My sister who is 14 (a year younger than me)
Wants to have a magic deck so she can play with me at FNM, but i dont know what deck to get her! I use a mix a green and black and i was thinking of getting her a custom green deck. But is that a good starter deck? Or should i get a different color?
My budget is 20$ if that matters
I've heard mono red is very cheap so she could get a very competitive deck for low cost. Otherwise the event deck might work well. But I'm not an expert on this stuff
Quote from: DimirOverlord1300 on October 30, 2013, 09:55:41 PM
I've heard mono red is very cheap so she could get a very competitive deck for low cost. Otherwise the event deck might work well. But I'm not an expert on this stuff
yes but i want a deck good for starters
I guess green is fairly simple then. But I wouldn't exactly call rdw complicated, you just need to learn the play style. Otherwise boros is fairly easy without shocks
You could try a deck builders toolkit, but this is just something to get started. After she has a hang of the game an has tried out a few colors, she could decide what she likes, and you could build a budget deck in that color
Quote from: Birdbrain on October 30, 2013, 09:59:13 PM
You could try a deck builders toolkit, but this is just something to get started. After she has a hang of the game an has tried out a few colors, she could decide what she likes, and you could build a budget deck in that color
yes that sounds like a good idea but Friday coming up fast and i just want a deck she can use easily
If you have a secondary one you could just lend it to her until she has her own.
If you have a secondary one you could just lend it to her until she has her own.
{B}{W} exalted is relatively cheap, and easy to play, just play the things with exalted ad fast as you can and always swing with the biggest thing.
Mono green and mono red are by far the easiest to use. I would probably say red is cheaper but green is easier to start with when understanding mechanics of the game. Red works with instants so using them at the correct times and such is more the idea, whereas green is just RAAR, BIG CREATURE, RAAR!
Quote from: Anoobass on October 30, 2013, 10:04:30 PM
Mono green and mono red are by far the easiest to use. I would probably say red is cheaper but green is easier to start with when understanding mechanics of the game. Red works with instants so using them at the correct times and such is more the idea, whereas green is just RAAR, BIG CREATURE, RAAR!
thats a stereotype. There's a lot more subtlety to green than just that
Yes but we are talking about getting someone started, not telling them to -3 {garruk, caller of beasts} a {craterhoof behometh} and blood rush it with {Skarrg Goliath}.
Edit: wrong card.
Quote from: Anoobass on October 30, 2013, 10:07:45 PM
Yes but we are talking about getting someone started, not telling them to -3 {garruk, caller of beasts} a {craterhoof behometh} and blood rush it with {deadbridge Goliath}
theres even more subtlety than that
Quote from: Mlerner12 on October 30, 2013, 10:04:07 PM
{B}{W} exalted is relatively cheap, and easy to play, just play the things with exalted ad fast as you can and always swing with the biggest thing.
You promote this deck way too much lol.
But seriously Red Deck Wins is great. It's a bunch of cheap creatures (lots of commons) it's mono coloured so only basic lands and burn spells are like 25¢ each if that
Quote from: Anoobass on October 30, 2013, 10:04:30 PM
Mono green and mono red are by far the easiest to use. I would probably say red is cheaper but green is easier to start with when understanding mechanics of the game. Red works with instants so using them at the correct times and such is more the idea, whereas green is just RAAR, BIG CREATURE, RAAR!
Why not both....(mexican music)
Porque no las dos?*
(Funny you say that because I linked the video yesterday lol)
I have played several young children/younger siblings at FNM before, and they all seem to have red decks or red based decks. Sometimes they have gotten close to beating me, or simply beaten me alltogether. There's a reason they have these decks. Red is the best color for beginers hands down! This is based on two theories: Firstly, starting players don't like things to be complicated. Red isn't. Secondly, nobody likes to lose, and losing every game due to being new is no fun! Red decks tend to...win. ;)
Quote from: Coffee Vampire on October 30, 2013, 10:18:46 PM
I have played several young children/younger siblings at FNM before, and they all seem to have red decks or red based decks. Sometimes they have gotten close to beating me, or simply beaten me alltogether. There's a reason they have these decks. Red is the best color for beginers hands down! This is based on two theories: Firstly, starting players don't like things to be complicated. Red isn't. Secondly, nobody likes to lose, and losing every game due to being new is no fun! Red decks tend to...win. ;)
your hinting at red deck wins arnt you?
