Should you start your MTG collection with Dominaria United? Here's everything beginners need to know

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It's always Magic season these days, and Dominaria United - the newest MTG release - is now on shelves. Because it's just the latest set of many to launch this year, you might be wondering if it's worth starting your collection here.

To give you a hand, we've listed everything you need to know about MTG Dominaria United here. That includes its unique mechanics, the biggest hitters in its roster, and why this setting is such a big deal for one of the best card games.

Because our bargain-hunting team is always on the lookout for the lowest prices, you'll also find the best deals on MTG Dominaria United below - not to mention advice on which packs are best value for money.

Want to check out the sets for yourself? Here are the best places to pick up MTG Dominaria United.

At its core, Dominaria United is a standard Magic The Gathering set, a collection of 434 cards with characters and storylines from the Magic multiverse that sits as a canon entry into the mainline MTG range. That means its cards can be used for many different game-types. You'll find the main ones to be aware of listed below, including what you should buy to play.

Dominaria United cards are compatible with the 'Commander' multiplayer game type that's ideal for beginners, and you can buy ready-made decks (Painbow or Legends' Legacy (opens in new tab), both of which are available from Amazon for around $40) that are playable out of the box. While you can create a Commander deck of your own from booster packs, it's a complicated process - you're better off sticking with premade decks instead like the two featured here:

Commander Deck - Painbow | $40 $37.79 at Amazon (opens in new tab)Save 6% - This pack includes a ready-to-play deck of 100 cards and is led by