best cards to invest in mtg for New and Returning Players 2026 MTG – Top 10 Best

Iconic characters like a holographic Tigger in the Crow's Nest and holographic Jim Hawkins lead the charge as the decks featured cards

Hydroid Krasis Once a beast in Standard (literally), Hydroid Krasis is still respectable in any format where dumping a bunch of mana into a serious threat that draws you a couple of cards is a worthwhile investment

Lands and artifacts that can become artifact creatures arent included here

Lorehold Charm Particularly interesting with how important Monument of Endurance is in the current meta

I was pleasantly surprised to find I could make three different White aggro decks that felt like they had their own strengths and weaknesses while being competitive overall

GREAT DIVIDE GUIDE This creature turns mana fixing into an easy job in any deck that needs it