UPDATE 2: DECKLISTS IN DESCRIPTION! UPDATE: I missread Yamivaya (the card from mono green) I will be taking it out of the list and updating the description with the deck listswhen I get back home! Really sorry about this, I slipped bad here. I'll basically replace it with a big end game play to make use of the ramp!
Magic is a complicated game Mog😀. Also be aware that The Weatherseed Treaty ramps you and gives you the token, but the buff is only going to be +1/+1 (one land type - forest) and trample, so it might not be worth it.
Hi Mogwai, what would I swap out preacher or sheoldred for in the monoblack? Also, would gix be useful to just shove with the list as is? I'm new but I have two of him for some reason
If you're coming to MTG from Legends of Runeterra here's an easy way to think about the different colors using LOR regions: White= Demacia Blue= Ionia Black= Shadow Isles Red=Noxus, but also a bit of PnZ Green= Freljord Obviously not direct one to one comparisons, but they're pretty similar.
Love it! I will say, something that can help A LOT, is translating them to the 10 two-color combinations. You’ve done an awesome job with mono color, but for those ready to branch out: White-Blue: Ionia; a lot of control and flying creatures, which work the same as Elusive White-Black: Shurima; benefits for sacrificing creatures and artifacts, plays a very good midrange White-Red: Demacia; Taxing and Restricting effects and very efficient creatures White-Green: Bandle City; Goes very wide, grows creatures very well, creature-based removal Blue-Black: Bilgewater; Tricksy and punishing creatures, Steals from your opponent Blue-Red: PnZ; very Spell heavy Blue-Green: Targon; RAMP and VALUE Black-Red: Noxus; very aggressive creatures, very efficient direct damage Black-Green: Shadow Isles; cares a LOT about the graveyard and creatures dying, sacrificing for value, and efficient removal Red-Green: Freljord; a lot of board based removal and damage based board wipes, strong ramp, very creature heavy. Hope this helps a bit Lee for those looking to delve into 2-color decks!
@@TheTunaSaladin Thanks, as a veteran of both games it always struck me how many similarities there were between the LOR region identities and the MTG color identities, particularly with the original 6 starting regions. You can really tell that early LOR design was influenced quite a bit by MTG.
@@MattyIce213 I don't really think that only early LOR designs were influenced by MTG, every single expansion LOR feels more like a watered down MTG. Like, the gloom and spirit mechanics are just keywords to -1/-1 and +1/+1 counters and Story cards are just saga. Not necessarily a bad thing, though, MTG is thriving for decades, after all.
the truth is, that only a very small percentage of players,even experienced ones, are able to buil original decks, that are actually viable. that said, it is also a very fun part of the game and if you dont want to grind to mythic every month, there is really nothing from stopping you to try it. important things to consider: 1. What synergies do you want to focus on? 2. what archetype do you want to play? (aggro, midrange, control...) 3. What color/s do provide the most for your choice? once you decided on that, you needto refine it. 1. build for a viable mana curve 2. you probably eant to have some card draw,some form of removal and some creatures ... what you focus on and what is good, is the part where you need a ton of experience 3. build a manabase according to your mana curve very simplified, but thats the gist
Hey Mogwai, have you ever given any thought to opening a Patreon account? I saw you mentioning that the viewership had been low for your recent vids, and thought maybe this could be a way for fans to support you. I've always loved the quality of your decks, and usually I can trust them to be of the quality to face off against the meta without too much trouble. They're not just meme decks, but they're often very finely tuned. You really have a talent for this, and I wish you got more attention and love.
If you ever hang out on twitch side , there's a donation link in his twitch description. Few people have already made contributions there as you can see at the end of his youtube description, their accounts are mentioned.
As a new player this is the video I really really needed. Was so lost how to get into standard ranked and with these lists I have finally a starting point with a low entry cost. Thank you very much!
I played MTGA back in 2021, and just came back around 2-3 weeks ago. Around the same time you announced on one of your streams that you'd be swapping to MTG again. So far I've managed to climb to diamond 2 playing the mono-white humans deck but I don't have many cards from the newer sets but I do own some/most cards to make these decks and will be checking them out. Appreciate the video Mog, specially as a returning but mostly new player :D
You are the real definition of "INFLUENCER" I always want to play new card game because of you, LOR, Snap, TFT, and Now MTG Great job again Mogwai, keep it up as always ;)
I discovered your channel back in the 2020, when Covid beginned and you started playing LoR. Because of you,I started playing LoR and I enjoyed game so much and learned so much from your videos (still remembering that Fizzted Fate deck from the quarantine time). i followed you through Marvel Snap and TFT and back end the forth (I also started playing those games because of you). Now,when Marvel Snap started to be really tough to play as a F2P player and LoR was abandoned, I saw that you started with MTG,never played it before and now I have new game and your tutorial. Thanks man for everything you did to all of your followers,for me especially. For me,you're the best card game player out here. Let the new journey beggin😤😤😤
THANK YOU! You are truly a lifesaver. I started playing Magic because you started in your streams and I felt so lost. This video is so helpful. You are the best!
This is exactly the video I was looking for after getting hype by your decks, loving this MTG direction. The views will start coming soon, you'll see. Un abrazo
I needed that thank you, I’ve been thinking of picking up mtg again, it’s been a long time though and the game can be overwhelming, also financially straining, good call on highlighting the rotation.
