Upon further review, I bring you…

pandatier:

Things every magic player should know:
(Note, not all of these are beginner techniques, but you should know everything on this list. if you don’t, ask somebody (Me, ihititwithmyaxe, mtgfan) 

• Legend rule. planeswalker rule. 
• Play the bare minimum amount of cards allowed in a format (unless Battle of Wits, in which case hate yourself). 
• Deathtouch+trample. 
• Priority and you. 
• The Stack
• Activated, triggered, and mana abilities. 
• Difference between cost and effects AKA what the fuck is a colon.
• Why casting most instants on your turn is wrong. 
• If you don’t understand something, ask about it, ignorance is a choice.
• Counterspells
• Misplays happen to everyone, but only good players don’t repeat the same mistakes
• The Stack
• How to bait and not get baited with counterspells.
• Casting spells main phase 1 vs main phase 2
• Some spells in magic are bad. I mean really bad. If I card REQUIRES 3 others to make it decent, don’t. (Goblin Rally+Goblin Electromancer+ Fervor+ Intangible Virtue)
• When to Alpha Strike (if relevant to you)
• Hate the player, not the color blue
• You don’t need lots of money to play in a competitive format, but it sure can help (Steam Vents kicks the shit out of Izzet Guildgate)
• Netdecking doesn’t make a bad player. Playing poorly does.
• Sportsmanship, tabletalk, and overall etiquette (This varies more from store to store, but there are general rules everyone should follow)
• SIDEBOARDING
• Bluffing.
• The Stack
• Steps and phases of a turn
• Keyworded abilities
• RTFC

There’s a ton more, but this is enough to turn you into a better player.