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Top 3 Historic Decks Built Around Culling the Weak + Jet Storm

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Historic #9 Mythic Marauder Living End Deck & Sideboard Guide

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Historic Simic Verdant Ritual In-Depth Deck & Sideboard Guide

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What Alchemy Decks You Should Play for the October 2022 Arena Open

Alchemy Premium

Not sure what to play for the Arena Open this weekend? DoggertQBones has you covered once again to help you navigate the current Bo1 and Bo3 Alchemy meta!

DoggertQBones
October 22, 2022

Alchemy Esper Aggro Premium Deck Guide: The Best Entry Level Deck for the Alchemy Arena Open

Alchemy Deck Guides Premium

Looking to play the Alchemy Arena Open, but don't have any practice? Chris Botelho has the perfect deck for you! For his first Premium article, find out why Chris thinks Esper Aggro is the perfect deck to play for those unfamiliar to Alchemy!

Chris Botelho
October 21, 2022

Post Malone’s Arena Concert Event Guide and Decklists

Events

This guide will contain everything you need to know about Post Malone's Arena Concert event, including rewards and available decklists.

DotGG
October 20, 2022

MTG Arena Announcements: October 19, 2022

News

Table of ContentsPlay Like Posty Tomorrow!Arena Open: Alchemy This WeekendPlaneshifted Draft New Capenna Happening NowEvent ScheduleMidweek MagicQuick DraftAdditional Premier DraftsOther EventsPremier Play ScheduleQualifier Play-In EventsNovemberQualifier Weekend EventsNovemberArena OpenOctober 2022 Ranked SeasonFollow MTG Arena Social This week in MTG Arena, we’re already starting to gear…

DotGG
October 19, 2022

Top 3 Off-Meta Standard Decks of the Week – October 19, 2022

Standard

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
October 19, 2022

Marvel Snap Global Launch: Check Out Marvel Snap Zone

Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap is now available to download globally on iOS, Android, and Steam!

DotGG
October 18, 2022

Standard Challenge Analyses – The Best Performers for the Week of October 18th, 2022

Standard Strategy

Looking for your next deck to play? DoggertQBones goes over last weekend's Standard Challenge to see what decks overperformed and what decks are looking to break into the meta!

DoggertQBones
October 18, 2022

Standard Qualifier Weekend – Day 2 – 4+ Win Decklists – October 2022

Events Standard

Collection of Best of Three (Bo3) Standard decklists that reached more than 4 wins in Day 2 of MTG Arena's October 2022 Qualifier Weekend event.

DotGG
October 18, 2022

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Art by Brad Rigney

Introduction to Historic Brawl: Comparison Versus Commander

Historic Brawl

A deep dive into how Historic Brawl compares to the most popular format in all of Magic, Commander, and expose some of the mistakes new players make.

ImNotFine
October 17, 2022

Explorer Dimir Terror Deck Guide: Explorer’s Ultimate Tempo Deck

Deck Guides Explorer

Many believe that Mono Blue was the only viable tempo deck in Explorer, but Skura thinks otherwise! Learn about Skura's interesting take on Dimir Tempo and why Dominaria United made this a very viable archetype!

Skura
October 16, 2022

Standard Dimir Delver Deck Guide: Out Tempo the Meta

Deck Guides Standard

Bohe is back with another guide on one of his favorite cards - Delver of Secrets. Find out the best way to utilize this powerful threat and why Dimir may be the best shell for it!

Bohe
October 15, 2022

Standard Qualifier Play-In (Best of 3) 4 Win Decklists – October 2022

Events Standard

Details and collection of Best of One (Bo1) Standard decklists that reached the maximum 6 wins in MTG Arena's October 2022 Qualifier Play-In event.

DotGG
October 14, 2022

Four Alchemy Oracle of the Alpha Decks: Crush the Meta with the Power Nine

Alchemy

Want to play with Alchemy's sweetest new card this weekend? Bohe has not one, not two, not even three, but four vetted decks utilizing this card that you can take into the Alchemy Metagame Challenge!