Thank you mogwai, I always prefer playing games what you play along with you and learn along with you from duelyst times. As i am working , dont have much time learning games by myself, so i follow you and try to learn and enjoy. But unfortunately, this game is too new with lot going on compared to other games. I didn't know anything about magic and i was worried when you switched to this game as its seems too complex seeing it for first time. Just today i downloaded this game and voila, you make this video today itself. Thanks a lot!
Thankyou so much! I made a comment about being new a couple of vids ago. I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos, I look forward to getting into the game more 💪
I'm late to the party, but I've been really enjoying the Magic content lately. Been watching you since Legends of Runeterra Beta. I'm so glad you are still making content, and I had a lot of questions about MTG:A, because Runeterra was really the only card game with a mana system that I played consistently. Being mainly in grained in Yu-Gi-Oh and the meta right now just being more stale than stale bread atm. I wanted to take a look and MTG:A. This video if not all your videos I've have watched really helped a lot in getting the bearings of Magic and learning how to play. *Its sort of like morbid whiplash going to something that is SOOO much slower*. Keep up the good work man. I'm still rooting for you through and through!
Thank you for making this! I downloaded MTG Arena two days ago and got through the tutorials and color trainings stuff. The game has always seemed pretty overwhelming to me, but this gave me a great direction to take. I’ve been following you since 2020 and I love your content and like the direction you’re taking the channel. Really glad to see your LoR approach fits nicely into MTG! Keep the vids coming!
I discovered your videos via Swayze and CGB when you came back, and I'm glad I did. I got back into Magic via Arena last year after a 14-year hiatus from playing paper since 1995. Wish this was around last year. Could've saved ke a small fortune on my credit cards. 🤣 I'm really enjoying your content, and can't wait to see what you do in the times to come! 🤘🎃
Amazing and useful video! Thanks a lot and I am so glad to have stumbled upon your content. 🙂 It would be nice to see a new player guide for in-game economy as well, for F2P or otherwise. I've been on arena the past month too.
Love your videos! LoR was the best IMO, Snap just didn't click with me. Can you make a short video explaining how to succeed in standard while being F2P? Like, what to play, what to buy (packs or drafts), how to draft, etc.
Hey Mogwai long time viewer here since Runeterra with some comments on the channel... I made the mono-black deck and I have had a lot of success with it. With the right curve, It stomps every single starter deck that the game basically gives you for free. I have played MTG before but only commander but am having a lot of fun with Arena's standard. I am looking forward to this new (was not watching when you first did MTG content) chapter of your channel. I will probably build a collection and do the same as I did with your videos when you played Runeterra (watch your videos and make the decks you play!). So again, thanks!
Christmas came early for me! I really appreciate you and this vid Mog, and I’m sure a lot of your other viewers/supporters do as well. I think you’re a top tier deck builder and you have a lot of knowledge and advice to share and you’re very thorough and effective in how you teach and communicate. Good stuff man! Godspeed!
30:20 Yavimaya Sojourner will never cost less than 7 bc its -1 for every unique basic land TYPE. This is telegraphed by the domain keyword, which reduces something or works off something depending on the land types. so this is for 5-color decks that support having different land types, aka mountain plains forest swamp island. so the max reduction would be if you have a basic of each color at -5. ig you got me to write a comment ^^ gj
Yup! I mention this in the pinned comment, I completely misread the card. I'm really sorry about this slip up. I fixed the decklist in the description though!
@@Bleech606 Mogwai kept it in because it still does stuff, only the buff at the end is not going to be that great (only +1/+1 in mono green). I looked at other options and you could try something like Jewel Thief (unfortunately is rotating soon), Contagious Vorrac (decent creature) or Beastbond Outcaster (more card draw). Later on if you have rare wildcards to spend and like these styles of decks you can't go wrong with Outcaster Trailblazer or perhaps Archdruid's Charm.
I would say the best way for the first month is playing starter deck duels and throwing in a few Jump-In events. These are fun in their own right and pretty good for building your collection, as they give you at least two rare cards for the price of one (1000 gold). Consult Jump-in event deck lists before choosing your two themes each time - you will be able to choose somewhat which rares (or mythics) you will be getting. Don't overdo the Jump-ins - they're cheap, but they chip at your gold stash for the next set release on July 30 ("Bloomburrow"). You will want to really start collecting cards focusing on one set, but only if you play it from day one of its release. Trying to play catch-up with previous sets is worse (in terms of building your collection). Ideally you should build one Standard-viable deck and enter at least one Ranked match each month - that's extra packs in prizes at the end of the month, even if you lose. It's worth it. Oh, and use all the free one-time codes available for extra packs and minor other goodies (look that up, links won't post here, unfortunately). I would wait on the EXP codes until the next set (July 30), but the packs from older sets should be _very_ useful. They give you a ton of random rares, around 15 rare wildcards and 7-8 mythic ones. Will help you with crafting your first Standard-viable deck (any one that you choose).
Great that you are playing Magic @MegaMogwai . I loved your Lor content and have missed it alot. Magic is for me very close in design and feel, so this is perfect. Have started myself after watching your first video, and are trying to understand the game and format. I have played alot of Commander irl, but never Standard. The deck-building aspect of the game seems rly great! Keep up the content and creative deck-building 🙌🏼
Would love a follow-up video on how to go on from this point, how to modify the decks with better cards and what archetypes to branch into. Maybe even several videos, one for each color? For example, how exactly would you modify the monowhite deck? Both cards you suggested are 5 mana, which is notably more than the rest of the deck. I'm kinda stuck deciding on how many of them to put in and instead of what as I'm worried that if I replace something cheap my deck won't be fast enough.
