Let's Play The Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Booster Box Game! | Magic: The Gathering

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

I'm launching a Kickstarter for 'The Academic' a deck box of my design and to be made by Gamegenic and you can follow the campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tolarian/the-academic-133-xl

[@bizcota7741]

Tolarian College please tell me more about your local game store..my LGS in Clackamas (OREGON) is selling set boosters at $145 and I feel like that's too much compared to yours. I need a better store to buy sets from.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

@@bizcota7741 I mean, we have both Mox Boarding House and Portland Game Store here selling for less than 111.11 right now. Several others. 145 is too high.

[@sunnyschramm9650]

I LOVE the new 4K Videos. Its such a joy to watch it on my 48" 4K-OLED PC-TV :-)

[@bobdole1105]

I know you've gotten this many times but, adding up the amount over the cost of the next box, you went into box four with $190. Add that with the 50 from box four and you made $240 before you even released this video. This video is a bad argument against buying boxes. If you took the money over the cost and continue the series until all the over money goes away then you could get another one or two videos out of it and show buy boxes/packs isn't worth it. Also, I'd guess you'd make more money from extra videos than keeping the money

[@andrewaman7661]

You got a misprinted u-kayoe land or whatever they are called wit a foil rarity stamp on the card in the middle when there isn’t supposed to be one at all in box #1 enjoy

[@sinksurfer]

This is the first set in a long time I didn’t care about the value. There are so many cards I wanted in commons and uncommons to build commander, pioneer, modern AND standard decks around. WotC actually knocked this set out of the park.

[@virtuallycrazy8709]

Same. First time I bought a box in a while and I knew I genuinely didn’t care about the value of it, I just really like the entire set anyways.

[@paulkelly6217]

Same, there weren’t many huge value or powerhouse cards, everything was just good. Made me consider building a Yuriko deck from just the ninjutsu cards I pulled

[@SailorLarkspur]

been looking for someone else that shared this sentiment. Absolutely adore this set even if it isnt traditionally valuable or competitively viable (which btw i have gotten some really fun wins with the vehicle deck)

[@Geekofthegalaxy]

Same! First time buying a box in a long time! I am so inspired to build multiple decks with just what pulled

[@satalia]

It’s also a great set for pauper.

[@Mastozz]

God the art of this set is so stunning. Even just the commons and uncommons are beautiful

[@adintijerina7596]

No

[@mitchelljudson9237]

I agree I've already picked up two boxes just because of the Showcase art this time around, don't care about the value this time it's just beautiful

[@TheBendago]

That alone makes this set worth it that much more, compared to other ones

[@k2cr]

I'm ridiculously tempted to collect the entire set

[@willmyers9013]

The basic lands are even beautiful

[@goatsfluff]

Imagine if they sold land stations with the Kamigawa lands. That'd be nice. The cards aren't only neat for playing; they also look great! I'd buy one, if only WotC were willing to sell me a box.

[@MrJoBilly]

Same with Theros Lands

[@xChikyx]

dont give them ideas

[@chickennuggcorgi]

5 lands/ $40 The ultimate price

[@Harv88]

@@chickennuggcorgi Yeah it's called THE ULTIMATE RIPOFF SECRET LAIR PRICE, WOTC are just too thick when it comes to the Secret Lairs.................smh

[@FelixCarter]

*Opens $20 Umezawa's Jitte* "GUYS THIS IS AMAZING!" *Opens $130 Alt Art Foil The Wandering Emperor* "Who dis?"

[@xChikyx]

not even in a sleeve jahajahah

[@afikolami]

not even a 'cha-ching!'

[@Wulfreeper]

Almost how I was when I pulled a list Sakashima's Student shortly after pulling a tamiyo, completed sage.

[@ThatWasReasonEnough]

I'm shook, 30:27 is a truly beautiful card.... any full art foil is worth celebrating and nothing??? Maybe prof is just a purest, hates to see anything too flashy

[@justincaron8040]

Only worth like $30 now

[@Madlittlepixel]

That Umezawa's Jitte the list pull was awesome 😮

[@TransformersBoss]

The foil Boseiju is pretty spicy too

[@BigDiff7]

Also a bit of a jump scare to headphones users X_X

[@tarickw]

timestamp?

[@yukoncorneliusthelegendhim9751]

timestamp for that?

[@TheRobe-]

Instead of the techno I’d like to hear him and the guys talking about the set too. I thought that part was cool when you could hear them discussing it

[@treyroach2633]

I love how you kept the art card in frame with the current pack. It gave my eyes multiple things to look at when I got tired of commons

[@TableTopRoles]

You know, Even though I’ve stopped playing mtg I still really enjoy your videos thanks for all the awesome content prof!

[@wesstapley]

Same. Haven’t played in a year but watch every one of these vids.

[@91donwilson]

yep same here

[@DarkX64]

Gonna call it now, this set is gonna be in the top 5 best things of 2022. It's about as strong a start as wotc could ever hope for

[@cultoftyler9045]

pretty weak imo

[@Beckola44]

Commander Legends: Battle for Balder's Gate, Dominaria United, Double Masters 2022, The Brothers War, and Jumpstart 2022 will be better than the Kamagawa Neon Dynasty.

[@DarkX64]

Bro are you kidding what Both yall realize this set is sick right?

[@cultoftyler9045]

@@DarkX64 terrible theme

[@cultoftyler9045]

@Brandocious because I think it is?

[@slucy223]

I honestly just love the aesthetic of this set. The neon colours, the beautiful artwork, WOTC honestly knocked it out of here with it

[@greglane334]

WHY AM I SO ADDICTED TO THESE PACK OPENING VIDEOS?!? The art from this set is amazing,prob my favourite set ever in that department.

[@elliotapplesmith9492]

It’s very refreshing to get a standard set booster box game where I am astonished by both the value and the art (that foil alt art wanderer had my eyes wide and jaw dropped!). Such a great video!

[@MTGUnpacked]

Holy crap! You had some outrageous pulls here. Not only that, but the artwork is stunning even on the bulk cards. And those Japanese lands!🤩

[@harutakami1313]

I love how at (2:51) we see a $4 Mechtitan token and it doesn't get added in. Because, like... there are *tokens* worth $2+. I mean, the Shrine Enchantment Creature token is almost *$20* as I'm posting this

[@thedicehavespoken6234]

True. And those prices aren't necessarily going to tank either. The Koma's coil token from Kaldheim is averaging around $8 on TCG player still.

[@dunverdon]

Damn. I pulled Go-Shintai and two of the shrine token in a box. I was gonna thrown him on ebay with the tokens as a free bonus..

[@delathenleso5793]

It's even better when he ignores the full art lands, which are hitting over $3 each.

[@1chriskobe]

Strange prices in the US. The Mechtitan Token here in Europe is about 50 cent and the Shrine Enchantment Token about 2,50€ both getting cheaper from day to day. Are you talking about the regular ones or the foils? Even the foils are cheaper here than the prices you are talking about.

[@SuperMurph1991]

also want to know where $7.74 for shigeki comes from.

[@ireland5040]

as someone who has never touched magic, never opened any cards, and has very little idea how the game is actually played. the arts on these cards are beautiful. I open pokemon a lot, and you NEVER see stuff as stunning as this, let alone stuff like that included in every single pack. i love watching your unboxing vids professor!

[@brendanmckenna7613]

Love seeing the absurd variation in results from this game, where some sets you get jack and some, like this, you pull a single card that pays for an entire box. The power of doing this for every set for you know how many years now.

[@harmlessoffer]

Hey prof. I just wanted to stop in and say thank you for everything you do for us players. Your honesty, passion, and genuine care inspires me so much.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

I appreciate that

[@DefCatofficial]

21:50 thank you for adding papa franku

[@Lunora56]

Holy jump scare at 21:45 😂 What an awesome pull!

[@roundthewheelrtw]

I loved my box. I got a Phyrexian Jin-Gitaxias, a foil showcase Tamiyo, and the WUBRG shrine commander. This was also the first time I ever did a prerelease event and I had a blast

[@ginamar6218]

Those full art lands are disgustingly amazing. I need a full play set now!

[@TimothyCWood]

Single best set for artwork I've seen since getting back into it last year. Also a fan of the equipment/ vehicle/ enchantment themes getting some love.

