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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

September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

Slicing to Mythic in Historic with Ninjastill – Part 2

September 11, 2026September 16, 2026

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Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim – Broken Win Condition Or Bulk Mythic Planeswalker?

News

Hello everyone! The first look at The Brothers War just happened yesterday, and with it, we see a host of sweet cards and mechanics! I first covered as that was the card I was the most excited about, but it…

DoggertQBones
October 28, 2022

In Bolas’s Clutches Art by Zack Stella - Dominaria - DOM

The Ultimate Guide to Dominaria Sealed: Arena Open Edition

Dominaria

Everything you need to know for Dominaria Sealed.

j2sjosh
October 28, 2022

Why Phyrexian Fleshgorger Is So Much Better Than You Think It Is

News

Hello everyone! The first look at The Brothers War just happened today, and with it, we see a host of sweet cards and mechanics! While many interesting cards were previewed today, the one that easily caught my eye the most…

DoggertQBones
October 27, 2022

Magic World Championship XXVIII Metagame Breakdown – Standard and Explorer

News

Interested in what the best in the world think of Standard and Explorer? Find out the decks that the worlds competitors brought, what surprises there are in the metagames, and what deck has completely taken over one of the formats!

DoggertQBones
October 27, 2022

The Brothers’ War Announcement Stream – New Cards, Mechanics, and More!

News

We break down all the awesome content Magic: The Gathering announced in their debut stream for The Brothers' War.

INickStrad
October 27, 2022

Alchemy Jeskai Hinata Deck Guide: The Most Ridiculous Board States Around

Alchemy Deck Guides

Miss playing Hinata? Miss it no longer as Parabolian has the perfect choice for you! Find out the best way to cast ridiculously large Snowborn Simulacra and why it's the right time to break out this Kirin menace again!

Josh
October 27, 2022

Brothers' War Bundles will be available on MTG Arena starting October 27

MTG Arena Announcements: October 26, 2022 – Golden Packs Debut with Preorder Bundle

News

Magic: The Gathering Arena made several announcements about upcoming set releases and events, including the debut of a new Golden Pack filled with Rares and Mythics

INickStrad
October 26, 2022

Dennick, Pious Apprentice Art by Chris Rallis

Standard Challenge Analyses – The Best Performers for the Week of October 26th, 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 26, 2022

Serra Paragon Art by Heonhwa Choe - Dominaria United

Standard Shakeup – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Decklists (Updated)

Midweek Magic

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

DoggertQBones
October 25, 2022

Cassius Marsh Sr. and Other High-Profile Players get 30th Anniversary Edition Preview

News

Magic: The Gathering has sent influencers the first batch of 30th Anniversary Edition booster packs and Power Nine cards.

INickStrad
October 25, 2022

Secret Lair 30th Anniversary Countdown Kit Full Card List Revealed

News

Wizards of the Coast has revealed the full contents of Magic: The Gathering's 30th Anniversary Countdown Secret Lair Drop.

INickStrad
October 25, 2022

The Brothers' War Art by David Auden Nash

MaRo’s The Brothers’ War Teaser Has Arrived

News

Magic: The Gathering's head designer Mark Rosewater posted his traditional teaser for The Brothers' War.

INickStrad
October 24, 2022

Eternal Weekend Gets Paper Tournaments for the First Time Since 2019

News

Legacy and Vintage lovers will be able to attend in-person Eternal Weekend events for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the latest announcement from Wizards of the Coast.

INickStrad
October 24, 2022

Standard Five-Color Domain Control Premium Deck Guide: Go Over the Competition

Deck Guides Premium Standard

Need something to play that's different and powerful? PVDDR has his favorite iteration of the coolest breakout Standard deck - Five-Color Domain. See what unexpected cards he thinks is necessary in the deck and what popular cards need to be cut!

PVDDR
October 24, 2022

Niambi, Beloved Protector Art by Julia Metzger - Alchemy Dominaria

Niambi, Beloved Protector Historic Brawl Deck Guide

Deck Guides Historic Brawl

Learn how to play Niambi, Beloved Protector for Historic Brawl in our detailed guide, with the latest up to date decklist.

ImNotFine
October 24, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 62: Innovating Archetypes with BeersSC

Limited

Welcome back to episode 62 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris bring on BeersSC to discuss the process of innovating archetypes in draft. We start out with our weekly update and update our bounties before Josh allows…

j2sjosh
October 23, 2022

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

This week in MTG Arena, we’re already starting to gear up for The Brothers’ War due on November 15, 2022. Previews start with Magic 30 on October 28 – along with other exciting stuff like Magic World Championships! In between…

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

This week in MTG Arena, it’s all about the Standard format. With now officially banned a little over a month after rotation, players have a mere few days to prepare for this weekend’s Qualifer Play-In and Qualifier Weekend. Both formats…

DotGG
October 12, 2022

The Winners and Losers of The Meathook Massacre Ban

Premium Standard

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

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