Here are the top decks to play right now in Magic: The Gathering’s premier format, Standard.

However, like the tabletop version,Arena itself can have a steep learning curve if not approached carefully.

Each color has its own playstyle, strengths, and weaknesses.

A game of Magic: The Gathering Arena featuring two red blue decks.

These decks are all legal in MTG’s Standard format and are designed to be intuitive for new players.

Browsing through every printed card to find the best combos for your deck can often be a time-consuming process.

Spend Your Wildcards Wisely

The most critical resource on Arena is your wildcard collection.

MTG Standard cards including Vaultborn Tyrant, Emberheart Champion, and Knight Errant of Eos.

The tricky thing is that formats regularly remove cards from Standard every few years, typically in the Fall.

Because of this, decks like these require a higher land count than decks with a lower mana average.

A collection of starter decks on Magic: The Gathering Arena.

Three packs from Tarkir and four lands being obtained in Magic: The Gathering Arena.

Arena’s advanced search function being shown.

An explanation of Magic: The Gathering Arena’s wildcard system.

The digital shop where currency can be used to purchase packs on Magic: The Gathering Arena.

The decklist for Wondrous Wizardry on Magic: The Gathering Arena.

The deck details for Wondrous Wizardry on Magic: The Gathering Arena.

A Magic: The Gathering Arena match featuring red blue spells.

Magic: The Gathering art for Fact or Fiction by Matt Cavotta, with cards for Waterwind Scout and Divination

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Magic: The Gathering Arena