Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering is an ongoing collectible trading card game created in 1993 by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast. Players build decks, play lands to generate mana, summon creatures, cast spells, and combine card abilities to defeat an opponent. The game's fiction spans a Multiverse of different planes, each with its own characters, conflicts, and visual identity, but strategic deck construction and play form the common thread. Magic exists in tabletop form through local game stores, casual play, and organized events. Its principal digital client is Magic: The Gathering Arena, a free-to-download game for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android with tutorials, deck building, and competitive modes. Arena is not a replacement name for the broader Magic brand. Individual expansions, crossover products, licensed stories, and other video games are products or adaptations within the wider ecosystem. This profile identifies the core card game and brand, while MTG Arena remains a distinct digital client.