History Lesson - when Magic first came out in Alpha edition, WoTC wanted to give each color a card that gave them 3 of something for one mana. So thus Dark Ritual (3 black mana), Ancestral Recall (3 cards), Giant Growth (+3/+3), Lightning Bolt (3 damage), and Healing Salve (prevent 3 damage or gain 3 life) were created. Blue got a Power 9 card, black and red got great value, green got a decent combat trick for the time, and white got screwed. Sorry white.
@derekwalter42384 жыл бұрын
Everybody knows that
@drpibisback76802 жыл бұрын
White has historically been the loser of power matches for years. It either gets obnoxious prison cards everyone hates or weenie creatures.
@matteoceccherini78102 жыл бұрын
Not meee! Great info
@andresvelazquez59222 жыл бұрын
White should've gotten: "Tap 3 creatures"
@sarbe66252 жыл бұрын
And thus, each color's fate was sealed
@1TaylorKing4 жыл бұрын
Hey professor
@TolarianCommunityCollege4 жыл бұрын
Heya
@username48354 жыл бұрын
This is an interesting comment
@HenriettaTubbs4 жыл бұрын
@@username4835 Never underestimate the power of the Prof
@OmamonsOfficial4 жыл бұрын
@@HenriettaTubbs his look is so cool he must be some kind of demigod
@jordanwong95974 жыл бұрын
@@TolarianCommunityCollege I love your videos, but I'm a competitive modern player who plays goblins. Can you do a modern video because I want to improve. I consider myself as an advanced player with a deck that ranges from $500-600 and want to know how I can edit my deck to make it better.
@bkweddle75994 жыл бұрын
I have a collection of over 300 lightning bolts from Beta to 4th with some foreign black border 4th versions as well. At the time I started it was .25 a card and in print. It's been my favourite card in any format I can play it. Yes, I'm that burn player lol. I used to give play sets to new players so that everyone could use it. I'm sure I started many players on the path to burn mwahahaha
@hunterfinkbeiner46734 жыл бұрын
When I started playing we had a guy at our Lgs who had multiple binders full of revised bolts that he would hand out to people at fnm if they didn’t get prize support.
@HexproofAnarchist4 жыл бұрын
You're a good man for giving play sets to new players!
@Frostgiantbutsmall4 жыл бұрын
@@hunterfinkbeiner4673 what an actual legend, respect!
@eicha416244 жыл бұрын
My prized set is a playset of Korean FBB bolts, they're so cool!
@commonsense91734 жыл бұрын
I use it in my R/U deck and its oppressive
@tinyhawk64274 жыл бұрын
Suggestion: Maybe a tolarian tutor episode on snapcaster mage? I feel like people can often target the wrong thing with it.
@ErasmusHereticus4 жыл бұрын
How do you play against Bolt? Why, the way Garfield intended, with a Healing Salve of course!
@m1gr3nA4 жыл бұрын
fyi it was recently updated to bring it to power level of current cards. costs now 1UG. and comes with some elks or lands attached.
@TheTherapistGamer4 жыл бұрын
"Hmm. Ancestral Recall should even things out."
@AstridCeleste964 жыл бұрын
If they bolt your creature just play U to draw 3 more!
@JDDELAMIGO4 жыл бұрын
Wizards: We are not gonna reprint Lightning Bolt in Standard because its power is very scary. Also we are gonna add ramp to all cards in Standard
@aaron.k.4 жыл бұрын
Ramp AND card draw.
@m1gr3nA4 жыл бұрын
... and healing salve. repetitive healing salve.
@ForeverLaxx4 жыл бұрын
That's probably why they're hesitant to put the OG Bolt back into Standard. They have a design team that wants to push a ton of ramp spells that replace themselves and Bolt gets in their way.
@streetpeter32104 жыл бұрын
That would mean putting Bolt in Pioneer as well now. Wild Slash is Pioneers Bolt and we may just have to accept that :(.
@antischtick35024 жыл бұрын
Standard b like: when you think if playing a card, draw a card
@thefrozengoat4 жыл бұрын
This was an incredibly thoughtful and academic video. I'm keeping it on in the background so that it continues to sink in after a few watches. This ongoing playlist basically becomes a course load in intermediate Magic.
