Magic: The Gathering Arena — patch notes and updates
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| Secrets of Strixhaven Release | 2026-04-21 | Secrets of Strixhaven ReleaseQuintorius, History Chase | Art by: Darren TanSecrets of Strixhaven comes to MTG Arena today, April 21! With that in mind, there are a few fun things to be aware of.New Limited EventsTo celebrate our return to Strixhaven's hallowed halls, the academic calendar is full of fun events. New Secrets of Strixhaven Limited events are live today, including Premier Draft, Traditional Draft, and Pick-Two Draft. Today will also see two Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed events begin: Best-of-Three Sealed and the return of Factionalized Sealed in a Best-of-One event.Secrets of Strixhaven Event ScheduleTime management is key to wran |
| Preorder Secrets of Strixhaven on MTG Arena! | 2026-04-03 | Secrets of Strixhaven Preorder Bundles Are Available Now!Ahead of Secrets of Strixhaven's MTG Arena release on April 21, two new preorder bundles are available now in the MTG Arena Store! The Pack Bundle is loaded with Secrets of Strixhaven packs to kickstart your collection, while the Play Bundle contains tokens and Play-In Points to let you leap into competitive play events. Each bundle also includes a sleeve, card, and depth art card style featuring one of Strixhaven's esteemed instructors.Keep reading for the full details of each bundle!Pack BundleAvailable at purchase:Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer sleeveAvailable at release (April 21):45 Sec |
| Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Release | 2026-03-04 | Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ReleaseMichelangelo, Weirdness to 11 | Art by: Jason KiantoroMagic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes to MTG Arena tomorrow, March 3! With that in mind, there are a few fun things to be aware of.New Items in the MTG Arena StoreA huge wave of items is coming to the MTG Arena Store. The MTG Arena Store will be packed with a variety of bundles featuring basic lands, card styles, avatars, and emotes to outfit your MTG Arena experience with the maximum concentration of turtle power.New Sealed and Draft EventsStarting tomorrow, multiple Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja |
| Preorder Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on MTG Arena! | 2026-02-23 | Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Preorder BundlesThere are still a few weeks until Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hits MTG Arena, but to tide you over, two brand-new preorder bundles are available now in the MTG Arena Store!Keep reading for more information on each bundle, and keep an eye on DailyMTG and the Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card Image Gallery for the latest reveals.Pack BundleAvailable at purchase:Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals sleeveAvailable at release (March 3):45 Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles packs5 Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Tu |
| Magic: The Gathering's newest set Lorwyn Eclipsed is available now! | 2026-01-30 | Lorwyn Eclipsed Release!It's time, folks! Lorwyn Eclipsed is on MTG Arena in all its idyllic splendor! We know there are a lot of players out there excited to either return to Lorwyn-Shadowmoor or visit it for the first time, and frankly, we're delighted about it, too.All New CosmeticsThe MTG Arena Store has been refreshed with tons of new Lorwyn Eclipsed goodies, including card bundles, avatars, card styles, sticker and phrase emotes, and Lorwyn Eclipsed Brawl decks.GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSEnter the upcoming Arena Direct, beginning February 13, and you could win a Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster box!You'll need 7 wins to |
| Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender is available now! | 2025-11-19 | Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender is available now on MTG Arena. Are you ready to feel the power of the elements? Log in today to claim 3 packs and play!COMPLETE CARD IMAGE GALLERYMake sure to check out the full card image gallery to see what awaits.CABBAGES, CACTUS JUICE, AND CHAOSRead up on all of the cool new goodies coming from the Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Set Mastery and Mastery Pass and through various ways of playing the new set.MASTER YOUR POWEREnter the upcoming Arena Direct, beginning November 28, and you could win a Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster box!You' |