[@divadnabey5574]

you know its a great set when the video is almost an hour long

[@EmperorPylades]

This is what happens when the heavy hitters are at Rare rather than all being Mythics.

[@cuccooverlord9812]

@@TurboWizard69 Still way better than many other sets. Sorry you dont like it.

[@riverroth3688]

As far as the Kamigawa full art basics they may be the best full art basics they've printed in a LONG time. The art is just too nice for words.

[@ZombieLoan27]

I really like this Set (probably my favorite set since theros beyond death)! The art and mechanics in this set are so unique and really set it apart from other sets, while still being recognizable as "magic: the gathering" cards (which i feared wouldn't be the case when they said "expect neon space ninjas!") and from a power-level perspective it is also not bad. I think they did a good job with this one :)

[@DormarHX]

I was listening to this in the background while working and when you pulled the Jitte, it scared the hell out of me. My body wasn't ready for that reaction

[@Obliviari]

Didn’t know Prof does these openings with a crowd😂 was fun to hear the collective reaction to the jitte

[@vinnythewebsurfer]

After a couple of week, I can confidently say Neon Kamigawa is my favorite set wotc has released in an extremely long time. I adored Ikoria and Kaldheim but Neon Kamigawa is like the greatest thing I’ve ever experienced since Khans of Tarkir and Dominaria to a lesser extent.

[@davidrojas6457]

It's called Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, or NEO for short.

[@Fleewood52]

@@davidrojas6457 pretty sure he knows what it’s called, he’s just saying neon kamigawa as shorthand and he may not have known it was NEO for short

[@deolamitico]

yeah this set beat Dominaria in my eyes. Just... amazing

[@chriswoo2289]

I agree that this one is outstanding. Far outstripping the recent innistrad sets. My favorite to date Ikoria with Strixhaven in a close second but this one has booted ravnica to fill out my top three

[@starmanda88]

Big agree

[@spark1128]

Boseiju, who carries the booster box game That aside this set is so great, from the art to the gameplay to the lore Neo Kamigawa has been a great success

[@nielsklaver7469]

I opened a box yesterday. It had 11 mythics incl. Jin, Tamiyo it also had a Boseiju borderless, the rest of the channel lands and a Snapcaster Mage from the list. The best part is that the set's art and flavor is crazy good as well.

[@splugereport]

Such a authentic and wonderful personality. I hope you make it to a million subs!

[@JohnDoe-vc5qb]

Finally a standard set that is worth not only opening but playing. The set just looks great artistically and has decent value. Hadn’t had this feeling since Eldraine (except Eldraine was horrendously overpowered).

[@GeekTalkVideos]

This is easily my favorite set to come out in the last few years. Couldn’t help but buy a couple boxes.

[@IrrelevantGeOff]

Love the video! Wow the rare prices have TANKED since editing, lots of the 2-4 dollar cards listed are selling for under 50 cents now. Crazy how quickly the economy shifts. Shigeki for example is listed here for $7+ and is now sold for under 20 cents

[@gerrimeister]

the shigeki in box 2 is appropriately prized lower, so might just be a mistake for the first shigeki id think.

[@FeanaroX7]

I have no idea in which world Shigeki was ever worth $7+

[@vinnythewebsurfer]

I mean meanwhile Boseju is only going to get more and more expensive.

[@IrrelevantGeOff]

@@vinnythewebsurfer it’s down to like $22-25 but I agree, definitely going to get more expensive after printing is ended.

[@aladoristcg3769]

@@IrrelevantGeOff as a ponza enjoyer, I'm snagging a playset while they're under 30

[@StalkerSempai]

I just came back to this hobby with the help of my buddies in college, and seeing those glorious japanese-themed cards just made me wanna collect the whole betrayer/neon Kamigawa cards, particularly the Samurai/Ninja ones

[@leanin2it]

I think a large part of why the Booster Box Game is such a popular viewing experience is that it helps bring comforts to us plebs who can't afford to buy boxes and crack packs to see that even though we desire this, it helps remind us that it's not worth it anyway. = ) thanks professor

[@cuccooverlord9812]

Man what an amazing set. Very fun to play with amazing art, feel, lore AND flavor. Hopefully we dont have to wait 18 years for its return.

