How To Build Your First Digimon Card Game Deck | A Guide

[@The_Wampy]

Even if I don't end up playing I still love learning about different card games

[@krvys7226]

If you choose to want to play, you can likely find someone willing to teach you over tabletop sim, if you have that. I think Bandai is working on an online client like arena and master duel, so the TTS version will shut down then, but until then, it's an option if you start showing more interest

[@angelmiron1991]

Yup not everyone can play every single TCG but it's always good to learn to play it when One decides to jump in

[@TCGcajun]

It’s super fun

[@cyber8035]

Same

[@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110]

Same

[@TxarlesN]

Thanks for giving this game more scope, Professor. I really think it's a really fun and easy TCG to start playing, so I'm excited for more people to join the growing Digimon community.

[@Mattschafli]

This is just what iv needed! Been trying to get into digimon with a friend but had no idea how to build the decks! Thanks Prof!

[@lunao17]

I'm loving the Digimon TCG. Started playing a few months ago and my main deck is red Jesmon. I will say this for new players: keep track of triggers when attacking, playing, digivolving, and deletion. There can be cases where multiple triggers happen at the same time and you can choose the order they happen.

[@theotherdecks]

This is an awesome introduction to deck building in Digimon! Great coverage on the traditional ratios and the utility cards! And for those jumping into deckbuilding, don’t underestimate those Memory Tamers! Having memory to work with on subsequent turns is pretty key to making the deck run smoothly!

[@Goose_BooseYT]

I got into Digimon about a month ago, and it's been scratching that Pokemon TCG itch I've been meaning to scratch. Pokemon TCG though is mainly played by kids, at least in my LGS's, so there's no real scene - plus nowadays it's more of a collector's game than an actual, well, game. It's a ton of fun! Question though, is there a reason you WOULDN'T want 5 eggs? I know the rule is optional, but I'm wondering if there's any real benefit to NOT having a full egg deck.

[@hahahahahohohoho5085]

You may want to keep just 4 of the same egg for consistency. Other times you would only have one of a certain color, just to use as on option card enabler. Sometimes non at all if you are going full hybrid.

[@Thelmas]

A lot of deck have only 1 egg that is optimal for their deck and the game needs to go for at least 9 turns usually before you use your 5th. Making some of your early turns worse for a chance you may have a better turn 9+ is not worth it usually.

[@ccggenius]

Fortunately, Pokemon has a great digital client, so you can skirt around the whole "bullying children" aspect. KZbin recommendations sucked me in, and if you can get past the initial grind (there's a dedicated section for playing with JUST starter decks, so balance isn't an issue, it's just that, theme decks being what they are, you can/will brick, A LOT), the f2p option is totally viable, and likely to get better when they migrate to the new client later this year. Digimon looks neat, but I take serious issue with the number of mechanically unique exclusive promos present in the game, and how much the US is getting screwed regarding them. I know at launch every box had a box topper that contained 1 of 6 promos. In Japan that box topper contained ALL 6. And that's to say nothing about event exclusive promos that are 4-of staples. Forgive me for not wanting to pay $20-50 per card because I can't afford to burn a weekend on a road trip to a major city for a children's card game. (This is just an assumption. I know it's an issue the the DBS card game, and they're both made by Bandai, so I'd be shocked if it were not applicable).

[@tokuyou3811]

some people who play security control would only run one digiegg as that would be the color options they would want to use. in the japan format for a bit, there is a special digiegg called mother from the EX2 tamers based set. some people were using it as an easy way to use the white option card mega digimon fusion, bypassing the need for a costly white tamer to play. but then mega digimon fusion was banned not too long ago for being too strong. still, the case still exists for having just one digiegg.

[@matheusaragao7640]

My aggro WarGreymon X list from the Japanese format only runs 4 eggs, all BT5 Koromon, since I want the card draw it grants and I don't expect the game to last long enough to hatch more than 4 eggs. I won a tournament with it and the lack of a 5th never came up.

[@Kevin.Gilbert]

Thanks to your Digimon videos I bought two starter decks and tried them out with some friends and family. It really is a solid TCG. Thanks again to Bandai for making this happen.

[@Kazz1187]

That’s awesome! I’ll do the same

[@matheusaragao7640]

Loving the Digimon Content! Might not get as many views, but hopefully it will inspire higher-quality content from other Digimon creators here on KZbin

[@Dansu18]

Thank you for continuing to give the Digimon tcg some love!! It's a wonderful game, with a lot of charm.

