Back to Formats
Historic
Digital Only
Historic is MTG Arena's eternal format, featuring all cards available on the digital platform. It combines Standard sets with Historic Anthologies, Remastered sets, and Jumpstart cards to create a unique digital experience with a diverse and ever-growing card pool.
Historic was created in November 2019 as MTG Arena's first non-rotating format, providing a home for cards that rotated out of Standard.
Where to Play
MTG Arena
Deck Size60 cards
Starting Life20
Copies AllowedUp to 4
Sideboard15 (Best-of-Three) or 7 (Best-of-One)
Players2 players (1v1)
Game Duration~20 minutes
RotationNon-rotating
Legal Cards
All cards available on MTG Arena
Deck Construction
- Minimum 60 cards in main deck
- Up to 15 cards in sideboard (7 in Best-of-One)
- 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
Maintains a banned card list; uses rebalanced card versions
Ban Schedule: As needed
Notes
- MTG Arena exclusive format
- Includes digital-only cards and mechanics
- Uses Alchemy rebalanced versions of cards
- Cards added via Historic Anthologies and Remastered sets
- One of the most diverse formats on Arena
- Non-rotating: cards never leave the format