[@MongoMinutes]

I love the fact that you do this for the viewers because I'm always so worried about getting my money's worth out of the product and this makes me feel so much better about my purchase.

[@bobgames6718]

Love the list, got a Sakashima's student for my Ninja's deck from a set booster my girlfriend opened. A welcome addition to MTG pack opening!

[@ssj4mathgenius]

This video is SOOO relaxing to watch. Just perfect music track and fun seeing all the cards.

[@dtopa7524]

Thank you for showing off the Art Series cards in each pack. Their my favorite part of set boosters.

[@ghoohg551]

Neon Dynasty was the first set box I've purchased, and the second box I've ever purchased. I very much feel like I got my moneys worth, and even got a Sapphire Medallion off the list. Edit: Also, I love the huge fanfare for the $20, but absolutely nothing special for the $120 XD

[@lishr4536]

what was the first box you ever purchased

[@michaelstagg664]

Prof it would be interesting to see a version of the booster box game where you rollover any net profit from the previous box into the next box opening. We want infinite box openings!

[@LadyBernkastel92]

God, that first list card you pulled being only worth a penny really does go a long way to pointing to my issue with the list. I love the concept, I think it's a great idea, why does it have worthless cards that aren't even thematic on it? Why do I have 3 list copies of Orzova, church of deals? Why are you opening Stone Haven Pilgrim in a set booster of Kamigawa? Like I get rare/needed reprints if they're off theme, and I get cheap cards if they're somewhat thematic to the set (I'm not upset about pulling a treacherous werewolf in a Crimson Vow set booster even though it's bad and worthless because at least it feels fitting), but cheap cards that aren't related to anything boggle my mind.

[@JonReid01]

I got the wanderer which was fun and thematic but overall I agree

[@Dracinard]

Stone Haven Pilgrim I kinda like for this Kamigawa as there's such a big artifact & enchantment theme, especially in white. So a decent creature that has synergy with that is kinda neat. All that said, I completely agree. I'm not asking for a List full of chase rares, but I want the List card to be one that gets my mind turning to figure out where to put it. That RR 2/2 that blocks lifegain from the same box is a great example - that's a cool, powerful effect! I'll find a spot for that in a deck if I pull it. The Snake sorcery, sssssimilarly - that's a neat tribal build around for Commander, and the set contains enough Snakes to get you started. A 2/2 for 2 that could be a 3/3 lifelinker on attacks? No, I know I can't really put that anywhere. The List is rare enough that it should be guaranteed to be a little special when you get one I don't feel that as is. (Absolutely love the set though!)

[@kilroywashere0361]

It’s because the list isn’t set related. It’s a series of. Cards all compiled into one giant, well, list. From my knowledge the list isn’t plane specific, they’ll just add plane specific cards here and there

[@Sinistra359]

Forreal like I'd rather just have another token if you're gonna give me an unplayable list card.

[@faxonmclaughlin9993]

I've seen noxious revival.. mikaeus the unhallowed.. valdalken orrey and sensei devining top pulled for list cards from this set

[@Thoughtmage100]

I'm not sure how often this is discussed but I really enjoy listening to the background music while he cracks the packs.

[@CalebDenn]

Great video Prof, I actually love more the collecting part then getting value from the cards when opening. So as a bit of extra fun with your Booster box games I have started tracking to see how close you get to opening a whole set. You were close too, you got all but 5 cards opened. For anyone interested the cards not opened were: Blade of the Oni Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Kura, the Boundless Sky The Kami War Basic Island(natural)

[@gilby123]

That Wandering Emperor was BEAUTIFUL. Amazing hit there, Prof! I absolutely love the art in this set. And overall, it's been a good draft set too. I think the channel lands (at least a few) are going to be staples for a long while.

[@NullMoon666]

21:44 scared the shit out of me xD Also nice pulling multiple Boseiju's and that gorgeous Foil Alternate Art Wandering Emperor :O

[@delathenleso5793]

That Umbra Mantle is probably my favorite pull you managed. Such a good card!

[@chickennuggcorgi]

With one of my set boosters I opened, there was a signed art card in every pack! Definitely not as cool as opening a list card in every pack of two japanese strixhaven set boosters, but still weird and interesting! I love all the cards in this set. Limited is fun. The commander cards are fun. So many awesome cards and treatments - definitely my favorite set in many years!