@TolarianCommunityCollege4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@yanlopez6744 жыл бұрын
I once wanted to buy a lightning bolt card that had a sort of circular scorch mark that went through the back. The buyer was confused why I wanted to buy it, I said, "Well, it looks like the card literally got lightning bolted so plus points to flavor and it also looks cooler"
@Tacklepig4 жыл бұрын
That's really a flavor win, lol. I love my old german Bolt that says (translated): "Lightning deals 3 damage to the target" It doesn't use any "game-y" technical language, it doesn't use the name of the card, it just straight up says the damage is done by actual lightning.
@yanlopez6744 жыл бұрын
@@Tacklepig Yeah, the seller always told me just don't use this damaged card in tournaments. Also, that German translation is very direct to the point haha
@drpibisback76802 жыл бұрын
@@Tacklepig Funnily enough, that old German bolt predicted that all bolts are now errata'd to "any target" because of the change in Planeswalker targeting rules.
@Tyear4 жыл бұрын
Dear Professor I would just like to say that your videos are a safe port for me in a rough and rowdy sea that is my life at the moment. Just being able to follow along and learn something new about MTG I've been grasping at. Well thanks for giving me something to sink my teeth into. Kindest regards, A thankful viewer.
@mightyone37374 жыл бұрын
When people play strictly worse versions in legacy, it's a good card.
@paulszki2 жыл бұрын
Did you just insult my Lave Spike? IT'S STRICTLY BETTER IN ARCANE SPLICE DECKS!!!!!
@josephdurham49504 жыл бұрын
I love the break down on how to play this card. Being a newish player, you have shown me great tips on how to use the card more effectively. It seems like a basic spell but in the right hands it can be a game changer.
@daredewley92314 жыл бұрын
Nothing like opening KZbin, refreshing into a new TCC video uploaded just moments before.
@b3an_rs4 жыл бұрын
Prof playing burn: What's 7 times 3? 21! Me playing burn: What's 9 plus 10? 21?!
@tonyf34314 жыл бұрын
math is for blockers anyway
@phamtasticbaby61244 жыл бұрын
yew stooped!
@thekitchenchikens4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@nsmith50264 жыл бұрын
The professor is doing more and more Tutor videos! I’m a big fan, it’s actually how I first discovered your channel. I sat down at the computer, after losing to my friend several times in a row, and looked up “how to get better at Magic the Gathering.” I appreciate all the videos, and it’s nice to stop thinking about the company and ridiculous products and focus on the game itself!
@supervisorcora88274 жыл бұрын
Tolarian Tutor, is in my opinion your best series, happy to watch the recent, new episodes.
@TolarianCommunityCollege4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@Hundo_Mo4 жыл бұрын
When I started playing MtG I had a black/red vampire deck with lightning bolt in it for removal. I loved it so much that I made a burn deck based solely on what I thought at the time was simply a removal spell. How much I’ve learned since 2006...
@holdyourfire744 жыл бұрын
Way back in the day, I had a pure burn mono-red. Only creatures I had were walls to block. Won 95% of the time except when playing against mono-blue counters. Lightning Bolts and Fireballs were just devastating.
@LucyBean424 жыл бұрын
I play at high level events regularly, but these lessons are still good for lesson reinforcement. I find these to still be helpful. Thank you for the work you put into them.
@jameswhite30433 жыл бұрын
Though I've been playing Magic for twenty years, and know a lot about lightning bolt, I really enjoyed this video. I learned some more, especially the "playing against lightning bolt". Thanks!
@JoshuaMcVey4 жыл бұрын
This should be the number 1 Magic video on KZbin forever. It explains the card, and ideas behind the entire game.
@lridg74 жыл бұрын
I love these videos, I'm still pretty new to magic and I love learning more! The Tolarian tutor series is very helpful
@flipperjones5094 жыл бұрын
I love listening to you talk Magic! Thanks for all of your great videos.
@sgt3454 жыл бұрын
I discovered Tolarian Community College about 2 weeks ago, and just discovered Tolarian Tutor. I've been playing MTG since 1995. These videos are EPIC!!!
@OstensiblyJakob4 жыл бұрын
Definitely the first best and most versatile burn spell, HOWEVER I contend that Risk Factor is the best burn spell ever printed (in the context of Runaway Steamkin and Guttersnipe).
@Mio_Takahashi_4 жыл бұрын
Noticed your tutor is in the credentials and info on the video, and I was very disappointed to see she only has 400 subscribers considering she’s been in the top 8 only two weeks ago. I can’t believe I just now thought to check the video info: Thank you Professor, and thanks to your team and colleagues as well. Oh, it’s because she hasn’t uploaded a video in a year x,D Still, wish her the best lol.
