MTG deck archetypes
Understand every Magic: The Gathering archetype — how it wins and which cards define it.
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Fast creatures and direct damage to win before the opponent stabilizes.
Control
Counterspells and removal to outlast the opponent and win in the late game.
Midrange
A balanced mix of efficient threats and answers for the mid-game.
Combo
Assemble specific cards for an instant win or overwhelming advantage.
Tempo
Early threats protected by cheap, disruptive interaction.
Tribal
Synergistic creatures of a shared type that buff each other.
Ramp
Accelerate mana to cast powerful spells ahead of schedule.
Mill
Win by emptying the opponent’s library instead of dealing damage.