Reviews of Magic: The Gathering Arena

By: Wizards of the Coast App

List of user reviews and ratings for Magic: The Gathering Arena

Total ratings

4.60 (Rating count: 151,389)

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Review summary

Users like MTG Arena for its cross-platform accessibility and free packs for new players, offering a convenient digital MTG experience. However, many reviews repeatedly cite stability and performance issues (crashes, long loads), concerns about RNG/matchmaking fairness and pay-to-win dynamics, and weak customer support. Monetization and onboarding friction also stand out, with new players feeling underserved by the entry barriers. Overall, the app delivers the MTG experience but is hampered by reliability and fairness concerns.

Pros

Cross-platform play between mobile and PC.
Free packs for new players and high accessibility.
Digital MTG experience that brings Magic to mobile.

Cons

Frequent stability issues: crashes, freezing, and loading problems, with instances of the app not opening.
Perceived unfair RNG and deck-shuffling, plus biased matchmaking and perceived pay-to-win incentives.
Poor customer support and unresolved account/purchase issues (delayed responses, automated replies, lack of reimbursement).
Monetization concerns and pressure to spend to progress, with limited free card access.
Beginner experience is challenging due to high-skill matchmaking and difficulty building decks without spending.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.50

All time rating average: 4.60

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47% (108)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-22	De*****	Wizards & Hasbro have absolutely destroyed the legacy of what was arguably the pinnacle of TCGs. What an absolute joke this game has become. Trash system fueled by unparalleled corporate greed and a complete lack of care for the consumer experience. Don’t waste your time or your money on these awful companies.
Wizards & Hasbro have absolutely destroyed the legacy of what was arguably the pinnacle of TCGs. What an absolute joke this game has become. Trash system fueled by unparalleled corporate greed and a complete lack of care for the consumer experience. Don’t waste your time or your money on these awful companies.
2026-06-21	Fa*****	Until who you play against and your deck shuffling is ACTUALLY random and not “padded” I refuse to play this game.
Until who you play against and your deck shuffling is ACTUALLY random and not “padded” I refuse to play this game.
2026-06-21	Ag*****	Fun enough when it’s working, but if you ever need to stop and do anything or look anything up, the server disconnects and it becomes basically unplayable.
Fun enough when it’s working, but if you ever need to stop and do anything or look anything up, the server disconnects and it becomes basically unplayable.
2026-06-21	So*****	What good is it to play a game that you have to build a deck if their deck building function is seriously flawed. You would think the developers would want to get that part right. I’ve gone as far as deleting the game and reinstalling, submitting bug fix tickets, and still I can’t build a deck because the devs are too busy trying to scam people out of money rather than making a game that works appropriately. The reason I’m so upset is because the game didn’t used to have these bugs, and I love playing Magic. I guess I’ll have to delete this app and stick to real MTG.
What good is it to play a game that you have to build a deck if their deck building function is seriously flawed. You would think the developers would want to get that part right. I’ve gone as far as deleting the game and reinstalling, submitting bug fix tickets, and still I can’t build a deck because the devs are too busy trying to scam people out of money rather than making a game that works appropriately. The reason I’m so upset is because the game didn’t used to have these bugs, and I love playing Magic. I guess I’ll have to delete this app and stick to real MTG.
2026-06-21	Fr*****	Most manipulative matchmaking system I’ve ever seen. Sincerely diabolical.
Most manipulative matchmaking system I’ve ever seen. Sincerely diabolical.
2026-06-21	Ja*****	I love the game play. It’s possible to enjoy with the base decks but are able to build up a decent collection over time. The three stars are related to incessant connection issues when trying to continue play after locking the phone. More often than not, I have to kill the app to restart. If that can be resolved I’d upgrade to a 5 star review
I love the game play. It’s possible to enjoy with the base decks but are able to build up a decent collection over time. The three stars are related to incessant connection issues when trying to continue play after locking the phone. More often than not, I have to kill the app to restart. If that can be resolved I’d upgrade to a 5 star review
2026-06-20	Ot*****	It says no disc space available when I have 10 gb or storage
It says no disc space available when I have 10 gb or storage
2026-06-20	Mc*****	Always did love this game but bring the ally decks in to the game haven’t seen them and the 2012 crosswinds deck oh how I made so many ragequit with that deck and I didn’t need infinite TW to do it people thought too small with panoptic
Always did love this game but bring the ally decks in to the game haven’t seen them and the 2012 crosswinds deck oh how I made so many ragequit with that deck and I didn’t need infinite TW to do it people thought too small with panoptic
2026-06-20	Ch*****	Gives you a good idea on how to play
Gives you a good idea on how to play
2026-06-19	Vl*****	please fix how cards like ponder resolves. show if opponent shuffled. allow undo mana on mobile. etc. ez 5 stars here if addressed!
please fix how cards like ponder resolves. show if opponent shuffled. allow undo mana on mobile. etc. ez 5 stars here if addressed!