[@sebastianstarstuff6722]

I see the Prof covering different card games, i smile. I would love to see a video on Vtes, or if you can get your hands on it, a Chilean tcg called Humankind, it has a really good lore and interesting artstyle (It was made by the same ppl that did Myths and Legends)

[@The_McLaughlin]

I had a few cards as a kid but never knew how to play. I loved the show way more than pokemon but I was definitely in the minority. Someone from work and I were talking about it and may try to play in our down time... so I as an adult with money now want to build a deck around wormmon and stingmon since they were always my favorite... so this gave me some good ideas for which cards to look for to start to build that deck... I need some more trainer cards as I only really have one right now. And now I know how the different colors and what work together and a better understanding of what they mean. So this was great.

[@BeliasLP]

Interesting seeing a Magic Veteran's take on DCG. Thanks for helping Digimon Card Game to be seen by more people, good work :) cheers

[@SwamPassMagic]

Just bought two classic collection boxes and should be having my Next Adventure boxes arriving today! 🙌 so ready to see what I crack and what route to take when it comes to deck building. Thanks Prof!!

[@BlindBatBihNes]

My Buddy actually just bought me a starter deck cause I like to venture in everything from magic to Pokémon to digital games like runeterra. This is exactly what I needed to get a better idea though and actually understand synergy

[@danielmillward9947]

The best one atm is buy 2 imperialdramon decks and put a max of 4 wormon and veemon lines in and buy singles if imperial dramon fm to max its damage potential 👍

[@Puddulz]

Professor Agumon will forever remind me of The Professor from now on. (Yes, it’s a real card)

[@krvys7226]

Does that make fake agumon expert the instructor? And who is terriermon assistant?

[@horaciohernandez2850]

@@krvys7226 Maybe Pleasant Kenobi?

[@krvys7226]

@@horaciohernandez2850 now I have the image of terriermon assistant saying "Fucking bollocks" in the terriermon voice, and I can't get it outta my head

[@CrazySliver75]

Happy to see more Digimon videos and really glad to see Bandai sponsoring its content creators

[@thesurvivor7853]

I started playing recently because on commander night at my LGS is also digimon night but only one guy comes to play. So I asked him of I bought a starter deck if he would teach me. He said yes and told my that the gallantmon deck is the best starter deck and sure enough here I am going back to play again with some tweaks to the deck. This is a great card game.

[@Terraphice]

I have absolutely 0 interest in Digimon, yet I spent 10 minutes intently listening to you explain how to build a deck. That's how you know it's good content.

[@Twilord_]

Give it a shot. It might just digitize your analogue world.

[@ozmond]

Hey people, once you grow up and live in the real world you have to have a job and make money. The Professor’s job and way he makes money is through his channel and videos. Sponsored videos are great because you don’t have to worry about ad revenue or the algorithm hiding your video from people. The professor also has a child. Things are expensive right now and are only getting more expensive. Please don’t make any stupid comments about him doing a sponsored video.

[@krvys7226]

Agreed. It is also known that he likes the game legitimately. He has mentioned so in the past, well before Bandai reached out to him. To my knowledge, he doesn't take sponsors that he doesn't enjoy/trust. And that's especially true with card games

[@gilbertoalvarez3700]

I love this game and i want to learn more of this game

[@dorsalfin22]

Thanks so much for this vid prof! My partner and I have been absolutely loving digimon since watching your first video. The memory mechanic is absolutely fantastic and digimon is a great break from playing commander and managing mana. Such a great game! Keep up with the great videos and hopefully more and more lgs's start hosting digmon nights like mtg and yugio :)

[@PlaneswalkerShiba]

I don't play or collect Digimon cards anymore, but man, seeing these cards gives me childhood flash backs!

[@SleepyNubis]

HOLY SHIT ALMOST fees like a dream the professor talking about digimon again

[@combixooo]

Its great that you are widening your range of card games.

[@kartenspieler0863]

Well exactly now with the Bt7 decks and all these Hybrids the card ratios are shifted as you can use your tamers as if they were level 3 digimon.

[@shazamsanders4901]

I love that you covered Digimon, its my side game along with MTG! I've been enjoying it so much!

[@RayearthIX]

I don't play compeditively at all, but I did make a Angewomon - LadyDevimon - Mastemon White/Black deck to play against my friends who do play in local tournaments. Very fun game.

