Merlin, Goat The Amethyst and Steel starter deck is an excellent gateway to competitive Lorcana games - it would be at the top of this list if it wasn't about to rotate out of Core constructed
If its a character, the player can play the card for free no matter the cost, so its a big gamble
This deck has some interesting decision points and isn't a linear strategy, but it's also not the most complicated out there - and that's important for a beginner deck
These can, and probably will change wildly after Final Fantasy goes live
This trade off may seem harsh, but its almost always worth it, especially on cards like Maui, Hero to All and Gaston, Arrogant Hunter
However, if paired with strong support cards like Penny - Bolt's Person, Thunderbolt - Wonder Dog can stay around for a lot longer