Retail prices are different from wholesale prices
Start with your favorite cards, buy in good condition, consider grading for expensive cards, and don't rush - prices often stabilize 2-4 weeks after release
The thoughtful combinations are very practical for the way players interact with Magic cards
The number of lands in a deck directly determines how often the opening hand contains a functional mana base
others, called "equipment," can be attached to creatures (Short Sword) for a cost, and some are creatures (Steel Overseer)
Collector Booster packs are filled with cards in special treatments at various rarity levels and inside each Special Edition Collector Booster are 15 cards, comprised of 5 Rare (or higher, such as Mythic Rare) cards, 5 Uncommon, 4 Common cards and 1 Land card