[@dream.penguin]

Love hearing about different TCGs prof! Please keep ‘em coming 👍

[@adambriton5394]

Man i wish i had thiss when i was learning to play

[@SexyMrNibbles]

So, speaking of Digimon. Can one of your streach goals for the academic be turing the top flap into a memory guage? Obviously as an optional extra. I understand that not everyone plays Digimon tcg

[@penguwave4025]

Making a deck box have a very specific function that only works with 2-3 games is not a good idea. Alternatively, you could tape the memory gauges you get in boosters to the flaps.

[@AverageSneedEnjoyer]

Memory counter playmats are the way to go.

[@KilljoysBleedForever]

oh thank you, these categorisations for the colour strategies are very helpful for a beginner. would love to see some Digimon content every now and then, though I understand it's not your focus :)

[@aprinceofearthsea4875]

I love this card game. It's now my main game, though I still love Magic.

[@Teachermook]

Videos like this are wonderful for my club. We have a bunch of games where my goal is build a bunch of decks and a draft cube for as many as I can.

[@blindfury7118]

I am new to this game and loving it. Please keep Digimon videos coming. This video is very helpful on building my first deck. Thank you

[@penguwave4025]

For clarity, it would have been better to describe the Digimon by level rather than rank name, as Level 6 and 7 digimon have the same "Mega" title. Other than that, great video! I run a D-Brigade deck and it brings me great joy. Flooding the board with my army lizards then getting to slam Darkdramon when my trash is stacked; Chef's kiss.

[@krvys7226]

D-brigade are the digimon equivalent to MTG goblins. You are gonna kill my men? 2 can play at that game

[@adamoberlitner1188]

I have a D-Brigade rookie rush deck and idk what’s meta appropriate since no one in my area plays, but hoping all the extra attention helps bring more players into the game!

[@jacobyspurnger8488]

Loving the Digimon TCG content

[@NakanoHitori]

I'm about to build a new deck after a long time since I last built one. I needed a reminder on the building basics since it isn't mtg or Pokemon

[@dillonbergstrom6594]

I love learning and playing almost all card games I would love to have a big match for any card game

[@djcochrane]

I dont' play the game, but this was clear and helpful. Always love your guides.

[@onimartinez8646]

"Many Digimon Card Game players...." Dang! I love the variety of this line. :)

[@CraftStrategist]

Gotta get the professor's deck box, The Academic, to store a digimon deck!

[@horaciohernandez2850]

That's what I'm doing! The first decks I'll keep there are my Yellow Hybrid and my Lilithloop decks!

[@osopeluche5953]

This is an amazing video! Thanks Professor! I've been wanting to get into DIgimon for a while now!

[@user-pp8ly2wn6t]

Thank you a lot for this video. This is very interesting and informative. Keep posting like those amazing videos, this is awesome.

[@SDTCG]

Please do a Booster Box game of a Digimon set. I'm firmly in team "packs are for suckers" for MtG but wonder what value looks like for this game. I just got a starter deck and am interested in maybe going a bit deeper.

[@SirNilooo]

This is by far THE BEST VIDEO on how to build a Digimon TCG deck.

[@brianh794]

It sounds really fun to construct different color decks and get to know how they work. And with all the bulk cards from buying packs, you could probably build a few different decks pretty fast

[@1TutorialBoss]

Im so happy The Professor is into the game!

[@jakewertz3662]

Prof. Keep this up you da reason im playing call bandai keep gettn sponsors

[@Cloudindustries]

Thanks Prof! This is awesome!

[@najbrothers]

Very concise video that will certainly help lay the groundwork for new players. Great work!

[@LettrFromSpecialKaze]

Nice info in both of your videos. Now I'm ready to enter the game and play my ST13 structure deck with locals

[@megalodon2012]

Never thought I would learn deck construction from Hollywood star Jeff Daniels but here we are.

[@feyfiren]

2:25 I can now forever use this video as my excuse for why I get my left and right confused

[@blaze9872]

I was pretty hesitant to Digimon. Now that I've played, I'm hooked.

[@seanlauer9222]

Thank you Professor for teaching me how to build a Digimon Deck.

[@NameEntry]

Can't wait for Digimon Survive hopefully dropping this year.

