While a Starter Deck likely wont be able to compete with a custom deck made by a deckbuilding pro, they do provide players with a firm foundation about some of the key card types and mechanics in the game
(6/6/2025) If you put an Aura on an opponent's permanent, you still control the Aura, and mana symbols in its mana cost count towards your devotion
Coveted Prize Five mana looks like a curve buster at first glance, but Coveted Prizes cost is reduced by 1 for every creature you have in your party
If Permission Denied resolves, you get to counter a noncreature spell for just two mana
It's a little further ahead of Lorehold and Silverquill, which certainly makes sense as it is a much better card in every sense
Mangara the Diplomat is also essential, giving you a draw whenever someone either attacks you with more than one creature or casts their second spell each turn