Choose a format
Pick a color or color combination
Decide on a deck strategy
Select a commander or key card if needed
Build around a clear win condition
Include...
Choose a format
Pick a deck archetype
Set a color identity
Define your win condition
Build around synergy
Include enough lands
Add ramp or mana acceleration
Add card draw or card...
Choose a format
Pick a commander or main strategy
Decide your win condition
Select a mana curve
Add enough lands
Include ramp
Include card draw
Include removal
Include board wipes if needed
Add...
Choose a format
Pick a color or color pair
Set a deck size
Select a win condition
Add core cards
Add mana sources
Add card draw
Add removal
Add interaction
Add protection
Add synergy...
Choose a 100-card singleton deck with one legendary creature or planeswalker as your commander
Build the deck using only cards within your commander’s color identity
Start...
Define the deck’s game plan
Identify the key cards and win conditions
Shuffle and draw opening hands repeatedly
Test mulligan decisions
Play goldfish games against no opponent
Track mana...
Build a deck of at least 60 cards
Include lands to produce mana
Shuffle your deck
Draw 7 cards as your opening hand
Mulligan if needed
Start with 20...
Build a deck of at least 60 cards for most constructed formats
Choose a format to play, such as Standard, Modern, Commander, or Limited
Shuffle your...