Magic: The Gathering Arena

Magic: The Gathering Arena

Strategy Card Game

153K ratings
3664 reviews
#10 in top-grossing Card
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Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 25, 2021
  • August 18, 2026

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Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Discover strategies, build unique decks, and battle friends worldwide. Offers a comprehensive tutorial for new players and various game modes for seasoned veterans.

Digital collectible card game
Deck building and strategy
Online multiplayer battles
Tutorial for new players
Multiple game formats
Cosmetic customization
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In-App Purchases

$9.99

Jurassic World Lands

Includes 10 Basic Lands

Charts

Top Grossing

📊 10

Card games

The game has maintained its position at 10 recently.

Last updated on August 20, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 12-1

Strategy games

This game dropped -1 position in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 20, 2026.

Top Free

📉 35-1

Card games

This game dropped -1 position in Card games chart.

Last updated on August 20, 2026.

Top Free

The game has maintained its position at 44 recently.

Last updated on August 20, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 49-1

Games

This game dropped -1 position in Games chart.

Last updated on August 20, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 128-8

Global

This game dropped -8 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on August 20, 2026.

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User reviews

I leave the game furious every time I play. This game is absolute garbage. Won 3? Loose next 2.

Fix the food chain bug. Absolutely tired of the bugs in this game.
Cast squeel the immortal and it won’t let me sac it to food chain and auto skips to the end of my turn. I’ve lost over a dozen games to this garbage. Fix you bugs. Don’t let it auto skip your turn “because you have no actions” when I can clearly sacrifice a creature to food chain.
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Limited

PLEASE ADD MORE CARDS. The selection is very limited compared to the overall cards available.

The Casino Always Wins

This game is so rigged, it’s not even funny. The shuffler is unforgivable. You will get matched up against your perfect counters 80% of the times once you start winning too much. The game is otherwise a great 5 star port of Magic the Gathering. Too bad it’s built under a completely predatory model.

Great game that freezes like 10% of the time

I want to love this game. I do love this game. It’s borderline unplayable for me though because it is so laggy and then will randomly, completely freeze about 1-2 times every 10 battles or so. Incredibly frustrating.

Stay away

If you value your time at all don’t bother playing this.
If you don’t and love to throw money away then this is the game for you.
There’s 0 new player friendly que’s outside the AI tutorial matches. You’ll be thrown against players who have spent upwards of hundreds crafting a deck or who have payed enough to get that lucky RNG blessing to never need a mulligan.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Cards not working as intended

Bug

Inability to select or interact with certain game elements

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when app crashes during matches

Bug

Sync issues between mobile and desktop accounts

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to trade or recycle unwanted cards

Feature

Improved deck building tools and organization

Feature

Support for multiplayer formats like Commander and Two-Headed Giant

Feature

Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay

Feature

Better integration between mobile and desktop versions

Feature

FAQ

What is Magic: The Gathering Arena?

Magic: The Gathering Arena is the digital version of the original trading card game. It allows players to collect cards, build decks, and battle friends or AI opponents from anywhere in the world. The app offers a comprehensive tutorial for those new to the game.

How do I build a deck in Magic: The Gathering Arena?

You can build a deck by collecting cards through gameplay, daily rewards, and in-app purchases. The game encourages you to create unique decks that reflect your personal strategy and playstyle. You can experiment with different card combinations and themes to master your strategy.

Is Magic: The Gathering Arena free to play?

Yes, you can start playing Magic: The Gathering Arena for free. The game offers free-to-play options to unlock cards and build your collection. However, there are in-app purchases available for those who wish to acquire cards or cosmetics more quickly.

What game modes are available?

Magic: The Gathering Arena features various game modes to suit different playstyles. These include casual battles for honing strategy, Draft and Brawl formats for unique challenges, and special in-game events. The app also includes Esports qualifiers for competitive players.

Can I play with friends on Magic: The Gathering Arena?

Absolutely. The app is designed for social play, allowing you to challenge your friends to duels from anywhere. You can also participate in tournaments and events with other players, fostering a vibrant online community.