Can get the event decks for under $20 online and some game stores. Might want to look into one of the last three. Theros (might not be out yet) m14 kinda fun or dragon maze( is a fun deck but a little hard to navigate to a beguiner). They come with all you need a deck box spin down and side board. I suggest you look into these.
20x Mountain (free or like 10¢)
2x {Legion Loyalist} $8
2x {Dragon Hatchling} 25¢
4x {Rakdos Cackler} $3
4x {Ember Swallower} $2
2x {Fanatic of Mogis} $1
14 Creatures ($14.25)
4x {Shock} 50¢
4x {Lightning Strike} $1
4x {Spark Jolt} 50¢
4x {Street Spasm} 50¢
2x {Lava Axe} 25¢
4x {Skullcrack} $2
2x {Act of Treason} 25¢
2x {Flames of the Firebrand} 25¢
Spells ($5.25)
Total $19.50
:D
Quote from: Mattao19 on October 30, 2013, 11:30:40 PM
20x Mountain (free or like 10¢)
2x {Legion Loyalist} $8
2x {Dragon Hatchling} 25¢
4x {Rakdos Cackler} $3
4x {Ember Swallower} $2
2x {Fanatic of Mogis} $1
14 Creatures ($14.25)
4x {Shock} 50¢
4x {Lightning Strike} $1
4x {Spark Jolt} 50¢
4x {Street Spasm} 50¢
2x {Lava Axe} 25¢
4x {Skullcrack} $2
2x {Act of Treason} 25¢
2x {Flames of the Firebrand} 25¢
Spells ($5.25)
Total $19.50
:D
Nice deck
Made it in 10 mins lol
Quote from: Mattao19 on October 30, 2013, 11:30:40 PM
20x Mountain (free or like 10¢)
2x {Legion Loyalist} $8
2x {Dragon Hatchling} 25¢
4x {Rakdos Cackler} $3
4x {Ember Swallower} $2
2x {Fanatic of Mogis} $1
14 Creatures ($14.25)
4x {Shock} 50¢
4x {Lightning Strike} $1
4x {Spark Jolt} 50¢
4x {Street Spasm} 50¢
2x {Lava Axe} 25¢
4x {Skullcrack} $2
2x {Act of Treason} 25¢
2x {Flames of the Firebrand} 25¢
Spells ($5.25)
Total $19.50
:D
Ember swallower is too slow, IMO
Quote from: Mlerner12 on October 31, 2013, 08:54:24 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on October 30, 2013, 11:30:40 PM
20x Mountain (free or like 10¢)
2x {Legion Loyalist} $8
2x {Dragon Hatchling} 25¢
4x {Rakdos Cackler} $3
4x {Ember Swallower} $2
2x {Fanatic of Mogis} $1
14 Creatures ($14.25)
4x {Shock} 50¢
4x {Lightning Strike} $1
4x {Spark Jolt} 50¢
4x {Street Spasm} 50¢
2x {Lava Axe} 25¢
4x {Skullcrack} $2
2x {Act of Treason} 25¢
2x {Flames of the Firebrand} 25¢
Spells ($5.25)
Total $19.50
:D
Ember swallower is too slow, IMO
seitch it out for two {legion loyalist}, bringing it up to 4. Same with the red devotion guy that can deal massive damage, add more of him
Intro Decks are a good choice.I would recommend the Izzet Intro Deck.
Quote from: IntoFire on October 31, 2013, 09:09:17 AM
Intro Decks are a good choice.I would recommend the Izzet Intro Deck.
the izzet intro is too weak to be competitive. Most intro decks are
The Selesnya event deck?Thag was what my cousin started with.
