Magic: The Gathering Arena Reviews and Details

Is Magic: The Gathering Arena good?

Social recommendations and mentions

• Never played a single game of Magic, would this be a good option for a friend and I? It’s $35 AUD

  Would recommend you try MTG Arena with a friend. Source: over 2 years ago

• Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

  If you need to learn the game, Arena has a decent tutorial. It's also available on Steam (though it may require Epic Games to launch), Google Play, and the App Store. Source: almost 3 years ago

• Kinda new here, what’s a good way to get into magic?

  Get the official premiere online client, MTG Arena. You can start playing there for free and grind up a collection, and then decide from there where you want to go - more IRL casual stuff like Commander, more competitive play, limited play with sealed product, whatever. That's hard to decide unless you've played for a while, and Arena should let you get a good idea about what you like in the game. Source: almost 3 years ago

• Based on historical Store purchase options, think I can get the Gandalf Avatar and Card Sleeve later on?

  Good point, I missed that. Https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena. Source: almost 3 years ago

• Question from a newbie…

  Have you downloaded MTG Arena? Its tutorial will answer most questions about the basics. Source: almost 3 years ago

• LOTR fan looking to get into the magic TCG but confused as fuck

  Part of the confusion will likely be from the fact that there are many, many different ways to play Magic. If you're looking to learn the game, your best bet will be to download MTG Arena and work through the tutorials and color challenges - that should give you a good grasp on foundational mechanics. I also recommend you search out your local game store and drop by, mention that you're looking to learn the game... Source: almost 3 years ago

• Help if possible

  2nd. Make sure you get it from here. https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena You can download visual c++ separately, but iirc the Arena installer checks a specific location for it. Source: almost 3 years ago

• my late brother was very into magic the gathering - he was an advanced player, who collected and even judged matches at some point. me and my sister found his collection and want to start playing but don’t know where to start- help?

  For the game, start with Magic Arena and a YouTube video - for example this. Source: about 3 years ago

• my late brother was very into magic the gathering - he was an advanced player, who collected and even judged matches at some point. me and my sister found his collection and want to start playing but don’t know where to start- help?

  The second best way is to download Magic Arena, go through the tutorials, and start playing some games against each other using the free decks that come with the game. Start here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena. Source: about 3 years ago

• Advice from a new player for other players new to MTG

  MTG Arena - Magic the Gathering online free to play (with the option to spend real money) - if you want to practice and learn how effects, cards, or the stack plays out correctly, or if you want to practice building your own decks, etc., this is a good way to become a better player, too. https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena. Source: about 3 years ago

• My 13 year old son just had a massive meltdown about bullying at his school, and now I feel utterly helpless. Need advice.

  Often the hobby shops that sell those games will run games evenings as well. If you can find one, he could go along and start playing. Maybe he'd make friends there, maybe not - but he'd still be interacting and having fun if he likes the game. (He could try out the online version here, and if he likes it then try the card game version for the social interaction). Source: about 3 years ago

• Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

  Lastly, if you haven't already, download MTG Arena (also available on the Epic Games store). It has a great tutorial for how to play Magic, and a complex in-game rules system that will help reduce mistakes and prevent rule breaks. Source: about 3 years ago

• Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

  There's also Arena, although you'd still be paying for pictures of cards. Source: about 3 years ago

• Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

  None of the competitive formats are a good introduction to the game. I really recommend trying it on Arena to learn the basics of the game before buying anything. Plus, most formats cost $100+ for a competitive deck. You're going to want to make sure you're into the gameplay first. Source: about 3 years ago

• Where can I find basic beginner rules and EDH rules?

  Here's the digital client Arena. Its tutorial will walk you through the game and the engine makes it impossible to play incorrectly, at least ruleswise (any strategy mistakes are your own). Source: over 3 years ago

• What are some mobile games that are actually worth playing?

  Magic Arena; see also /r/magicarena and /r/magictcg. Source: over 3 years ago

• why is MTG Arena so hard to install on a PC lol

  Weird, so uninstall it from the uninstaller in windows control panel, download and reinstall it from https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena. Source: over 3 years ago

• Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

  It even comes with codes so you can play the decks digitally on Arena. Source: over 3 years ago

• Slow computer - upgrade or buy something new?

  I have a Dell XPS 15 9570 laptop which I purchased in March of 2019. I primarily use this computer for playing https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena. Source: over 3 years ago

• Best starter deck?

  This product in particular has codes that you can input online and play with those same decks, plus learn through arguably the best tutorial that exists currently. It teaches about all sorts of things, and upon completion you can play against other players or a bot. Source: over 3 years ago

• Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

  A good place to start learning is Magic Arena. It has a decent tutorial. For more in-depth learning, going to your local game store and learning from a player can be more helpful, since you can ask about parts of the game you find confusing. Source: over 3 years ago