Starter kits

Magic: The Gathering Starter Kits — Begin Your MTG Adventure

Have you heard of Magic: The Gathering and want to start playing? Starter Kits are the best gateway into MTG — they come with everything you need to play your first game in under 10 minutes, with no prior knowledge of the game.

At Arcana Inn we stock the best official Wizards of the Coast Starter Kits, perfect as a gift or for yourself, if this is your first contact with the most popular collectible card game in the world.

What an MTG Starter Kit contains:

A standard Starter Kit includes everything you need to play right away:

• 2 preconstructed 60-card decks — each with a different strategy, ready to pit against each other on the table
• A step-by-step instruction guide — learn the rules in real time, playing with a friend
• Storage boxes for the 2 decks
• Free digital codes for MTG Arena (the digital Magic game), so you can also play the decks you received online
• Reference cards for the more complex rules

Types of Starter Kits available:

• Foundations Starter Collection — the most recommended starter kit of 2026, with classic mechanics and cards Standard-legal until 2029
• Foundations Beginner Box — the larger version, with 5 themed decks (one for each color) and visual support for new players
• Starter Kits from recent sets — variants with cards from newer sets
• Universes Beyond Starter Kits — versions with outside universes (Doctor Who, Marvel, etc.) — perfect if you're already a fan of a universe
• Jumpstart Boosters — a creative alternative: combine 2 Jumpstart boosters and you have a 40-card deck ready to play in 30 seconds

Why start Magic with a Starter Kit:

• Small investment, maximum value — a Starter Kit costs 80–200 RON and already gives you 2 playable decks. By comparison, boosters alone would cost the same, but without letting you play a complete game
• Learn by playing — the best way to learn MTG isn't reading 200 pages of rules. It's playing. Starter Kits are built exactly for that
• The perfect gift — a Starter Kit is an ideal gift for someone you care about (a sibling, friend, partner) who wants to get into Magic. It comes with everything; you don't need to buy sleeves or a deck box separately
• A base for upgrades — the cards in a Starter Kit can still be used after you move on to Standard, Commander or Modern. They aren't "thrown away" — they become part of your collection

Which Starter Kit to choose:

• For yourself, completely new to MTG → Foundations Starter Collection (best value for money in 2026)
• For a child or to learn the rules visually → Foundations Beginner Box (with extra visual support)
• For someone who already plays online (MTG Arena) → any Starter Kit with digital codes included
• For fans of a specific universe (Marvel, Doctor Who, LOTR) → Universes Beyond Starter Kits

After the Starter Kit — what comes next:

Once you've played a few games with your Starter Kit, you can continue with:

1. Play Boosters — to expand your collection with random cards
2. Preconstructed Commander Decks — if you want to play the most popular multiplayer format
3. Singles — specific individual cards to build your own deck
4. Accessories — sleeves, a deck box and a playmat to protect your cards

Why buy Starter Kits from Arcana Inn:

All Starter Kits are sealed, 100% genuine, received directly from official Wizards of the Coast distributors. We offer fast delivery throughout Romania and real support from a team of active players who can recommend exactly the right Starter Kit for you or as a gift.

Whether you're buying for yourself, for a friend or as a birthday gift, you'll find here the best selection of MTG Starter Kits. Begin your Magic: The Gathering journey today!