I tried getting into mtga a couple of times, but droped out. This was the kind of video I was waiting from you. I started watching your channel beecause of LoR and now that you started posting MTGA I stopped watching but with this video I might start playing again and stick around. I would love a gameplay video with this budget decks for people like me that are beginning their mtga journey, to understand how to pilot them :)
I've never played MTG but have always wanted to try it. This video really took away the anxiety around where to start and how to build, so thank you! I too would like to start with your mono black budget build here, what would you take out for Sheoldred, and how many copies?
Hermano! Just tried out the mono white budget deck and changed the protective parents for some Adelines that i had and 1 Elesh Norn for a stagecoach security. Went nuts so long on ranked ladder! Beaten even some fullrare decks up to Platinum - specially the Elesh Norn perfomance is impressive in this meta. Virtuoso builded Decks here
I'm a new player, and I feel overwhelmed by the game. On Reddit, many people advised playing Jump-In events. I tried 5 matches and even won 3 of them. However, I have no clue when to resign or continue playing with my current deck. Thank you for the video; I'll try playing standard instead. I hope I won't be constantly smashed :)
I want to say one thing for the common/uncommon rarity. As a fully f2p player, I have learned that it's easier to get uncommon cards than common cards, as all individual card rewards are uncommon+ and you get guaranteed uncommon wildcards every few boosters you open (mostly from battlepass). I don't remember there being guaranteed common wildcards. Your commons come mostly from the boosters itself which you mostly get from the most recent set.
Alongside Uncommon wildcards for opening packs you also get common wildcards; and I think opening packs of those sets will also fairly quickly get you a chunk of those commons. But yes I typically have the about the same amount of both rarities, sometimes more uncommons
As a free to play player draft allows you to basically exchange your gold for gems that being said the format can be really hit or miss depending on the set. Also make sure your in the right draft with gem rewards if you plan to do this.
Great video as always! I got a question...im playing the monoblack and i bought all the cards that you suggested. Should i put them all in the deck? (I got 2 sheolded, 4 Gix and 4 Preacher of the scism)
I'd remove a couple of 2 drops (the lifelinker) and then the battlefield butchers and slam in Preacher and Sheoldred! Gix is amazing but if we alter the deck too much the synergies will go down a bit. Focus on crafting 4x Go for the Throat (uncommon) so that you can pivot into more of a "mono black good stuff" deck! At the expense of the self mill synergy.
@@MegaMogwai thx i love you, i started to play magic 2 months ago and i spent a lot of money to make a d&d deck. But now i will stick ti standard as you said. Thanks for the tips. :)
It has something called "color challenge" that will help you understand how the game works. The game seems complicated at first because there's a lot of information, but you'll quickly understand how it works.
Great video I was feeling overwhelmed before this. Btw any advice on how should I proceed if I want to get into slower variants of red, is there something like ezreal draven or something?
White - the color represents Justice or Equality, hence why white is known to have the best board wipes (so that both players would be back to equal grounds of not having any creatures) and creature target removal. Blue - the Color represent Knowledge, hence the color is known for drawing cards, scrying, counter spells, simply having more cards in your hand. Black - the color represents Greed, that's why you see that black decks will do anything to gain advantage even if it costs them their own Life, effects such as drawing 2 cards and losing 2 life. Second to white for having strong removal spells. Red - the color represents Burning Passion, or this is the color that is commonly used for "Aggro" decks. They have the best Burn spells that deals damage to the opponents directly, partnered with creatures that can immediately attack (Haste) and gains benefits from casting those said burn spells. Green - and lastly, this color represents nature. Green is color of choice for decks that likes to build up mana faster than the opponent (just like nature with its forests and plants that grows), so that they can cast their big mean and green 10/10 big boys. And the color pairings, well, I'll leave that to your imagination, my favorite is "Izzet" or the color combination of Blue and Red. When you combine those 2 colors, it represents the burning passion to Acquire knowledge, hence why you see most Izzet decks to cast many cheap spells the either buffs their creatures, deals direct damage, and my favorite, drawing cards.
Oh, are you actually coming back to MTGA? Your decks were some of the most fun to play, have been following you for a while before you switched Runeterra (which I tried, but it didn't stick with me). Looking forward to seeing more cool decks from you! Recently only Altheriax have been posting meta breaking decks.
Thank you for the video, I was thinking about getting into online mtg thx! Also have you considered being multiple card game content creator? I like how much thought you put into crafting your decks however I do not want you to get burnout . I enjoy your content since LOR and have enjoyed the other card game content you've created and I want to express my thanks. 😊👍
Hey Mogwai, I really enjoy watching your videos since quite some time. Doesn't really matter what type of card game it is. You're so passionated in doing it thats all what matters - and that's what's entertaining :) Another thing.. In LoR it was so easy to complete a deck by just buying the missing cards. In MTGA I guess it all works with wildcards which you get in booster packs right? how many packs do I have to get until I have enough wildcards to complete for example one of your mono color decks that you've posted. A bit frustrating
Cool video. I think you're going to need more videos though. MtG is complicated, and MtGA both adds and takes away from that complexity. As an aside congratz on the marriage! Gwent may be gone, but the relationships it helped foster continue ☺
Amazing video! You're so right, going for a mono approach before expanding to other colors is a great way to do this One comment I have: Yavimaya Sojourner costs one less for every land type, not land A question: I used to play mtga a lot but it's been years, I mean like 3-4 years ago Should I go back to my old account or make a new one? I had a pretty big collection but right now basically everything rotated Is there any benefit to starting from scratch?
