Updated for Explorer Anthology 3 release.

Altheriax
July 28, 2023

Voice of Resurgence Art By Winona Nelson

Explorer Metagame Challenge Event Guide and 7 Win Decklists

Events Explorer

Check out the event details and decklists that obtained the maximum wins in the Explorer Metagame Challenge event.

DotGG
July 28, 2023

MTG Arena Mythic Decks of July 2023 – Week 3: Historic Mayhem!

News

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

Vertyx
July 25, 2023

MTGO Standard Challenge – July 23, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

Standard

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: July 23, 2023. Lets go take a look at all of the interesting decks people…

Vertyx
July 24, 2023

Historic #3 Mythic Jund Harvest Ring Midrange Deck and Sideboard Guide – Post-Crucias Nerf Update

Deck Guides Historic Premium Strategy

Learn how to play Historic Jund Midrange with Abundant Harvest and The One Ring from #1 Mythic player Altheriax with this in-depth strategy and sideboard guide!

Altheriax
July 24, 2023

MTGO Standard Challenge – July 22, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

Standard

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: July 22, 2023. Lets go take a look at all of the interesting decks people…

Vertyx
July 23, 2023

Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Art by Mark Winters

The Best Decks for the Historic Metagame Challenge – July 2023 Edition

Events Historic Premium Strategy

Historic is a wide open format with a lot of viable decks, so one of Historic's best players Altheriax, is here to help you choose the best ones for farming 7-0 trophies and hundreds of packs at the Historic Metagame Challenge event! Updated for Explorer Anthology 3 and Historic Anthology 7 release.

Altheriax
July 22, 2023

Nissa, Ascended Animist MtG Art by Chase Stone

Standard Mono Green Ramp Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Standard Strategy

Learn how to play the Mono Green Ramp deck for Standard in this strategy guide, with card options, best of one version, including all the popular matchups and sideboard guide!

Skura
July 20, 2023

Patchwork Automaton Art by Donato Giancola

MTG Arena Mythic Decks of July 2023 – Week 2: New Brews in Established Formats!

News

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

Vertyx
July 19, 2023

Crucias, Titan of the Waves by Filipe Pagliuso

Alchemy and Historic Rebalanced Cards – July 18, 2023

Alchemy Historic News

With the release of Explorer Anthology 3 and Historic Anthology 7, will receive the long-awaited nerf (from 3/3 to 3/1) and an outright ban of in Alchemy! This means that in Historic it will be available in its original form.…

DotGG
July 18, 2023

MTGO Standard Challenge – July 16, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

Standard

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: July 16, 2023. Lets go take a look at all of the interesting decks people…

Vertyx
July 18, 2023

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