The wild card system is Magic: the Gathering Area’s version of trading. Wildcards are digital objects that you trade in for a card of the same rarity. They can be obtained by playing games, opening packs, and completing tasks. With that said, it can be time-consuming to earn enough wildcards to build a competitive deck. However, there is an easier alternative to this blue-collar approach and that is using MTG arena codes to get free stuff. Let’s look at what they are and how they work.
Arena codes are digital codes that can be entered into arena and redeemed for free stuff. This includes things like cosmetic skins for your cards, XP, free cards, and booster packs.
Opening packs and gaining XP are the quickest ways to acquire wildcards to build your decks with. Therefore, free packs from arena codes can be an invaluable resource for saving time and effort while brewing decks on arena.
The concept is pretty straightforward. However, there are quite a few common questions and/or issues that people tend to have when it comes to using their codes. This includes things like how to redeem your codes online and on mobile, if/when codes expire and where you can get them. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know, as well as a complete list of the codes themselves.
How Do I Get Free Items In MTG Arena?
As mentioned above, the easiest and really only way, to get free items for arena is by using codes. They are redeemed for things like free cards, free booster packs, experience points, or cosmetic skins for your cards.
Where Are There Free Arena Codes?
There are a few different ways to get arena codes. These include buying certain MTG products, playing in events such as prereleases, or FNM’s on arena and twitch/streamer codes. These are all great strategies and we will break each one down more in-depth below.
However, the easiest way to find completely free codes is right here on Blue Monkey Gaming. Not only will all the current codes be listed for you below, but the list is updated with new codes whenever they release. So be sure to check back regularly to stay up to date on codes.
Most Recent Non-Unique Codes:
- RepairAndRecharge – 3,000 XP and 1,000 Gold
Booster Packs
Whenever a new set releases, arena usually has a promo code that will give players a few (usually 3) free booster packs of the set. Furthermore, now and then there are even codes for free packs that come out of the blue. So, be sure to keep an eye on the list to get all the free upgrades to your arena collection possible. The current list of codes for booster packs is as follows:
*These codes still worked as of March 11th, 2022, despite being set to expire July 1,2020
| Code | MTG Arena Reward | Expiration Date |
| PlayRavnica | 3 Packs Of Guilds of Ravnica | July 1, 2020* |
| PLAYWARSPARK | 3 Packs Of War of the Spark | July 1, 2020* |
| PlayM20 | 3 Packs Of Core Set 2020 | July 1, 2020* |
| PlayEldraine | 3 Packs Of Throne of Eldraine | July 1, 2020* |
| PlayTheros | 3 Packs OfTheros Beyond Death | Unknown |
| PlayIkoria | 3 Packs Of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths | Unknown |
| PLAYM21 | 3 Packs Of Core Set 2021 | Unknown |
| PlayZendikar | 3 Packs Of Zendikar Rising | Unknown |
| TryKaladesh | 1 Pack Of Kaladesh Remastered | Unknown |
| PlayKaldheim | 3 Packs Of Kaldheim | Unknown |
| PlayStrixhaven | 3 Packs Of Strixhaven: School of Mages | Unknown |
| PlayDND | 3 Packs Of D&D: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms | Unknown |
| PlayMID | 3 Packs Of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt | Unknown |
| PlayVOW | 3 Packs Of Innistrad: Crimson Vow | Unknown |
| PlayNEO | 3 Packs Of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty | Unknown |
| PLAYNEOALCHEMY | 3 Packs Of Kamigawa Alchemy | Unknown |
| PlaySNC | 3 Packs Of Streets Of New Capenna | Unknown |
| PlayAlchemyNewCapenna | 3 Alchemy: New Capenna Booster Packs | Unknown |
| playHBG | 3 Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Booster Packs | Unknown |
| PlayDMU | 3 Packs Of Dominaria United | Unknown |
| PlayDMUA | 3 Alchemy: Packs Of Dominaria United | Unknown |
| PlayBRO | 3 Packs Of The Brothers’ War | Unknown |
| PlayBROA PlayBROAlchemy | 3 Alchemy: Packs Of The Brothers’ War | Unknown |
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Experience Codes
Each 1000xp you earn on arena will increase your level on the mastery tree. Advancing your level can grant you all sorts of rewards and prizes. Be sure to check out the codes below to get 100% free experience points. The codes and their XP rewards are as follows:
| Code | MTG Arena Reward | Expiration Date |
| LevelUp | 2,000 XP | None |
| PARCELMYR | 2,000 XP, 2,000 gold + ICRs and Cosmetics | September 15, 2021 |
| SCALEUP | 3,000 XP | September 15, 2021 |
| BORROWEDTIME | 4,000 XP | September 23, 2021 |
| GOLDENCOMMUNITY | 1,000 XP, 2 Cosmetics | October 26, 2021 |
| CIRCUITMENDER | 1,000 XP | March 10, 2022 |
| PATCHUP | 4,000 XP | Unknown |
| StickTogether | 3,000 XP, 1,000 Gold | Unknown |
| RepairAndRecharge | 3,000 XP, 1,000 gold | December 22, 2022 |
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Cosmetic Codes
Adding new cards to your arena collection is always nice. However, having cards that look just like everyone else’s can be a bit boring. So, arena uses cosmetic skins to mix things up and allow players to customize the way their cards look to some degree.
