| Explorer Anthology | |||||
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| Symbol description | An E with a plus (+) | ||||
| Plane | Multiversal | ||||
| Expansion code | EA1–EA3[1] | ||||
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Explorer Anthology is a series of releases exclusive to Magic Arena. Cards released via an Explorer Anthology become legal in the Explorer format as well as the Historic format. Each release is available to purchase as a whole in the Arena store for a limited time, after which the cards are only available through crafting wildcards.
Releases[ | ]
Expansion symbol
The first Explorer Anthology (set code: EA1) was released on July 28, 2022, and added 20 Explorer-legal cards to MTG Arena, from iconic powerhouses to offbeat favorites.[2][3][4]
1[ | ]
- Favored Hoplite
- Rally the Ancestors
- Ensoul Artifact
- Mausoleum Wanderer
- Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
- Shadowborn Apostle
- Tainted Remedy
- Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
- Searing Blood
- Temur Battle Rage
- Titan's Strength
- Back to Nature
- Elvish Mystic
- Tireless Tracker
- Battlewise Hoplite
- Siege Rhino
- Slaughter Games
- Supreme Verdict
- Hangarback Walker
- Darksteel Citadel
2[ | ]
Explorer Anthology 2 (set code: EA2) was released on December 13, 2022.[5][6] In addition to the 24 cards in this anthology, Wastes became available as a basic land to all players.[7]
- Brave the Elements
- Clever Impersonator
- Courser of Kruphix
- Dispel
- Eerie Interlude
- Eidolon of the Great Revel
- Eldrazi Displacer
- Ethereal Armor
- Fiery Impulse
- Kozilek, the Great Distortion
- Mana Confluence
- Matter Reshaper
- Mutavault
- Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- Nylea's Presence
- Reflector Mage
- Rending Volley
- Satyr Wayfinder
- Shaman of the Pack
- Sliver Hivelord
- Soldier of the Pantheon
- Thought-Knot Seer
- World Breaker
- Zulaport Cutthroat
The Anthology was re-released in conjunction with Explorer Anthology 3 for a limited time between July 18 and September 5, 2023.[8]
3[ | ]
Explorer Anthology 3 (set code: EA3) is available from July 18 until October 10, 2023 and adds 25 cards to Arena.[9]
- Cyclonic Rift
- Abbot of Keral Keep
- Shrapnel Blast
- Chord of Calling
- Eidolon of Blossoms
- Sylvan Scrying
- Worldspine Wurm
- Deathrite Shaman
- Golgari Charm
- Judge's Familiar
- Simic Charm
- Izzet Charm
- Gruul Charm
- Obzedat, Ghost Council
- Omnath, Locus of Rage
- Orzhov Charm
- Voice of Resurgence
- Xenagos, God of Revels
- Accorder's Shield
- Canopy Vista
- Cinder Glade
- Smoldering Marsh
- Sunken Hollow
- Prairie Stream
- Thespian's Stage
References[ | ]
- ↑ MTG Arena search
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (July 6, 2022). "MTG Arena: State of the Game – Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (July 20, 2022). "MTG Arena Announcements - July 20, 2022". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (July 27, 2022). "New Deck and New Play Options with Explorer Anthology 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (October 4, 2022). "Kicking Off Magic's 30th Anniversary". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (October 5, 2022). "MTG Arena: State of the Game - Alchemy: Dominaria". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (December 6, 2022). "Explorer Anthology 2 Arrives December 13!". Magicthegathering.com.
- ↑ Clayton Kroh (July 17, 2023). "MTG Arena Announcements – July 17, 2023". magicthegathering.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2023.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 30, 2023). "Explorer Anthology 3 Arrives on MTG Arena". magicthegathering.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023.