I've always been fairly partial to collectable TCGs, and the one I've been into the most lately is Yu-Gi-Oh. A lot of people find these types of games intimidating, especially because of the huge cost involved, but Yu-Gi-Oh solves the cost issue in a major way, as there are several completely free ways to play it.
1. Dueling Network ( http://www.duelingnetwork.com/ ): No download necessary for this one, just create an account and start making a deck ( there are prices underneath the cards, but that's just how much a physical copy of that card will cost). The main downside to DN is that it's more a YGO simulator, so you have to do everything manually and you need to have a decent understanding of the mechanics.
2. Dev Pro ( http://ygopro.de/en/ ): This one does require a download, but it automates a lot of game play so things generally move faster. I'd definitely recommend this one over DN, as it's easier for beginners and is usually more stable and responsive, the only downside being newer cards sometimes being a bit buggy and not triggering their effects correctly.
To end with, here's a paste bin that will help with learning the game and also provide new players with a few simple deck lists to try out http://pastebin.com/5MEYYxSQ . Also, I'll be happy to help out anyone who's interested in learning the game, just post in this thread or shoot me a PM.
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