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===Monocolor Decks (''Arena Beginner Set'')=== | ===Monocolor Decks (''Arena Beginner Set'')=== | ||
Five monocolor decks are unlocked after the tutorial and can be upgraded by completing the new player Color Challenges. Cards that are replaced through these upgrades are automatically moved to the sideboard. Unlike previous monocolor decks, these decks were built using cards from a special non-rotating set called the ''Arena Beginner Set'' (ANB) to ensure they remain legal beyond Standard 2021. | Five monocolor decks are unlocked after the tutorial and can be upgraded by completing the new player Color Challenges. Cards that are replaced through these upgrades are automatically moved to the sideboard. Unlike previous monocolor decks, these decks were built using cards from a special non-rotating set called the ''[[Arena Beginner Set]]'' (ANB) to ensure they remain legal beyond Standard 2021. | ||
===={{W}} Keep the Peace==== | ===={{W}} Keep the Peace==== |
Revision as of 15:05, 18 March 2022
Preconstructed theme decks featured in Magic: The Gathering Arena.
Two-Color Decks (Standard 2022)
Ten two-color decks are unlocked individually through daily quests after completing the new player Color Challenges, starting with the July 8, 2021 update. The 2022 decks feature cards and themes from Zendikar Rising, Kaldheim, Strixhaven: School of Mages, and Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. As with previous two-color decks, these decks will continue to rotate annually.
Sky Patrol
Sky Patrol is a white/blue deck focused on the Foretell mechanic and flying creatures. Its face card is Vega, the Watcher.
Creatures (20)
Artifacts (2)
Enchantments (2)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Luminarch Aspirant
- Elite Spellbinder
- Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
- Cosmos Charger
- Doomskar
- Hengegate Pathway
Lifeline
Lifeline is a white/green deck focused on life gain creatures. Its face card is Kor Celebrant.
Creatures (22)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Righteous Valkyrie
- Drizzt Do'Urden
- Valkyrie Harbinger
- Felidar Retreat
- Inscription of Abundance
- Branchloft Pathway
Control Center
Control Center is a blue/black control deck. Its face card is Mind Flayer.
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt is a black/red deck focused on Treasure tokens. Its face card is Hoarding Ogre.
Creatures (23)
1 Xorn
Artifacts (1)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
Savage Lands
Savage Lands is a red/green deck focused on the Landfall mechanic. Its face card is Akoum Hellhound.
Creatures (22)
3 Owlbear
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Werewolf Pack Leader
- Kazandu Mammoth
- Toski, Bearer of Secrets
- Froghemoth
- Phylath, World Sculptor
- Cragcrown Pathway
Armed and Dangerous
Armed and Dangerous is a white/red deck focused on Equipment. Its face card is Bruenor Battlehammer.
Creatures (19)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Arni Brokenbrow
- Lorehold Command
- Needleverge Pathway
- Dancing Sword
- Maul of the Skyclaves
- Showdown at the Skalds
Avalanche!
Avalanche! is a Blue/Green deck focused on Snow. Its face card is Ascendant Spirit.
Creatures (21)
2 Bookwurm
Enchantments (3)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
Dungeon Delving
Dungeon Delving is a white/black deck focused on Dungeons. Its face card is Nadaar, Selfless Paladin.
Creatures (24)
Sorceries (1)
Artifacts (3)
Enchantments (2)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Brightclimb Pathway
- Nullpriest of Oblivion
- Triumphant Adventurer
- Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
- Vanishing Verse
- Silverquill Command
Fireworks
Fireworks is a blue/red deck focused on spellslinging. Its face card is .
Creatures (21)
1 Demilich
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Prismari Command
- Riverglide Pathway
- Kaza, Roil Chaser
- Archmage Emeritus
- Multiple Choice
- Meteor Swarm
Growing Hunger
Growing Hunger is a Black/green deck focused on growth. Its face card is .
