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Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a collectible card game created by mathematician Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast. Since its 1993 debut, it has become one of the most widely played tabletop games and a major influence on the modern collectible card game genre.

The game is typically played between two or more players who start with 20 life and use decks of cards to cast spells, summon creatures, and deploy artifacts and enchantments. Players pay mana, produced by land cards and other sources, to cast spells. The objective is usually to reduce opponents’ life to zero or achieve alternate win conditions.

Cards come in various types, including creatures, noncreature spells (instants and sorceries), artifacts, enchantments, planeswalkers, and lands. They belong to five colors—white, blue, black, red, and green—each offering a distinct philosophy and strategies. Most games use a combination of colors through multi-color decks.

MTG supports many formats, from constructed formats such as Standard, Modern, and Legacy to limited formats like booster drafts and sealed deck play. Sets are released in expansion blocks, featuring new mechanics and reprints; cards have rarity levels from common to mythic rare.

In addition to physical cards, MTG has digital versions such as Magic: The Gathering Arena and previously MTG Online. The game also maintains a professional scene with organized play, including regional qualifiers and world championships.