Choose a format to play, such as Commander, Standard, Draft, or Casual
Build a deck with the required number of cards for that format
Shuffle your deck and draw an opening hand
Decide who goes first
Take turns in order
Untap your permanents at the start of your turn
Upkeep step: resolve any abilities that happen here
Draw a card at the start of your turn
Main phase: play one land and cast spells if you can
Move to combat if you want to attack
Declare attackers
Declare blockers
Deal combat damage
Continue with second main phase if needed
End your turn
Reduce your opponent’s life total to 0 to win
Use spells, creatures, and abilities to control the game
Follow card text and the game rules for each action