In this box, you'll find everything you need to start your Magic: The Gathering journey—a tutorial game guided by two step-by-step booklets, plus a variety of ready-to-play card packets to explore once you understand the basics. Each Foundations Beginner Box contains: one 20-card Cats tutorial deck, one 20-card Vampires tutorial deck, 2 learn-to-play Quick Start guide booklets, eight 20-card themed Jumpstart packets (just shuffle any two together for a ready-to-play deck), 1 Rules Reference booklet, 2 Playmats, and 2 Spindown life counters.
 

• THE BEST WAY TO LEARN MAGIC—Your Magic journey begins in this box! Get the essentials for your first games of Magic: The Gathering, including two different guided deck experiences, reference booklets, playmats, and bonus packs for easy jump-in play with a friend. All you need to do is start!
   
• WELCOME TO THE GATHERING—Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game that weaves deep strategy, gorgeous art, fantastical stories, and a thriving fan community all together into a card game experience like no other
   
• GUIDED LEARN-TO-PLAY EXPERIENCE—Start by playing a tutorial game with two 20-card decks (Cats and Vampires), each with a step-by-step guide booklet that will walk you through your first five turns
   
• SHUFFLE & PLAY WITH THEMED DECKS—Once you’ve learned the basics, grab 2 themed Jumpstart packets each, shuffle them together to create 40-card decks and let the Magic begin; with 8 themed packets, you can mix and match themes and colors for endless fun
   
• EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAY—This Beginner Box includes everything you and a friend need to play, including 2 Playmats that will show you where to place your cards, 2 Spindowns to track your life totals, and 1 Rules Reference booklet to answer any questions you have along the way
   
• BEGINNER BOX CONTENTS—2 Instant-Play Decks (20 cards each), 8 Themed Jumpstart Packets (20 cards each), 2 Learn-to-Play Guides, 1 Rules Reference booklet, 2 Playmats, 2 Spindown Life Counters