r/mtghistoric
The place to talk about Historic, the Magic Arena eternal format! From Ixalan to the current Standard with the addition of Anthologies and…
How to think about r/mtghistoric
This community focuses on the Historic format of Magic: The Gathering Arena, which allows players to use cards from a wide range of sets, including Standard and Anthologies. Members engage in discussions about deck strategies, card interactions, and the evolving metagame. The community is distinct for its emphasis on competitive play and the sharing of decklists, with a strong focus on optimizing gameplay through detailed analysis and community feedback.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are primarily Magic: The Gathering players who enjoy the Historic format, ranging from casual players to competitive gamers. The audience tends to be predominantly male, with a mix of ages, but generally includes younger adults who are tech-savvy and engaged in online gaming. Members are passionate about deck-building and strategy, often seeking to improve their gameplay and share insights with others.
Posting culture
The posting culture encourages detailed discussions, including decklists, strategy write-ups, and card evaluations. Content that includes thorough analysis or innovative deck ideas tends to thrive, while low-effort posts or blatant self-promotion may receive downvotes. Members frequently engage in discussions about the current metagame and banlists, with a steady cadence of posts, especially around new set releases or major tournaments.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing insightful content, such as deck-building tips, strategy guides, or engaging with community discussions can foster goodwill. However, direct advertising or promotional posts are likely to be met with skepticism or hostility. Collaborating with community influencers or sponsoring events may be more effective in gaining acceptance and building brand loyalty.
Top keywords
What r/mtghistoric talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Tylomin
- u/Sp0ttySniper
- u/Jamonde
- u/ulfserkr
- u/The-Hippo-Philosophy
- u/[deleted]
- u/DaSpoderman
- u/Joschilol
- u/Disastrous-Donut-534
- u/Nexus_Roy
- u/Zone_Shot
- u/TheDapperPenguin17
- u/Metabreaker7
- u/Terrible-Necessary22
- u/NAMESPAMMMMMM
- u/Tenov
- u/Independent-Shoe-753
- u/NormsDeflector
- u/Omri_K_MTG
- u/No-Statement5662
- u/CapybaraHematoma
- u/beef47
- u/nonprophetapostle
- u/SnooAdvice496
- u/_More_Cowbell_
- u/uwuOoze
- u/ErasmosOrolo
- u/TiananmenSquartle
- u/1billionrapecube
- u/DarthSkat
- u/WHLZ
- u/glantonenjoyer
- u/Recallingg
- u/Lords_Servant
- u/PsyHye420
- u/BParkes
- u/Jorts9000
- u/leonprimrose
- u/ChristianKl
- u/sudomakesandwich
- u/Runics206
- u/Dramatic_Reality_531
- u/towishimp
- u/CrushinMangos
- u/ChaatedEternal
- u/the_real_glimmer
- u/jake_eric
- u/Iceman308
- u/mattaar
- u/Honestfellow2449
- u/Glad_Ad510
- u/back2dashire
- u/uglyaniiimals
- u/azurfall88
- u/ClearCelesteSky
- u/PotmArrows
- u/Aljir
- u/dismal_sighence
- u/tpcrjm17
- u/Own_Smoke_8155
- u/jewishcrab
- u/Then_Disk_9913
- u/Acarecan
- u/Nickpachi
- u/thisnotfor
- u/Icy_Lengthiness4619
- u/Skullitas7
- u/Apple8878
- u/Fabr15io
- u/Fubaman
- u/HumanPersondotexe
