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Like @[email protected] said it’s definitely dependent on what format you want to play given just how massive the card pool is!
A couple other lists that might help though:
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Iconic Masters was a set with a lot of well known/famous cards from MTG’a history: https://scryfall.com/sets/ima?as=grid&order=set
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MTG Goldfish has lists of the most popular cards in each format: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/format-staples/standard
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There are a bunch of cards that have been reprinted since the early days that are definitely common and iconic. For new players, cards like Llanowar Elves, Counterspell, Swords to Plowshares, Lightning Bolt, Dark Ritual, Duress, Giant Growth, Brainstorm, Serra Angel, etc are all classics.
Oh cool, thanks I'll definitely take a look at those links, much appreciated
I believe someone is working on a bot that fetches cards but it isn't up and running yet.
As for iconic/famous cards it does depend on what format you are interested it. Andrew's comment had some cards that are very well known and from early in the game's history. There are also the power 9 or P9 that are some of the strongest and most expensive cards in the game. It includes Black Lotus which is arguably the best card ever printed. Later on in Modern and Legacy you have cards that defined the format like Snapcaster Mage, Liliana of the Veil, Dark Confidant (also called Bob), and Tarmogoyf. Sakura Tribe Elder (Steve for short) for a long time was a commander staple. Delver of Secrets is still a card in legacy that has a whole archetype named after it.
That's cool, thank you!
This link will show you all cards in the game sorted by their popularity in the EDH/Commander Format. It's doesn't break it down by other formats but I think it's a good start.
https://scryfall.com/search?q=power%3E-10+sort%3Aedhrec&unique=cards&as=grid&order=name
That's very cool, thanks
I guess what cards you want really depend on format. But if you just talking about some iconic cards that are not on the reserved list you got lightning bolt and counter spell for sure
STORM CROW
oh and sol ring and command tower if you play commander I guess
Counterspell
Lightning Bolt
Shivan Dragon
Sun Titan
Rampant Growth
Path to Exile
Armageddon
Delver of Secrets
Dark Confidant
Omnath, Locus of Mana
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger