Magic The Gathering’s 30-year history is full of awe-inspiring fantasy worlds that keep its players always coming back for more. Every player has their favorite Magic set, whether it’s the set you started with, a set with great Limited strategies, or even a set that reminds you of why you love Magic the Gathering. Whatever your reason, it would be difficult for the Magic community to choose ten sets that we all agree are the best. Good thing we have a robot to figure that out for us!
Remember, the AI only has data up to 2021, so any sets past that will not be considered for this list. Let’s Ask the AI!
1. Alpha (Limited Edition)
As the very first Magic set, Alpha introduced players to the game and established the foundation for its mechanics and card pool. It holds a special place in Magic's history.
2. Innistrad (Original Innistrad block)
Innistrad is highly regarded for its Gothic horror theme, rich flavor, and innovative mechanics. It introduced double-faced cards, which transformed the game and became a popular feature in future sets.
3. Khans of Tarkir
This set is praised for its unique time-traveling storyline and the "Khans" mechanic, which showcased the five enemy color pairs and provided players with flexible deck-building options.
4. Zendikar (Original Zendikar block)
Zendikar is beloved for its adventurous theme and the introduction of "landfall," a mechanic that rewards players for playing lands. It also features iconic lands like the original "fetch lands."
5. Ravnica: City of Guilds
Ravnica introduced the multicolor "guild" system, where each of the ten guilds represented two allied colors. This set and its subsequent expansions are celebrated for their deep world-building, diverse gameplay options, and flavorful cards.
6. Modern Horizons
Modern Horizons was specifically designed for the Modern format, introducing powerful and sought-after cards that impacted both Modern and other formats. It offered players fresh strategies and reprints of iconic cards.
7. Dominaria
Dominaria is a nostalgic and highly regarded set that revisits Magic's original plane. It features a rich storyline, beloved characters, and a mix of new mechanics and callbacks to classic ones, making it a hit among longtime players.
8. Mirrodin
Mirrodin is known for its unique artifact-focused theme and introduced the "affinity" mechanic, which allowed players to cast spells for reduced costs based on the number of artifacts they controlled. It had a lasting impact on the game's artifact strategies.
9. Lorwyn
Lorwyn showcased a whimsical and fairytale-inspired world with vibrant artwork. It introduced the "tribal" theme, focusing on creature types, which made tribal decks more viable and popular among players.
10. Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga is a classic set that delves into the story of Urza, a central character in Magic's lore. It introduced powerful cards and iconic mechanics, leaving a lasting impact on the game's history.
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