A Beginners Guide to Magic: The Gathering

[@AznJsn82091]

I've never been interested in learning Magic the Gathering. I'm now interested in learning Magic the Gathering.

[@NakuginHunter]

Jason Lu do you like people or cars?

[@AlexLoranger]

Welcome to Heaven, my friend.

[@eethanni]

Jason Lu It’s fun!

[@DattoDoesDestiny]

I wanna play Magic again.

[@PKCForte]

come over then. i got pizza rolls.

[@AlexLoranger]

Can I have some if we play some draft?

[@Damnationization]

Nice video man. I am not a beginner by far, but I enjoy watching these videos and commenting on questions. I never knew of the chat/judge, so TY. Also you should just put that and the Gather link below your video. Keep up the great job. :)

[@kakapo4294]

I used to play, long time ago. I even still have my old cards! I have always wanted to get back into it, and now I might.

[@balaam_7087]

kakapo I recently got back into it and I’m really enjoying most of it. I miss the style/aesthetic of the older sets, but other than that everything’s great

[@xazz]

I already know how to play Magic, have my own deck, but I just like having you explain things to me with your very soothing voice.

[@TheShaunathan18]

17:50 why is he putting a napkin on this leg? 18:10 OHHH PIZZAAAA

[@kjhovey]

Great video, Pat. Also, that Rick and Morty play mat... just too good.

[@mistermetokurarchives]

Rick and Morty is shit

[@fredericbouchard2378]

I still have my cards from when i played 20 years ago. A few things have change since than, i wonder how bad my old deck would do against a new one.

[@tommieboi707]

I just started playing magic. There is so much to take in. Love it so far. Glad I found this video.

[@CasualKing21]

This reminds me, I need to get a Snapcaster Mage for my Mono-Blue Tron Deck. Also, AMAZING guide! One of the most detailed and best guides I have seen for MTG. I will definitely show my friends this guide since a couple of them want to get into MTG. I would really like to see more MTG content from your channel too!

[@GlovikXIV]

The most clear and well put beginners guide out there. 10/10, great content!!

[@jingerstorm]

started watching streamers on twitch who play this game, so decided to learn about the rules so i can enjoy the streams better.

[@shawnshea8845]

THANK YOU SO MUCH HOLTZMAN!!!! Really happy you made one! Been waiting for you to make a beginners guide for peeps like me! Been building a deck since your last MTG video. I keep jumping between commanders. I think I will settle on a black and red deck for my first one. It's tough to decide.

[@Th3Jez]

As an old school YuGiOh fan I found this extremely interesting thanks Patrick

[@stephenmortensen]

Patty, you ever gonna follow up with this vid? Would love it if you did. Maybe more detail on how artifacts and enchantments and stuff work, when to best use them and different things like that.

[@mylovelymelancholy]

this is by far the best beginner mtg video on youtube. amazing job!

[@knaders7526]

My bf is really into magic since his youth and I wanted to learn more to be able to understand him better. But I realised pretty fast that this smt I have completey missed out on! I love it. Thank you for making these videos, they are helping me on my journey of learning :)

[@pandaenthusiast7166]

Please keep these coming. I've been interested in Magic for a while, but all of the information just seemed overwhelming. Especially all of the movements you make as a player, signifying what has been used and so on. Loved the video, look forward to more so I might be able to play one day.

[@eethanni]

Matt I could give you some tips..

[@Damnationization]

The game is not as complex as it may sound. I noticed that their is a lot of unnecessary information for a new player. If you have any questions feel free to ask. :)

[@Slaterbby]

Damnationization do you have to have the mana already down on the table before you can cast a creature for example if it costs 4 forest?

