MTG Arena is buzzing with new updates as of February 9, 2026, bringing players exciting changes and events. The return of the Arena Powered Cube and numerous card rebalances highlight this month’s updates. Here’s a detailed overview of the latest developments.
Arena Powered Cube Returns
From February 10 to March 2, players can dive into a refreshed Arena Powered Cube. This format offers an enhanced experience with supercharged decks. Players are encouraged to explore new strategies during this limited-time event.
Card Rebalances Announced
Along with the Arena Powered Cube, significant updates are being made to several formats, including Alchemy, Historic, and Timeless. A new banned and restricted list has been released, detailing the reasons behind these changes.
Notable Changes for Alchemy
- Kona, Rescue Beastie: This card’s cost increased to moderate its dominance in Best-of-One Alchemy.
- Val, Marooned Surveyor: Changes aimed to make this card less central to powerful combo strategies in Historic.
- Dazzling Flameweaver and Marshland Hordemaster: Both creatures received power increases to enhance the Lizard archetype in Alchemy.
More Updates on Specific Cards
- Sanguine Soothsayer: Now a 2/2, buffing the popular White-Black Bats deck.
- Polterheist: Adjusted to a 3/3 with increased ward costs
- Ethrimik, Imagined Fiend: Cost reduction makes it more viable in decks.
Upcoming Events
MTG Arena has various competitive events lined up in February. Notable ones include the Arena Championship 11 on February 21-22, where players can compete for a share of a $250,000 prize pool. Details on competitors and deck lists will be available soon.
Event Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 3-5 | Historic Pauper |
| February 10-12 | Lorwyn Eclipsed Brawl Builder Challenge |
| February 17-19 | Phantom Golden Pack Sealed |
| February 24-26 | Lorwyn Eclipsed Phantom Sealed |
| February 10-16 | Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ |
Season Rewards
Players can expect to receive their rewards for the February ranked season at the start of the March season. Rewards include Lorwyn Eclipsed packs and various gold amounts based on rank.
Rewards Breakdown
- Bronze: 1 Lorwyn Eclipsed pack
- Silver: 1 Lorwyn Eclipsed pack + 500 gold
- Gold: 2 Lorwyn Eclipsed packs + 1,000 gold + Spell Snare card style
- Mythic: 5 Lorwyn Eclipsed packs + 1,000 gold + multiple card styles
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