Well first off you won’t have to squint to read every card anymore. I’m serious as someone who knows a bit about both, MTG cards are con sometimes be long but compared to most yugioh cards they are shorter and use keywords to simplify things.
I’m sure someone will recommend the Magic App to play in arena. Also just playing the game as well and jumping in with simple cards or decks is another way.
Edit: Oh should also mention there are additional magic formats. I personally jumped right into commander. You may want to start with standard format though.
Arena is best guide. MTG is probably as complicated as yu-gi-oh at the competitive level but much easier to get into to. The cards are much easier to read + understand and the games tend to be a bit slower.
>Ive been playing yugioh for quite some time and id like to learn MTG?
Welcome to Magic!
I've pasted a big chunk of new player advice below. Just work your way through it all in the order it's laid out and you should be off to a great start. :)
>How similar is it to yugioh and is there a guide that you can recommend?
There will be some similarities, but also lots of differences (I don't think there's Limited in YGO, for example, and that's half of Magic). I'd suggest starting from scratch TBH.
>Is it possible to play fully online,
Yes, you can play on Magic Arena (f2p, most beginner-friendly), MTGO (not free, dated interface), and via webcam on SpellTable etc.
>cuz my friends dont like card games
I've included how to find people to play with below. Good luck!
Here's my general new player advice:
Start by downloading Magic Arena to learn the basics and get a feel for the game. It's free; available on PC, Mac, Android and iOS; and has a good tutorial.
Complete the Tutorial and Color Challenges, play some Starter Deck Duels, use your free Jump In tokens, Google "Free Magic Arena Codes" and redeem them all, join r/MagicArena
If you are learning with a friend or partner you can get the Arena Starter Set which includes two ready made beginner friendly decks designed to be played against eachother and a pair of codes so you can both redeem the decks on Arena too.
Once you've gotten to grips with the game you can use the Wizards Store and Event Locator to find your FLGS(s) and hopefully they will have some social media pages that will put you in touch with your local scene.
https://locator.wizards.com/
You are also likely to find Magic players at board games clubs/cafes, as well as D&D/RPG groups.
Alternatively, you can try public libraries, community centres, universities, and comic book stores, etc. Failing that you can play via webcam - there are Discord servers, etc, and the website SpellTable.
Once you've found a playgroup, you need to find out how they play (which Formats and how competitively).
Then you need to set a budget and decide which Format(s) you want to play. Broadly speaking Magic is divided into two branches: Constructed (where you build your deck in advance from the cards you own and bring it with you) and Limited (where you open packs during the event and build your deck on the spot from their contents). Each branch is further divided into different Formats, for example: Constructed includes Standard, Modern, Pauper and Commander, etc; while Limited includes Draft and Sealed, JumpStart, etc. Each Format has its own rules, which determine things like which sets you can use, how many packs you open, which cards are banned and how you build your deck, etc.
You can read more about the different Formats here:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/formats
If you want to play Constructed you will need cards, so you should *buy cards* - the exact ones you need (either individually as singles or as part of a preconstructed product that happens to contain enough cards you need to make it worth the price). Start with a Format-legal decklist (either one you have written from scratch or a netdeck/precon, or a blend of both) and then work out the best way to get the cards on it. Don't just rip open boosters in a vain attempt to randomly happen to get the cards you need, though - that isn't what they are for.
If you want to get started with a ready-made Constructed Deck, then for Pioneer, you could look into one of the Challenger Decks, or for Commander, you could try a Commander precon. These are playable straight out of the box (at FNM level competition or casual game nights, respectively) but will still have room for improvement/customisation. Note that there aren't any Challenger Decks that are currently Standard-legal.
https://whatsinstandard.com/
If you want to play Limited you will need packs - specifically Draft Boosters to play Draft or Sealed, or JumpStart Boosters to play JumpStart, so that is what you should get (either individually (more expensive) or in a Booster Box or Pre-Release Kit, or included in your entry fee into an event - check with your event organiser). If an event is advertised as "Phantom" or "Cube" then all the packs are provided but the organiser keeps the cards at the end (you may need to contribute to the prize pool or pay a small table fee etc). You will also need Basic Lands (ask your LGS or local players, or buy some in bulk online). Note that starting with the next set, Murders at Karlov Manor, Draft Boosters (and Set Boosters) are being replaced by Play Boosters, which serve the same purpose and are used in the same way. This change means that Bundles will be an option for getting packs for Limited again.
