Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering | Presented by The Command Zone

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1:21 How to Cast a Spell
7:04 Creature Combat
20:03 Playing the Game
33:31 Card Types
#MTG #MagicTheGathering

[@incognitofool6516]

I dont think you understand how much I needed this video. For 10 years I have been looking up Magic beginner videos, and none of them have been this clear and concise.

[@JAMman]

Bro you've been a beginner for a decade?

[@Jynxix]

@@JAMmanprobably for showing friends or other new players

[@Animate_MTG]

@@JAMman 🤣

[@s1mperadicator13]

same here! even the Arena tutorial didn't help, especially with the combat mechanics. It's really frustrating.

[@MegaMechafox]

This is well done, my only feedback would be putting chapters in the video. I'm not sure if it's possible to do that retroactively, but as the video has discrete segments in it, chapters would allow a player to quickly reference a section they don't remember, or easily find parts relevant to them.

[@4rtie]

iirc all they'd have to do to retroactively add chapters is put the segments with timestamps in the description

[@mslabo102s2]

Starting card types by separating them into Land and everything else is a great point. While the word "spell" is everywhere on the text, new player might not understand what it is because it's not on the card types.

[@lamambas9390]

Super confusing coming from YuGiOh where spells are its own category of cards

[@s1siskov959]

time for wizards to put muscle into learning new players the rules and how to play. GOOD!

[@dominiciancabatit6012]

Back in my day, we used these little mini booklets inserted in booster boxes to learn the rules. My first was Ice Age. It's nice that these tutorials are more available now thanks to socmed sites like this.

[@swanteeswe]

Just last week I bought my very first ever Magic cards in form of a starter kit. This video was awesome for a rookie like me.

[@michealray4895]

Gotta teach new players, because those prices are losing you prior players.

[@literallyh3093]

This is the best how to play video. I was confused about attacking/blocking worked with multiple creatures. 13:40 You explained it perfectly, thank you.

[@rosethorn_48]

anyone else subconsciously watch this video even though they've been playing magic for years?

[@a1pha_star]

Yep. 😂

[@LGee1981]

I did by purpose watch it. It helps me explain the game to new players more easy. Tip i got from this video. Do not add too much info at once. Thanks.

[@cardwizz1471]

Ya, no idea why tho 😂 this thing is 45 mins long...

[@Hellsing7747]

Yes ! Me lol 😂

[@thevaultwalrus]

yes

[@hashtastic3537]

Just about to get into the game for the first time and this is hands down the best, clearest explanation for how to play I've come across. Thank you so much

[@T.O.W.I.R.]

44:53 Even in an intro video... Craig still manages to play poison

[@chiekominohara-biligan8238]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've recently returned to MTG and have a play group of beginners. This helps tremendously!

[@DefMM123]

It was always difficult for me to get into magic so im happy this video came out recently!

[@rodaivantis6843]

As a non player, I'm glad you made an updated How to Play video.

[@SolidBird721]

Me as a Yu-Gi-Oh player, am impressed to learn the rules and I think I'm gonna get in love with this game soon

[@TheEpicKyle61]

I haven't played in about 5 years, so this is pretty awesome to get back in.

[@Grafkiselev]

Send this to someone you love and wanna share your favorite tcg ...or to someone you hate, they will lost all money and sanity

[@Skullzy-01]

I bought me and my partner out first magic starter kits last week, next time we get together we’re gonna try to play eachother and get the hang of it, pretty exciting!

[@mtg]

That's super exciting! Welcome to The Gathering!

[@Unholy_Triforce]

Alot more simple than I thought lol. Hearing it out loud is better than reading

[@BentonWithMovies]

I show this video to anyone that says they want to learn to play, its perfect,

[@brandonelizarde4585]

Thank you for making this video. It makes me feel like I can learn mtg.

[@drsherifff]

Jimmy with the vrondiss playmat one of my fav commanders

[@SwapneelGhosh95]

Thank you for the amazing amount of effort in explaining each and every step. The production quality as usual was flawless!

[@micsdlt1087]

You never know the next card you draw will be the one that changes everything. THE HEART OF THE CARDS ❤❤❤

[@RazzNBlue]

Just getting into magic. Wow this video is extremely clear and super helpful. Thank you!

[@8bitflea]

I really want to learn how to play magic and build decks but I feel too dumb lol This helped my understanding more.

[@JayneMcNeer]

Used to play hearthstone religiously, so excited to learn the OG game where it came from

[@ghost_fueled_scarecrow]

18:51 "But that's okay. You're still alive." *Opponent plays Thassa's Oracle*

[@lukewood6709]

Was completely lost before this video, brilliant thank you 😊

[@LoneWolfsLament]

This might be better broken into chapters for a playlist. Telling a new player to watch a 45 minute intro video is a hard sell 😅

[@TueVlog]

Yeah I agree

[@ericsanchz]

They don’t have to watch it all in one sitting tho and they have the person who wants them to get into magic to teach em too

[@shoresy6927]

Have Money, the end.

