Aggro, control, combo and midrange represent the four main Magic: the Gathering deck archetypes. An aggro deck focuses on dealing quick, direct damage, while a control deck prevents opponents from playing spells and using resources. Combo decks rely on a certain combination of cards to pull off a winning strategy. Midrange decks incorporate elements of both aggro and control decks. If a player knows what type of deck they want to create, this can be a great starting place for choosing a commander.