Digital Magic: The Gathering players were surprised to find Lord of the Rings cards in their Golden packs during the launch of the Wilds of Eldraine set. This unexpected inclusion has sparked speculation about whether it is a bug or an intentional addition by Wizards of the Coast.
Golden packs are rewards given to players who open at least 10 booster packs. Normally, these packs contain cards from the newest set, but players have reported receiving up to three Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth cards instead. This could be a bug since Lord of the Rings was the previous set on MTG Arena, or it might be an oversight since those cards are legal in the Alchemy format.
Another issue that players have encountered is with the Renewal Egg, a reward given to all players who have played a game or logged in before the launch of the Wilds of Eldraine set. However, some players have experienced a blank screen when opening their egg, preventing them from receiving any cards.
It is unclear whether these occurrences are intentional or accidental. It is possible that Wizards of the Coast is promoting the Alchemy format by offering Lord of the Rings cards in Golden packs, or it could simply be a bug that will be resolved in due time. In the meantime, players may want to hold off on opening their free packs until the issue is addressed.
| Date | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 | Wilds of Eldraine set released on MTG Arena | N/A |
Players can start opening Wilds of Eldraine booster packs on MTG Arena from Sept. 5 onwards.
Source: DOTESPORTS
