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The Ultimate Guide to Contender Drafts on MTG Arena

The Ultimate Guide to Contender Drafts on MTG Arena

Pedro Furtado (djorso) April 30, 2026 Draft, MTG Formats, Strategy

MTG Arena introduced a new high-risk, high-reward Draft alternative, though it was short-lived for Secrets of Strixhaven. How do Contender Drafts work, and are they worth your precious gems?

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Deckbuilding
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Standard in MTG: The Ultimate Format Guide (2026)

Standard in MTG: The Ultimate Format Guide (2026)

Andrew Quinn April 24, 2026 Deckbuilding, MTG Formats, Standard

Wizards of the Coast does a lot to try and keep Standard interesting, successful or not. They constantly put out new cards to the point where most new cards are designed with Standard in mind. Is it so bad to play with the new cards Wizards...

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MTG Formats
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The Ultimate Guide to Pauper

The Ultimate Guide to Pauper

David Royale April 14, 2026 MTG Formats, Pauper

What if I told you that instead of spending $20 on an average rare card, there’s a format where you can invest the same amount to obtain an entire competitive deck? Letโ€™s delve into Pauper, the budget-friendly and competitive format...

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Commander
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The Ultimate Guide to PreDH

The Ultimate Guide to PreDH

Sean Migalla March 27, 2026 Commander, MTG Formats

Today’s Commander has some qualities that take away from the original intent of the format. What used to be a casual place to use some of your underpowered pet cards is becoming increasingly competitive. Luckily, some players who miss the...

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Commander
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The Ultimate Guide to EDH: How to Play Commander

The Ultimate Guide to EDH: How to Play Commander

Jake Henderson March 25, 2026 Commander, MTG Formats

Commanderโ€™s success in both casual and competitive settings can be attributed to many of its qualities. The wide range of legal cards and how easy it is to get your hands on them are two of its best. But what else is there to know about this...

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Commander
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EDH vs. cEDH in Magic: The Key Differences Explained

EDH vs. cEDH in Magic: The Key Differences Explained

Kendra Snead March 19, 2026 Commander, MTG Formats

Commander is known as the most popular format of Magic. The possibilities are endless with far more than 3,000 legendary creatures to choose from to make your commander. With the partner mechanic, and its variants like choose a background and...

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Constructed
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The Ultimate Guide to Dandรขn

The Ultimate Guide to Dandรขn

Ignacio (Iรฑaki) March 16, 2026 Constructed, MTG Formats, Strategy

Magicโ€™s a game that can be modified a lot as long as you and your friends all agree on the new rules. This open-endedness is a highly positive thing about Magic, as evidenced by the creation of the Dandรขn format.

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Guide
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The Ultimate Guide to Kingdoms EDH

The Ultimate Guide to Kingdoms EDH

Ignacio (Iรฑaki) March 13, 2026 Guide, MTG Community, MTG Formats

One of the things that has kept me so hooked up on Magic for over a decade is its wide range of possibilities and homebrewing. Thereโ€™s an absurd number of options for you to pick from, but even beyond that, itโ€™s a very malleable game. It takes...

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MTG Community
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The 25 Most Fun and Amazing Multiplayer Formats in Magic Ranked

The 25 Most Fun and Amazing Multiplayer Formats in Magic Ranked

Jeff Dunn March 11, 2026 MTG Community, MTG Formats

Magic: The Gathering is designed to be played as a one-versus-one duel game, traditionally. However, that hasnโ€™t stopped players and designers from creating dozens of ways to graft the rules onto a multiplayer format.

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Cube
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The Ultimate Guide to Rotisserie/ROTO Drafting

The Ultimate Guide to Rotisserie/ROTO Drafting

Pedro Furtado (djorso) March 5, 2026 Cube, Draft, MTG Formats

Rotisserie drafting (ROTO) can be a very skill-testing, novel, and challenging experience to spice up Drafts, especially for Cubes.

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Limited
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Premier vs. Traditional Draft on MTGA: The Key Differences Explained

Premier vs. Traditional Draft on MTGA: The Key Differences Explained

Herko Kerghans February 27, 2026 Limited, MTG Arena, MTG Formats

There are four differences between Premier and Traditional draft in MTG Arena: reward structure, match structure, the hand-smoothing algorithm, and most important of all, the different matchmaking systems.

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Collecting
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The Ultimate Guide to Pai Gow in Magic: The Gathering

The Ultimate Guide to Pai Gow in Magic: The Gathering

Timothy Zaccagnino February 22, 2026 Collecting, MTG Formats

Pai Gow is the perfect way to squeeze more value from your pack-opening experience. It’s a way to gamify cracking packs, adding a little touch of extra flair to your boosters.

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