A Beginner’s Short Guide for New Players Looking to Get into Magic: the Gathering

Welcome to the enchanting realm of Magic: The Gathering! As a novice in this captivating card game, you are about to embark on a journey filled with strategic battles, mystical creatures, and arcane spells. I would love to have this kind of flowery introduction to new players.

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The Magic: the Gathering Cadaverous Bloom Combo Deck in a Nutshell

If you have played in the early years of Competitive Magic: the Gathering TCG, I am pretty sure you are familiar with this particular combo deck that existed during the Mirage-Tempest block Type 2 constructed format. The deck was called the Cadaverous Bloom combo and revolves around the strategy of assembling the combo card pieces and winning from there.

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Ways of Building Budget Decks for New Players in Standard Format

One way of encouraging new players to play Magic: the Gathering is to build them budget versions of deck archetypes in the Standard format. Why Standard? Because it is the most feasible format to cater to budget or starter decks that can still give the players a competitive experience in the tournament setting.

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The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Standard Deck Tech: Caves

As the magical realms of Magic: The Gathering continually expand, each new set release becomes a captivating chapter in the ever-evolving saga of deck building. With every fresh addition to the vast multiverse, players find themselves presented with a wealth of new cards, mechanics, and synergies that challenge and inspire their strategic prowess.

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The Solar Flare Magic: the Gathering Deck in a Nutshell

“Solar Flare” was a control deck in Magic: the Gathering that was prominent during the Innistrad block (2011-2012 Standard format). The deck utilized a combination of powerful control elements, creature removal, and graveyard recursion and revolved around Blue, Black, and White colors.. The deck’s name is derived from the card “Sun Titan,” which could bring back other creatures from the graveyard when it entered the battlefield.

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