MTG Beginner Guide: First 100 Games Roadmap

Starting Magic: The Gathering can feel overwhelming—card pools, formats, and vocabulary. This guide gives you a clean 3 phase path. Phase 1: Learn Core Mechanics (Games 1–20) Use the official Starter Kit decks. Focus on: tapping lands, casting cost vs. curve, combat steps. Internal upgrade links: After this, read our forthcoming Commander deck primer (coming soon) for casual multiplayer depth. Phase 2: Curve & Efficiency (Games 21–60) Track dead cards in hand: were they too expensive? Adjust cur