Table of Contents
- Event Details
- Event Rewards
- Format Details
- Standard Event Decklists
- Mono-Black Midrange by Numbskull – Standard Event (7-0)
- Orzhov Midrange by byna94 – Standard Event (7-0)
- Esper Lifegain by Agentbatz – Standard Event (7-1)
- Rakdos Breach by Jonathan_G_B – Standard Event (7-2)
- Rakdos Discover by freddie barber (Decklist by Jaffer) – Standard Event (7-1)
- Standard Azorius Tempo by freddie barber – Standard Event (7-2)
- Standard Boros Aggro by Jonathan_G_B – Standard Event (7-2)
- Standard Millennium Calendar Control by Nereo – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Mono-Red Aggro by freddie barber – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Domain Ramp by Morthos – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Golgari Midrange by Paulie Pecans – Standard Event (7-2)
- Standard Golgari Midrange by byna94 – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Selesnya Toxic by jahcronin – Standard Event (7-2)
- Standard Esper Midrange by luigimonte – Standard Event (7-2)
- Standard Boros Aggro by Jonathan_G_B – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Rakdos Aggro by Riccardo Antonini – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Mono-Red Aggro by Cerch_1991 – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Orzhov Midrange by byna94 – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Mono-White Midrange by dea_pecuniae – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Mono-White Humans by Nereo – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Mono-White Humans by byna94 – Standard Event (7-1)
- Standard Mono-White Humans by Jonathan_G_B – Standard Event (7-2)
- Standard Orzhov Midrange by byna94 – Standard Event (7-2)
- Standard Esper Control by Agentbatz – Standard Event (7-1)
- Standard Dimir Zombies by jahcronin – Standard Event (7-1)
- Standard Mono-Black Aggro by byna94 – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Mono-Red Aggro by byna94 – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Orzhov Midrange by byna94 – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Azorius Control by byna94 – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard Bant Auras by Shieldmaiden – Standard Event (7-0)
- Standard All Will Be One combo by Ashlizzlle – Standard Event (7-1)
- Standard Rakdos Breach by agentbatz – Standard Event (7-2)
- Standard Izzet Control by jahcronin – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Standard Esper Control by dea_pecuniae – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Standard Mono Blue Tempo by douglemon – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Standard Mono White Angels by Leo Mancinelli – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Standard Selesnya Tokens by jahcronin – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Orzhov Vehicle Midrange by Levi – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Mono Blue Tempo by moohee – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Mono Black Midrange by Flavio Ausilio – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Azorius Control by chicken parmesan – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Orzhov Control by AlCarrermtg – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Orzhov Control by Ayke – Standard Event (7-0)
- Naya Legends by Hana_Yama_Sana – Standard Event (7-2)
- 0 Rare Budget Mono Red Aggro by Matias Arvigo – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Jund Aggro by Al carrer! – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Boros Reanimator by Hikaru Izumi – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Mono Red Artifacts by L0nE-F0x – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Mono White Aggro by André LuÃs – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Naya Landfall by fireshoes – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Jeskai Hinata by Dani Cárdenas – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Mono Red Aggro by jahcronin – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Esper Midrange by David Adamus – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Mono Black Midrange by msk___po_o – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Selesnya Magecraft by Broadband – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Rakdos Sacrifice by David Adamus – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Izzet Tempo by Shlop – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Mardu Velomachus by Hank Long – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Naya Humans by Parmenion – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Jund Midrange by Al carrer! – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Dimir Tempo by Cora Sabriel Stobie – Standard Event (7-2)
- Bo1 Esper Angels by TheChemist – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Mardu Kiki Angels by Denriall – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Rakdos Midrange by Shlop – Standard Event (7-1)
- Bo1 Izzet Mill by Michael Flores – Standard Event (7-0)
- Bo1 Rakdos Aggro by virtuallyb – Standard Event (7-1) – Streets of New Capenna Day 1
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 Historic | 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!
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