Creatures (20)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Ochre Jelly
- Darkbore Pathway
- Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
- Oran-Rief Ooze
- Exponential Growth
- Ranger Class
New Player Decks (Standard 2021)
The new player decks for Standard 2021 were added with the August 13, 2020, update. They feature cards from Throne of Eldraine, Theros Beyond Death, Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, Core Set 2021, and the new Arena Beginner Set. A change from previous iterations is that the monocolor decks will remain rotation-proof beyond Standard 2021. The two-color decks will continue to be updated with each rotation.
Monocolor Decks (Arena Beginner Set)
Five monocolor decks are unlocked after the tutorial and can be upgraded by completing the new player Color Challenges. Cards that are replaced through these upgrades are automatically moved to the sideboard. Unlike previous monocolor decks, these decks were built using cards from a special non-rotating set called the Arena Beginner Set (ANB) to ensure they remain legal beyond Standard 2021.
Keep the Peace
MTG Arena exclusive cards:
- Angelic Reward
- Confront the Assault
- Hallowed Priest
- Inspiring Commander
- Shrine Keeper
- Tactical Advantage
Aerial Domination
MTG Arena exclusive cards:
Cold-Blooded Killers
MTG Arena exclusive cards:
Goblins Everywhere!
MTG Arena exclusive cards:
Large and in Charge
MTG Arena exclusive cards:
Two-Color Decks (Standard 2021)
Ten two-color decks are unlocked individually through daily quests after completing the new player Color Challenges. The 2021 decks feature cards and themes from Throne of Eldraine, Theros Beyond Death, Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, and Core Set 2021. As with previous two-color decks, these decks will continue to rotate annually. On October 12, 2020, the Stomp, Stomp and To Adventure! decks were updated to accommodate the banning of Escape to the Wilds and Lucky Clover.
Starry-Eyed
Starry-Eyed is a white/blue deck focused on enchantments and artifacts. Its face card is Banishing Light.
Creatures (16)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (12)
Mythic rares (2):
Rares (5):
- Archon of Sun's Grace
- Midnight Clock
- Elspeth Conquers Death
- Banish into Fable
- Temple of Enlightenment
Mutation Station
Mutation Station is a blue/black deck focused on mutating creatures. Its face card is Pouncing Shoreshark.
Creatures (26)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Sea-Dasher Octopus
- Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
- Dirge Bat
- Underworld Sentinel
- Lochmere Serpent
- Temple of Deceit
Line of Fire
Line of Fire is a black/red deck focused on sacrificing creatures for value. Its face card is Dire Fleet Warmonger.
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Piper of the Swarm
- Liliana's Standard Bearer
- Woe Strider
- Tectonic Giant
- Eat to Extinction
- Temple of Malice
Stomp, Stomp
Stomp, Stomp is a red/green deck focused on large creatures (with power 4 or more). Its face card is Rampart Smasher. On October 12, 2020, Escape to the Wilds was removed from the deck following its banning and replaced with Radha, Heart of Keld.
Creatures (26)
Enchantments (1)
Sorceries (1)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Bonecrusher Giant
- Radha, Heart of Keld
- The First Iroan Games
- Return of the Wildspeaker
- Volcanic Salvo
- Temple of Abandon
Banned cards (1):
- Escape to the Wilds (replaced with Radha, Heart of Keld)
To Adventure!
To Adventure! is a green/white deck focused on Adventures. Its face card is Wandermare. On October 12, 2020, both copies of Lucky Clover were removed from the deck following its banning and replaced with one additional Edgewall Innkeeper and one additional Wandermare.
Creatures (31)
Enchantments (3)
Sorceries (1)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
Banned cards (2):
- Lucky Clover x2 (replaced with Edgewall Innkeeper and Wandermare)
Life Skills
Life Skills is a white/black deck focused on life gain. Its face card is Indulging Patrician.
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Speaker of the Heavens
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
- Clackbridge Troll
- Shadowspear
- Erebos's Intervention
- Temple of Silence
Spellpower
Spellpower is a blue/red deck focused on instants and sorceries. Its face card is Experimental Overload.
Creatures (12)
Sorceries (8)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Wavebreak Hippocamp
- Stormwing Entity
- Double Vision
- Shark Typhoon
- Stolen by the Fae
- Temple of Epiphany
Back for More
Back for More is a black/green deck focused on the graveyard. Its face card is Back for More.
