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MTG Shadows Over Innistrad inches MTG Arena closer to having Pioneer format

Over 300 cards are getting added to the Explorer format.
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Published: Feb 21, 2023 03:03 pm

Over 300 Magic: The Gathering cards are coming to the MTG Arena Explorer format, bringing the mode closer to the Pioneer format through Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered. 

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The MTG Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered set contains 302 regular cards, including the basic lands, and is scheduled to drop into MTG Arena on March 21. Cards within the set are from the Shadows Over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon sets. And an additional 81 cards are from the original Innistrad block that was first released in 2011. 

A total of three Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered cards were previewed today during MTGWeekly: Sigarda’s Aid, Thing in the Ice//Awoken Horror, and Relentless Dead.

Pre-orders for the Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered set on MTG Arena will start on March 7, with the launch taking place on March 21. The pre-order bundle includes Limited tokens, booster packs, and individual cards. The cost of the pre-order bundle on MTG Arena is $29.99.

  • 10 booster packs
  • One golden booster pack
  • Three Draft tokens
  • One Bruna, the Fading Light card
  • One Bruna, the Fading Light card style
  • One Gisela, the Broken Blade card
  • One Gisela, the Broken Blade card style
  • Brisela, Voice of Nightmares card sleeve

WotC did not provide a timeline of when to expect all Pioneer legal cards to get uploaded to the MTG Arena Explorer format. Players will have the opportunity to experiment and test out the added cards in Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered through Limited events like Draft and Sealed. 

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Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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