[@Slaterbby]

Damnationization and it always seems like I'm just placing a land down then ending my turn until I have enough mana to put down a creature

[@Damnationization]

Yes Rob, you must have the proper mana on the table before playing the spell. It sounds like you don't have the proper "mana curve" (Google it). Normally you want spells to cast at most parts during the game. So if you have a hand full of 4 casting cost spells or more you will not be able to do anything until turn 4 and that is of coarse if you get that much mana. In general, it's good to have cards that very in casting cost. A lot of new players what the BIG creatures so they put high casting cost spells in their deck, but then get killed before they can get them out. Any questions feel free to ask I have been playing for several years now, have won several pre-release events & drafts. :)

[@XNTKM]

I've never heard Patrick so enthusiastic haha. Great content as always

[@kemritthefrog9567]

I started playing Pokémon TCG, them thought 'oh that's too easy' so I tried Yu-Gi-Oh. I was like damnnnnn that's complicated. Then I saw magic.......

[@tonybaloneyproductions239]

I played magic the gathering a few years ago then I completely forgot everything about it. yesterday I picked out some cards and one look made me hooked

[@keysilver7744]

I've been meaning to learn about Magic for years and I always found it too daunting, but this is a very nice introduction! Thank you :D

[@makounet10]

Thank you for the video! I've been wanting to start playing Magic and this video convinced me to go to the store and get my first box to get started!

[@danielromero7024]

This video was very helpful. My friends invited me to play magic one day, and I fell in love. I want to start playing but I don’t know much and I’m pretty shy so it’s kind of hard to ask people for help.

[@zerogryphon4589]

Dude I've been waiting for this video ever since you said you played in one of the planet destiny podcasts!! I'm psyched!!! xDDD

[@michaelleonard5744]

Yeah I'm just Getting started, going to try tournament play

[@jonathanhall9896]

This video is hands-down the best beginner's MTG video I have ever seen. Thank you so much for making this. I'll be using this as the go-to video to introduce my friends to Magic!

[@TheWolfDogMoon]

This is by far one of the best how to play vids I've ever seen

[@ericschneider4539]

Thanks for taking the time to make such a thoughtful and detailed video about learning the game. I'll have to buy some starter decks and see what it's like these days. Also, that pizza...

[@NQuick-bn7ts]

This is one of the better intro videos. I haven't play Magic since the mid 90's. A lady my wife works with has gotten me interested in it again. Now knowing that there is actually a competitive circuit might pull me away from poker.

[@PKCForte]

Fun fact, most people in vegas that scrub out of competitive magic go play poker. Usually scrub out doing that too, but the skillset is largely the same.

[@KirbyOnCronic]

Randomly looked up Magic guide's, clicked o. Your vid, and immediately recognized your voice. I used to watch your destiny vids years ago man.

[@dam13333]

Excellent video! Very informative and easy to understand, all with an excellent, professional delivery.

[@FerdinandvonAegir]

God, I wish this video existed when I first learned this game XD Very informative. I'd recommend this guide to any new MTG players.

[@SyntheticReign]

Same. I actually got into the game and learned how to play by watching Achievement Hunter play it. Needless to say, it took awhile

[@recurvearcherx10]

I am just starting out playing MTG (my boyfriend got me on board, and now I'm hooked, but still a total noob and a bit awful) and this video really helped! Subbed!!

[@Shade263E]

Thank you for making this video! Your explanation of the mechanics was extremely helpful!

[@matthewraby5604]

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[@X1OAFREED0M]

8:37 Wrong. You can have both out as they don’t share the same card name.

[@spope7510]

Ill be using this video for all new inductees i train. thanks a lot i went through a lot before deciding this is what i want to recommend. great vid and very accurate info (except where you showed lotus vale and said some lands create colorless lol she makes 3 of any ONE color( hardly relevant, as you didnt actually SAY lotus vale could do this, but it WAS on screen when you said it lolol) great vid

[@christiancorchado2971]

I've only ever been into Yu-Gi-Oh but lately I've been dying to get into magic. I'll definitely be looking out for more videos. maybe I'll buy an actual set sometime this week, with a little advice from you I mean. the guys at my hobby shop can be a bit intimidating, yk?