@wolflordshaitan4 жыл бұрын
Wotc: "Bolt is too powerful for standard" *prints oko*
@jordanwong95974 жыл бұрын
Ok got banned tho
@razzKey4 жыл бұрын
@@jordanwong9597 yea but he got printed into standard
@mathunit14 жыл бұрын
@@jordanwong9597 Ain't gonna stop wotc from printing more OP cards for money. smh
@itsacopy4 жыл бұрын
Oko > Uro > Omnath (plus fires)
@commonsense91734 жыл бұрын
Lightning bolt would have ballenced Oko out perfectly
@ceulgai28174 жыл бұрын
Hot diggity dang! This is quite possibly one of your most important videos ever (about strictly in-game things, that is). Good work, all!
@noahz424 жыл бұрын
I've never played any format other than commander, ive never had the opportunity, so you have no idea how awesome I think these videos are. I get to learn a bit about normal magic even though I can't play :)
@frenchertoast4 жыл бұрын
clicked faster than a bolt of lightning
@magiccardmaster99214 жыл бұрын
Yep me too
@justinrose69114 жыл бұрын
Same!
@kennethdixoniii41134 жыл бұрын
Luke Steiner well technically, if you hook up a lightning rod, run it through the proper electrical doodads, and have it hooked to a small actuator that can click a mouse bitten, then you could say that lightning clicked the button. Or at least interpret it that way. I’m just being way too silly here.
@SinfulTitan4 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you making these videos again. Keep up the good work as always!!
@theassasin1584 жыл бұрын
I love seeing his eyes going between the camera and his script right next to it 😂 I did the same thing when making videos for college
@briant24384 жыл бұрын
One other thing that might be useful to mention is when a format makes the card unplayable. For awhile in modern bolt was almost never included in deck lists as it was too weak for the meta. information like that might help players when the right time is to put into their deck and when the meta shifts to take it out... also mainboard vs sideboard times might also be useful
@egoalter1276 Жыл бұрын
Lightning bolt is the most consistently mana efficient burn spell. I guess metas can exist where burn spells become obsolete, but I dont think there ever was one yet.
@briant2438 Жыл бұрын
@egoalter1276 I played since original zendikar... trust me... LB shifts in and out of usefulness often. Thragtusk made LB laughable during its height. Anytime a meta has high toughness creatures, hexproof, or efficient healing LB is not the right tool
@Rucarlos4 жыл бұрын
Love this analysis series on each color's iconic 1 drop in the utility bell. Curious to see what blue and white will be.
@lucagiovanninieddu26034 жыл бұрын
It always deals 3 damage. Torbran: Hold my axe!!!
@brandandixon39434 жыл бұрын
hold his shock
@torbenbruhns12704 жыл бұрын
Fiendish Duo: Hold my Horn.
@Drums_of_Liberation3 жыл бұрын
Demon: Hold my bolt
@bradurban17534 жыл бұрын
You know as a long time burn player in Modern and Legacy, I learned a lot about being more efficient with bolt from this video. Thanks Professor!
@Canadian_Ry4 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic! Thanks Prof & Crew!!
@connerbouse51764 жыл бұрын
Professor, this video was extremely good! Shocking how complex one of the oldest and simplest cards in Magic is.
@KMoonshield4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content prof! Haven't been able to play magic in awhile, but I really appreciate your honest and informative take on things!
@Sir_Francis4 жыл бұрын
I am Loving this resurgence of Tolarian Tutors! Keep up the great work!
@corybyrum81039 ай бұрын
I was first introduced to MTG by my 6th grade English teacher. My friends and I would play in his classes against him, and spend countless lunch hours and recess time in his classroom trying to beat him. We never did, until the last day of school where I managed to deal the deciding blow with, you guessed it, Lightning Bolt.
@_daze4 жыл бұрын
Lmao, I was just watching Rhystic Studies video, Bolt a History....for the 5th time at least...
@radip4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, looks 80% like rhystic study video
@Lordsofplural4 жыл бұрын
if you havent watched a rhystic studies video like 5 times are you really a rhystic study sub?
@_daze4 жыл бұрын
@@Lordsofplural probably not. And even tho I’m not subbed...yet.
