How many lands should you run in a Magic The Gathering deck?
It really depends on your deck's strategy and average mana curve. I've seen competitive decks run as few as 18 lands and some heavy control decks up to 27. Key is balancing your land count with mana-producing artifacts or creatures if you're running less.
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Honestly, 24 lands is a good starting point, but it's not a one-size-fits-all. Playtest your deck. If you're consistently mana starved, add a few. Too many lands? Cut some. Adjusting based on performance is key.
The golden rule for lands in a standard 60-card MTG deck is to run about 24 lands. This gives you a solid chance of drawing the mana you need without flooding your deck with too many lands. Ofc, this can vary depending on your deck's average mana cost. Aggro decks might go as low as 20, while control decks might lean towards 26.
24. Period. Any more or less, and you're asking for trouble.
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