[@larebe74]

Christian Corchado go for it it is very interesting I just started playing two months ago I love it

[@alcatrazclad]

I've been curious about Magic. Thanks for the video.

[@brandonjontz8587]

Just started playing magic. Now i need that R&M playmat!

[@mcgdabeast18]

Awesome Holtz, I look forward to future videos

[@josephbuda6915]

More magic content would be great. I love this game but am horrible at it and apparently playing it incorrectly. Thanks for the info Holtzman

[@TheIllestShogun]

This is a really great video. Having my wife watch it so she can learn to play as well.

[@mihirgoswami3941]

Same here but instead it's the dad I'm showing this to

[@HalfSquad]

I wish I had friends to play Magic with. Played those Duels of the Planeswalkers games a few years ago and loved them. Would love to get cards of my own and play with people irl but no friends. :(

[@MentalSubstance]

my boyfriend convinced me to play so he can have someone to play with :))) now I love it

[@deanfernandez6963]

I actually just got into the game. so I found this very helpful

[@skorbyskorbz7977]

Hey bud, I've been watching your stuff and listening to the Planet Destiny/DCP podcasts for awhile and I really appreciate the content you guys put out. I used to play MTG and recently have been considering getting back into it. On last weeks podcast you mentioned card kingdom decks and I was wondering if you might consider making a video regarding how a new or returning player might go about getting into mtg. Not really the rules or strategies but more the beginning steps and process of investing time and money to get the most value out of both. I've heard that into decks and premade MTG decks aren't worth it and I'd like to hear your thoughts on the topic. Thanks for all the great content! Cya starside :P @Patrick Casey

[@cali-root3882]

It has been a month since you got me into magic and now I have boxes of cards. I don't know if I can keep this up. I am going to start buying pre made decks.

[@colepritchard7964]

jahlive_children start making decks!! pre made decks can be fun yes but magic is best when you mess around and create your own decks imo

[@cali-root3882]

Cole Pritchard I guess I was going the lazy route. It is not easy for a new player to build one. I've only built 1 so far. Have any tips on building decks?

[@colepritchard7964]

jahlive_children it was tough for me as a new player to build decks. What I did was go to magic KZbin chanels like tolarian community college and watched his deck videos and bought those cards. It's all about knowing what color you like to play and experimenting, have fun with it!!

[@JohnDoe-qk9wg]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@NakuginHunter]

my deck I use: 3x Sigarda herons grace 4x Thalia's lieutenant 4x Expedition Envoy 4x Consuls lieutenant 1x Ajani, Mentor of Heroes 2x Thalia Heretic Cathar 4x Hamlet Captain 4x veteran cathar 4x Always Watching 11x Plains 11x Forest 1x Blossoming Sands 1x Temple Garden

[@bubblesframe6668]

Outbreak Prime i lost all my ajanis and my elspeth in my binder. I used to have a beast white green human+angel deck.

[@joshuasbrooks]

you missed Tribal in the various card types ;) Nice intro though, I've been playing for a few years before I discovered destiny so it's cool to see other Destiny players also being interested in playing and more so learning about Magic the Gathering :)

[@SyntheticReign]

Tribal is fairly old thought right? None of the sets in the past couple years have included it, so my assumption is that he didn't include it because it's unlikely that new players will be seeing it

[@minusculesun4120]

Synthetic Reign Probably. He should make sure to mention it when he gets to some of the more in-depth videos. Overall, I'm pretty happy that he's doing this. I've been trying to teach my friends how to play and these videos will be pretty helpful.

[@Dexrazor]

Nimble Sloth he actually put it in the bottom right of the screen in small text

[@MrSomaArikado]

nice vid i needed a refresher and also kick ass play mat love rick and morty man great tv show

[@kz-oo5kh]

my man :) kept hearing you talk Mtg in the podcast. I think most people know how to play, you might find good luck with deck techs etc.

