Last updated on June 27, 2026 Tin Street Market | Illustration by Noah Bradley With over 140 sets spread across more than 30 years of Magics history, it can be daunting to figure out where to start when you look to buy packs
For those looking to mix and match cards from these decks with their own, the Sapphire/Steel deck will likely prove the better option since it hinges more on having Hero cards than the more limited Madrigal family cards
When you play John Silver and when he quests, you get to give an opposing character Reckless
Weve created this resource because, frankly, not all deck-building experiments end well, and sometimes its worth knowing where you started from so that you can retread your steps and start from solid ground
Although other decks have strategies that can counter Amber/Amethyst play, the level of strategy necessary to do so is often higher
I started with an Angel of Serenity in my deck