[@MacPlaysRed]

Love that you do these videos! I get to see the entertainment of opening packs and chasing money without having to waste a cent. Then I go buy the singles I need with the money saved 😁

[@RayearthIX]

I think you pulled the literal most expensive card in the set with that foil Wandering Emperor... pretty insane third box (and very nice 1st and 2nd boxes as well). Great booster box game today!

[@leemiller6977]

Your Aura Shards, Thousand-Year Elixir and Graveborn Muse list pulls were also pretty sweet. WAY better than LOTS of other list pulls.

[@MindOverManaX]

Love that you're doing set booster boxes. My favorite to open!

[@greyfox260]

This set is amazing in general, great cards for multiple playtypes and the artwork is a homerun.

[@andrewroy5677]

This is for sure a fun set to draft! Love these vids, prof!!!

[@stephanieadleman1440]

This set has the best art I’ve seen in a while. I think anyhow.

[@MrArchivist1]

It's amazing to me that you can get such an incredibly vibrant and colorful set (esp. the alternate art) right on the heels of Double Feature and the frankly dull alternate art from both Crimson Vow/Midnight Hunt and Forgotten Realms. Maybe monotone or dirt brown are just that, and not inspired art direction?

[@MrBe56]

This seems like a really fun set, and Im happy to see that there arent a huge number of must play super expensive cards. Might just get back into stabdard when I find the time.

[@Intellectualfreethinker]

Het Prof! You don't know me yet, but you soon will. I plan on helping out in our format in a massive way and reached out to the Command Zone so I can get started. I'm an extremely smart person and see a lot of problems with how people make decisions in games (Including content creators), and you are one of my favorite content creators, so I want you to help me improve the way players think. Good things are coming your way...

[@goldendragonqueen07]

Just sitting and listening to the video while I crochet a hat looking up to see the rare or what was over a dollar and then I get jumped scared by the video when you got the Umezawa’s Jitte! Lol got me good! Never thought it would be the professor that would be the channel to jump scare me 😂

[@macauleycamera2920]

I finally became a patreon after all this time I can’t wait for the signed card! Thanks for teaching me how to play commander prof!

[@ryukaze20]

Man, these Japanese alternate arts are Awsome AF, really wanna open up some packs for this and I always love Kamigawa as my fave plane. Really glad we get to revisit this plane once more. Would be AWESOME if they made a pack full of alternate art... and would wanna get a booster box in Japanese in the future

[@holopollock]

Seeing fable of the mirror breaker being .25 is so funny from the future

[@thunderstruck560]

It's nice for the first time in a long time to get past 1 box. I can't remember the last standard set booster box game to get past one box.

[@IneedAHero83]

dude, the Umezawa's Jitte pull scared the shit out of me lol. I'm sitting here typing an email, listening to the somber quite music you have as you crack packs. The occasional "ding" prompts me to look over and see what you pulled. then out of NO WHERE I have to check my shorts.

[@martonferenci]

Very well dressed for the occasion Professor - Kamigawa is a really promising set after the recent let downs, both from a collector's perspective and draft experience

[@EmperorPylades]

I've heard nothing but praise for it as a draft set. Lots of potent uncommons, and the abundant Sagas all being flip creatures mean that games aren't just a race (like Crimson Vow), but they don't necessarily go wide either.

[@datastorm17]

some people hate the art cards, but i love em! theyre like free proxies

[@TheBrothering]

Not gunna lie, the Umezawa's Jitte reaction scared the crap out of me 🤣

[@skatedorado]

The best thing about this video is the Thumbnail. Love the suit!

[@CupOYerba]

Wow, I was spaced out a little bit listening to the background music and the Jitte pull scared the crap out of me!

[@Jive.]

I love the bass slap for the last booster box. Groovy prof 😎

[@angelrosado3224]

21:45 caught me off guard and jumped out of my seat XD

[@roncheeseman3687]

The montage parody when you hit the jitte had me dying laughing

[@wiliamdekavader2561]

Great video, Prof. Loved the Thumbnail/Background. I would just freakout with so many wraps scattered around🤣

[@graefx]

Gotta appreciate Prof brought his suit A-game for this set. And I love that the Jitte got more fanfare than the $130 pull.