[@RollingPetetato]

I don't play anymore, but great video, this is better what Wizards released a decade ago lol

[@mihirgoswami3941]

Exactly!!! I got sooo confused when I watched that

[@coltsfan354]

3:25 oh, tribal. Only ever relevant for Tarmagoyf nowadays. XD This is actually a pretty succinct video. Very nice. I'll make sure to show someone this if I'm teaching them how to play.

[@Killermyr]

Tribal is a supertype, like Basic, or Legendary.

[@SkinKancer]

Nashville resident. i used to be addicted to magic from like 95 to 04. are there any local places to get back into it?

[@xFRaCTuR3x]

Legit question, didnt they revise the Planeswalker Rule? Now its each unique planeswalker, regardless of sharing the same root name. can be on a battlefield at once... or am I getting that wrong?

[@Rajskiller]

Is there possibly an app for finding out more info on a card your own?

[@wyboycowboy]

Interrupts are also a card type if you play Legacy.

[@stereodark]

Varista 00 doesn't matter anymore, rules updated 2001 made interrupts behave same as instants.

[@wyboycowboy]

There's a lot of updated rules. Like how mana weaving is considered cheating even though it's just a way to shuffle your library. I dont really view that rule as valid tbh, I play interrupts how they're supposed to be played. As interrupts. Not instants. Especially considering the idea behind the cards, and the effects of the cards are that of only being able to activate *before* another instant.

[@stereodark]

WotC makes Magic and they get to decide the rules, you can say you don't consider them valid but it just means you are not playing Magic, but your own game which is similar to Magic but it isn't. WotC clearly decided interrupts were a bad confusing thing and they changed them to instants and introduced the concept of the stack. In fact most of the interrupts were then reprinted later as instants, wiping completely the concept, keyword and any rule associated to it. Also for interrupts this would be completely meaningless as: 1) in any case you play these cards in response to another thing and their effect is therefore applied before, which makes them behave as before... 2) are you saying if you play an Ice Age Counterspell it behaves differently than a 7th edition one? That would be totally crazy!

[@wyboycowboy]

You can brand it whatever the hell you want but what we're playing is Magic. I play Magic with my family, and you can not like that all you want, but you don't have to like it. But we are playing what Magic the Gathering is to US. Not to anybody else. Deal with it. If you don't like it, don't comment.

[@wyboycowboy]

Mauro Labate I did not point out anything he did wrong. I neither said those words nor implied them. I merely mentioned that in legacy, interrupts are different than instants and are different card types. That's a fact. I did not tell him he did anything wrong. You're being muted. Enjoy your life.

[@MrDannyLaRusso]

If you target a person with lightning.. can that person block it with a creature?

[@matthewlugo2417]

Does anybody know what packs the master piece cards are in?

[@djaxiis7598]

Pat, what if the attack and toughness are two stars?

[@sho4luv]

I own a kebab shop and right next to my shop is a eb games (game stop) and they do these tournaments all the time, have no freaking idea on how to play the game. I might give them a run for their money now haha. cool vid, always good to take a break from destiny

[@amadeustd3418]

The legend rule was changed, it now has that you can't have 2 planeswalkers with the same name, you can have Chandra, bold pyromancer and Chandra, Pyrogenuis on play, but you can't have 2 of either one of the field

[@oscargomezrivera]

Someone at a store gave me a welcome deck of red and blue mana and I'm trying to learn since I have my first match on Saturday lol

[@starr195]

You should record some duels and upload them! I would love to see that!

[@BackMarker20]

More Magic? YES! Do more!

[@Mazza666Gaming]

Great video, thanks for the advice it was very helpful, I'm new to the game and it looks really daunting to a new player but your video has answered a lot of my questions. A big like from me, have also subbed your channel 👍

[@Domwompy]

Big fan of the Rick & Morty game mat. Don't suppose you know how to obtain one?

[@PKCForte]

www.rkpost.net/unlimited-playmats on the second page of playmats.

[@Domwompy]

Patrick Casey Cheers for the response Patrick. All the best.

