Preordain Unbanned in Modern, Mind’s Desire Unbanned in Legacy

Preordain was banned in 2011 in order to reign in Storm and Splinter Twin decks, while Mind’s Desire was banned six days after its release in 2003.

Gen Con, Pioneer, and Plenty of Events Coming to Arena News

Khans of Tarkir, Pioneer Masters, Modern Horizons 3, and more!

Midweek Magic: Slow Start and Lazy Magic

Tired of losing because you lost the die roll? Check out “Slow Start,” in which the starting player’s first land ETBs tapped!

Samwise, Food Foolish

Rob brings cat combo to Historic with some unexpected help from a friendly Hobbit gardener and chef extraordinaire.

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Magic’s 2024 (!), 2025 (!!), and 2026 (!!!) Sets Revealed at Gen Con

The next three years of Magic’s “Metronome” storyline have been set—from returns to Lorwyn and Tarkir, to Modern Horizons 3 and even an all-Villains expansion.

Jurassic Park, Fallout, Assassin’s Creed, and Final Fantasy are All Coming to Magic in the Next 2 Years

Jurassic Park booster inserts and Secret Lair drops, Fallout Commander decks, Assassin’s Creed “Beyond Boosters,” and a full set for Final Fantasy!

The Pioneer Format Will Arrive on Arena Alongside Pioneer Masters in 2024

Three years later, Pioneer Masters is back on the menu and Pioneer is once again coming to MTG Arena.

New Angel-Themed Secret Lair Commander Deck Drops on August 10

Five cards get new full art variants, five angels get their first foil printings, plus the previously Dreamcast-exclusive Arden Angel!

Old School Control

Sam looks to the world of Chaos Orb, moxen, and Kird Apes, with a control deck based around having more answers than your opponent.

Building a Pod Part 2: Choosing an Archetype

Lowry digs deeper into what makes a good Birthing Pod deck in Commander; potential archetypes, play patterns, and how to close out a game.

Magic Revenue Down 15% in Q2, Tales of Middle-earth is Magic’s Second Best Selling Set

Revenue was down due to a shifting release schedule that saw one fewer release in the quarter, while Tales of Middle-earth will soon be Magic’s best selling set.