A new expansion for Magic the Gathering is released every few months. A core set of cards is released less frequently. Magic the Gathering has been around for 15 years, so a core set of cards is not release even once a year. The 10th edition of Magic the Gathering will include some player's favorites cards as well as include some game mechanics from past sets.

Tenth edition will now be the legal core set for all standard tournaments. For those casual players, 10th edition will be a chance to get a hold of some cards from other sets. The most noticeable difference in 10th edition cards is that they will be printed with a black border. A core set of MTG hasn't been printed on black border since the Beta set many years ago.

Tenth edition Magic the Gathering will have many great cards from past sets and feature game mechanics like trample, flying, and lifelink.

Just like all recent releases, there will be pre-constructed decks available featuring 10th edition MTG cards. Buying a pre-constructed deck is great for beginners or for playing at a moment's notice. Buying a themed deck can also give great examples for the newcomer of card combos and how certain colors in Magic really complement each other. For the seasoned player, pre-constructed decks are nice to have handy for a quick game when you don't want to put together a deck or have one ready.

Wizards is having a Magic the Gathering Game Day to kick off the release of 10th edition. The collectible card game has changed a lot in its 15 year history but still remains a fun and vibrant card game. If you have never played Magic the Gathering, now is a good time to get in on the fun. Getting into the game around the release of a core set is good because there will be ample opportunity to buy cards. It also gives you a chance to delve into the past of Magic since cards are reprinted from past sets. Usually cards contain new artwork but have the same function as they originally did. It's a good introduction to cards and game mechanics in a small dose. Taking it all in can be overwhelming to the new player.