About

About Draftsim

Draftsim is a Magic: The Gathering resource built by players, for players. Regardless of your favorite format, be it Limited, Commander, 60-card constructed, or something weirder, you'll find something here that makes you a sharper, more confident Magic player with sweeter decks.

Our mission is simple: inform, educate, and entertain every kind of Magic fan – and help bring new players into the hobby we love.

Who is Draftsim for?

If you want to understand Magic more deeply, play it more confidently, or just enjoy it more, you're in the right place.

Maybe you're preparing for your first prerelease and want to walk in knowing what you're doing. Maybe you've been playing for years but feel like your draft game could use some polish. Maybe you're a data person who wants to dig into pick rates, win percentages, and set metrics. Or maybe you just want to build super fun and interesting Commander decks.

Whoever you are – veteran grinder, kitchen table casual, or curious newcomer – Draftsim was built with you in mind.

What you'll find here

The Draft and Sealed Simulator

Draftsim's Draft Simulator

Draftsim is best known for its free draft and sealed simulator. You can practice drafting any current or classic set at any time, against computer opponents using an algorithm built by pro-tour drafters, with no downloads and no cost. If you're curious how it works, the methodology page and FAQ have the full breakdown.

The Blog

Example blog article

Our MTG article archive covers the full breadth of the game – Limited, Commander, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, and beyond. Every piece is written by a Magic player who's genuinely passionate about the topic. You'll get real opinions, honest analysis, and the kind of insight that comes from people who actually play the game.

Arena Tutor

Arena Tutor screenshot

If you play Magic on MTG Arena, Arena Tutor is an overlay tool that gives you real-time pick recommendations, tracks your draft history, and helps you build on what you learn match after match. Think of it as having a knowledgeable friend looking over your shoulder – one who's done the homework so you don't have to.

Tier Lists and Pick Orders

Secrets of Strixhaven (SOS) Pick Order/Tier List

For every new set, we publish a pick order tier list so you can quickly get a sense of which cards are format-defining and how to prioritize them in a booster draft. It's one of the fastest ways to get ready for a new set.

Written by the Community

Every article on Draftsim is written by someone who plays Magic – not content mills, not outsiders looking in, and never AI. Our writers bring their own experiences at the table, their own wins and losses, and their own genuine love for the game. That authenticity is something we take seriously.

If you love the data side of Magic – the math behind draft picks, the statistics behind win rates, the numbers behind metagame shifts – you'll feel right at home.

Stay connected

The best way to keep up with new articles, tool updates, and everything happening in the Magic world is to join our community:

• Newsletter: The Daily Upkeep is a bite-sized daily digest covering the latest MTG news, standout decklists, finance notes, and the occasional excellent meme.
• YouTube: Our YouTube channel is also called The Daily Upkeep. We cover the hottest MTG news, limited guides that will win you prerelease, and other Commander content.
• Instagram: Our Instagram has tons of amazing short-form content to distract you at work.
• Discord: Join the Draftsim Discord to talk Magic with thousands of other fans.
• Reddit: The Draftsim subreddit is a great place to share your drafts and get feedback.
• Social: Follow us on Twitter/X and Facebook for new content alerts and pack 1 pick 1s.

Want to reach us directly? Head over to the contact page.

New to Magic?

Welcome – we're glad you're here. Magic: The Gathering is one of the deepest, most rewarding games ever made, and we believe it's never too late (or too early) to fall in love with it. Whether you found us through a search, a friend's recommendation, or total accident, we hope Draftsim helps make Magic click for you.

Start anywhere. Read a guide, run a practice draft, check a tier list. The game is big, but you don't have to learn it alone.