Obtaining a skin doesn’t always give you that card. However, you only need the card and a skin to apply it to all copies of the card you own. A complete list of the codes and which cosmetic they redeem for is as follows:
| Code | MTG Arena Reward | Expiration Date |
| AlwaysFinishTheJob | Riveteers theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| ReadTheFinePrint | Brokers theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| FunIsntFree | Cabaretti theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| InformationIsPower | Obscura theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| CrimeIsAnArtForm | Maestros theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| ENLIGHTENME | Narset, Parter of Veils (WAR) stained glass card style | January 1, 2023 |
| FOILFUNGUS | Deathbloom Thallid (M19) card style | January 1, 2023 |
| INNERDEMON | Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted (WAR) stained glass card style | January 1, 2023 |
| OVERTHEMOON | Arlinn, Voice of the Pack (WAR) stained glass card style | January 1, 2023 |
| PARALLAXPOTION | Revitalize (M19) card style | January 1, 2023 |
| SHIELDSUP | Teyo, the Shieldmage (WAR) stained glass card style | January 1, 2023 |
| SHINYGOBLINPIRATE | Fanatical Firebrand (M19) card style | January 1, 2023 |
| SPARKLEDRUID | Druid of the Cowl (M19) card style | January 1, 2023 |
| SUPERSCRY | Opt (M19) card style | January 1, 2023 |
| WRITTENINSTONE | Nahiri, Storm of Stone (WAR) stained glass card style | January 1, 2023 |
| FNMATHOME | Promo pack containing two cosmetics | Unknown |
| RockJocks | Lorehold theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| DebateDuelists | Silverquill theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| MathWhizzes | Quandrix theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| SwampPunks | Witherbloom theme card sleeves | Unknown |
| ArtClub | Prismari theme card sleeves | Unknown |
Codes From Sealed Product
Certain MTG products contain codes that can be redeemed for the cards within the product. This includes things like newer planeswalker decks, the MTG gift pack and Core Set 2021 / Arena Starter Kit. The code from each product is unique, so there’s no way to list the actual codes here but a list of each product and what it redeems for are as follows:
| Product | MTG Arena Reward |
| MTG Gift Pack 2018 | Rampaging Brontodon, Immortal Phoenix, Angler Turtle, Vengeant Vampire and Angelic Guardian |
| Ral, Caller of Storms Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Vraska, Regal Gorgon Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Dovin, Architect of Law Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Domri, City Smasher Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Gideon, the Oathsworn Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Jace, Arcane Strategist Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Spellslinger Starter Kit – Core Set 2020 | All Cards Within Both Decks |
| Ajani, Inspiring Leader Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Sorin, Vampire Lord Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Chandra, Flame’s Fury Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Vivien, Nature’s Avenger Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Oko, the Trickster Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Rowan, Fearless Sparkmage Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Elspeth, Undaunted Hero Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Basri Ket, Devoted Paladin Planeswalker | All Cards Within Deck |
| Teferi Timeless Voyager Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
| Liliana Death Mage Planeswalker Deck | All Cards Within Deck |
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Twitch Prime Codes
Wizards of the Coast occasionally will run promotions for free decks if you have an Amazon Prime account connected to your Twitch account. If you do, just follow the link to the Twitch Prime Loot section to redeem your code. All current twitch prime codes are as follows:
| Code | MTG Arena Reward | Expiration Date |
| There are no Twitch Prime codes at the moment. Be sure to check back often though. | N/A | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arena codes are overall very straightforward and easy to use. However, there a few common questions or issues that users have in relation to arena codes. Let’s take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions.
How To Redeem
Step 1: Click “Store” in the top menu bar.
Step 2: Click on the small oval that says “Redeem Code” in the top right of the screen.
Step 3: Enter a code from up above and click “enter.” Codes are case sensitive, so be sure to double check that your code is typed correctly.
Step 4: Profit???
How To On Mobile?
While you can’t redeem codes directly on the mobile version, there are a few ways activate codes.
Method 1: Log in to the desktop version of Arena. Then, use the redemption method above. Then, go back to the MTGA app and click “store.” You should find whatever you redeemed for there.
Method 2: For this method you’ll have to head over to myaccounts.wizards.com and follow these steps:
Step 1: Sign into your account with your MTGA login info.
Step 2: Look for the “Redeem Code” window on the right side of the screen.
Step 3: Type your promo code there and be sure to double check that your code is typed correctly. Then click “Redeem.” If the code was entered correctly, you should receive a conformation message.
Step 4: Head back into the MTGA app and click “store.” You should find whatever you redeemed for there.
Do Arena Codes Expire?
Overall, the answer is yes. Most have an expiration date. However, there are some codes like “LevelUp” that don’t expire. Furthermore, there are some codes that seem to work long past their supposed expiration date. So, you could always give them a try.
Why Doesn’t My Arena Code Work?
There could be quite a few things that could cause a code not to work. However, the most common reasons for a code not working are due to the code being expired or a spelling or capitalization error.
Again, codes are case sensitive. So be sure to keep that in mind and double check to make sure there are no typos. With that said, if you are sure the code is valid and typed correctly, and the problem persists contact wizard’s customer support.
Can You buy MTG Arena Codes?
It is possible to buy codes online. This is a pretty common practice for people looking for very specific things that are hard to get ahold of. If you do want to buy codes online try and make sure you are buying from a reputable site or someone you trust.
End Step
The growth of MTG arena in the last few years has caused more users than ever to check out playing digital magic. One thing people have found, is that opening packs and growing your collection is just as addictive online as in paper. One of the easiest ways to do that is by using promo codes for free stuff.
So, if you are a new player to MTGA be sure to use the arena codes above to jump start your collection. If you are a veteran player, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the next big code. They say all the best things in life are free and it turns out Magic: The Gathering is no exception.