Economy wise, when you don't have much of a collection, instead of buying packs (even the ones that give you gold packs) you should buy into the jump start event. You get more cards per gold. It's the most efficient way to get cards early on. There are lists and google docs online that help you keep track of what you have and min max this, as you can only get specific cards, it's worth it. Make sure to not pick packs from it you already have 4x the rare/mythic of it, as it doesn't offer any duplicate protection for them. At first it's fine and you can just choose a different pack, but the more you complete jump start and the chances of you getting duplicate packs increases, it gets less and less worthwhile to do.When you're at that point you should switch buying packs of the newest set. Economy/beginner guides are your friend.
This is perfect, and I wanna mono white, but I have no clue what to take out for the upgrades, as you can pretty much craft all after finishing the tutorials... Does anyone know what to replace ???
Can I build good decks without spending money? I really want to play MTG but I don't have any budget for buying cards. To compete other players, should I really spend money?
just curious if you've been considering competitive magic at all yet? i know it's early yet and if so likely a ways off, but also know it's something you used to enjoy and tried a couple times in lor but couldn't get into. so yeah just wondering if you've thought about it at all or if that time has passed and no interest in it anymore.
Hi Mogwai, I noticed something. Domain does not work the way you described it. It only counts thé number of DIFFERENT types of basic lands, not the total amount of them. In mono color, domain will be equal to only 1... You might need to adjust the mono green decklist. Especially for the 8-drop
The mono black deck is no joke. I’ve beaten some top tier decks with it. Nothing feels better watching a tier 1 or 2 deck rage quit with all their mythics and rares
i know its a noob, but it would be nice if you told even what change fot that rares/mythic you recomend on decks, and i will love even see some gameplay:D you will get me more
it's been a while. Play Historic, Timeless, and/or Explorer. There's unfortunately not a meta Grixis control deck, but you could probably make it work.
UPDATE 2: DECKLISTS IN DESCRIPTION!
UPDATE: I missread Yamivaya (the card from mono green) I will be taking it out of the list and updating the description with the deck listswhen I get back home!
Really sorry about this, I slipped bad here. I'll basically replace it with a big end game play to make use of the ramp!
Magic is a complicated game Mog😀. Also be aware that The Weatherseed Treaty ramps you and gives you the token, but the buff is only going to be +1/+1 (one land type - forest) and trample, so it might not be worth it.
I still think giving one of your 2 drops trample is good enough for such a multifaceted card!
Thanks for clarifying though, my bad 😢
@@MegaMogwai That's fair assessment 😉.
Hi Mogwai, what would I swap out preacher or sheoldred for in the monoblack? Also, would gix be useful to just shove with the list as is? I'm new but I have two of him for some reason
If you're coming to MTG from Legends of Runeterra here's an easy way to think about the different colors using LOR regions:
White= Demacia
Blue= Ionia
Black= Shadow Isles
Red=Noxus, but also a bit of PnZ
Green= Freljord
Obviously not direct one to one comparisons, but they're pretty similar.
this is 100% the most helpful comment for converts. This should be pinned up top!
Love it! I will say, something that can help A LOT, is translating them to the 10 two-color combinations. You’ve done an awesome job with mono color, but for those ready to branch out:
White-Blue: Ionia; a lot of control and flying creatures, which work the same as Elusive
White-Black: Shurima; benefits for sacrificing creatures and artifacts, plays a very good midrange
White-Red: Demacia; Taxing and Restricting effects and very efficient creatures
White-Green: Bandle City; Goes very wide, grows creatures very well, creature-based removal
Blue-Black: Bilgewater; Tricksy and punishing creatures, Steals from your opponent
Blue-Red: PnZ; very Spell heavy
Blue-Green: Targon; RAMP and VALUE
Black-Red: Noxus; very aggressive creatures, very efficient direct damage
Black-Green: Shadow Isles; cares a LOT about the graveyard and creatures dying, sacrificing for value, and efficient removal
Red-Green: Freljord; a lot of board based removal and damage based board wipes, strong ramp, very creature heavy.
Hope this helps a bit Lee for those looking to delve into 2-color decks!
@@TheTunaSaladin Thanks, as a veteran of both games it always struck me how many similarities there were between the LOR region identities and the MTG color identities, particularly with the original 6 starting regions. You can really tell that early LOR design was influenced quite a bit by MTG.
@@MattyIce213 I don't really think that only early LOR designs were influenced by MTG, every single expansion LOR feels more like a watered down MTG. Like, the gloom and spirit mechanics are just keywords to -1/-1 and +1/+1 counters and Story cards are just saga. Not necessarily a bad thing, though, MTG is thriving for decades, after all.
THANKSSS
I'm really glad you understand that we your old LoR audience want to keep watching you but we don't understand Magic xd
Yeah I agree!
