Magic: The Gathering Companion


Rating: 3.9	Downloads: 1,000,000+
Category: Events	Offer by: Wizards of the Coast LLC

The Magic: The Gathering Companion app is your digital partner for all things Magic: The Gathering, providing tools to manage decks, look up cards, track tournaments, and analyze gameplay. It delivers essential information at your fingertips, whether you’re a casual player or a competitive streamer needing quick access to game mechanics and rulings.

This companion simplifies the complex world of Magic by offering intuitive features that streamline gameplay preparation, enhance strategy discussion, and connect you with the wider Magic community, making it an indispensable tool for both beginners learning the ropes and seasoned veterans refining their tactics.

App Features

Live Judge Rulings Lookup: Instantly search and sort official Magic: The Gathering rulings across all versions, helping you understand complex scenarios during play or when reviewing gameplay footage.
Color Identity Helper: Quickly determine the color identity of any card combination or deck by simply pasting card names from games, enhancing your metagame knowledge and sideboard creation.
Rotating Format Watchlist: Automatically updates with cards appearing in recent Release or Championship sets, with color pie distribution and format viability indicators saved specifically for Standard, Modern, and other popular formats.
Card Text Compressor/Expander: Toggles between showing just card type, keywords, and colors versus the full rule text, perfect for quickly scanning card effects during gameplay or stream prep while retaining context when needed.
Recent Game Analysis: Imports recent game dates from MTG Arena or physical games to note relevant set releases, allowing you to filter cards by inclusion in those sets and view comprehensive set timelines by expansion block.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Fast Rulings Lookup
Visual Color Identity Checker
Rotating Standard Format Notifications
Streamlined Card Text Display

Cons:

Limited Mobile UI – Full functionality and interactivity are confined to native iOS or Android interfaces, not matching web browser experience
No Pronunciation Guide – While English standard texts are searchable, uncommon or specific jargon pronunciation isn’t included

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will the app automatically update with new card releases from recent Magic sets?
A: Yes! The app hooks into official Magic APIs to instantly surface cards from new sets once they’re released, including their new text and potential banned list interactions.

Q: Can I customize the appearance or organization of card viewports?
A: Absolutely, most card browsers offer adjustable layouts (grid/list) and filter options by card type, color, set, or power level to focus on relevant content.

Q: Is gameplay analysis data synced across multiple devices?
A: Depending on your account type, core gameplay functions sync with cloud accounts, allowing access on multiple computers or via mobile browser experience.

Q: How accurate are the official rulings sources used within the app?
A: Completely accurate and drawn directly from Wizards of the Coast rulings database. These cross-reference all printings and rulings history dating back to Alpha.

Q: Will the judge ruling section help with official gameplay discussions?
A: Precisely! Detailed historical context of rulings helps resolve ambiguous game situations and explains rule changes, useful for player discussions or filling contested judge reports.