Hello,

I would like to share some feedback regarding MTG Arena and better understand a few design decisions that, from my perspective as a long-time Magic player, seem difficult to justify.

First of all, I believe that Competitive Brawl should be a balanced format, just like the other competitive formats available on the platform. I understand that Wizards of the Coast does not officially support Duel Commander as a format to promote. However, it feels inconsistent that cards such as Guide of Souls and Ocelot Pride are only available in their rebalanced versions, while the format still allows extremely powerful cards like Channel, Dark Ritual, Force of Will, and even Alchemy-exclusive cards. In my opinion, those cards are more appropriate for a casual or fun-oriented environment than for a competitive format.

Brawl is the closest digital equivalent to Commander, currently one of the most popular ways to play Magic. Since MTG Arena does not yet support four-player Commander games, I believe Competitive Brawl would benefit from taking inspiration from the closest tabletop alternative: Duel Commander, which already has an established competitive ruleset and philosophy.

If aligning the format with Duel Commander is not the direction Wizards intends to take, I would at least encourage the team to rebalance Competitive Brawl by adjusting its overall power level. Removing some of the most powerful cards, as well as cards that do not exist in tabletop Magic, could create a healthier and more skill-focused competitive environment, rather than one that often feels like a race to resolve the most powerful spells first.

I am an active Duel Commander player and have greatly enjoyed playing Competitive Brawl on MTG Arena. My intention with this message is not simply to criticize the current state of the format, but to share feedback from the perspective of someone who genuinely enjoys competitive Magic and would like to see Brawl become an even stronger and more balanced experience.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read my feedback. I sincerely appreciate your willingness to listen to player suggestions and concerns. I hope these comments can contribute, even in a small way, to the continued improvement of MTG Arena and the experience it offers to its community.

Thank you for your time and for your continued work on Magic: The Gathering.

Kind regards,