1. Value / Midrange Decks

Playstyle: Flexible, grindy, resilient New player friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (very forgiving)

Goal: Small advantages every turn add up to a powerful late game. This is the easiest type for new players.

Example Commanders:

Meren of Clan Nel Toth

Brago, King Eternal

Korvold, Fae-Cursed King

Sample Moxfield Decks:

Budget Meren Value: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/3yO9ffs2Wk29TJKyVqXJwg

Brago Blink For Beginners: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/Uwdv7t9iAEGzKpjxOS0Dlg

⚔️ 2. Aggro / Combat Decks

Playstyle: Fast, creature-focused New player friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Goal: Attack early and often, using equipment, tokens, or combat tricks.

Example Commanders:

Edgar Markov

Xenagos, God of Revels

Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

Sample Moxfield Decks:

Edgar Vampire Precon Upgrade: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/opYiK9sTYEmJJ82UwyCeCA

Xenagos Smash!: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/QrQ8E_0Ri02hB8TKAjMFjQ

🧩 3. Combo Decks

Playstyle: Setup → assemble → instant win New player friendly: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

Goal: Assemble a few specific cards that win immediately.

Example Commanders:

The Gitrog Monster

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

Tatyova, Benthic Druid

Sample Moxfield Decks:

Beginner Gitrog Loops: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/KjE6GOMv2Um8fgUUwWxeuA

Casual Kinnan Combo: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/gNHTt2yQ5UmE1qCnsoxHFA

🛡️ 4. Control Decks

Playstyle: Reactive, slow, strategic New player friendly: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

Goal: Remove threats, slow down opponents, eventually win with value.

Example Commanders:

Talrand, Sky Summoner

Ertai Resurrected

Aminatou, the Fateshifter

Sample Moxfield Decks:

Talrand Wizard Control: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/EZsMZXb2cUuG2fWTh8T1Qg

Ertai Control Lite: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/ZR4GKUCW4UWqwWHVaEk_xA

🌋 5. Ramp / Big Mana Decks

Playstyle: Ramp early → drop enormous threats New player friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Goal: Play mana faster than anyone else, then slam haymakers.

Example Commanders:

Omnath, Locus of Rage

Zacama, Primal Calamity

Ghalta, Primal Hunger

Sample Moxfield Decks:

Omnath Landfall Budget: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/GoQ4OHzVKkSFCMOpa8x9Ug

Zacama Big Mana: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/vuLHxfsZyE2NZt7b_PCikQ

⛓️ 6. Stax / Tax Decks

Playstyle: Slow everyone down New player friendly: ⭐☆☆☆☆

Goal: Use effects that restrict tapping, attacking, and resources.

Example Commanders:

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV

Heliod, God of the Sun

Tymna & Thrasios

Sample Moxfield Decks:

GAAIV Budget Stax: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/HYb4Bw4MOEunU_b8x-9l5Q

💀 7. Graveyard Decks

Playstyle: Sacrifice, recur, reuse New player friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Goal: Treat the graveyard as a second hand.

Example Commanders:

Muldrotha, the Gravetide

Karador, Ghost Chieftain

Meren of Clan Nel Toth

Sample Moxfield Decks:

Muldrotha Budget Toolbox: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rGZBN9zNvE2-KdRdJyxN7g

Karador Starter Build: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/ZGEBjblMPEKsT26T7yHbjw

🐺 8. Tribal Decks

Playstyle: Synergy through a shared creature type New player friendly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Goal: Play creatures that all support each other.

Example Commanders:

Ezuri, Renegade Leader

Alela, Artful Provocateur

Sisay, Weatherlight Captain

Sample Moxfield Decks:

Ezuri Elfball Starter: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/9B7kC6zgCk6kBy2Xk7vNBQ

Alela Budget Faeries: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/GQHJMBKySk6exb8yYJDmRQ

🔥 9. Spellslinger Decks

Playstyle: Instants and sorceries matter New player friendly: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Goal: Cast lots of spells to trigger powerful effects.

Example Commanders:

Niv-Mizzet, Parun

Kykar, Wind’s Fury

Hinata, Dawn-Crowned

Sample Moxfield Decks:

Beginner Niv-Mizzet: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/LcqlYBvCKkGvVKxB6vQcgg

Kykar Token Value: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/3gzzIvcRZU-79D7lRTzoqA

🤝 10. Politics / Group Hug Decks

Playstyle: Table-friendly, deal-making New player friendly: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Goal: Help others a bit, then pivot to win later.

Example Commanders:

Phelddagrif

Kynaios and Tiro

Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph

Sample Moxfield Decks:

K&T Group Hug Starter: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/ZbTUTG9bA0GI0nzw9VsC6A