* Magic Cards: This refers to the physical cards used in the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. These cards represent a variety of elements, including:
* Spells: These are the cards that represent actions or abilities that players can use during the game. They can be instants, sorceries, enchantments, artifacts, etc.
* Creatures: These cards represent creatures that players can summon to fight for them.
* Lands: These cards represent locations that provide resources (mana) for players to cast spells and summon creatures.
* Spell: This is a specific type of Magic card that represents an action or ability. It's a category within the larger concept of "magic cards."
In summary:
* "Magic cards" is a broader term encompassing all types of cards in the game.
* "Spell" is a specific type of magic card that represents a magical action or ability.
Think of it like this: all cars are vehicles, but not all vehicles are cars. Similarly, all spells are magic cards, but not all magic cards are spells.