Strategy • Deckbuilding • Community

Master the
multiverse.

Build the instincts, decks, and confidence to play your way—from your first digital match to a four-player Commander night.

Your path through Magic

Seven steps.
One clear journey.

New to Magic? Start with what the game is, then learn how it works. Each guide gives you the context you need for the next.

Discover the game’s history, purpose, and the many reasons people love it.

Learn the goal, cards, mana, turn sequence, combat, and ways to begin.

Meet the five philosophies and find the play style that feels natural to you.

Choose the shared rules, deck size, card pool, and number of players.

Choose a ready-to-play first deck and the few accessories you actually need.

Turn a color, format, and strategy into a balanced Commander deck.

Take what you learned to a local store, event, or friendly table.

Ready for your first deck?

Use the beginner buying guide to choose a first deck, sleeves, and a deck box—without wasting money on products that do not fit your format.