Quote from: IntoFire on October 31, 2013, 09:12:54 AM
The Selesnya event deck?Thag was what my cousin started with.
again. All the intro decks are weak. Though, if I would recommend one to start with. I'd say Azurious would be the way to go. But be sure to pick up some good {W}{U} cards from the ravnica and theros block. But try not to mess with the spirit of the deck
Quote from: Birdbrain on October 31, 2013, 08:57:49 AM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on October 31, 2013, 08:54:24 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on October 30, 2013, 11:30:40 PM
20x Mountain (free or like 10¢)
2x {Legion Loyalist} $8
2x {Dragon Hatchling} 25¢
4x {Rakdos Cackler} $3
4x {Ember Swallower} $2
2x {Fanatic of Mogis} $1
14 Creatures ($14.25)
4x {Shock} 50¢
4x {Lightning Strike} $1
4x {Spark Jolt} 50¢
4x {Street Spasm} 50¢
2x {Lava Axe} 25¢
4x {Skullcrack} $2
2x {Act of Treason} 25¢
2x {Flames of the Firebrand} 25¢
Spells ($5.25)
Total $19.50
:D
Ember swallower is too slow, IMO
seitch it out for two {legion loyalist}, bringing it up to 4. Same with the red devotion guy that can deal massive damage, add more of him
Ideally yes but it has to be <$20
Quote from: Birdbrain on October 31, 2013, 09:26:56 AM
Quote from: IntoFire on October 31, 2013, 09:12:54 AM
The Selesnya event deck?Thag was what my cousin started with.
again. All the intro decks are weak. Though, if I would recommend one to start with. I'd say Azurious would be the way to go. But be sure to pick up some good {W}{U} cards from the ravnica and theros block. But try not to mess with the spirit of the deck
Event decks are actually okay, waay better than the intro decks.
You want to try Jund?
Quote from: Mlerner12 on October 31, 2013, 10:59:04 AM
Quote from: Birdbrain on October 31, 2013, 09:26:56 AM
Quote from: IntoFire on October 31, 2013, 09:12:54 AM
The Selesnya event deck?Thag was what my cousin started with.
again. All the intro decks are weak. Though, if I would recommend one to start with. I'd say Azurious would be the way to go. But be sure to pick up some good {W}{U} cards from the ravnica and theros block. But try not to mess with the spirit of the deck
Event decks are actually okay, waay better than the intro decks.
he'd go 5$ over his budget, but if he's willing to throw a little extra, the event decks are pre- made competitive decks. Although I'm not sure of the power of the current {G}{R} one
Try this:
Land:
x3 {blood crypt}
x3 {stomping grounds}
X2 {overgrown tomb}
X2 {dragonskull summit}
X2 {rootbound crag}
x2 {woodland cemetery}
Creatures:
X4 {Hellrider}
X4 {rakdos cackler}
X4 {dreg mangler}
X4 {strangleroot geist}
X4 {burning tree emmisary}
X4 {lightning mauler}
X4 {rakdos shred freak}
Spells:
X2 {Dreadbore}
X1 {Abrupt Decay}
X4 {Lightning Strike}
Around ~$10.A little costy on the lands,but if she really wants to win some matches,trust me.This deck was brutal.
Quote from: IntoFire on October 31, 2013, 07:54:37 PM
Try this:
Land:
x3 {blood crypt}
x3 {stomping grounds}
X2 {overgrown tomb}
X2 {dragonskull summit}
X2 {rootbound crag}
x2 {woodland cemetery}
Creatures:
X4 {Hellrider}
X4 {rakdos cackler}
X4 {dreg mangler}
X4 {strangleroot geist}
X4 {burning tree emmisary}
X4 {lightning mauler}
X4 {rakdos shred freak}
Spells:
X2 {Dreadbore}
X1 {Abrupt Decay}
X4 {Lightning Strike}
Around ~$10.A little costy on the lands,but if she really wants to win some matches,trust me.This deck was brutal.
It's not standard though.Make her learn the ropes,then you guys try a casual tournament with the deck.
Thanks guys for youre suggestions. We went to the comic book store and bought a green deck. I personally selected cards to be put into the deck and went two times my original budget. But i think she will have fun tonight at FNM
Post the list and we can help :)