- u/Embarrassed_State402
- u/tangosur
- u/Kizaman
- u/Cow_Bandit
- u/KevinV626
- u/fearhs
- u/Virtual_Picture_1735
- u/gildedmen
- u/Revolutionary_Bid_43
- u/davidmik
- u/MastrWalkrOfSky
- u/Mundane_Coat_5837
- u/xStingrayx
- u/itzaminsky
- u/cardknocklife
- u/Kopekemaster
- u/PalletOgre
- u/MalabaristaEnFuego
- u/lc82
- u/timKrock
- u/KeyBoardWarrior2000
- u/Manachad
- u/Basilisk-of-Shadows
- u/jason0320
- u/DAAAN-BG
- u/FlayJay
- u/deadbandit19
- u/Content-Place-6741
- u/Nukul
By votes
- u/Jamonde
- u/Tylomin
- u/Sp0ttySniper
- u/The-Hippo-Philosophy
- u/[deleted]
- u/ulfserkr
- u/Independent-Shoe-753
- u/Zone_Shot
- u/Metabreaker7
- u/Nexus_Roy
- u/TheDapperPenguin17
- u/Omri_K_MTG
- u/Disastrous-Donut-534
- u/Apple8878
- u/NormsDeflector
- u/DaSpoderman
- u/Terrible-Necessary22
- u/WHLZ
- u/Fabr15io
- u/No-Statement5662
- u/DarthSkat
- u/CapybaraHematoma
- u/Fubaman
- u/1billionrapecube
- u/beef47
- u/Tenov
- u/NAMESPAMMMMMM
- u/SnooAdvice496
- u/HumanPersondotexe
- u/nonprophetapostle
- u/Embarrassed_State402
- u/tangosur
- u/Kizaman
- u/Jorts9000
- u/Recallingg
- u/Lords_Servant
- u/glantonenjoyer
- u/Joschilol
- u/PsyHye420
- u/Runics206
- u/Cow_Bandit
- u/fearhs
- u/towishimp
- u/KevinV626
- u/leonprimrose
- u/Virtual_Picture_1735
- u/gildedmen
- u/Revolutionary_Bid_43
- u/ChaatedEternal
- u/the_real_glimmer
- u/Iceman308
- u/davidmik
- u/ErasmosOrolo
- u/Dramatic_Reality_531
- u/_More_Cowbell_
- u/BParkes
- u/CrushinMangos
- u/uwuOoze
- u/MastrWalkrOfSky
- u/Mundane_Coat_5837
- u/itzaminsky
- u/ChristianKl
- u/xStingrayx
- u/sudomakesandwich
- u/cardknocklife
- u/Kopekemaster
- u/PalletOgre
- u/jake_eric
- u/mattaar
- u/lc82
- u/timKrock
- u/KeyBoardWarrior2000
- u/DAAAN-BG
- u/MalabaristaEnFuego
- u/Manachad
- u/Basilisk-of-Shadows
- u/jason0320
- u/deadbandit19
- u/Content-Place-6741
- u/Glad_Ad510
- u/FlayJay
- u/Honestfellow2449
- u/Aljir
- u/Nukul
- u/O_Celtic814
- u/MrMarijuanuh
- u/icky_sticky89191
- u/RDDR_CEO
- u/desire_oftheendless
- u/back2dashire
- u/azurfall88
- u/dismal_sighence
- u/Nickpachi
- u/SMlGGlEBALLS
- u/ofruine
- u/heartmurmurjose
- u/soup-sluht22
- u/Radialpuddle
- u/oaklandmurphy
- u/bubbles_maybe
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/beef47
- u/Jamonde
- u/ulfserkr
- u/youcrimpmystyle
- u/Metabreaker7
- u/MTGCardFetcher
- u/Tallal2804
- u/vacus99
- u/tpcrjm17
- u/Nexus_Roy
- u/agtk
- u/brianscalabrainey
- u/FearlessTruth-Teller
- u/quillypen
- u/clearly_not_an_alt
- u/JayIsADino
- u/WHLZ
- u/-mindtrix-
- u/ArtieStark
- u/unsunskunska
- u/crypticalcat
- u/C0UGARMEAT
- u/itzaminsky
- u/Disastrous-Donut-534
- u/HumanPersondotexe
- u/Tebwolf359
- u/Wadester0001
- u/DaSpoderman
- u/CloverGroom
- u/Cole_E_P
- u/fearhs
- u/lsmokel
- u/zeekoes
- u/mokomi
- u/bsatan
- u/semiamusinglifter
- u/TheDapperPenguin17
- u/DarthSkat
- u/bette_awerq
- u/ModusTrollens69
- u/Glad_Ad510
- u/lion10903
- u/a_charming_vagrant
- u/Deeviant
- u/SuperAzn727
- u/NormsDeflector
- u/Myriadtail
- u/The-Hippo-Philosophy
- u/hiremeimbroke
- u/MagiusPaulus
- u/cardsrealm
- u/Quillcy
- u/DarkMystletainn
- u/dingobongus
- u/BazaarofBaghdad_mtga
- u/uglyaniiimals
- u/leonprimrose
- u/bhutjolokia89
- u/Sp0ttySniper
- u/MattAmpersand
- u/nepoe
- u/Wombatish
- u/DSmith19911
- u/Laika4321