| Preorder Avatar: The Last Airbender now on MTG Arena! | 2025-11-05 | Begin your Avatar: The Last Airbender journey on MTG Arena on Nov 18th. Preorder now and get ready to bend the elements and master the game. PREORDER BUNDLESPACK BUNDLE | $49.99 USDAvailable at time of purchase:Aang Sleeve Available via voucher when the set is released:50x TLA Boosters5x Golden Packs1x Avatar Aang cardAvatar Aang Depth Art Card StylePLAY BUNDLE | $24.99 USDAvailable at time of purchase:Katara SleeveMomo Companion Available via voucher when the set is released:2x Player Draft Token1x Sealed Token5x Play-In Points1x Katara, Water Tribe’s Hope cardKatara, Water Tribe’s Hope Depth Art Card StylePASS BUNDLE | $14.99 USDAvailable a |
| Preorder Through the Omenpaths now on MTG Arena! | 2025-09-13 | Everyday heroes, underestimated villains, and small acts of courage across the Multiverse. Through the Omenpaths turns little moments into big impact. Preorder now for a ground-level glimpse of your favorite planes. PREORDER BUNDLESPACK BUNDLE | $49.99 USDAvailable at time of purchase: Kraza SleeveAvailable via voucher when the set is released: 50x OM1 Boosters 5x Golden Packs 1x Kraza, the Swarm as One card Kraza, the Swarm as One Depth Art Card Style PLAY BUNDLE | $24.99 USDAvailable at time of purchase:Terminus of Return Sleeve Crystalline Sliver Companion Available via voucher when the set is released: 2x Player Draft Token 1x Sealed Toke |
| 🚀 Edge of Eternities is available now! | 2025-07-29 | THE HORIZON IS ONLY THE BEGINNING https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/eb612addb33958565208244b144ecd621df61c08.png Edge of Eternities is available now on MTG Arena! Venture into the void and chart your path across the stars. Log in today to claim 3 packs and launch your collection into orbit! COMPLETE CARD IMAGE GALLERY https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/0aedb14b4387ecc918e8aad0d457f224dc966527.png See every card coming with the release of Edge of Eternities in the complete card image gallery. Explore over 300 new cards filled with star-powered action. PLAY WITH STAR POWER Behold the wonders of the Sothera sys |
| Preorder Edge of Eternities now on MTG Arena! | 2025-07-08 | MAGIC IN SPACE. COSMIC STAKES. Find the magic between the stars when you blast into Magic’s first space opera set, where power is at your fingertips and the horizon is only the beginning! Venture into the void with Edge of Eternities, coming to MTG Arena on July 29th. Preorder now and get ready to explore new worlds and everything in between. https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/745c3c5bcb9c5feff228f546144d87757d43ce51.png PREORDER BUNDLES As you warp through the system, look out for militant factions fighting over the fate of the system’s star – the Supervoid itself. Will you escape its gravity or harness its power? https://cl |
| Play Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY on MTG Arena! | 2025-06-10 | THE ENTIRE FINAL FANTASY SAGA IS HERE https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/fe6728ae909c2da69b32b882e6958de4915a2997.png Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY is available now on MTG Arena! Cast powerful spells, call upon classic summons, and visit your favorite locations on the back of a chocobo. Open MTG Arena to get 3 packs in your inbox and start your journey now! DRAW YOUR SWORD The wait is over! Play Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY now with new events on MTG Arena. https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/52929aa446fe0e3d72f29842c0af1830d23f1b94.png PREMIER DRAFT Test your deck-building skills! Pick one |
| Preorder Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY now on MTG Arena! 🗡️ | 2025-05-13 | Join your favorite Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY heroes, villains, and more for an adventure! These larger-than-life characters and epic, action-packed worlds are coming to MTG Arena on June 10th. Cast spells and draw swords as you shape your Magic story. https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/338285b8aa9bbdf84de4978dda23f2a5c084cd28.png PREORDER BUNDLES https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/b3b6eb0e07be8bc76b9347edac087b0fbe6e0d45.png PACK BUNDLE Contains 50x Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY Packs, 5x Golden Packs, Vivi Ornitier card, and more! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/2c346e34 |
| Alchemy: Tarkir is available now! | 2025-04-29 | https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/03205f41dbe7ff6cb3c5cf44569633107b6866c9.png A DRAGON’S HOARD Alchemy: Tarkir is available now! Explore 30 new cards to add to your collection in Alchemy, Historic, and Timeless. Get ready for more dragons and returning digital-only mechanics like Perpetual, Conjure, and more! Open MTG Arena now and get started with 3 packs in your Inbox. https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/e12d2f6f4df7ddfd965cf41c5d7e2c7bf8ceff34.png CARD IMAGE GALLERY Get to know every card from the latest release in the complete Alchemy: Tarkir card image gallery! COMPLETE SET REVIEW For a more in-depth lo |