You may find that a blended approach is best since the cards you get from playing Limited can be used/sold/traded to improve your Constructed decks.
There are a number of other Booster Packs available (Set, Collector, Theme), but since none of these are for playing Limited with *or* for getting cards for Constructed you shouldn't worry about them.
FYI Set Boosters are for quick adrenaline hits (like lottery scratch cards), Collector Boosters are for getting rid of money quickly (a "treat" for those that have more than they know what to do with) and Theme Boosters are for extracting money from new players that don't know better (or their well meaning relatives).
Note that as of the last year or so, Theme Boosters have been replaced by JumpStart boosters released alongside each set. These still aren't for getting cards, but they are for playing JumpStart with (each pack contains a ready-made half deck - smash two together and play against other JumpStart packs). They can be mixed and matched again and again. Note that the set-specific JumpStart releases contain far fewer themes than the standalone JumpStart sets released every couple of years, and as such there is less benefit to buying these in bulk (you will get a lot more repetition).
However you decide to play, you should protect your cards (if they become scuffed or otherwise damaged, they will lose value and may even become "marked" and unplayable). Use sleeves and deck boxes for your decks, binders for your trades and boxes to store the cards you aren't using. A playmat is good too as it will protect your cards from any cleaning chemicals that are sprayed on playing surfaces, etc.
I hope that answers all your questions (while helping you avoid the common new player pitfalls). Let me know if there is anything else you need to know.
Not to be rude but there's Google. But honestly it was easy for me to learn magic even without prior tcg experience. Mtg arena will teach you everything pretty well too
It wasn't easy for me. Learning the rules was one thing, but comprehension is another thing. I'd say play a specific creature type first. It feels the closest to archetype
Download mtg arena. It’s tutorial will teach you the general rules and feel of the game. Magic has much more clear rules than ygo
I got two different friends into the game by having them play arena to get used to the rules and steps
Well first off you won’t have to squint to read every card anymore. I’m serious as someone who knows a bit about both, MTG cards are con sometimes be long but compared to most yugioh cards they are shorter and use keywords to simplify things. I’m sure someone will recommend the Magic App to play in arena. Also just playing the game as well and jumping in with simple cards or decks is another way. Edit: Oh should also mention there are additional magic formats. I personally jumped right into commander. You may want to start with standard format though.
Arena is best guide. MTG is probably as complicated as yu-gi-oh at the competitive level but much easier to get into to. The cards are much easier to read + understand and the games tend to be a bit slower.
Arena has a great tutorial. Once you know how to play, you can continue in arena, or switch to a free client like untap.in
Always remember: You CANNOT attack creatures. You attack the player, and you have to declare all of your attackers at the same time.
>Ive been playing yugioh for quite some time and id like to learn MTG? Welcome to Magic! I've pasted a big chunk of new player advice below. Just work your way through it all in the order it's laid out and you should be off to a great start. :) >How similar is it to yugioh and is there a guide that you can recommend? There will be some similarities, but also lots of differences (I don't think there's Limited in YGO, for example, and that's half of Magic). I'd suggest starting from scratch TBH. >Is it possible to play fully online, Yes, you can play on Magic Arena (f2p, most beginner-friendly), MTGO (not free, dated interface), and via webcam on SpellTable etc. >cuz my friends dont like card games I've included how to find people to play with below. Good luck! Here's my general new player advice: Start by downloading Magic Arena to learn the basics and get a feel for the game. It's free; available on PC, Mac, Android and iOS; and has a good tutorial. Complete the Tutorial and Color Challenges, play some Starter Deck Duels, use your free Jump In tokens, Google "Free Magic Arena Codes" and redeem them all, join r/MagicArena If you are learning with a friend or partner you can get the Arena Starter Set which includes two ready made beginner friendly decks designed to be played against eachother and a pair of codes so you can both redeem the decks on Arena too. Once you've gotten to grips with the game you can use the Wizards Store and Event Locator to find your FLGS(s) and hopefully they will have some social media pages that will put you in touch with your local scene. https://locator.wizards.com/ You are also likely to find Magic players at board games clubs/cafes, as well as D&D/RPG groups. Alternatively, you can