What does MTG mean in hobbies?

In hobby circles, MTG means Magic: The Gathering, the original trading card game, created by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast since 1993. It is one of the most widespread hobbies in tabletop gaming: players collect cards, build decks around strategies they invent, and play formats ranging from competitive Standard and Modern to the social Commander format. The hobby spans kitchen table games, local game store events, huge conventions, and digital play through MTG Arena. It also overlaps with collecting, since rare cards hold real market value, and with creative pursuits like card alteration and cube design. If someone lists MTG among their hobbies, they are telling you they play, collect, or build around Magic cards.

More Magic questions are answered on our answers page. For the game itself, start with our strategy articles and the classic mana tables.