Expert-level sets were all expansion sets.Įxpansions are sets that feature the latest Standard-legal cards and mechanics. They have been discontinued for a while as they did not fulfill this purpose, but have been brought back recently in the form of 2-Player Starter Sets, and more recently as Spellslinger Starter Kits.Īdvanced-level sets were the core sets of the game.Įxpert-level sets were sets that were generally of the highest level of Magic thematic and mechanical complexity. Starter-level sets were aimed to introduce, and teach, prospective and newer players to the game. Starter-level sets were sets attempting the lowest possible level of Magic mechanical complexity. These ratings stopped appearing on packaging with the release of Lorwyn (2007). The most recent released set is Dominaria United.Ī rating system for complexity in the line of sets was introduced with Fifth Edition, Tempest and Portal Second Age, (1997–1998). An expansion symbol and, more recently, a three-character abbreviation is printed on each card to identify the set it belongs to. Cards in a set can be obtained either randomly through booster packs, or in box sets that have a fixed selection of cards.

A set in Magic: The Gathering is a pool of cards released together and designed for the same play environment.

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