[@scottobeach]

Will Wizards Of The Coast learn how to play good customer service? I need some help with my raining cats and dogs deck order and have been waiting literally days for it and no human has reached out to me. I would suggest caution when buying secret lair products

[@TheDemoTapes]

Well done, thanks for that. Loved the variety of examples. Really fun to watch and learn

[@samanderson1650]

This is a very good tutorial. Answered a lot of my questions, as someone new to Magic. Thanks!

[@skylar5257]

I just watched an entire video on how to play magic, even though I’ve been playing for a looooooong time lol. A good video indeed.

[@JoeLeonardo]

My wife has Covid and we are currently quarantining from each other so I’m taking these few days to learn how to play. I’ve always wanted to learn but never had time to pick it up. This video explained so much so clearly!

[@JoeLeonardo]

Hi Im back 1 hour later to say the MTG Arena app is complete trash and unplayable. It keeps glitching during the 2nd battle of the tutorial to the point where cards will freeze in random places. Theyll even freeze on top of each other and then I can’t select what’s underneath. What a huge disappointment because I was so excited to play 😢

[@jonathandevereaux298]

The app works fine for me, sounds like the device you are using is the problem. Also, who still quarantines? 🤦‍♂️

[@JoeLeonardo]

UPDATE! I downloaded the app on my pixel and completed the tutorial, then went back to my iPad and now everything is fine. App is great on the iPad after the tutorial if people are experiencing the same issue.

[@MistuhM0n0]

The last time I played this was in high school…so mid 90’s. But looking to get back into the game with my boys so this video was perfect to jog my fading memory! Plus, I’m more of a visual learner rather than reading an instruction manual. Great job on the video!

[@smrii2487]

For the final example at the end: do you have to cast icy manipulator afyer your turn but before your opponents starts?

[@TheSaturated]

Thank you for this! This was awesome! I get it now!

[@daneooo]

4:55 (Silver back Shaman comes up) and he goes "For instance, this big gorilla!" 😂

[@Dongleoid]

I would pay so much money to head the Command Zone crew teach me literally anything haha

[@MagicalMrBalle]

So well made! I'll show this to my gf who's learning mtg

[@lucasmann0431]

You guys explained it supper well, thanks

[@Lv20Bard]

Chapter 1 : Casting Spells 1:21 Chapter 2: Creature Combat 7:07 Chapter 3: Play the game 20:03 Chapter 4: Card Types 33:31

[@relinqu1shed]

My wife while watching this video: "What's a Tu-tu?" (two / two)

[@captdex96]

Great tutorial guys! I’ll be sharing it for sure!

[@PsychoNeko011]

Question is there any like videos or websites that lets you play a rigged game, to like learn, say you bought a starter kit and want to learn more hands on but don't have anyone to play with, is there anything where you can play along with a video to learn all the basics hands on?

[@filko10]

MTG: White color heals and protects Me: I think I am gonna put 5 different board wipes in my White deck just in case

[@markperry5416]

Is there a commander version of this?

[@tommieboi707]

Will the commander crew be in vegas for magic con? Would love to get a few games with some of them.

[@CeeBeMac]

This is perfect to help me get my son into magic 😁

[@pretendpotato]

Although cringe, this was by far the best tutorial I've found so far. Good job

[@moxie9695]

Decided to give this a watch because i got the fallout cards

[@saravanandilip7907]

I am trying to teach my niece who is ten year old Magic. I have shared this video. Hope she understands

[@napalmfist1]

I just started this last Wednesday!! 😅

[@scottgleason5758]

Needed a good video to teach some friends

[@cardinal283]

Shocked and appalled to see fairly few talking about that BLASPHEMOUS RIFFLE SHUFFLE UgUuuGHUGHgh

[@Eggbomb00800]

I wanted to play the digital version of the game on my ipad but it’s not available in the Philippines 😢😢😢

[@jbfraison]

Can you imagine a video explaining all rules from cumulative upkeep to plot ... ?

[@randomstuff34607]

I wish I had this when i learned

[@sharonmazor9531]

Great video. Thx 🙏🏻

[@boxedbyleo-ez2pv]

THANKS THAT HELPED so much

[@alexandercauguiran3428]

Doesn't Rustwing Falcon become 3/3 with the Ethereal Guidance's boost?

[@lebroncruz7strings]

Im confused on how icy manipulator “taps down” a commando. I would think using it’s tap ability on a tapped commando would cause it to un-tap.

[@samlaarhoven217]

The hardest part of the game is getting friends to play with, is there a tutorial on that as well?

[@Hunter-vu5sz]

THANK YOU 🙏

[@PadyRoyal]

great work!

[@mruntrue9194]

Oh wow. Been playing at the local MTG store... they taught me this game entirely wrong.

[@GeneticResearch]

When we get a new Commander Masters Trailer? Want to see a new animated video with Eldrazis and Slivers.

[@justindlc]

You said “activated abilities” can be used at any time (even an opponent’s turn) if you have the resources to use it, but the ability you showed was on an artifact, and a few seconds later you said artifacts can only be used on your turn during your main phases (and you showed the artifact card you just showed as an “activated ability”). So… can you use an activated ability from an artifact card at any time or only during your turn?

