MTG Formats

Overview

When you're playing Magic you'll notice there are a few different formats (ways to play)! Formats include rules for the number of players, cards you're allowed to use, and how you build your decks. Each format is designed to let you enjoy Magic in different ways!

Most Popular Formats

Commander

Have what it takes to be the last one standing? Choose a legendary creature and get ready to face off against multiple opponents at once!

100

3 - 5

120 Minutes

Standard

Your cards, your deck, your victory! Build the ultimate deck with cards from the latest sets, then duel your competition and reign victorious.

60+

20 Minutes

Booster Draft

Plan your strategy as you open packs on the spot! Build unique decks and battle with the cards you find in each pack.

40+

2 - 8

120 Minutes

Learn to Play

Learn the world's greatest trading card game! Whether you play in-person, on MTG Arena, or with SpellTable there’s a place for you.

Learn The Basics

Ready to gear up for battle? Here are the basics you'll need to know to find your first victory.

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Play In Person

Find your crew with upcoming events at local game stores near you!

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Learn Digitally

Play anywhere! Take Magic with you on the go with digital games.

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Different Ways to Play

Tabletop

Gather with friends and play in person! Tabletop is your chance to see physical card treatments like exclusive art, foils, and thematic frames up close.

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MTG Arena

Try your hand at Magic: The Gathering through tutorials and a digital game you can take on the go. MTG Arena is free and available on mobile or desktop.

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SpellTable

Use your webcam to play Magic with friends in a private game, or match against players around the world! Now available with state-of-the-art card scanning technology.

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Latest Products

November 18, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan

Dig into Magic’s Mesoamerican inspired set with untold treasures beyond anything you’ve ever seen before. With massive dinosaurs, mysterious secrets, and adventure around every corner it's an adventure worth braving!

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September 8, 2023

Wilds of Eldraine

Wilds of Eldraine returns to the fan-favorite plane filled with fairy tales like you’ve never seen before. In this storybook world, Sleeping Beauty sword fights in her sleep, Little Red Riding Hood wields a crossbow, and there’s a giant eight-headed goose waiting atop the beanstalk. That’s Magic meets fairy tales.

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August 4,2023

Commander Masters

Get ultimate power right out of the box! Upgrade your favorite decks or build something new with all the power and collectability players expect from the Masters name. This is the set Commander players and collectors have been dreaming about.

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May 12, 2023

March of the Machine: The Aftermath

The battle may be won, but the Multiverse will never be the same again. Many surviving heroes have lost their powers. Lead the rebuilding effort with regular and Showcase versions of all 50 cards in March of the Machine: The Aftermath.

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April 21, 2023

March of the Machine

It takes a Multiverse to battle the forces of evil! Band together with legendary heroes for an epic team-up in March of the Machine!

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