Today, we’ll cover 10 reasons why you need to use a tracker in MTG Arena. Let’s jump in.
1. Metagame Analysis First up is metagame analysis. This feature is incredibly useful. After installing and enabling detailed logging, you can easily open the client. The metagame tab is resizable and covers Standard, Historic, Brawl, and more. It tracks the logs from all users, giving you a breakdown of the most popular decks, their win rates, and even the cost to build them in paper.
Knowing what decks are trending can help you prepare for what you’ll face, and the win rate data ensures you’re aware of the strongest strategies. Plus, it shows whether you already have the necessary cards or need to craft a few more.
2. Personal Statistics While metagame analysis provides community-wide data, the statistics tab focuses on your performance. It tracks your decks, win rates, and matches played. This lets you identify your strongest MTG proxy decks and recognize underperforming ones that might need tweaking.
3. In-Game Deck Tracker The in-game deck tracker is a game-changer. It displays your remaining deck and the percentage chance of drawing specific cards. This feature improves decision-making, such as whether to mulligan or continue. It also helps track land drops, which can influence your gameplay decisions significantly.
4. Draft Helper For draft enthusiasts, the draft helper offers expert advice from top players. It ranks potential picks, making drafting easier and more effective. This tool is invaluable for newer players learning the draft format and helps improve overall performance over time.
5. Deck Advisor Deck Advisor recommends decks based on your collection. It highlights decks you can build with minimal wild cards and provides win rates and meta usage data. This is a fantastic feature for beginners who aren’t sure what to craft next.
6. Opponent Tracking Arena’s social system can be limiting, but Arena Assistant improves it by letting you add opponents easily. Copy their name with one click and add them to your friends list. This makes it easier to stay connected with people you frequently play against.
7. Wild Card Crafting Managing wild cards can be tricky, but Arena Assistant simplifies it. You can filter by set and craft missing cards efficiently. This is particularly useful for hard-to-collect sets like Jumpstart.
8. Collection Overview The collection tracker shows the percentage of each set you own. This helps prioritize which packs to buy or what to craft to complete your collection.
9. Leaderboards and Rankings Arena Assistant features a ranking system that tracks the performance of top players using the tool. It’s a great way to see where you stand and adds a fun, competitive element to the game.
10. Media and Content Integration The media tab aggregates Twitch streams, articles, and videos from MTG creators. You can stay updated on the latest content and strategies without leaving the game.
I’ve been using Arena Assistant since its launch, and with version 2.0 out now, it’s better than ever. If you’re on Windows, I highly recommend giving it a try. Mac users, hang tight—the team is working on expanding compatibility.
