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Magic Arena Premier Draft Refresher For Rivals Of Ixalan

Get caught up on Rivals of Ixalan, the latest Premier Draft set on MTG Arena, with Andy “Icky” Ferguson’s two-minute refresher on major archetypes and top commons and uncommons.

Silvergill Adept
Silvergill Adept, illustrated by Magali Villeneuve

Rivals of Ixalan returns to MTG Arena this week for Premier Draft. I haven’t played this set in years, and though it wasn’t particularly memorable, playing a few drafts is still worthwhile. This quick article is a refresher for the veterans and a primer for the uninitiated!

Two-Color Archetypes and Signpost Uncommons

Allied Colors

Azorius: Ascend / Flyers

Resplendent Griffin

Dimir: Ascend / Pirates

Deadeye Brawler

Rakdos: Pirates

Dire Fleet Neckbreaker

Gruul: Dinosaurs

Raging Regisaur

Selesnya: Ramp / Dinosaurs

Atzocan Seer

Enemy Colors

Orzhov: Vampires

Legion Lieutenant

Izzet: Pirates

Storm Fleet Sprinter

Golgari: Recursion

Jungle Creeper

Boros: Aggro

Relentless Raptor

Simic: Merfolk

Merfolk Mistbinder

Individual Color Strength, High to Low

  • Black
  • White
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Green

Archetype Tier List

S Tier

  • Orzhov

A Tier

  • Rakdos
  • Izzet
  • Dimir

B Tier

  • Simic
  • Gruul
  • Boros
  • Azorius

C Tier

  • Selesnya
  • Golgari

Top Commons and Uncommons by Color

Black

Commons:

Moment of Craving Impale Dusk Legion Zealot

Uncommons:

Ravenous Chupacabra Forerunner of the Coalition Reaver Ambush

White

Commons:

Legion Conquistador Luminous Bonds Exultant Skymarcher

Uncommons:

Forerunner of the Legion Baffling End Pride of Conquerors

Red

Commons:

Bombard Goblin Trailblazer Buccaneer's Bravado

Uncommons:

Forerunner of the Empire Needletooth Raptor Charging Tuskodon

Blue

Commons:

Waterknot Crashing Tide Deadeye Rig-Hauler

Uncommons:

Siren Reaver Expel from Orazca Silvergill Adept

Green

Commons:

Hunt the Weak Jungleborn Pioneer Overgrown Armasaur

Uncommons:

Thrashing Brontodon Swift Warden Crested Herdcaller

Stay Hydrated

Do you feel refreshed? If not, drink some water!

Lose and Learn, Learn and Win!