Some one watching since gwent or even earlier
Honestly, I just want a deckbuilding guide. Your decks are amazing, and I want to see the step-by-step process on how you made them.
Same!
You'll need experience
the truth is, that only a very small percentage of players,even experienced ones, are able to buil original decks, that are actually viable.
that said, it is also a very fun part of the game and if you dont want to grind to mythic every month, there is really nothing from stopping you to try it.
important things to consider:
1. What synergies do you want to focus on?
2. what archetype do you want to play? (aggro, midrange, control...)
3. What color/s do provide the most for your choice?
once you decided on that, you needto refine it.
1. build for a viable mana curve
2. you probably eant to have some card draw,some form of removal and some creatures ... what you focus on and what is good, is the part where you need a ton of experience
3. build a manabase according to your mana curve
very simplified, but thats the gist
Hey Mogwai, have you ever given any thought to opening a Patreon account? I saw you mentioning that the viewership had been low for your recent vids, and thought maybe this could be a way for fans to support you. I've always loved the quality of your decks, and usually I can trust them to be of the quality to face off against the meta without too much trouble. They're not just meme decks, but they're often very finely tuned. You really have a talent for this, and I wish you got more attention and love.
I mean the bigger issue is that the biggest game he was playing and enjoying got murdered. And people don’t like snap and arena as much.
If you ever hang out on twitch side , there's a donation link in his twitch description. Few people have already made contributions there as you can see at the end of his youtube description, their accounts are mentioned.
His snap videos were doing well. The biggest thing Mogwai takes long hiatus and thus his viewer count drops each time@@bobblade2681
His numbers for Snap weren't that bad. But yeah, Arena is meh@@bobblade2681
@@bobblade2681 tell him to try hearthstone then it's way bigger than lor
As a new player this is the video I really really needed. Was so lost how to get into standard ranked and with these lists I have finally a starting point with a low entry cost. Thank you very much!
I played MTGA back in 2021, and just came back around 2-3 weeks ago. Around the same time you announced on one of your streams that you'd be swapping to MTG again. So far I've managed to climb to diamond 2 playing the mono-white humans deck but I don't have many cards from the newer sets but I do own some/most cards to make these decks and will be checking them out. Appreciate the video Mog, specially as a returning but mostly new player :D
You are the real definition of "INFLUENCER"
I always want to play new card game because of you, LOR, Snap, TFT, and Now MTG
Great job again Mogwai, keep it up as always ;)
I discovered your channel back in the 2020, when Covid beginned and you started playing LoR. Because of you,I started playing LoR and I enjoyed game so much and learned so much from your videos (still remembering that Fizzted Fate deck from the quarantine time). i followed you through Marvel Snap and TFT and back end the forth (I also started playing those games because of you). Now,when Marvel Snap started to be really tough to play as a F2P player and LoR was abandoned, I saw that you started with MTG,never played it before and now I have new game and your tutorial. Thanks man for everything you did to all of your followers,for me especially. For me,you're the best card game player out here. Let the new journey beggin😤😤😤
THANK YOU! You are truly a lifesaver. I started playing Magic because you started in your streams and I felt so lost. This video is so helpful. You are the best!
This is exactly the video I was looking for after getting hype by your decks, loving this MTG direction. The views will start coming soon, you'll see. Un abrazo
I've wanted to ask for this guide every time I saw you upload. So many videos but I just can't follow anything of it. So this is really a gift !
This is more helpful than you think. Thank you so much! This game is almost impossible to get into without some guidance.
I needed that thank you, I’ve been thinking of picking up mtg again, it’s been a long time though and the game can be overwhelming, also financially straining, good call on highlighting the rotation.
Thank you mogwai, I always prefer playing games what you play along with you and learn along with you from duelyst times. As i am working , dont have much time learning games by myself, so i follow you and try to learn and enjoy. But unfortunately, this game is too new with lot going on compared to other games. I didn't know anything about magic and i was worried when you switched to this game as its seems too complex seeing it for first time. Just today i downloaded this game and voila, you make this video today itself. Thanks a lot!
Thankyou so much! I made a comment about being new a couple of vids ago.
I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos, I look forward to getting into the game more 💪
I'm late to the party, but I've been really enjoying the Magic content lately. Been watching you since Legends of Runeterra Beta. I'm so glad you are still making content, and I had a lot of questions about MTG:A, because Runeterra was really the only card game with a mana system that I played consistently. Being mainly in grained in Yu-Gi-Oh and the meta right now just being more stale than stale bread atm. I wanted to take a look and MTG:A. This video if not all your videos I've have watched really helped a lot in getting the bearings of Magic and learning how to play. *Its sort of like morbid whiplash going to something that is SOOO much slower*. Keep up the good work man. I'm still rooting for you through and through!
Thank you for making this! I downloaded MTG Arena two days ago and got through the tutorials and color trainings stuff. The game has always seemed pretty overwhelming to me, but this gave me a great direction to take. I’ve been following you since 2020 and I love your content and like the direction you’re taking the channel. Really glad to see your LoR approach fits nicely into MTG! Keep the vids coming!
Thanks, I found you through snap so an introduction to the basics are very needed. Just what I was looking for :)
I've been watching ever since your duelyst beginner's guide videos, love your content man, keep it up!
Thank you Mogwai! I never played magic before and I’m stomping those rookies, because of you and in marvel snap I reached rank 1200.
