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Nifty Or Thrifty: Sinister Cup
The Nifty Or Thrifty article series from Season 1 returns! Each month, we'll take an early look at the meta for the new Cup, particularly from the perspective of which ones are likely worth the cost of leveling up and adding a second charge move (nifty) and which ones would probably work out fine without heavy investment (thrifty), including some alternatives to the more expensive options. Whether you have a ton of dust or are scrounging together what little you can, this article should be able to help you make those tough investment decisions.
Player Rank And Rules Updates for the Coming Season
Today the official Arena Rules and even our ranking algorithms have undergone large upgrades to get ready for the Season’s start in two weeks. All competitors and organizers should familiarize themselves with these changes! Without further ado, here are the major improvements to player rank and the rules for the 2019-2020 Season!
Looking Back on an Incredible Season 1!
Season 1 has been full of epic experiences and memories (and plenty of learning experiences!) and now it's time to celebrate its conclusion! Mementos, stats, and the new Hall of Champions!
Official Season 2 Start Date, New Toys, And Exciting Things to Come!
Mark your calendars and rest up because this fall brings a clean slate and new chance for every competitor to ascend the global (or soon-to-come national) leaderboards and eventually even claim the title of Champion! The upcoming Season will bring some brand new features and epic experiences along with...
Santiago: Get Ready for the South American Championships!
The third and final event of the Season 1 Arena World Championships is almost here! Latin America’s most skilled battlers will head to Santiago, Chile to represent their countries and prove their mettle. Here’s everything you need to know...
The Final Cup of the Season and the Arena's Official Discord!
As July comes to a close, so does the Arena's largest Cup yet: the Jungle Cup! Over 2,300 communities hosted tournaments in the Jungle meta last month - a new record! Now for the final month of the competitive season...
Dortmund: Get Ready for the European Championship!
The second leg of the Season 1 Arena World Championships is almost here! The continent's most skilled battlers will head to Dortmund, Germany to represent their regions and prove their mettle. Here’s everything you need to know...
Chicago Here We Come!
Get ready to rumble - the Arena is heading to Chicago! Hosting the North American Championships is no small undertaking, but the world deserves to know who really is the very best. So it's time for the highest-level challenge in competitive PvP play - and it's gonna be glorious! Here's what you need to know...
Announcing: Season 1 Championships in Chicago, Dortmund, and Santiago!
As Regional Champions are emerging around the world, it's finally time to officially announce Season 1 Championships schedule! The most elite battlers in the world will face off on three continents this Season. Without further ado...
Congrats to the Season 1 Regionals Competitors! (Plus, Important Arena Updates)
As May's Nightmare Cup opens its jaws to challenge competitors in a diverse new meta full of Psychic, Fighting, and Dark-type foes, many of the Arena's competitors have been anxiously watching their rank on the new Leaderboard. That's because Regional Invitationals are just around the corner!