Rulebook

For other uses, see Rulebook (disambiguation).

The early Magic: The Gathering sets came with a rulebook written by Richard Garfield. These were included only with starter decks. Larger versions could be found in gift packages.

List

The following editions of starter deck inserts are known:

• Alpha (32 pages) — black and white cover with Bog Wraith.
• Beta / Unlimited — same cover, minor text revisions
• Revised — black and white cover with Shivan Dragon
• Ice Age
• Fourth Edition
• Mirage
• Fifth Edition
• Tempest

As of 2010, an official Basic Rulebook is available on media.wizards.com. For advanced players, there are the Comprehensive Rules.

Gallery

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  Alpha - Unlimited
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  Revised
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  Revised Gift Box
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  Ice Age
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  Fourth Edition
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  Mirage
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  Fifth Edition
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  Portal
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  Tempest "Storybook"
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  Sixth Edition 2-Player Starter Set ("Classic")
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  Ninth Edition Core Game
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  Magic 2011
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  2024