Creatures (25)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Murderous Rider
- Arasta of the Endless Web
- Nightmare Shepherd
- Treeshaker Chimera
- Demonic Embrace
- Temple of Malady
Company of Knights
Company of Knights is a red/white deck focused on Knights. Its face card is Inspiring Veteran.
Creatures (26)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Worthy Knight
- Acclaimed Contender
- Basri's Lieutenant
- Haktos the Unscarred
- Grasping Giant
- Temple of Triumph
Massive Menagerie
Massive Menagerie is a green/blue deck focused on ramping into big creatures (with converted mana cost 5 or greater). Its face card is Thunderous Snapper.
Creatures (20)
Artifacts (2)
Enchantments (3)
Sorceries (2)
Mythic rares (1):
Rares (6):
- Kogla, the Titan Ape
- Serpent of Yawning Depths
- Pursued Whale
- Thorn Mammoth
- Sublime Epiphany
- Temple of Mystery
Previous Preconstructed Decks
Color Challenge Decks
The 5 monocolor decks below can be unlocked through the Color Challenge system as of March 12, 2020. Each deck is unlocked by completing the first 4 missions of its corresponding Color Challenge.
Angelic Army
Face card: Inspiring Commander "As a white mage, you command disciplined armies. Enforce order to overwhelm your enemies."
Azure Skies
Face card: Riddlemaster Sphinx "As a blue mage, you control the battlefield through illusion. Always think three steps ahead of your foe."
Creatures (25)
Lands (25)
25 Island
Out for Blood
Face card: Knight of the Ebon Legion "As a black mage, every advantage comes at a cost. Sacrifice whatever is necessary to control the forces of death and darkness."
Creatures (24)
Lands (25)
25 Swamp
Destructive Firepower
Face card: Drakuseth, Maw of Flames "As a red mage, you revel in the chaos of battle. Fire is your weapon and your inspiration."
Creatures (22)
Lands (25)
25 Mountain
Forest's Might
Face card: Aggressive Mammoth "As a green mage, the natural world is at your command. The power of life itself fuels your magic."
Ravnican Guild Decks
The following 10 multi-color decks can be unlocked through daily quests after fully completing all 5 Color Challenges. They are themed after the 10 Ravnican guilds. Prior to March 12, 2020, they were unlockable through the now-defunct Account Mastery system.
Azorius Senate
Face card: Deputy of Detention "Get serious by laying down the law with the Azorius guild."
Creatures (17)
Instants (12)
Sorceries (1)
House Dimir
Face card: Doom Whisperer "Little is known about the secretive Dimir guild and we're not talking."
Creatures (19)
Enchantments (1)
Sorceries (8)
Cult of Rakdos
Face card: Judith, the Scourge Diva "Have a blast clowning around with the manic antics of the Rakdos guild."
Creatures (20)
Enchantments (1)
Gruul Clans
Face card: Ravager Wurm "Take a walk on the wild side with the raucous misfits of the Gruul guild."
Creatures (22)
Enchantments (2)
Selesnya Conclave
Face card: March of the Multitudes
"Join the family to live in peace and harmony among the Selesnya guild."
Creatures (21)
Enchantments (3)
Instants (8)
Sorceries (3)
Orzhov Syndicate
Face card: Seraph of the Scales
"Appreciate the finer things in life and death when you rub elbows with the ghostly Orzhov guild."
Creatures (24)
Enchantments (1)
Izzet League
Face card: Niv-Mizzet, Parun
"Spark your curiosity then explode onto the scene with the experimental Izzet guild."
Creatures (20)
Instants (9)
3 Shock
Golgari Swarm
Face card: Underrealm Lich
"Unlock your inner trash-monster when you get down and dirty with the Golgari guild."
Creatures (24)
Boros Legion
Face card: Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
"Take power alongside the Boros guild by marching on to the battlefield with a never-ending parade of creatures."
Creatures (24)
Simic Combine
Face card: Hydroid Krasis
"Grab your favorite octopus-crab-shark and get weird with the mutants of the Simic."
