HISTORIC FORMAT
Why Play This Format?
- Play with a wide range of cards, old and new.
- Cards do not rotate as new Standard sets are released.
- Rebalanced cards keep the format fresh and exciting.
- Play digitally only on MTG Arena!
Different Ways to Play
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.
Play Rules/Modifiers
Historic is MTG Arena’s largest Constructed format, filled with both old and new Magic cards. Digital-only cards are legal in this format, including rebalanced versions of existing cards. Play unique strategies, wild synergies, and construct unique decks! Historic never rotates and is curated as a digital-first format.
- Your deck must be at least 60 cards.
- Up to fifteen cards may be included in your sideboard, seven in best of 1.
- Include no more than four copies of any individual card in your main deck and sideboard combined (except basic lands).