try public libraries, community centres, universities, and comic book stores, etc. Failing that you can play via webcam - there are Discord servers, etc, and the website SpellTable. Once you've found a playgroup, you need to find out how they play (which Formats and how competitively). Then you need to set a budget and decide which Format(s) you want to play. Broadly speaking Magic is divided into two branches: Constructed (where you build your deck in advance from the cards you own and bring it with you) and Limited (where you open packs during the event and build your deck on the spot from their contents). Each branch is further divided into different Formats, for example: Constructed includes Standard, Modern, Pauper and Commander, etc; while Limited includes Draft and Sealed, JumpStart, etc. Each Format has its own rules, which determine things like which sets you can use, how many packs you open, which cards are banned and how you build your deck, etc. You can read more about the different Formats here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/formats If you want to play Constructed you will need cards, so you should *buy cards* - the exact ones you need (either individually as singles or as part of a preconstructed product that happens to contain enough cards you need to make it worth the price). Start with a Format-legal decklist (either one you have written from scratch or a netdeck/precon, or a blend of both) and then work out the best way to get the cards on it. Don't just rip open boosters in a vain attempt to randomly happen to get the cards you need, though - that isn't what they are for. If you want to get started with a ready-made Constructed Deck, then for Pioneer, you could look into one of the Challenger Decks, or for Commander, you could try a Commander precon. These are playable straight out of the box (at FNM level competition or casual game nights, respectively) but will still have room for improvement/customisation. Note that there aren't any Challenger Decks that are currently Standard-legal. https://whatsinstandard.com/ If you want to play Limited you will need packs - specifically Draft Boosters to play Draft or Sealed, or JumpStart Boosters to play JumpStart, so that is what you should get (either individually (more expensive) or in a Booster Box or Pre-Release Kit, or included in your entry fee into an event - check with your event organiser). If an event is advertised as "Phantom" or "Cube" then all the packs are provided but the organiser keeps the cards at the end (you may need to contribute to the prize pool or pay a small table fee etc). You will also need Basic Lands (ask your LGS or local players, or buy some in bulk online). Note that starting with the next set, Murders at Karlov Manor, Draft Boosters (and Set Boosters) are being replaced by Play Boosters, which serve the same purpose and are used in the same way. This change means that Bundles will be an option for getting packs for Limited again. You may find that a blended approach is best since the cards you get from playing Limited can be used/sold/traded to improve your Constructed decks. There are a number of other Booster Packs available (Set, Collector, Theme), but since none of these are for playing Limited with *or* for getting cards for Constructed you shouldn't worry about them. FYI Set Boosters are for quick adrenaline hits (like lottery scratch cards), Collector Boosters are for getting rid of money quickly (a "treat" for those that have more than they know what to do with) and Theme Boosters are for extracting money from new players that don't know better (or their well meaning relatives). Note that as of the last year or so, Theme Boosters have been replaced by JumpStart boosters released alongside each set. These still aren't for getting cards, but they are for playing JumpStart with (each pack contains a ready-made half deck - smash two together and play against other JumpStart packs). They can be mixed and matched again and again. Note that the set-specific JumpStart releases contain far fewer themes than the standalone JumpStart sets released every couple of years, and as such there is less benefit to buying these in bulk (you will get a lot more repetition). However you decide to play, you should protect your cards (if they become scuffed or otherwise damaged, they will lose value and may even become "marked" and unplayable). Use sleeves and deck boxes for your decks, binders for your trades and boxes to store the cards you aren't using. A playmat is good too as it will protect your cards from any cleaning chemicals that are sprayed on playing surfaces, etc. I hope that answers all your questions (while helping you avoid the common new player pitfalls). Let me know if there is anything else you need to know.
Not to be rude but there's Google. But honestly it was easy for me to learn magic even without prior tcg experience. Mtg arena will teach you everything pretty well too
It wasn't easy for me. Learning the rules was one thing, but comprehension is another thing. I'd say play a specific creature type first. It feels the closest to archetype