Bohe
October 14, 2022

The Top 5 Standard Decks You Should Play to Win the Best of 3 (Bo3) Qualifier Play-In Event and Qualifier Weekend

Events Premium Standard

Want to play the Standard Qualifier this weekend? Who better to get recommendations from than the Magic legend himself, PVDDR! Find out his top 5 decks he would consider playing after The Meathook Massacre ban!

PVDDR
October 14, 2022

The Top 5 Decks for the Alchemy Metagame Challenge

Alchemy Events Premium

Looking to win the Alchemy metagame challenge? Why not consult the man who's gotten rank one in it more than anyone else! Altheriax is here with the top 5 decks you should play to absolutely decimate the competition!

Altheriax
October 14, 2022

Alchemy Metagame Challenge Event - October 2022

Alchemy Metagame Challenge Event Guide and 7 Win Decklists

Alchemy Events

Details and collection of Best of Three (Bo3) Alchemy decklists that reached the maximum 7 wins in MTG Arena's October 2022 Alchemy Metagame Challenge event.

DotGG
October 14, 2022

Alchemy #1 Mythic Orzhov Reezug Sacrifice Premium Deck Guide: Reezug Is Going to Permanently Change Alchemy

Alchemy Deck Guides Premium

Rank 1 is nothing new for Altheriax, but off the back of brand new cards? Now we're talking! Find out why Orzhov Sacrifice may be the way of the future in Alchemy and how powerful Reezug, the Bonecobbler is in this shell!

Altheriax
October 13, 2022

Queza, Augur of Agonies Art by Josh Hass

Planeshifted Streets of New Capenna Draft Guide and Review

Events Streets of New Capenna

Streets of New Capenna Draft has been Planeshifted, with 43 cards rebalanced specifically for limited. We review each change and how they affect the format.

j2sjosh
October 13, 2022

Magic Spellslingers Meta Tier List: Best Planeswalkers and Decklists

Magic Spellslingers Tier Lists

Our definitive Magic Spellslingers Tier List, ranking all the Planeswalkers and their best decks. Find out the best builds in the current meta!

DoggertQBones
October 12, 2022

MTG Arena Announcements: October 12, 2022 – Diviner of Fates Rebalanced

News

Table of ContentsMagic 30 Virtual ExperienceThis Weekend: Qualifier Play-In and Qualifier Weekend EventsFirst Stop: Best-of Three Qualifier Play-InNext Stop: Qualifier WeekendMeathook Massacre Banned in StandardCollection Progress Tracking!High-Resolution Mobile App Card ArtRebalancing: Diviner of FatesEvent ScheduleMidweek MagicQuick DraftAdditional Premier DraftsOther EventsPremier Play…

DotGG
October 12, 2022

The Winners and Losers of The Meathook Massacre Ban

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One of Standards best cards has been banned, so where is Standard going from here? Dive in with DoggertQBones as he goes over the decks that are the most hurt from The Meathook Massacre's absence and the decks that gained the most from this change!

DoggertQBones
October 12, 2022

Standard Human Ratadrabik Combo Deck Guide: Destroy Opponents With Creature Combo!

Deck Guides Standard

Looking to spice up your Standard play with one of the coolest decks around? Eliott_Dragon has a sick new brew for you that allows you to play awesome cards and powerful combos that will let you have a blast while you're winning the game!

Eliott_Dragon
October 12, 2022

Alchemy – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Decklists

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Alchemy event, including rewards and our exclusive sample decklists.

DoggertQBones
October 11, 2022

Keep or Mulligan #4: Dominaria United Standard Edition

Premium Strategy

Want to level up your game? Go over five Standard hands with PVDDR to see what he would do, what he was thinking, and what he would do!

PVDDR
October 11, 2022

Standard Temur Titan Deck Guide: Control Is Far From Dead

Deck Guides Standard

Looking for a strong Standard deck to play after ban of The Meathook Massacre? For his first article on MTG Arena Zone, Noriyuki Mori is here to talk about one of his best creations, Temur Titan. Find out why he believes the deck is not only great, but why it's a good time to be playing it!

