Magic Online Announcements, May 17, 2022
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Streets of New Capenna on Magic Online
Alternative Play for Streets of New Capenna Season
Modern Horizons 2 Draft May 11–25
Magic Online Format Challenges Every Weekend
Streets of New Capenna on Magic Online
Shimmy on over to the release article to learn all about Streets of New Capenna's Magic Online release. Also be sure to check out the updated Treasure Chest info page and the Streets of New Capenna redemption info below:
- Redemption Begins: May 25, 2022
- Redemption Reprint Guarantee Date: September 7, 2022
- Redemption Cutoff Date: October 12, 2022
Alternative Play for Streets of New Capenna Season
Here's the schedule for the alternative play experiences you can expect during the Streets of New Capenna season. All events run for a week, except where noted:
- May 11: Modern Horizons 2 – We're bringing back Modern Horizons 2 Draft for two weeks! This will be non-Phantom, so it's your chance to nab a ritzy Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer, Urza's Saga, or even a Solitude!
- May 25: Proliferate Cube – Our very own Carmen Handy is back with another energizing update to Proliferate Cube! You can count on this being one infecting experience!
- June 1: Vintage Cube – We've bookended this calendar with Moxen! Vintage Cube is back, powered up with Streets of New Capenna, and will run for four awesome weeks of cubing action.
Modern Horizons 2 Draft May 11–25
Modern Horizons 2 Draft returns for a two-week run from May 11–25. This event is non-Phantom, so cards you open will be added to your collection! Entry options include 25 Event Tickets, 250 Play Points, or 4 Event Tickets plus 3 Modern Horizons 2 boosters.
Magic Online Format Challenges Every Weekend
Format Challenges are the first step toward qualifying for Premier Play through your favorite Magic formats and provide excellent prizes for those looking to test their mettle in their favorite formats. Learn more about Premier Play qualification to get started today.
Magic Online's Format Challenges run once on Saturdays and once on Sundays for each Constructed format! On weekends featuring Showcase Challenge events, the Format Challenge that starts at either 6 a.m., 8 a.m., or 10 a.m. Pacific time is pre-empted by the Showcase Challenge—Format Challenges scheduled at other times remain in place.
NOTES:
- Vintage and Standard Challenges are never pre-empted.
- Saturday Legacy Challenges require 32 players and give prizes to Top 32.
- Sunday Legacy Challenges require 64 players and give prizes to Top 64.
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Check out the Magic Online Format Challenges page for further event details.
Next Downtime June 1
The next downtime will be June 1, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until noon. All times listed are Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7).