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MTG Draft explained: how your first draft works
Complete step-by-step guide to MTG Draft: how it works, how to build a 40-card deck, and the strategy behind good picks. Includes draft variants like Cube and Pick-Two.
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The 15 Best Commander Precons for Beginners
Which Commander precon should you buy as a beginner? My top 15 easiest-to-play decks — from the Starter Decks to Bloomburrow and Final Fantasy — ranked by accessibility. And the...
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The best MTG resources: websites, YouTube, and illustrators
Useful websites, deck builders, YouTube channels, and illustrators for Magic players. Discover which resource helps you with deckbuilding, rules, and collecting.
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MTG boosters explained: Play, Collector, Draft, Set, and Jumpstart
Which Magic booster is right for you? Discover the differences between Play, Collector, Draft, Set, and Jumpstart boosters. Includes real card examples, explanations of special treatments, and practical tips for...
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Commander (EDH) explained: rules and getting started
Starting with Commander? Learn how a 100-card deck works, what color identity means, and how commander tax, commander damage, and mulligans work. With real card examples and practical tips for...
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