Noriyuki Mori
October 11, 2022

未だ健在、ティムールタイタン

Deck Guides Standard

ティムールタイタンはニューカペナの街角リリース時に私が考案し最終的にTier1の一つになったデッキだ。

Noriyuki Mori
October 10, 2022

The Meathook Massacre Art by Chris Seaman

October 10th Banned and Restricted Announcement: The Meathook Massacre Banned in Standard, Yorion, Sky Nomad Banned in Modern

News Standard

Table of ContentsFormat ChangesOctober 10th, 2022 Banned and Restricted AnnouncementStandardModernPioneerLegacyVintage Ban announcement days are so exciting, aren’t they? With two bannings coming today, it’s interesting as one is from a power level concern where one is a tournament concern. It’s…

DoggertQBones
October 10, 2022

30th Anniversary Edition – Magic’s $999 Conundrum

News

What does Magic's infamous $999 30th Anniversary Edition set entail? You can find out the complete card list, release date, how to buy it, and our opinion on the product.

Metallix87
October 9, 2022

Standard Qualifier Play-In (Best of 1) 6 Win Decklists – October 2022

Events Standard

Details and collection of Best of One (Bo1) Standard decklists that reached the maximum 6 wins in MTG Arena's October 2022 Qualifier Play-In event.

DotGG
October 9, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 61: Reviewing $2000 Arena Open Drafts with Dafore

Limited

Welcome back to episode 61 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh brings on Dafore to discuss his drafts from day two of the Arena Open. We start out with our weekly update and update our bounties before Josh skips…

j2sjosh
October 9, 2022

Top 3 Off-Meta Standard Decks of the Week – October 8, 2022

Standard

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
October 8, 2022

Historic Izzet Biomancer Combo Deck Guide: Splinter Twin on Arena

Deck Guides Historic

Longing for the days of Splinter Twin? If so, Skura has the perfect deck for you! Learn about Historic's coolest new combo deck, how to build and sideboard with it, and why it's a great time to be playing it!

Skura
October 8, 2022

Niambi, Beloved Protector Art by Julia Metzger - Alchemy Dominaria

2022.20.0 Patch Notes – Alchemy: Dominaria Game Update

News

MTG Arena patch 2022.20.0 brings 30 new Alchemy: Dominaria cards, rebalances, collection progress tracking, and more.

DotGG
October 8, 2022

Wizards Confirm Next Banned and Restricted Announcement on October 10, 2022

News

There could be a Banned and Restricted announcement on the cards for Monday October 10, 2022! What formats and cards could be affected? The MTG Arena Zone team weighs in on the possibilities!

DotGG
October 7, 2022

Best of One (Bo1) Standard Qualifier Play-In Event Guide

The Top 5 Decks You Should Play to Win the Best of One (Bo1) Standard Qualifier Play-In Event

Events Premium Standard

This week's Play-In Qualifier is Bo1 Standard and there's a lot of options to choose from. Thankfully, DoggertQBones has the five deck builds you should consider playing! Find out the best choices, what counters what, and more.

DoggertQBones
October 7, 2022

Braids, Arisen Nightmare Art by Heonhwa Choe

Standard Rakdos Sacrifice Guide

Deck Guides Standard

Omri is back and with a bold proclamation - you don't need Oni-Cult Anvil to play the best iteration of Sacrifice in Standard! Find out why he believes ditching Anvil is the right call and how Sacrifice should be built moving forward!

Omrithopter
October 7, 2022

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Preview and Predictions

News

What cards could be coming to MTG Arena with Shadows over Innistrad Remastered in 2023? We explore the potential inclusions and how they could affect Explorer and Historic moving forward.

Metallix87
October 6, 2022

Into the Future Event Guide and Decklists – Alchemy: Dominaria

Events

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Into the Future event for Alchemy: Dominaria, including rewards and available decklists.

DotGG
October 6, 2022

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

Set Guides

Everything you need to know about MTG Arena's Alchemy: Dominaria set, the accompanying set for Dominaria United.

DotGG
October 6, 2022

Historic #1 Mythic Boros Thopter Aggro Deck Guide

Deck Guides Historic Premium

Boros Thopter Aggro is one of the fastest aggressive decks in the Historic format capable of some insanely fast starts, while also having a good amount of resilience. Altheriax will be covering in great detail on how to play the deck, which he went 37-5 (88% win rate) and hit Mythic rank #1 on the MTG Arena ladder!

Altheriax
October 6, 2022

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