Feedback on Pricing for Power Cup Draft Events in MTG Arena
Dear Wizards of the Coast
I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction with the current pricing structure for the Power Cup draft events on MTG Arena. Charging 10,000 gold or 1,500 gems for entry into a phantom draft is unacceptable and feels like an egregious exploitation of the Magic: The Gathering player base.
This format, while enjoyable in concept as a unique cube-style draft ), does not justify such a premium cost. In phantom events, players receive no lasting cards to add to their collections, unlike keeper drafts such as Premier Drafts, which offer comparable entry fees but allow retention of drafted cards. The rewards provided are disappointingly meager, making it extraordinarily difficult to recoup even a fraction of the investment. A review of professional players' performances in these events reveals consistently poor returns, which discourages participation and erodes player engagement.
I urge you to reconsider this pricing model, as it exemplifies excessive corporate greed and undermines the loyalty of dedicated players. Such decisions risk alienating the community that sustains MTG Arena. Please consider reducing the entry fee significantly, enhancing rewards, or differentiating phantom events more fairly from keeper formats.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and hope for prompt adjustments to restore faith in the game's economy.
Best Regards