MTG Arena Announcements – May 4, 2026
Catch up with the latest info and events on MTG Arena.
DailyMTG
Secrets of Strixhaven Is Available Now
We're heading back to school! Choose your college and study up on all the latest cards.
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Steuer Back at the Top of His Class
The Duelist of the Mind has returned! Nathan Steuer triumphed over Larsen in the finals of Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven . Relive the action from MagicCon: Las Vegas!
Card Image Gallery
Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™ Card Image Gallery
Your Unexpected Journey begins when this new set releases worldwide on August 14, 2026!
Making Magic
The History of Mood Swings
Mark tells the decades-long story of how Mood Swings, a new trading card game, came to be.
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Crafting the Visual Identity of Mood Swings
Art Director Colby Nichols shares how he brought the mood of Mood Swings to life from the game's logo to its packaging.
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Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven Finals
Two legends of Magic —Larsen and Steuer—faced off in the mirror match for the title of Pro Tour champion. Relive the landmark showdown of MagicCon: Las Vegas!
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Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven Top 8
The ever-evolving Standard metagame took center stage in the Top 8, showcasing a variety of decks—and the sheer power of landfall.
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Collecting Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™: A First Look
Great adventures and feasts await! It's time for a first look at Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit, releasing August 14, 2026.
Card Image Gallery
Reality Fracture Card Image Gallery
The Multiverse meets its match in Reality Fracture . See how the story unfolds when the set releases worldwide on October 2, 2026.
Announcements
Introducing Mood Swings
Mark introduces and shares excitement for his brand-new trading card game, Mood Swings.
Hit the Books with Secrets of Strixhaven
Announcements
Secrets of Strixhaven Update Bulletin
Our scholars and rules specialists have gathered the most important changes coming with Secrets of Strixhaven's release.
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Secrets of Strixhaven 60-Card Theme Deck Contents and Guide
Explore new strategies with Secrets of Strixhaven's 60-card Theme Decks: Eerie and Lifegain.
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Secrets of Strixhaven Release Notes
The Release Notes include info about the release of a new set, as well as clarifications and rulings involving that set's cards.
Latest Articles
Arena Direct: Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed, May 15–17
Play MTG Arena and win physical Magic: The Gathering cards in Arena Direct events!
Arena Direct | Terms and Conditions
These Arena Direct Official Terms and Conditions govern your participation in the MTG Arena organized play Arena Direct events
Secret Lair: Cats Are the Best Superdrop
Celebrate the triumph of the Multiverse's cutest cats when Secret Lair's Cats Are the Best Superdrop releases on June 15, 2026.
Mood Swings Card Image Gallery
Check out all the cards from Mood Swings, available only on MagicSecretLair.com.
The History of Mood Swings
Mark tells the decades-long story of how Mood Swings, a new trading card game, came to be.
Mood Swings Card Notes
This document goes through Mood Swings card by card and explains how individual cards work.
Podcasts & More
- Video
The Deadline | Secrets of Strixhaven Official Trailer
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Secrets of Strixhaven | Episode 1: Penmanship Practice
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Secrets of Strixhaven | Off the Record
- Podcast
Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast with Mark Rosewater
- Podcast
The Magic Story Podcast