A New Alchemy Set: Edge of Eternities
MTG Arena is heading straight into the stars with Alchemy: Edge of Eternities, a brand-new digital-only set launching tomorrow. Along with introducing three exciting new spellbooks, the update also brings some important rebalances to key cards.
Highlights include A-Cori-Steel Cutter, which no longer grants both +1/+1 and trample, making it less oppressive in Prowess builds. Awestruck Cygnet has been reined in by limiting its trigger to just once per flying creature, preventing infinite loops with Mockingbird. Other cards, like A-Recruit Instructor and Shellfish Scholar, were adjusted to tone down overly dominant interactions, while Thought Rattle received a flavorful boost by rewarding Rat decks with life gain.
The design team is also cleaning up templating by replacing “conjure a duplicate” with “conjure a random creature card.” All of these changes are aimed at keeping digital play fast, fun, and balanced. If you enjoy experimenting with new synergies, Edge of Eternities is shaping up to be a fresh sandbox for Alchemy fans.
Double the Competition: Arena Direct Events
Competitive players should mark their calendars for August 22–25, when two Arena Direct events will be live. The format lineup is Edge of Eternities Sealed and Standard Constructed, giving both deck builders and limited fans a chance to shine.
The structure is simple: play until you reach seven wins or two losses. The big prize? Two Edge of Eternities Play Booster boxes for those who can go the distance. Supplies are limited, so if you’re aiming for those rewards, be ready to queue up early and play sharp.
This event setup is a nice blend for the player base, offering a way to test fresh cards in Sealed while also rewarding Standard grinders. Whether you want to prove your mastery of sealed pools or show off your tuned Standard list, this weekend promises to be one of the most exciting competitive stretches on Arena in recent memory.
Introducing Arena Anthologies
One of the biggest announcements is the launch of Arena Anthologies, a new type of product designed to expand the MTG Arena card pool across formats. These collections aren’t tied to one format—they’re built to enrich Historic, Timeless, and Brawl alike.
Anthology 1 leans heavily into artifacts, with powerful inclusions like Signets, Talismans, Champion’s Helm, and Darksteel Plate. Meanwhile, Anthology 2 delivers a more diverse spread, featuring removal like Damn, planeswalkers such as Wrenn and Six and Grist, the Hunger Tide, and high-impact threats like Triplicate Titan. Interestingly, Mox Opal also makes an appearance but is pre-banned in Historic to avoid breaking the format.
Both anthologies will be available starting August 19, giving players immediate access to a treasure trove of new tools. For Arena fans who enjoy variety and brewing across formats, this update opens the door to countless new deck possibilities.
New Prebuilt Brawl Decks
If you’re a fan of Brawl, MTG Arena has you covered with two brand-new preconstructed decks: Hearthhull, the Worldseed and Inspirit, Flagship Vessel. These decks come ready to play, designed to embody the spacefaring themes of Edge of Eternities while offering fun, flavorful gameplay.
For players who don’t have time to brew from scratch, prebuilt Brawl decks are a fantastic entry point. They provide both thematic flavor and solid mechanics, allowing you to jump into the format quickly while still holding up against other decks.
With these new builds, Arena continues to support Brawl as a casual yet competitive format, perfect for players who enjoy Commander-style gameplay on a smaller scale.
Compliance Update: Parental Consent
Lastly, a quick but important policy update: to comply with COPPA regulations, all MTG Arena accounts now require a date of birth entry. Players under 13 will need parental consent to create or continue using their accounts.
While this won’t impact most veteran players, it’s an important change that ensures younger audiences can still enjoy the game responsibly. Wizards is clearly working to balance accessibility with legal requirements, keeping Arena open to as many players as possible.
Final Thoughts
This week’s MTG Arena update is a big one. Between the launch of Alchemy: Edge of Eternities, competitive events with real prizes, the introduction of Arena Anthologies, new Brawl decks, and updated compliance rules, there’s something for every type of player.
