Store

Payment

• Real-money transactions will now take place within the game client. Players will no longer be directed to a secure website browser to complete their purchase.
• Discover, American Express, Maestro and JCB are now supported payment options.
• For more information, please refer to our Upcoming Changes to MTG Arena's Payment System.

Bug Fixes

• Nexus of Fate is no longer incorrectly banned in best-of-three Direct Challenge matches.
• Players may no longer sideboard down to a 40-card deck in best-of-three Direct Challenge matches.

Known Issues

• If a player attempts to install the latest version of MTG Arena while the client is currently running, it may automatically restart their PC.
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Upcoming Changes to MTG Arena’s Payment System

Starting on August 8th, 2019, Magic: The Gathering Arena will be partnering with Xsolla as our platform for payments and real-money transactions. Players will now be able to complete all monetary transactions through the in-game client without being taken to a secure website.

This change will happen automatically for all players as part of the 0.17.02.00 game update, currently scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. PT (15:00 UTC) on August 8th, 2019.

FAQ

What is ‘Xsolla’?

Xsolla is a third-party company that specializes in payment related tools and services. You can learn more about the company, ...

We will be performing scheduled maintenance on August 8th at 8AM PT (15:00 UTC) to deploy the 0.17.02.00 game update.

Maintenance is expected to last approximately three hours. The in-game store will be unavailable during this time, and there will be a required update. Players who are logged in prior to the start of maintenance will be required to restart their client to download the patch.

Patch notes will be available once maintenance is complete.

BUG FIXES

• The avatar that you chose will now be displayed correctly to your opponent in Direct Challenge.
• The Mu Yanling sleeve will now display correctly.
• Pet will no longer re-enable itself after a player disables it.
• Fixed a bug that should address a large number of gameplay issues players have been reporting, including cards getting stuck hovering above the battlefield or on the stack and the Next/Resolve button disappearing.

Developers Note: This particular issue has been very difficult for us to reproduce, so if you come across this bug again, please help us by reporting it on ...

UPDATED: August 8th, 2019

Important Note:

This information is intended as a workaround for players who are experiencing issues updating or installing MTG Arena using the current launcher. If you encounter any issues when using this method, please be aware that customer support may be unable to provide any additional assistance.

Installing through the Windows Installer Package (.msi)

Note: This will not work if you have previously installed using the Windows Installer Package (e.g. Version 1615, 1539, etc.) If you have previously installed using a .msi file, see below for information on updating with the Windows Installer patch (.msp).

• Step 1: Download the latest .msi file: https://mtgarena.downloads.wizards.com/Live/Windows32/versions/1622.721726/MTGAI...

Highlights

• Plane-cation Chronicles
• New Basic Land Cards, Full-Art Lands, and Card Styles
• Installer Updates

Installer Updates

Developer Note: These updates are shipping with the July 25th game update, which means players will need to update the game first to experience these improvements going forward.

• Players will no longer be required to download and reinstall the entire client when updating Magic: The Gathering Arena. In future updates, players will only need to download the specific changes in the update.
  • In the event that a full client download is required, we will try in make note of this as part of our scheduled maintenance announcements.
• Players will now be able to download certain assets prior to game updates. These downloads will happen in the background during normal play, ...

We will be performing scheduled maintenance on July 25th, 2019 at 8AM PT (15:00 UTC) to deploy the 0.17.00.00 game update.

Maintenance is expected to last approximately two hours. While no downtime is expected, this is a required update. Players who are logged in prior to the start of maintenance will be required to restart their client to download the patch.

Patch notes will be available once maintenance is complete. For the latest information on maintenance times and status updates, please refer to our status page.

You know what? It's been a long couple of weeks. I think we've all earned ourselves a little vacation.

PLANE-CATION CHRONICLES

Pack your bags, wear comfortable shoes, and hold onto your Spark at all times—it's time to hit the Multiverse in our new Chronicles event series, Plane-cation!

For travel and scheduling purposes, here's a breakdown of each one of our scheduled stops across t...

Set Mastery

For more information, please refer to ourCore Set 2020 Developer Update.

• Weekly Win rewards have returned. Players will now earn 250 XP per Win, up to 15 Wins.
  • Weekly Wins reset on Sunday at 2AM Pacific Time.
• XP has been removed from the Daily Win rewards (previously 100 for your 1st win, 50 for your 2nd and 3rd).
• XP rewards from Quests is now 500 XP per completed Quest (down from 800 XP).

Performance Issues

• Fixed an issue that resulted in frame drops ("stuttering") when playing M...

We will be performing scheduled maintenance on July 10 at 5PM PT (July 11, 00:00 UTC) to deploy a hotfix for the 0.16.00.00 game update. Maintenance is expected to last approximately two hours.

While no downtime is expected, this is a required update. Players who are logged in prior to the start of maintenance will be required to restart their client to download the patch.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Patch notes will be available once maintenance is complete.

Hello,

Due to yesterday's degraded performance, players may have experienced issues with making purchases or redeeming codes. As a result, our support team has been working to ensure all players have received their missing items. This should happen automatically, however you will not receive any in-game notification once the items are added to your account.

Additional information is available below. Due to the expected number of contacts and the holiday weekend, players who contact support may experience a longer than average wait time for a response. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

Missing Purchases (Gems, Bundles, Packs – Does NOT ...

