MTG mana curve fundamentals

Overview — why the mana curve matters Your mana curve (now called mana value distribution) is a map of how your spells are spread across costs. It matters because Magic is largely a race of land drops and tempo: playing a 3 drop on turn 3 or a 1 drop on turn 1 matters. A good curve makes your draws useful across the game, reduces “flood” (too many lands / high cost spells) and “screw” (too few lands / too many cheap spells), and helps you hit key turns consistently. Core concepts and key ideas M