- u/pur3pker131
- u/jason0320
- u/payne9989
- u/Skensis1
- u/Nhao5
- u/Apple8878
- u/vascularmassacre
- u/LookAtYourEyes
- u/Lords_Servant
- u/wilsonh915
- u/moonpotatoes
- u/SMlGGlEBALLS
- u/Hirsn
- u/Tingedivinity
- u/USAesNumeroUno
- u/Fit_Minute_2632
- u/Tasty_Wish_199
- u/Cr4v3m4n
- u/Kwestor86
- u/Asrylol
- u/IBashar
- u/polluted_delta
- u/Clavilenyo
- u/thebigmammoo
- u/mimivirus2
- u/mertcanhekim
- u/Laboratory_Maniac
- u/andergriff
- u/nametaken52
- u/Snoo_24334
- u/NorthQuab
- u/Hour_Championship807
- u/kysammons
- u/Fubaman
- u/jegodric
By votes
- u/beef47
- u/ulfserkr
- u/youcrimpmystyle
- u/[deleted]
- u/zeekoes
- u/Jamonde
- u/quillypen
- u/tpcrjm17
- u/Wombatish
- u/xmilehighgamingx
- u/JayIsADino
- u/payne9989
- u/Quillcy
- u/FearlessTruth-Teller
- u/semiamusinglifter
- u/EwokNuggets
- u/vacus99
- u/archaeocommunologist
- u/leandrot
- u/bette_awerq
- u/Fubaman
- u/Tebwolf359
- u/mokomi
- u/Nexus_Roy
- u/agtk
- u/MagiusPaulus
- u/Wadester0001
- u/wyqted
- u/Cole_E_P
- u/crawsex
- u/Metabreaker7
- u/clearly_not_an_alt
- u/MTGCardFetcher
- u/Laboratory_Maniac
- u/Feisty-Friendship-20
- u/HumanPersondotexe
- u/O_Celtic814
- u/pur3pker131
- u/VitorSiq
- u/ModusTrollens69
- u/a_charming_vagrant
- u/Snoo-45136
- u/Purple-Green8128
- u/DAAAN-BG
- u/TheDapperPenguin17
- u/Zone_Shot
- u/Sp0ttySniper
- u/Laika4321
- u/MuggleoftheCoast
- u/stratusncompany
- u/C0UGARMEAT
- u/Tallal2804
- u/advanced_funposter
- u/TheChrisLambert
- u/The-Hippo-Philosophy
- u/Mechwarrior1249
- u/fearhs
- u/Skensis1
- u/-mindtrix-
- u/WHLZ
- u/hiremeimbroke
- u/MattAmpersand
- u/DSmith19911
- u/MarquisofMM
- u/Nhao5
- u/lsmokel
- u/unsunskunska
- u/lion10903
- u/QlimaxDota
- u/NormsDeflector
- u/tangosur
- u/PrinceOfAsphodel
- u/DaSpoderman
- u/DarkMystletainn
- u/dingobongus
- u/pintadaypablo
- u/MrMarijuanuh
- u/Bodriov
- u/vascularmassacre
- u/Tingedivinity
- u/mimivirus2
- u/NorthQuab
- u/itzaminsky
- u/Disastrous-Donut-534
- u/CrushinMangos
- u/Gurthaur
- u/Tianoccio
- u/48SH9BkX
- u/Talks_to_myself
- u/davidmik
- u/Iznal
- u/Itisburgersagain
- u/jynx99
- u/TheWizardOfFoz
- u/USAesNumeroUno
- u/crypticalcat
- u/fiveswords
- u/aloofone
- u/Myriadtail
- u/Folfire
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FAQ
r/mtghistoric — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/mtghistoric have?
r/mtghistoric has approximately 9,134 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/mtghistoric created?
r/mtghistoric was created on June 27, 2019 (7 years ago).
What is r/mtghistoric about?
This community focuses on the Historic format of Magic: The Gathering Arena, which allows players to use cards from a wide range of sets, including Standard and Anthologies. Members engage in discussions about deck strategies, card interactions, and the evolving metagame. The community is distinct for its emphasis on competitive play and the sharing of decklists, with a stro…
What subreddits are similar to r/mtghistoric?
Communities similar to r/mtghistoric include r/mtgbrawl, r/pioneermtg, r/modernmagic, r/mtglegacy, r/lrcast.
Who are the most active posters on r/mtghistoric?
The most frequent posters on r/mtghistoric include u/Tylomin, u/Sp0ttySniper, u/Jamonde.
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