I discovered your videos via Swayze and CGB when you came back, and I'm glad I did. I got back into Magic via Arena last year after a 14-year hiatus from playing paper since 1995. Wish this was around last year. Could've saved ke a small fortune on my credit cards. 🤣
I'm really enjoying your content, and can't wait to see what you do in the times to come! 🤘🎃
Amazing and useful video! Thanks a lot and I am so glad to have stumbled upon your content. 🙂
It would be nice to see a new player guide for in-game economy as well, for F2P or otherwise. I've been on arena the past month too.
Thnx for the mono black budget deck - got me as a new player to platinum 😎💪🏼
After having my friend made me played MTG and now my fav LoR youtuber. This is a dream
Love your videos! LoR was the best IMO, Snap just didn't click with me.
Can you make a short video explaining how to succeed in standard while being F2P? Like, what to play, what to buy (packs or drafts), how to draft, etc.
Had a fun couple hrs with the mono black deck. Havent had this kinda fun since when i first picked up LOR
Amazing video, great job with creating basic decks. Black tested a bit feels good, my favorite color
Thank you for suggesting possible rares as a next step up. I’ve seen other budget deck content creators but they never do that.
Hey Mogwai long time viewer here since Runeterra with some comments on the channel... I made the mono-black deck and I have had a lot of success with it. With the right curve, It stomps every single starter deck that the game basically gives you for free. I have played MTG before but only commander but am having a lot of fun with Arena's standard. I am looking forward to this new (was not watching when you first did MTG content) chapter of your channel. I will probably build a collection and do the same as I did with your videos when you played Runeterra (watch your videos and make the decks you play!). So again, thanks!
I made the blue deck because i really like the tap tech. Its a lot of fun! Ty for making this video.
Mogwai, thank you for your kindness towards new players
you were the first channel i watched mtg videos on.. I didnt know you came back!
Christmas came early for me! I really appreciate you and this vid Mog, and I’m sure a lot of your other viewers/supporters do as well. I think you’re a top tier deck builder and you have a lot of knowledge and advice to share and you’re very thorough and effective in how you teach and communicate. Good stuff man! Godspeed!
i've always wanted to try this :) you comming back to it inspired me! i will download it now and start to learn
your recent videos inspired me to buy a couple duel decks for nostalgias sake. i got tibalt vs sorin and jace vs vraska
Could you make a small follow up on how to aquire most resources ?
I am conflicted by buying packs or playing jump/draft. Thank you !
also wondering about this
30:20 Yavimaya Sojourner will never cost less than 7 bc its -1 for every unique basic land TYPE. This is telegraphed by the domain keyword, which reduces something or works off something depending on the land types. so this is for 5-color decks that support having different land types, aka mountain plains forest swamp island. so the max reduction would be if you have a basic of each color at -5.
ig you got me to write a comment ^^ gj
And same for The Weatherseed Treaty. These are domain cards, not mono green. Hopefully Mogwai sees this and writes a pinned comment or something.
This!
Yup! I mention this in the pinned comment, I completely misread the card. I'm really sorry about this slip up.
I fixed the decklist in the description though!
@@AdamSfcz What would you recommend instead of Weatherseed?
@@Bleech606 Mogwai kept it in because it still does stuff, only the buff at the end is not going to be that great (only +1/+1 in mono green). I looked at other options and you could try something like Jewel Thief (unfortunately is rotating soon), Contagious Vorrac (decent creature) or Beastbond Outcaster (more card draw). Later on if you have rare wildcards to spend and like these styles of decks you can't go wrong with Outcaster Trailblazer or perhaps Archdruid's Charm.
I would say the best way for the first month is playing starter deck duels and throwing in a few Jump-In events. These are fun in their own right and pretty good for building your collection, as they give you at least two rare cards for the price of one (1000 gold). Consult Jump-in event deck lists before choosing your two themes each time - you will be able to choose somewhat which rares (or mythics) you will be getting.
Don't overdo the Jump-ins - they're cheap, but they chip at your gold stash for the next set release on July 30 ("Bloomburrow"). You will want to really start collecting cards focusing on one set, but only if you play it from day one of its release. Trying to play catch-up with previous sets is worse (in terms of building your collection).
Ideally you should build one Standard-viable deck and enter at least one Ranked match each month - that's extra packs in prizes at the end of the month, even if you lose. It's worth it.
Oh, and use all the free one-time codes available for extra packs and minor other goodies (look that up, links won't post here, unfortunately). I would wait on the EXP codes until the next set (July 30), but the packs from older sets should be _very_ useful. They give you a ton of random rares, around 15 rare wildcards and 7-8 mythic ones. Will help you with crafting your first Standard-viable deck (any one that you choose).
Great that you are playing Magic @MegaMogwai . I loved your Lor content and have missed it alot. Magic is for me very close in design and feel, so this is perfect. Have started myself after watching your first video, and are trying to understand the game and format. I have played alot of Commander irl, but never Standard. The deck-building aspect of the game seems rly great! Keep up the content and creative deck-building 🙌🏼
This vid is insanely helpful tried out every deck . The green is a bit bad but they are op in the rare and mythic rares . Insanely helpful video
Would love a follow-up video on how to go on from this point, how to modify the decks with better cards and what archetypes to branch into. Maybe even several videos, one for each color?