Patch Highlights

• New Card Set: Core Set 2020
• Mastery System
• Gameplay Improvements
• New Cosmetics

Core Set 2020

• All cards from Core Set 2020 are now available on Magic: The Gathering Arena. This includes the buy-a-box promo as well as cards in the ...

FAQs

What’s all included in the Set Mastery system?

The following rewards are available to all players to earn as part of the Set Mastery system:

• x36 M20 booster packs
• x5 Set Mastery Orbs (each can be redeemed for card styles on the Set Mastery Tree).

For players who purchase the Mastery Pass, the rewards they can earn are expanded to include:

• The Elemental Cat, the Chandra, Flame’s Fury avatar, as Chandra Mastery Pass card sleeve
• 20 booster packs (x5 GRN, x5 RNA, x5 WAR, x5 M20)
• 2000 Gems
• 5000 Gold
• 20 Card Styles
• 25 Set Mastery Orbs (each can be redeemed for card styles on the Set Mastery Tree)
• 10 Mythic Rare ICRs
• 5 Planeswalker Cards from the Core Set 2020 Planeswalker Decks
• Uncommon and Rare Elemental Cat visual upgrades.
• Exquisite Chandra Card Sleeve (Exquisite = Card Sleeve wi...

Mastery Pass

What is the "Mastery Pass"? How is different than the Mastery System?

While all players have access to the base Mastery System, the Mastery Pass is an optional way for players to earn additional rewards through Set Mastery.

How much does the Mastery Pass cost?

The Mastery Pass can be purchased for 3,400 gems. Players can earn gems through rewards in certain events, or by purchasing them directly from the store.

What do I receive when I purchase the Mastery Pass?

All players who purchase the Mastery Pass will automatically receive the common Element Cat pet, as well as the Chandra, Flame's Fury avatar and card sleeve. Additionally, you will receive all the Mastery Pass rewards based on your current level, including any rewards from earlier levels you have not received.

What else is included in Mastery Pass?

In addi...

Set Mastery

How long is each Set Mastery available?

Set Masteries are available for the most recent Standard set, starting on the day the set is released and ending when the next set is released.

How do I earn rewards?

By playing! Every time you complete a daily quest, and for your first three daily wins you'll receive experience points towards your current Mastery level. Additional XP may be available through special events or promotional items (such as codes). As you level up, you'll receive rewards based on your current level.

What rewards can I earn?

All players can earn up to 36 booster packs from the most recent set, as well as 5 mastery orbs that can be used to unlock certain card styles. Additional rewards are available for players who have purchased a Mastery Pass.

What happens when a new set is released on MTG Arena?

Mastery System

What is the Mastery System?

The Mastery System is a way for players to earn experience and unlock rewards by playing Magic: The Gathering Arena.

What's the difference between "Account Mastery" and "Set Mastery"?

Players complete the Account Mastery system as part of the new player experience, which unlocks the 15 starter decks as well as certain cosmetics. With Core Set 2020, we've expanded this system to now include Set Mastery system which will be specific to to each new Standard set on Magic: The Gathering Arena.

Does the Mastery System cost anything?

All players receive access to the Account Mastery and standard Set Mastery at no additional cost. Players can unlock additional rewards for the Set Mastery by purchasing a Mastery Pass.

Does the Mastery System ever reset?

The Account Mastery is part of our ...

Mastery System Guide

• MASTERY SYSTEM

• SET MASTERY

• MASTERY PASS

• FAQS

SEASON DATES

War of the Spark Season 2 Ends: June 30th, 12:00 PT (19:00 UTC)

• Second qualifying period for Mythic Championship V (MTG Arena)
• Top 1,000 Mythic Ranked players in Constructed or Limited at the end of this season will be eligible to compete in the Mythic Championship Qualifier Weekend in August.

War of the Spark Season 3 Begins: June 30th, 12:05 PT (19:05 UTC)

• Third and final qualifying period for ...

With a new card set on the horizon, we've brought back Jay Parker, MTG Arena's new game director, to tell you more about the core features and core set coming to you July 2 with the 0.16.00.00 game update.

CORE POWER TO YOU

Okay, so how exciting can a core set be? It's about the basics, the fundamentals, and ensuring that Magic is fun and accessible to everyone. Also the return of scry lands, Leylines, a new cycle of legendary wedge creatures, one ferocious pup, a really big hammer, and three Chandras (well, there's also the Planeswalker Decks, so make that four Chandras). If you haven't checked out the ...

Introduction to Historic

What is Historic?

"Historic" is what we're calling MTG Arena's non-rotating format. Events or play queues that are Historic will allow for players to use cards from any set currently available on MTG Arena.

Will Historic be an "official" Magic: The Gathering format?

Currently, we only plan to support Historic play on MTG Arena.

Will the Historic play be best-of-one, or best-of-three?

Both!

Outside of Play, will any other events or formats be Historic?

Currently, we intend for most of our casual events (Pauper, Singleton, Momir) to support Historic play.

Will Historic be ranked?

Historic play will not be ranked, and there are currently no plans for it to be a ranked format.

Can I play a Standard deck in the Historic queue?

Yep - as long as the card i...