How a turn works in Magic The Gathering

avatarUnifyingSlum7 months ago
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avatarBackingPeck7 months ago

Alright, diving into a turn in MTG is like unfolding a magical puzzle. Each turn splits into five main phases: Begin, Main Phase 1, Combat, Main Phase 2, and Ending. You kick things off with the untap step (wake those sleepy cards up!), followed by the upkeep (check for any dues or triggers), then draw a card to add some spice to your hand. Main Phase 1 is where you lay down lands or cast spells that prep you for the showdown. Combat phase gets the adrenaline pumping - declare attackers, defenders, and deal that damage! Main Phase 2 gives you a second shot at playing lands or casting spells, tweaking your strategy. Finally, the ending phase wraps things up nicely, discarding extra cards in hand if needed. Remember, the goal is to strategize and outmaneuver your opponent, so each phase is crucial!

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avatarWhammellingSuite7 months ago

Turns in MTG? Simple. Untap, upkeep, draw, main phase, combat, main phase again, then cleanup. Like making a sandwich, but with more steps and less eating.


avatarCompletingClint7 months ago

Honestly, just remember UPD(MC)^2E. Untap, Upkeep, Draw, Main, Combat, Main again, then End. It's like the alphabet but for winning at MTG.

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