For example, how exactly would you modify the monowhite deck? Both cards you suggested are 5 mana, which is notably more than the rest of the deck. I'm kinda stuck deciding on how many of them to put in and instead of what as I'm worried that if I replace something cheap my deck won't be fast enough.
I tried getting into mtga a couple of times, but droped out. This was the kind of video I was waiting from you. I started watching your channel beecause of LoR and now that you started posting MTGA I stopped watching but with this video I might start playing again and stick around. I would love a gameplay video with this budget decks for people like me that are beginning their mtga journey, to understand how to pilot them :)
Was literally looking at budget decks today, great timing
I've never played MTG but have always wanted to try it. This video really took away the anxiety around where to start and how to build, so thank you!
I too would like to start with your mono black budget build here, what would you take out for Sheoldred, and how many copies?
I havent watched the video yet, but this is exactely what I needed !!!
super helpful video. Just crafted your mono black deck and using it in ranked
This is realy awesome, Migel. Thx. So need video about colors for me as newbie player in MTG
After 6 years, now Im back to Magic, becouse you my dear mogwai
Tus videos siempre han sido geniales, y sé que con este nuevo enfoque a Magic Arena van a ser aún más espectaculares.
Saludos desde Peru!
No way my man mog is onto magic rn. Just started last month and am completely addicted, what an awresome game
Hermano! Just tried out the mono white budget deck and changed the protective parents for some Adelines that i had and 1 Elesh Norn for a stagecoach security. Went nuts so long on ranked ladder! Beaten even some fullrare decks up to Platinum - specially the Elesh Norn perfomance is impressive in this meta. Virtuoso builded Decks here
Appreciate the guide man and these budget deck options really cool😊
I'm a new player, and I feel overwhelmed by the game. On Reddit, many people advised playing Jump-In events. I tried 5 matches and even won 3 of them. However, I have no clue when to resign or continue playing with my current deck. Thank you for the video; I'll try playing standard instead. I hope I won't be constantly smashed :)
I'm just glad you're back
I want to say one thing for the common/uncommon rarity. As a fully f2p player, I have learned that it's easier to get uncommon cards than common cards, as all individual card rewards are uncommon+ and you get guaranteed uncommon wildcards every few boosters you open (mostly from battlepass). I don't remember there being guaranteed common wildcards. Your commons come mostly from the boosters itself which you mostly get from the most recent set.
Alongside Uncommon wildcards for opening packs you also get common wildcards; and I think opening packs of those sets will also fairly quickly get you a chunk of those commons. But yes I typically have the about the same amount of both rarities, sometimes more uncommons
As a free to play player draft allows you to basically exchange your gold for gems that being said the format can be really hit or miss depending on the set. Also make sure your in the right draft with gem rewards if you plan to do this.
Great video as always! I got a question...im playing the monoblack and i bought all the cards that you suggested. Should i put them all in the deck? (I got 2 sheolded, 4 Gix and 4 Preacher of the scism)
I did the same, I got the black budget deck and bought 2 Sheolds and 4 Schisms, wondering what I should replace for them?
I'd remove a couple of 2 drops (the lifelinker) and then the battlefield butchers and slam in Preacher and Sheoldred!
Gix is amazing but if we alter the deck too much the synergies will go down a bit.
Focus on crafting 4x Go for the Throat (uncommon) so that you can pivot into more of a "mono black good stuff" deck! At the expense of the self mill synergy.
@@MegaMogwai thx i love you, i started to play magic 2 months ago and i spent a lot of money to make a d&d deck. But now i will stick ti standard as you said. Thanks for the tips. :)
I'm already enfranchised, but I'm dropping a like and a comment because magic just doesn't have any beginner tutorials, well done and great idea.
It has something called "color challenge" that will help you understand how the game works.
The game seems complicated at first because there's a lot of information, but you'll quickly understand how it works.
Ehmmm, thanks but I'm playing this game for over nine years, that's why I'm enfranchised ;)
@@אוריאיזנברג-ס4ו Ok, couldn't figure out what you meant.
this helped me get back to MTGA again today, thank you!
(lookin for a mill deck to transition into, is that possible soon 👀)
New player, thanks a lot for this. Was very helpful!
Just downloaded the game thanks to you and I needed this
Thanks dude!
This is good. I would only add that you don’t have to be shy about uncommons, because it’s actually easier to get uncommon wild cards than common
Great video I was feeling overwhelmed before this. Btw any advice on how should I proceed if I want to get into slower variants of red, is there something like ezreal draven or something?
White - the color represents Justice or Equality, hence why white is known to have the best board wipes (so that both players would be back to equal grounds of not having any creatures) and creature target removal.
Blue - the Color represent Knowledge, hence the color is known for drawing cards, scrying, counter spells, simply having more cards in your hand.
Black - the color represents Greed, that's why you see that black decks will do anything to gain advantage even if it costs them their own Life, effects such as drawing 2 cards and losing 2 life. Second to white for having strong removal spells.
Red - the color represents Burning Passion, or this is the color that is commonly used for "Aggro" decks. They have the best Burn spells that deals damage to the opponents directly, partnered with creatures that can immediately attack (Haste) and gains benefits from casting those said burn spells.
Green - and lastly, this color represents nature. Green is color of choice for decks that likes to build up mana faster than the opponent (just like nature with its forests and plants that grows), so that they can cast their big mean and green 10/10 big boys.
