Magic: The Gathering -- Online is an online only card playing game where players buy and trade electronic cards, build decks, and compete with other players. No monthly fee is required to play Magic: The Gathering -- Online, but players must purchase cards and admission tickets (to play in tournaments). A sophisticated deck editor allows decks to be sorted and arranged to each player?s liking, but a random shuffler assures an element of suspense for every match. Illegal moves are prevented by a computer judge, allowing novices to play and learn the complicated rules. A rating system tracks every match and adjusts rankings accordingly.