@_daze4 жыл бұрын
@Lucas Egeland he posted yesterday.
@XJBG1001X4 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a Modern Burn deck last week! This has been very helpful, thank you!
@redandblue10134 жыл бұрын
Very well produced and explained! Love your style!
@webbc994 жыл бұрын
I don't even play MTG and I find these videos very interesting and informative. Thanks for the hard work!
@TolarianCommunityCollege4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Aguila11384 жыл бұрын
Prof, you're killing with these additions to the tutor series
@Iguessimhere1544 жыл бұрын
Professors' videos is much more engaging than my college classes and lectures
@jflowization4 жыл бұрын
i remember back in the day playing the "fire and Lighting" deck and that things was fun as hell to play, burn decks in general are hilarious to watch go off, it makes you feel like a real wizard, throwing fireballs and such lol.
@algorithmgaming15783 жыл бұрын
I love the videos. Returning player so I missed everything from khan of tarkir to zendikar rising, so its helpful to learn and re-learn so much
@yaakovaberman86544 жыл бұрын
Hey prof. Thank you for the deck box reviews. I ordered the dungeon, and can't wait to get it
@charleshammel85414 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson prof, as always. Thanks to you and your team.
@TolarianCommunityCollege4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@charleshammel85414 жыл бұрын
@@TolarianCommunityCollege if you all take show suggestions, this one got me thinking about how to properly evaluate the effect text of great spells like bolt whe they're stapled to bodies or equipment or enchantments in singleton formats like edh or oathbreaker. E.g. what decks are better off using bolt than say inferno titan... rules of thumb and the like
@TheBallisticArtist4 жыл бұрын
My favorite episode by far. Bolt is simple but effective. Versatile in so many situations.
@johncochrane60394 жыл бұрын
As always, a great watch, even for us old-timers. Thanks, Prof!
@TolarianCommunityCollege4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@paopaothesiopao9954 жыл бұрын
This is great. Looking forward to more!
@dahuntre4 жыл бұрын
Good to see the series return after so long!
@IamCorrosive4 жыл бұрын
I love these videos and this series in general. Your actual professor skills are shining bright. Can you please send me a link to the PowerPoint so I can study for the final. 🤣
@ljgljg80024 жыл бұрын
Still fresh ideas and fresh content. Good work prof.
@marcelm.19414 жыл бұрын
Another great class Professor!!! Thank you for sharing knowledge
@Ser_Nathor4 жыл бұрын
I have a Gisela blade of goodnight edh deck with fiery emancipation and dictate of the twin gods, with a bit of burn but alot of first strike and double strike as my focus. I honestly completely forgot about lighting bolt as a type of removal or just to kill someone. Thanks prof!
@guilhermecosta274 жыл бұрын
This serie is amazing, congratulations
@Julioenforcer3 жыл бұрын
Way back 1999 having a red deck, i got 4 of it, and another 4 as my spare. I didnt know after 20 years i checked it here in yt, thats its a good card and everytime i mentioned it they wanted to buy it.
@bluesight_4 жыл бұрын
awesome content! I think these are some of the greatest videos you do!
@andrewcooper79494 жыл бұрын
Just dropped in the playset of bolts from the Secret Lair, Mountain, Go. Such beauty.
@sadsadist4 жыл бұрын
I quit magic during war of the spark however I still love to watch your videos!
@ShanksMcShiv4 жыл бұрын
Lightning Bolt, formerly one of Magic's most powerful spells. We play Life: the Gaining now. I mean this in sarcasm. If Bolt ever becomes utterly unplayable, I will likely give up on the game.
@AnimeManiacAndres4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson Prof! Your hair looks great today!
@TheThingamajiger4 жыл бұрын
An entire video dedicated to my favorite card? How can I resist?!
@bobcasey78834 жыл бұрын
i just bought my first playset of bolts, excited to play Modern for the first time! wish me luck!
@DaRkArTs114 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I love all your material and presentation, would much rather a class like this rather than drama back in high school lol
@lumijo24074 жыл бұрын
"Address planeswalkers before they become problematic" Unless Bolt removes the year 2007 from existence I'm not sure how you plan on making that happen
@clon11224 жыл бұрын
A 2/2 and a bolt works good enough against a planeswalker
@t5k3134 жыл бұрын
maybe removes the year 2019 (WAR release)
@Brownieman324 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this information Prof! playing burn, this helps alot!
