Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has released their weekly MTG Arena update that includes details on the upcoming release of Alchemy: Kamigawa, event updates, and the latest State of the Game address.
Alchemy: Kamigawa Hits MTG Arena Tomorrow
The release of Alchemy: Kamigawa is only a day away. The launch of the 30-card supplementary set that impacts Alchemy and Historic will include packs, bundles, and events. Alchemy: Kamigawa packs cost 1,000 gold and a 15-pack bundle is available for 3,000 gems. The Into the Future event will also start tomorrow, allowing players to earn Alchemy Individual Card Rewards (ICRs) and Mastery Pass XP for free by playing with preconstructed decks. Jump in, try out some of the new cards from the set, and earn your three win awards. The event runs until March 17.
There will also be at least three cosmetic bundles for sale in the shop starting tomorrow. Be on the lookout for the Tamiyo Compleat bundle, Koi Pet bundle, Spirited Companion bundle, and more.
State of the Game Updates
Megan O’Malley and Jay Parker wrote the State of the Game announcement, covering the launch of Alchemy: Kamigawa, a new digital-only mechanic, an Alchemy Metagame Challenge, and updates to the MTG Arena play blade.
Intensity is a new mechanic that shows up on two cards from Alchemy: Kamigawa. Check out Bellowsbreath Ogre and Runaway Growth.
Cards will have a starting intensity level that perpetually changes as you meet the requirement on the card to increase the intensity. The card’s rules text will change on the card as the level of intensity changes. On top of the two cards in Alchemy: Kamigawa, Static Discharge is also getting a rework to use the new mechanic.
The first Alchemy Metagame Challenge will kick off on March 25 and run through March 28. Players bring their best traditional Alchemy decks and play until they reach seven wins or one loss. Players receive the Neon Ogre Mask sleeve upon entering the event.
Entry fee for the event is 2,000 gold or 400 gems and awards gold and Alchemy: Kamigawa packs. The prizes can be seen below:
| Wins | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 7 wins | 5,000 gold, 30 packs |
| 6 wins | 4,000 gold, 20 packs |
| 5 wins | 3,000 gold, 10 packs |
| 4 wins | 2,500 gold, 5 packs |
| 3 wins | 2,000 gold, 3 packs |
| 2 wins | 1,500 gold, 1 pack |
| 1 win | 1,000 gold |
| 0 wins | 500 gold |
Other improvements that will be included in tomorrow’s client update include: a reordering of packs in the packs tab that will now display them in order of most recent to oldest, the ability to use alternate art for your deck boxes, and more detailed menu options in the play blade.
The Unbroken Blade Event Starts Friday
The Unbroken Blade event is scheduled for March 18-25 and will feature Alchemy Singleton with a special new emblem. Players will have a Studying the Blade emblem that reads, “Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, you may pay 1 life. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature. Otherwise, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.”
Entry fee for the event is 2,000 gold or 400 gems and awards gold and Samurai showcase card styles. Each run lasts until you reach four wins or two losses. The prizes can be seen below:
| Wins | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 4 wins | 2,500 gold, 3 card styles |
| 3 wins | 1,500 gold, 3 card styles |
| 2 wins | 1,000 gold, 2 card styles |
| 1 win | 500 gold, 2 card styles |
| 0 wins | 1 card style |
Samurai showcase card styles available in the event include:
- Asari Captain
- Eiganjo Exemplar
- Guardians of Oboro
- Heiko Yamazaki, the General
- Isshin, Two Heavens as One
- Jukai Trainee
- Nezumi Bladeblesser
- Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
- Peerless Samurai
- Raiyuu, Storm’s Edge
- Selfless Samurai
- The Wandering Emperor
Out of the Shadows Event Set For Late March
The Out of the Shadows event is scheduled for March 25-April 1 and will feature Alchemy Singleton with a ninja-themed emblem. Players will have an Out of the Shadows emblem that reads, “Whenever one or more creatures you control deal combat damage to a player, a random creature card in your hand perpetually gets +1/+1. Until your next turn, you may cast creature spells as though they had flash.”
Entry fee for the event is 2,000 gold or 400 gems and awards gold and Ninja showcase card styles. Each run lasts until you reach four wins or two losses. The prizes can be seen below:
| Wins | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 4 wins | 2,500 gold, 3 card styles |
| 3 wins | 1,500 gold, 3 card styles |
| 2 wins | 1,000 gold, 2 card styles |
| 1 win | 500 gold, 2 card styles |
| 0 wins | 1 card style |
Ninja showcase card styles available in the event include:
- Blade-Blizzard Kitsune
- Dokuchi Silencer
- Futurist Operative
- Inkrise Infiltrator
- Kaito Shizuki
- Kappa Tech-Wrecker
- Moon-Circuit Hacker
- Prosperous Thief
- Satoru Umezawa
- Silver-Fur Master
- Spring-Leaf Avenger
- Thousand-Faced Shadow
Event Schedule
Midweek Magic
- March 15-17: Standard Shakeup
- March 22-24: What Was Written
- March 29-30: On the Edge
- April 5-7: Challenger Showcase
- April 12-14: Blast from the Past
Quick Draft
- March 11-25: Innistrad: Crimson Vow
- March 25- April 8: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- April 8-22: Zendikar Rising
- April 22-29: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- April 29-May 12: Kaldheim
Other Events
- March 4-17: Neon Arcade
- March 17-26: Traditional Sealed Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- March 18-25: The Unbroken Blade
- March 25-28: Alchemy Metagame Challenge
- March 25-April 1: Out of the Shadows
- April 1-8: Dominaria Premier Draft
- April 8-15: Sealed Ravnica Mixer
- April 16-17: Historic Arena Open
- May 14-15: Limited (Streets of New Capenna) Arena Open
Read the original article from WotC.