# I Own 45 MTG Commander Decks, but I'm Still Spending $150 on All 5 Magic: The Gathering Foundations Precons — Here Is Why They Are Worth It

> I started playing Magic: The Gathering in 2023, nudged into it by a combination of Lord of the Rings and a desire for something to play with friends.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/mtg-foundations-commander-decks-buying-guide?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7e34e71633e1fbfe89db03)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #commander #decks #gathering #magic #foundations #playing #precons #spending
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