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Alchemy
Digital Only
Alchemy is MTG Arena's digital-first rotating format. It features rebalanced cards that differ from their paper counterparts, digital-only mechanics like Conjure and Seek, and supplemental card releases that keep the metagame fresh and evolving.
Alchemy was created in December 2021 as a digital-first format that embraces mechanics only possible in digital Magic, along with the ability to rebalance cards.
Where to Play
MTG Arena
Deck Size60 cards
Starting Life20
Copies AllowedUp to 4
Sideboard15 cards
Players2 players (1v1)
Game Duration~20 minutes
RotationRotating
Legal Cards
Standard sets plus Alchemy-specific supplements
Deck Construction
- Minimum 60 cards in main deck
- Up to 15 cards in sideboard
- Maximum 4 copies of any card (except basic lands)
Gameplay
Mulligan Rule
Best-of-One: Your first mulligan is free; after that, put one card on the bottom for each additional mulligan. Best-of-Three: Standard mulligan rules apply.
Format Management
Maintained by: MTG Arena team
Cards can be rebalanced (buffed or nerfed) instead of banned
Ban Schedule: Cards rebalanced regularly
Notes
- MTG Arena exclusive format
- Cards can be digitally rebalanced for better game balance
- Rebalanced cards marked with 'A' symbol
- Features digital-only mechanics (Conjure, Seek, Perpetual, Spellbook)
- Receives supplemental Alchemy card releases with each Standard set
- Rotates with Standard but on a 2-year cycle instead of 3