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key cards a beginner should know (self.mtg)

submitted 2 years ago by robotsheepboy to c/[email protected]

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I'm very new to mtg and have only been playing arena a little, but I've ordered some physical decks. I was wondering if there were some famous cards that a beginner should know? For any reason really, gameplay, lore, etc.

Thanks in advance!

PS. is there anything like the Reddit bot that fetches the cards here?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Like @[email protected] said it’s definitely dependent on what format you want to play given just how massive the card pool is!

A couple other lists that might help though:

Iconic Masters was a set with a lot of well known/famous cards from MTG’a history: https://scryfall.com/sets/ima?as=grid&order=set
MTG Goldfish has lists of the most popular cards in each format: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/format-staples/standard
There are a bunch of cards that have been reprinted since the early days that are definitely common and iconic. For new players, cards like Llanowar Elves, Counterspell, Swords to Plowshares, Lightning Bolt, Dark Ritual, Duress, Giant Growth, Brainstorm, Serra Angel, etc are all classics.

[–] robotsheepboy 1 points 2 years ago

Oh cool, thanks I'll definitely take a look at those links, much appreciated