Magic: The Gathering, or MTG, is a well-loved trading card game that has captivated collectors and players alike since it was created in...

These rules are effective as of April 12, 2024. The Comprehensive Rules of Magic is a reference document that holds all of the rules and...

Image Credit: Aaron J Riley/Wizards of The Coast 900. General 900.1. This section contains additional optional rules that can be used for...

Image Credit: Campbell White/Wizards of The Coast 800. General 800.1. A multiplayer game is a game that begins with more than two...

703. Turn-Based Actions 703.1. Turn-based actions are game actions that happen automatically when certain steps or phases begin, or when...

Image Credit: Wizards of The Coast 700. General Rules 700.1. Anything that happens in a game is an event. Multiple events may take place...

Image Credit: Kev Walker/Wizards of The Coast 702.1. Most abilities describe exactly what they do in the card’s rules text. Some, though,...

Image Credit: Andrew Mar/Wizards of The Coast 701. Keyword Actions 701.1. Most actions described in a card’s rules text use the standard...

Image Credit: Martin de Diego Sadaba/Wizards of The Coast 600. General 601. Casting Spells 601.1. Previously, the action of casting a...

Image Credit: Aaron J Riley/Wizards of The Coast 500. General 500.1. A turn consists of five phases, in this order: beginning, precombat...

Image Credit Campbell White/Wizards of The Coast 400. General 400.1. A zone is a place where objects can be during a game. There are...

Image Credit: Wizards of The Coast Table of Contents 300. General 301. Artifacts 302. Creatures 303. Enchantments 304. Instants 305....

Image Credit: Wizards of The Coast 200. General 200.1. The parts of a card are name, mana cost, illustration, color indicator, type line,...

Image Credit: Wizards of The Coast 100. General 100.1. These Magic rules about game concepts apply to any Magic game with two or more...

This web page contains words beginning K – Z. For words beginning A – J see our first Magic: The Gathering glossary.

This web page contains words beginning A – J. For words beginning K – Z see our second Magic: The Gathering glossary

Magic: The Gathering offers a range of formats that cater to different preferences and playing styles. However, Standard is often popular...

If you've been playing Magic: The Gathering for some time now and want to keep your gameplay fresh, it's worth checking out one of the...

As you’re probably already aware, Magic: The Gathering offers a great way to connect with other people in a captivating battle of...

If you’re ready to try Magic: The Gathering, and you want to start building a Commander deck, you might be a little overwhelmed by the...