| TARKIR: DRAGONSTORM IS AVAILABLE NOW! 🌪️⚡ | 2025-04-08 | JOIN YOUR CLAN. BREAK THE STORM. https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/745d15dcd9275a243aa02381925d4cbb9109344a.png Tarkir: Dragonstorm is available now on MTG Arena! Find your clan, join the fight, and take back the skies. Open MTG Arena now to get 3 packs in your inbox and start your collection of powerful dragons! COMPLETE CARD IMAGE GALLERY https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/1da7453ab371b65e44b5d4b6d0724e902b4a0990.png See every card coming with the release of Tarkir: Dragonstorm in the complete card image gallery. Explore over 300 new cards filled with powerful new dragons, cinematic action, dynamic |
| FIGHT DRAGONS WITH DRAGONS! 🐉 | 2025-03-18 | As powerful dragonstorms spiral Tarkir into chaos and wild dragons darken the skies, the five clans fight alongside their new Spirit Dragons for supremacy over the land... Return to Magic’s draconic plane for the first time in ten years for a fearsome clash between clans and dragons. Preorder now and play on MTG Arena starting April 8th! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/c5ef49d19e59c32b74a4ba463f591ee2805185bc.png TAKE BACK THE SKIES https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/35d8560f82d5b4e30711eb7f01e4337da128f941.png ELSPETH PACK BUNDLE Contains 50x TDM boosters, 5x Golden Packs, 1x Elspeth, Storm Slayer card, E |
| DRIFT INTO 30 NEW CARDS | 2025-03-04 | SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/cb33f0d3fe0dee7872fac12bdf33b2399e199139.png Alchemy: Aetherdrift introduces 30 new, digital-only cards to trick out your ride for the next lap! New Vehicles, Mounts, and ways to increase your Speed are coming to Alchemy, Historic, and Timeless. Open MTG Arena now and get started with 3 packs. Time to burn some rubber! See all 30 new cards in the complete Alchemy: Aetherdrift Card Image Gallery. For an in-depth look at all the new cards, check out in Amazonian's set review video. Then it's time to get deckbuilding! https://youtu.be/i-1vAo7TTdc For more information abou |
| IT'S ONLY A DEATH RACE IF YOU DIE - PLAY NOW! | 2025-02-11 | LET THE RACE BEGIN Leave your competition in the dust! Get behind the wheel in Aetherdrift, available now on MTG Arena! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/bd180a5a49c835f255f4e5e7320c9b3e141a2ef6.png Crew your ride and ignite your engines to start earning achievements and experience new mechanics like Max Speed and Exhaust today. Log in now to get 3 packs in your inbox! COLLECT YOUR FIRST ACHIEVEMENT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUo1HOkE4L0 With the release of Aetherdrift, we are launching Achievements in MTG Arena! At launch, we will have 113 individual achievements, offering fun and novel challenges for all types of play |
| IGNITE YOUR ENGINES! PREORDER AETHERDRIFT NOW. | 2025-01-21 | Too fast and dangerous for just one plane…the Ghirapur Grand Prix spans three. And the winner gets the Aetherspark—a Planeswalker spark, the ultimate trophy. Buckle up for a death race across the multiverse full of high-octane action and adrenaline-fueled Magic gameplay. Preorder Aetherdrift now and ignite your engines! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/452ecdd15e6bac5efa04274d0477b008b4573b64.png AETHERDRIFT PREORDER BUNDLES https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/9c616b2a5667d5d539ae41f7a35242e46d79767c.png CHANDRA PACK BUNDLE 50x DFT Packs, 5x Golden Packs, Chandra, Spark Hunter card, and more! https://clan.fa |
| WATCH THE ARENA CHAMPIONSHIP 7 THIS WEEKEND | 2024-12-13 | ARENA CHAMPIONSHIP 7 https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/e343a64ab795b0f05187a4cbb644859c5f5bab1f.png WHAT TO EXPECT AT AC7 Standard is MTG Arena's most popular format. Keep up with the best of the best decks in all of Magic's Standard format by checking out the metagame breakdown for Arena Championship 7! Watch this weekend (Dec 14-15) to see how to get the most from the decks - rushing down opponents, holding onto mid-game value, controlling the pace to late-game, or obtaining wins with their incredible combos. Watch this weekend, December 14-15, and see some of the best MTG Arena players battle for the title in Arena Champi |
| EXPLORER 🤝 PIONEER | 2024-12-10 | A NEW ERA FOR EXPLORER https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/44064530/807b27dc479bb464707e5eda76f386251118c073.png The best of Pioneer is on MTG Arena! Log in to claim 3 packs and play with 398 new-to-Arena cards to use in Explorer, Timeless, Historic, and Brawl. See the full Pioneer Masters Card Image Gallery here! WHAT IS EXPLORER? https://youtu.be/gCdJVy7gyD8 Explorer is a non-rotating, true-to-paper format featuring all cards legal in the Pioneer format that appear on Arena. Learn more in this new video from LegenVD. Or, for more information on what card sets are fully included in Explorer, plus banned cards, visit the formats page. |