And the color pairings, well, I'll leave that to your imagination, my favorite is "Izzet" or the color combination of Blue and Red. When you combine those 2 colors, it represents the burning passion to Acquire knowledge, hence why you see most Izzet decks to cast many cheap spells the either buffs their creatures, deals direct damage, and my favorite, drawing cards.
i dont mind more comapre wit LoR, its help me a lot (like blue is like ionia etc) :D, great vid and thx for that
Oh, are you actually coming back to MTGA? Your decks were some of the most fun to play, have been following you for a while before you switched Runeterra (which I tried, but it didn't stick with me).
Looking forward to seeing more cool decks from you! Recently only Altheriax have been posting meta breaking decks.
Thanks you so much, cant wait to watch, exactly what i needed!
Thank you for the video, I was thinking about getting into online mtg thx! Also have you considered being multiple card game content creator? I like how much thought you put into crafting your decks however I do not want you to get burnout . I enjoy your content since LOR and have enjoyed the other card game content you've created and I want to express my thanks. 😊👍
Hey Mogwai, I really enjoy watching your videos since quite some time. Doesn't really matter what type of card game it is. You're so passionated in doing it thats all what matters - and that's what's entertaining :) Another thing.. In LoR it was so easy to complete a deck by just buying the missing cards. In MTGA I guess it all works with wildcards which you get in booster packs right? how many packs do I have to get until I have enough wildcards to complete for example one of your mono color decks that you've posted. A bit frustrating
Cool video. I think you're going to need more videos though. MtG is complicated, and MtGA both adds and takes away from that complexity.
As an aside congratz on the marriage! Gwent may be gone, but the relationships it helped foster continue ☺
dude, thanks for this primer!
how should i build my standard collection? quick drafts/jump-in/packs? I just started and i'm outrageously bad at drafting it seems.
Started just today and now i try to change the standard, into my own incubator Deck 😅
I still have no clue about everything but its taking form
Amazing video! You're so right, going for a mono approach before expanding to other colors is a great way to do this
One comment I have: Yavimaya Sojourner costs one less for every land type, not land
A question: I used to play mtga a lot but it's been years, I mean like 3-4 years ago
Should I go back to my old account or make a new one?
I had a pretty big collection but right now basically everything rotated
Is there any benefit to starting from scratch?
yeeee, my boy came back! I subed since you do the MTG lmao
Bro just what I needed! Thanks
Economy wise, when you don't have much of a collection, instead of buying packs (even the ones that give you gold packs) you should buy into the jump start event. You get more cards per gold. It's the most efficient way to get cards early on. There are lists and google docs online that help you keep track of what you have and min max this, as you can only get specific cards, it's worth it. Make sure to not pick packs from it you already have 4x the rare/mythic of it, as it doesn't offer any duplicate protection for them. At first it's fine and you can just choose a different pack, but the more you complete jump start and the chances of you getting duplicate packs increases, it gets less and less worthwhile to do.When you're at that point you should switch buying packs of the newest set.
Economy/beginner guides are your friend.
This is perfect, and I wanna mono white, but I have no clue what to take out for the upgrades, as you can pretty much craft all after finishing the tutorials... Does anyone know what to replace ???
Good to see you again!
Oh shit. I think this video is made for me. I've always been curious but it's quite overwhelming.
This was fantastic!! Thank you
I have not watching youtube for a couple days and this?! 🤯Holy moly mogwai on mtg, am I back to 4 years ago?
Can I build good decks without spending money? I really want to play MTG but I don't have any budget for buying cards. To compete other players, should I really spend money?
just curious if you've been considering competitive magic at all yet? i know it's early yet and if so likely a ways off, but also know it's something you used to enjoy and tried a couple times in lor but couldn't get into. so yeah just wondering if you've thought about it at all or if that time has passed and no interest in it anymore.
Hi Mogwai, I noticed something. Domain does not work the way you described it. It only counts thé number of DIFFERENT types of basic lands, not the total amount of them. In mono color, domain will be equal to only 1...
You might need to adjust the mono green decklist. Especially for the 8-drop
The mono black deck is no joke. I’ve beaten some top tier decks with it. Nothing feels better watching a tier 1 or 2 deck rage quit with all their mythics and rares
What do you replace in the monoblack deck for the upgrade card suggestions and how many of each?
HE'S BACK!!! OH YEAH!
Wowowo, wait a minute! You left MTGA for LoR, AND NOW YOURE BACK!?
when you recommend what cards to craft, do you suggest I craft 4 of each or just one? Is there a sweetspot number to aim for?
For the rares, 4x. For the Mythics aim for 2x!
The good thing about snap is that maked me believe I could play card games. I guees now its time to study magic🧙♂️
Can you do a video on the starter decks for the starter deck duel? I’m pretty sure they’re new I can’t find any videos on them
i know its a noob, but it would be nice if you told even what change fot that rares/mythic you recomend on decks, and i will love even see some gameplay:D you will get me more
i made the black budget list but i cant play it after rotation, does anyone know the problem?
same problem, any idea?
Can I play this game without spending money? Or I will never have the card to play fun decks?
Can you make a step-by-step deckbuilding guide?
love the MTG content!
If mtg is watching I downloaded this app after mogwai switched over. Money this man 🎉😂
it's been a while. Play Historic, Timeless, and/or Explorer. There's unfortunately not a meta Grixis control deck, but you could probably make it work.