[@erickinley5557]

Artifacts can only be put onto the battlefield on your turn but the activated ability can be played on your opponent's turn.

[@Animate_MTG]

im still getting used to it! thank you ☀💧💀🔥🌳

[@grim789]

20:09 How the turns and plays work.

[@hmsking]

Second question that you will think of gets answered 30:20 into the video.

[@danielwindle7441]

I want to get n2 mtg and watched bunch of videos on how to play. Yet if i watch a match im so lost on whts going on. It almost seems impossible to learn

[@mtg]

Another way to learn can be to just try jumping in! If you haven't already, check out MTG Arena: its tutorial is a great way to learn how to play in real-time. magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena/getting-started

[@mikearmstrong8483]

HELP! I having been searching online for an hour and cannot find an answer. How many copies of one specific card are you allowed to have in a deck? Not counting cards that are basically identical but have a different name.

[@Enes1967]

4

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

I know they make millions but they could make so so much more if they cared even slightly about new players. There has to be a simpler way than the standard rotation and once a year starter pack that comes with almost no info. FYI I just got the new one for my son and the entire box no where does it even tell you to draw 7 cards lol. So new players have to be lost before the draw ??

[@yannick3419]

and what do i do if i dont have friends ;(

[@marceljones7940]

it still doesnt feel like battles are really a thing

[@phoenixrider4622]

Im studying this all 4 hours away from my 1st game which is gonna be a tournament lol (im joeover)

[@kaiser_macgyver_1]

Very Good...!

[@Shyguy71588]

"Now that you have the gist of things..." Me: the what now?

[@neb542]

ty

[@oxgstorm8452]

I started playing this a week ago. My friends let me use their decks but I've wanted to start making my own deck buying cards and stuff. Where should I buy them from cause Amazon is sketchy because alot of people complained about not getting the right product and cards being damaged. So I'm scared and walmart just doesn't have any😭😭

[@MrHat.]

Ask your friends what their Local Game Store is. And check that store out.

[@toomuchritz]

Local card shop with singles

[@ALEXFVHS]

Im here because i don't know a thing about card games and im convinced that no card game can ever ben fun, and people who play it are confused.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

What I don’t get is why no one especially WOTC hasn’t made a simple iOS app that searches glossary/ ability terns ? Why wouldn’t that just be in the companion app. When you play off and on for 30 years , always having to re learn alllllll those really makes it super slow going in games and really turns off new players.

[@ld6782]

Pretty good instructions, but Maybe they should break it up into smaller videos.

[@SpitefulAZ]

I already know how to play, thanks.

[@d.f.9140]

When comes the next video for advanced players? :3 Planeswalker and Battles, Planes or Realms Stacks and resolving for morph, cascade, imprint and kicker key word chaos in combat.. Trample+deathtouch+menace creature vs. 2 Blockers Firstsrike creature and an indestructible creature. Hits a Firstsrike/ double strike creature differently? Horsemanship, flying, fear and unblock able (didn't even knew that Horsemanship existed until I watched one Post Malone Episode) Wall, reach, enrage, afflict. Infect, toxic and commander damage ward, shroud, hexproof and indestructible Ingame reaction to destroy, discard, exile, sacrifice on target or all

[@cipher2956]

LOL i've been playing the game wrong for a month with my sister.

[@BGTRIUMPH]

Learned how to play in 2011. Just picked it up now, in 2023. Now Commander is the rave? And why does it feel like the community will subconsciously gatekeep when you tell them you’re new? MTG community is definitely not friendly.

[@SH19922x]

Its too complex at first sight which creates an ironclad barrier for anyone to get into it unless they are really determined to play it. The same complexity that makes it replayable and a good system. Reminds me alot like the Souls series in gaming which i love and understand. Its a smart buisness concept in a way but im out i just cant get allured into it properly. If there was a streamlined way to get involved in this universe i would but its just too much homework.

[@miriahzf1383]

38:13

[@xlcireenalx]

I watch this so I can learn how to play for the guy I liked... Bro I'm desperate 😭 Edit: BRO BEFORE IT GOT TO THE APP I ALREADY DOWNLOADED IT 😭😭😭😭

[@spazzdineveryway]

Anybody plays standard?

[@NicoTown]

Your playmats are upside down

[@JordanPridgen]

It's on purpose so that they're right side up for the audience

[@NicoTown]

@@JordanPridgen We cant be teaching new players that its OK to have them upside down.

[@sagethearcher5862]

Man if only we had Planeswalker decks or core sets geared towards newer players to help them learn the game

[@MrHat.]

Arena Starter kits

[@GGGlitchGaming]

If only released to SEA

[@TheSandwhichman108]

Umm…So are we just gonna ignore the vortex sucking up everything in the background?…

[@cornbag4930]

My finacee thinks that it is stupid for standard to not allow older cards. For the sake of her happiness, please reconsider. Thank you

[@joelpichette]

a truth is magic the gathering is very similar to playing poker, you have to lose money to play it.