diff --git a/pylib/mypy.ini b/pylib/mypy.ini
index b823d67aa..c1c751df9 100644
--- a/pylib/mypy.ini
+++ b/pylib/mypy.ini
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 [mypy]
-python_version = 3.7
+python_version = 3.8
 pretty = false
 no_strict_optional = true
 show_error_codes = true
diff --git a/pylib/tests/run_format.py b/pylib/tests/run_format.py
index 51268b273..9ea686bd9 100644
--- a/pylib/tests/run_format.py
+++ b/pylib/tests/run_format.py
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
             "-m",
             "black",
             "-t",
-            "py36",
+            "py38",
             "anki",
             "tests",
             "tools",