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Timeless
Digital Only
Timeless is MTG Arena's most powerful format, where every card on the platform is legal with no bans—only restrictions. Inspired by Vintage, Timeless uses a restricted list to limit the most powerful cards to one copy per deck, enabling explosive gameplay with Magic's strongest digital arsenal.
Timeless was created in December 2023 alongside the release of Khans of Tarkir Remastered on Arena, providing a Vintage-style experience for digital play.
Where to Play
MTG Arena
Deck Size60 cards
Starting Life20
Copies AllowedUp to 4
Sideboard15 cards
Players2 players (1v1)
Game Duration~20 minutes
RotationNon-rotating
Legal Cards
All cards on MTG Arena
Deck Construction
- Minimum 60 cards in main deck (maximum 250)
- Up to 15 cards in sideboard
- Maximum 4 copies of any card (except basic lands)
- Restricted cards limited to 1 copy in deck + sideboard combined
Gameplay
Mulligan Rule
Draw 7 cards. You may mulligan any number of times, drawing 7 each time. After keeping, put cards equal to the number of mulligans taken on the bottom of your library.
Format Management
Maintained by: MTG Arena team
No banned cards; uses restricted list like Vintage
Ban Schedule: As needed
Notes
- MTG Arena exclusive format
- First Arena format with a restricted list
- Uses original tabletop card versions (not Alchemy rebalances)
- Restricted cards include Channel, Demonic Tutor, and Tibalt's Trickery
- Highest power level format on MTG Arena
- Launched December 2023 with Khans of Tarkir