MTG Arena runs evergreen events for each available constructed format and for each game mode. These events provide a way for players to compete with each other for rewards in gems, packs, and Play-In Points. Read about the most recent change in structure to the events on April 28, 2022 here.
This guide will aim to provide complete details for each of the events, as well as decklists with proven results players can use. You can navigate every guide using the table below:
| Format | Game Mode |
|---|---|
| Standard | Best-of-one |
| Traditional Standard | Best-of-three |
| Alchemy | Best-of-one |
| Traditional Alchemy | Best-of-three |
| Explorer | Best-of-one |
| Traditional Explorer | Best-of-three |
| Historic | Best-of-one |
| Traditional Explorer | Best-of-three |
Event Details
Bring your Standard deck, play some games, and receive rewards based on how many games you win!
- Duration: Evergreen
- Format: Standard
- Entry Fee: 2,500 gold or 375 gems
- Ends After: 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first
- Match Structure: Best-of-one matches (BO1)
Event Rewards
For Standard events, packs will be of the latest Standard set.
| Wins | Gems | Packs | Play-In Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Wins | 25 gems | ||
| 1 Win | 50 gems | ||
| 2 Wins | 75 gems | 1 pack | |
| 3 Wins | 200 gems | 1 pack | |
| 4 Wins | 300 gems | 1 pack | |
| 5 Wins | 400 gems | 2 packs | |
| 6 Wins | 450 gems | 2 packs | |
| 7 Wins | 500 gems | 3 packs | 1 Play-In Point |
Format Details
Standard is a dynamic format where you build decks and play using cards in your collection from recently released Magic: The Gathering sets. Evolving gameplay and fresh strategies make it one of the most fun and popular ways to play.
Our full range of resources are available for Standard in the below sections:
- Standard Articles and Guides
- Standard Decks
- Standard Metagame
- BO1 Standard Tier List and Rankings
- BO3 Standard Tier List and Rankings
Rules
One-on-one with a 60 card minimum for the main deck and up to 7 cards in their sideboard. These cards may be accessed during the game through cards such as:
- Legion Angel
- Cards with the Learn ability (e.g. Eyetwitch), to access Lesson cards (e.g. Mascot Exhibition)
Legal Sets
| Rotates out September, 2022 | Rotates out September, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Zendikar Rising (ZNR) | Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (MID) |
| Kaldheim (KHM) | Innistrad: Crimson Vow (VOW) |
| Strixhaven: School of Mages (STX) | Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (NEO) |
| Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms (AFR) | Streets of New Capenna (SNC) |
Four oldest Standard sets rotate every year on September. For more information, check out our detailed guide.
Banned Cards
Below is the list of cards that are currently banned in Standard:
| Card Name | Set | Ban Date |
|---|---|---|
| Omnath, Locus of Creation | Zendikar Rising (ZNR) | October 12, 2020 |
| Alrund's Epiphany | Kaldheim (KHM) | January 25, 2022 |
| Faceless Haven | Kaldheim (KHM) | January 25, 2022 |
| Divide by Zero | Strixhaven: School of Mages (STX) | January 25, 2022 |
Standard Event Decklists
Below are some sample decklists that achieved the maximum wins required for the event. These can vary from fun brews to proven decks that are prevalent in the metagame.
You can submit your deck using our deck builder!