@Darkogazza4 жыл бұрын
I remember splashing for bolt in Faeries very briefly after M10 came out but before rotation. Good times.
@22781dave3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Prof! My only quibble would be why in Urza's name wouldn't you use Christopher Rush's artwork?!!
@OBZEDAT4 жыл бұрын
Love this series and the focus on competition not casual goofiness
@tablesaltedh4 жыл бұрын
I put lightning bolt in a mono red edh deck once. Everything thought I was crazy but the dang card came in handy over and over.
@Dawnfeethers4 жыл бұрын
I just want to say I love the tolarian tutor intro.
@neptuun94254 жыл бұрын
Loving this series. Keep it up prof!
@TolarianCommunityCollege4 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@atlys2584 жыл бұрын
LOVE THAT THIS SERIES IS BACK!!
@Thorinox4 жыл бұрын
HAHA! Good old fashion burn deck, back in the day, I ran a zero creature burn deck and won most of the time, then played against a friends brother and he complained that you HAD to have creatures, okay, ill add some creatures, I added in 4x Stuffy Doll and it won me even more games because I also threw in 4x Pariah's Shield. I could upgrade the hell out of the deck with the newer cards from the last 10 years but its one of my classic decks, so im leaving it as is.
@MewnFrostFang4 жыл бұрын
small spelling mistake at 14:02 with 'Burn decks on aeverage' other than that this is a great breakdown on how to think about burn spells and removal!
@pant0sand0hat4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always. Thank you.
@GreenMonkeySam4 жыл бұрын
Love the series, Prof. I can't wait until the 17-part series for Gush :P
@MetPhD4 жыл бұрын
Tolarian Tutor is back! It's how I found this channel.
@dree72114 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of a more intermediate tolarian tutor!
@King_of_the_Shrooms2 жыл бұрын
I really like Shock. The little Brother :D
@commonsense91734 жыл бұрын
When deciding between shock and lightning strike. I go with shock. I would rather pay the same for 1/3 less power than pay double for the same output. With that said me and a friend got into a counter off when I tried to bolt him with a Guttersnipe out. He ate up all of his mana on 2 cancels while I won the exchange with only 2 mana to cast 2 dispels. So rather than him preventing 3 out of the 5 damage coming his way he took 9 total. It was like I just bolted him 3 times to the face plus he wasted 2 counters and it was glorious. That was a very fun round we both remember fondly.
@matigow4 жыл бұрын
I love Tolarian Tutor, hope to see new episodes!
@m.mulder88644 жыл бұрын
My favorite mtg series currently.
@ClonetrooperChowder4 жыл бұрын
Another great video from you and your team Prof!
@TolarianCommunityCollege4 жыл бұрын
You rock!
@_mrcrypt4 жыл бұрын
GREAT video, Prof! Thanks =D
@lucasfidel82404 жыл бұрын
Hi Professor, I would love to see a video on counterspel(s)!!!
@TheBloodGod84 жыл бұрын
Appropriate suit choice when talking about such an iconic red card card Prof!
@SnapquesterMage4 жыл бұрын
I remember when Bolt Snap Bolt was relevant in Modern. RIP Twin.
@Darksiyo4 жыл бұрын
"It's THE iconic magic card!" Uhhh, professor? I think you forgot about Lava Axe.
@commonsense91734 жыл бұрын
That card is horrible lol
@Darksiyo4 жыл бұрын
@@commonsense9173 but that flavor text though!
@gus5544 жыл бұрын
Ok but Prof is wearing the best outfit I've ever seen on him in this. Sweet suit!
@luliby23094 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite spells in all of Magic. I love casting bolts.
@daboi57794 жыл бұрын
3:00 i just love those effects xD
@Jeremonkey90 Жыл бұрын
Vexing devil is better because it says make a 4/3 or take 4 damage, the one downside is it is not an instant
@bridger49544 жыл бұрын
Great video. Keep up this series.
@sherekhangamedev4 жыл бұрын
Totally Rad, kudos Prof great lesson.
@cullanmurray464 жыл бұрын
Ah lightning bolt. Probably my favorite card of all time. Ended up winning a pauper tournament playing burn.
@liamvonalt16744 жыл бұрын
I need the end-of-video track on loop for like 2 hours... Prof, anyway that could be a video you put up? You could even loop ur Patreon names through it... XD It just helps me focus and idk why...