Creatures (21)
Enchantments (2)
Instants (12)
Account Mastery Decks
Prior to March 12, 2020, the following five monocolor decks could be unlocked by progressing through the Account Mastery Tree. They have since been replaced by five Color Challenge Decks with the removal of the Account Mastery system.
Angelic Army
Azure Skies
Out for Blood
Dome Destruction
Creatures (22)
Lands (25)
25 Mountain
Forest's Might
Open Beta Decks
The following monocolor decks were first made available with the launch of the New Player Experience on July 12, 2018, and continued to be available throughout the Open Beta. As of September 26, 2019, with the rotation of Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, and Core Set 2019, these decks are no longer Standard-legal. They are still legal in Historic.
Tactical Assault
Face card: Serra's Guardian "As a white mage, you command disciplined armies. Enforce order to overwhelm your enemies."
Arcane Inventions
Face card: Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp "As a blue mage, you control the battlefield through illusions. Always think three steps ahead of your foe."
Graveyard Bash
Face card: Open the Graves "As a black mage, every advantage comes at a cost. Sacrifice whatever is necessary to control the forces of death and darkness."
Dragon's Fire
Face card: Lathliss, Dragon Queen "As a red mage, you revel in the chaos of battle. Fire is your weapon and your inspiration."
Forest's Might
Face card: Ghalta, Primal Hunger "As a green mage, the natural world is at your command. The power of life itself fuels your magic."
The following multi-color decks were available with the Open Beta launch on September 27, 2018. On November 17, 2018, "Wing and Claw" replaced "Artifacts Attack" as the White/Blue deck. As of September 26, 2019, with the rotation of Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, and Core Set 2019, these decks are no longer Standard-legal. They are still legal in Historic.
Wing and Claw
Face card: Azor, the Lawbringer "Soar over your opponent's defense while protecting your front-line with tactical spells."
Creatures (23)
Auras of Majesty
Face card: History of Benalia "Enchant your creatures to new levels of power and use binding spells to restrain your foes."
Creatures (17)
Enchantments (18)
Chaos and Mayhem
Face card: Rekindling Phoenix "Death is not the end. Strike terror from beyond with powerful graveyard combos."
Creatures (22)
Enchantments (1)
Eternal Thirst
Face card: Ajani's Pridemate (M19) "Outlive your opponent by using their lifeforce to heal your wounds. Your life means their death."
Creatures (22)
Sorceries (3)
Enchantments (2)
Jungle Secrets
Face card: Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca "Sneak past your foe's defenses and manipulate the battlefield to your benefit with the slick Merfolk of Ixalan."
Creatures (27)
Sorceries (2)
2 Sleep
Primal Fury
Face card: Carnage Tyrant "Create additional mana to summon massive monsters to crush your enemies."
Saproling Swarm
Face card: Slimefoot, the Stowaway "Overrun anyone in your way with a Swarm of Saprolings."
Creatures (20)
Sorceries (3)
Strength in Numbers
Face card: Leonin Warleader "Build up a powerful army and overrun the battlefield. Find glory and strength in numbers."
Creatures (23)
Enchantments (2)
Walk the Plank
Face card: Demonlord Belzenlok "Manipulate the battlefield to your advantage with these crafty spells."
Wrath of Mages
Face card: Enigma Drake "Cast powerful spells to wreak havoc on your enemies."
Artifacts Attack
(The Artifacts Attack deck was replaced by the Wing and Claw deck on November 17, 2018.) Face card: Azor, the Lawbringer "Leverage your affinity for artifacts to pummel your foes."
Creatures (26)
Enchantments (3)
Closed Beta Decks
The following multi-color decks were available with the Amonkhet update on March 22, 2018. With the removal of Amonkhet and Hour of Devastation cards from Magic Arena, these decks can no longer be played in the game.
Azorius Ascension
Dimir Manipulation
The Brazen Coalition
Creatures (24)
Instants (8)
1 Abrade
The Sun Empire
Creatures (24)
Sorceries (8)
1 Rile