Magic Arena is having a big month and wrapping up 2021 on a very high note. First, a brand new format, Alchemy, launched on December 8 and not December is coming to a close with ten crazy days of competition.
The Magic Arena Decathlon kicks off on December 18 and is going to include ten days worth of tournaments including various game types, so that there is something for every type of player. From booster draft to Historic, the Dechathlon is aiming to get every player logged in and engaged over the holiday break.
The event is pretty large and there’s a lot for Magic fans to keep track of. Take a few moments to see which events are available each day and review the costs and prizes associated with each offering. The main goal will be for players to earn a Decathlon token and entry into the Finals on January 6.
December 18–20
Decathlon 1: Alchemy
Decathlon 2: Phantom Sealed* using three packs each of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and Innistrad: Crimson Vow
December 21–23
Decathlon 3: Innistrad: Crimson Vow Traditional Phantom Draft* (Best-of-Three)
Decathlon 4: New Player Decks
December 24–26
Decathlon 5: Zendikar Rising Phantom Bot Draft*
Decathlon 6: Historic Artisan (banned list)
December 27–29
Decathlon 7: Historic (banned list)
Decathlon 8: Singleton
December 30–January 1
Decathlon 9: Traditional Standard (Best-of-Three) (banned list)
Decathlon 10: Strixhaven: School of Mages Phantom Turbo Draft* (a bot draft with each player receiving an emblem with the text "All spells cost [5] less to cast.")
*Note: These are Phantom events; cards are not added to your collection.
Compete in as many of the events as you like to earn prizes and a Decathlon token specific to each event. The more unique Decathlon tokens you earn, the closer you get to earning your entry to the Arena Decathlon Finals, the capstone event filled with amazing prizes! Plus, everyone who enters a Decathlon event will receive a special Arena Decathlete sleeve!
Best of One Prizes
7 wins 3,000 gold + Decathlon token
6 wins 3 packs
5 wins 2 packs
3–4 wins 1 pack
0–2 wins No rewards
Best of Three Prizes
5 wins 3,000 gold + Decathlon token
4 wins 2 packs
3 wins 1 pack
0–2 wins No rewards
That covers just about everything we know at this point concerning the big series of tournaments, but definitely check back in throughout the holidays and in early 2022 for a lot more details. Game Rant will continue to provide updates, news, and strategy guides as more information about the set is revealed.
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