[@curatinghumanism]

I don’t really play Magic, but this thumbnail was beyond incredible.

[@unboundjackal]

Lord how have I been waiting for this episode

[@sams6098]

You strayed away from your traditional opening soundtrack that makes your booster box vids signature. Bring it back please.

[@Magicannon_]

For some reason I'm enjoying foils from this set more than other recent ones, especially at the lower rarities. Not sure if anything has changed or it's just art direction. I was able to get a foil alt Sunblade Samurai and am now trying to cut something to force it in an Exalted Isshin deck I'm brewing. This set has gotten me pretty excited. It's the first prerelease and then draft I've gone to on purpose in quite a long time. I've even bought some packs on top of winnings and take home. I also feel that I've gotten pretty lucky. I was able to open every planeswalker and one of each of all but the black channel lands. Plus the red one in foil. Many of my prerelease rares are misprints as well with way bolder text and slightly blurrier pictures than normal. I'm hoping others have been happy with their experiences whether it's been boosters or singles. I know they can't always hit homeruns with sets, but I hope Neon Dynasty is remembered fondly.

[@michaelgriggs5664]

Had some awesome list pulls from this set. Most notable....Vampiric Tutor!!!! Blew my mind to see.

[@phantoml255]

I pulled a copy of Blood moon from the list in a kamigawa pack a few days ago! So cool to own such an iconic card

[@lambroslaw]

sick first box >< its insane to see that the fable of kiki was labeled ".50" when this was first opened. super jelly

[@LaserfaceJones]

Sweet (Foil) Orcish Lumberjack. I'm so happy we got a Kamigawa that is likable by almost everyone.

[@brockmckelvey7327]

Glad The Professor was able to find product. My LGSs (plural) are sold out already

[@commandoryu]

My store still has a bunch. $110 for a booster box sitting on double digits still.

[@ndrazzar]

Im a simple man, i see a new Tolarian video, i begin watching

[@ingolf82]

set boosters are better than draft boosters, you've picked the right product to open here for sure. some of the big value cards only come in set booster boxes

[@carlosgomez8883]

Damn with those boxes now I see the video is one hour long. The wandering emperor gorgeous art and foil omg so dope

[@danaburke3468]

Gotta agree about the drafts, I can't remember the last set I drafted and had so much fun with it. Probably buying a couple boxes just for fun drafts at home with friends...

[@manuelbraun839]

Yeah you are right! Really the best Draft expirience I ever had.

[@cmich7979]

@30:24, I had to pause and confirm for myself, with all do respect to you Prof. I could NOT believe that price tag. crazy haha

[@austinwilburn1772]

Ah man opening Umezawa’s Jitte is the most theme flavor thing to happen. I had something crazy happen to me like that recently. There was this girl I reconnected with and she’s into magic now and was building a squirrel deck and I bought her all the squirrel cards that are cheap because I wasn’t going to spend that much. A week later I bought a booster box and we opened it together and she cracked a Nut Collector from the list in it. Thought it was so unlikely for that to actuality happen because it was like $32 card.

[@bdellovibrioo5242]

I realized watching this that I had overlooked how beautiful the normal basic lands are in this set.

[@commongentleman529]

The prof genuinely saying the word "rad" is a chef's kiss moment of the whole video.

[@MTGPlayer10]

That foil Wandering Emporer though..damn man. Nice pull. I have only been able to pull the same card but non-foil. My luck with my first set booster was about what you got in your last set booster.

[@wolframflorian]

This is it! The best Tolarian Community College Video Thumbnail ever! Hilarious! 😂👍

[@frankromero1560]

First time seeing the booster box game on a new set (just got back into magic) love these videos

[@DummyUrD]

@tolarian community college, I would say your reaction to the "the list" pull is a pretty good example why wotc put them in the booster :)

[@Pandahboymtg]

The video went absolutely crazy for Umezawa's Jitte but there were no sound effects for the $130 Planeswalker. Not even a cha-ching. LOL

[@rowano3774]

The wrappers at the end was absolutely hysterical.