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

The rick and morty mat is amazeballs

[@dimitrow91]

is it too late for me to start learning and getting cards now ;/ ?

[@aliffshamsul6444]

thanks for the detailed explanation. super video.

[@blackjesus476]

I’ve played a ton of hearthstone, I thought maybe give this a try. It seems confusing asfuck, how long did it take you guys to understand and be able to put this to practice? Also, is there any differences between the online and irl version? Much love.

[@JaredC]

This was totally out of fucking left field. Woke up this morning, looked at my notifications and had to do a double take. But hey. I love destiny and mtg. So this is nice.

[@DuckOfDespair]

Great video! Trying to get back into playing the game and convincing my gf to play :D As far as I can tell you never continued yes series ;( Hope you chose to at some point!

[@poscheech7208]

Finally found this cuz I just got into the game

[@illogikal3134]

So the Serra angel costs 5 total mana? Two white three any thing else

[@PKCForte]

yes

[@TylerStAmand-mz1lu]

That pizza at the end looked so tasty.

[@MrSkysommer]

Magic is awesome!

[@SGBlack]

that Rick and Morty mat is amazing g

[@jorgefierro8241]

It requires 200 iq points to comprehend it.

[@franshepherd5830]

Bless you Sir. Bless you.

[@NoorUddinWD]

Is it too late to be playing magic? I just bought the deck builder tool kit, this is my first time buying magic cards as i got interested in the game after watching my friends play, is this game still lit?

[@V1C10US]

I thought both copies of a legendary card go to the graveyard as soon as a 2nd comes into play, not one. I havent played in a while, but I remember playing a 2nd Kokusho to deal double damage and health gain by exploiting the legendary rule.

[@V1C10US]

Looks like they changed the rule in 2014 for Plainswalkers.Too bad Kokusho...

[@monkeyman1522]

I want to know where that rick and morty playmat came from its awsome

[@bubblesframe6668]

I fucking love Magic. Started playing bout 3-4 years ago and stopped about a year ago. Never had anyone to play and also lost my binder full of great cards and planewalkers. Havent played since then, too devastaing tbch. My decks were never the same again.

[@RollingPetetato]

Bubblesframe I played magic as well, I had people to play with, but the shop was always full, so for me as a foreigner it was hard to get friends :/ I still play online sometimes, but not the same

[@bubblesframe6668]

Nexus Noodle i never bothered playing online. Its way different and its way better playing peoplr in person.

[@RollingPetetato]

Bubblesframe I know that's why I only play online once a year, so I remember this beautiful game :)

[@ChrisNeuhahnArt]

This is almost exactly like the Whackbat scene in Fantastic Mr Fox.

[@maritimuse9127]

Loved it :) Great video!

[@arran2264]

Yo where the other parts of the series Patrick

[@ahmadzhuge]

Question Patrick this game isn't sold where I live is it possible to play it digitally?

[@colepritchard7964]

ahmadzhuge yes, there are multiple versions of mtg online. there's apps on the phone then there's also websites you can get on and buy your collection online.

[@sionat29]

I haven't played in so long, I don't think I would even be able to build a deck, it would be like picking up the game for the first time again. Besides, all my cards are old as hell, like older than some guys I work with; they are nice to read through now and then, but there are so many new ones out there.

[@LOIMPAVIDOCROCIATO]

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[@jeffjeronimo94]

this helps alot first timer playing. i got 5 days to learn how to play

[@virginianpatriot1441]

Thank you so much

[@noesmash7100]

i legit was thinking about starting to play magic

[@imanimason5858]

VERY well made Explanation Video!!!

[@tsibipanos7780]

It was very helpful good job,earned a like from me!👏

[@Opethianaut]

Thank you!

[@LeFonzie93]

This helped me so mutch thank you so mutch! :)

[@imdavid78]

You play magic?!? YES!

[@winstong7438]

ty

[@Capojutsu]

Great video! Thank you!