[@Mcraft2018]

It's fun to learn how to play this, but I won't have the option to use that knowledge. Where I live, they don't sell those cards

[@AshBMX2011]

Love digimon and love the fact you're covering it prof.

[@trentgawd4292]

My manager introduced me to digimon. Shortly after, I built a deck and went undefeated at the card shop. Then I found out my deck was illegal

[@misfitshred]

Thanks for this video professor. Just been using a pre-built deck I bought. Have to get more cards to make my own.

[@rontrezbeaugard8212]

The professor is branching out I love it

[@ryanmurphy9068]

Wow! Thanks for this!

[@mgordon6384]

Thank you for making this in addition to the normal magic videos!

[@LeonardoIV]

Still got my OG cards can't wait to try this out

[@tylerbinder8698]

All card games need love :) you are awesome hehe

[@matthewhubler3316]

This is great! Thank you!

[@Dr.Barber]

The way I built my first digimon deck was... being a filthy netdecker finding a list that did well in tournament in colors I liked.

[@mania-nu7yb]

started just over a month ago and I still use my first deck what relies on blocking not advised as most decks will be able to counter

[@Drakus986]

Excellent guide Prof!

[@TheArcSet]

Thanks for this.

[@matejizakovic]

Great video! :D Really enjoying the Digimon content you've been making. :D

[@aesa5963]

Loving the Digimon content, even if it's mostly geared towards people new to the game. Looking forward to more!

[@Godspeace21]

Thank you for posting some Digimon content!

[@Xylerx000]

Heck yes, more Digimon content!

[@timewizardking]

Banger congrats boss keep grinding

[@barry470]

Thanks!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Welcome!

[@saulodoamordivino]

Digimon is a pretty cool TCG, the memory mechanic is great.

[@Iruka1991]

Is this a new card game? Because im seeing my local game stores spamming this. Yet i can't believe they took so long to bring out a TCG of digimon.

[@TherealLaserdog]

it's the 2nd digimon tcg I guess the first one didn't have the staying power of other tcgs that came out during the tcg boom

[@Twilord_]

It's a new one. The second English language one - this time with functional translation!

[@SleepyNubis]

@@TherealLaserdog Actually theres been way more digimon card games this this ones the fourth or fifth, most of them died early on sadly, this one had a lot of staying power and mainly exists due to the extreme success digimon/battle spirit collab had that it revived battle spirit from near dying to alive again.

[@horaciohernandez2850]

Yeah, it's relatively new, even tho' they're at their 7th expansion in the west and 10th expansion in Japan already. But I'd dare say now is really a good time to start!

[@WT6X]

Nice, I remember trying to play digimon a while back but I was just confused.

[@obadijahparks]

Mtg player, but want to support. :) can't wait to order that kickstarter.

[@Twilord_]

You should give Digimon a shot if you can. It's design is incredible.

[@rayprush2064]

Are you only going to make sponsored digimon content? I love your content in general for magic as well but your digimon content is really well edited and elegant, I'd like to see more.

[@horaciohernandez2850]

Badass, more Digimon content!!

[@sithalchemist]

Great vid but be careful about mentioning tabletop sim Bandai REALLY doesnt like that that because its unlicensed.

[@krvys7226]

I think Bandai will keep it around until the official client comes out. They know it's good for people learning the game, and is similer to proxying at this point in time

[@DavidEllner]

You should also try this with the My Hero Academia card game

[@SylviaMoonbeam1127]

I run a Blue “Gabumon + Veemon” deck, a Purple “BeelStarmon + Gallantmon/Megidramon deck”, a Green “Hybrid + Digisorption” deck, and a Yellow “ShineGreymon + Holy Warriors” deck

[@krvys7226]

Are you in the "argomon did nothing wrong" camp, or do you agree how busted it was, despite it impacting your digisorption deck?

[@SleepyNubis]

@@krvys7226 lets be real argomon did nothing wrong, hidden potential was the real problem but argomon got him incase it wasn't strong enough of ahit(and probably rightuflly so considering blossomon and argomon are still staples in green to this day) If it weren't for that ban our level 5 slots would be as tight as our level 6 slots. He did nothing wrong but his death also did help in the long run.

[@krvys7226]

@@SleepyNubis I agree hidden potential was the main problem, but I feel argomon was a problem because it was functionally free with the digisorption, but more importantly, it's inheritable was busted. I would play a vanilla 8 cost ultimate with that inheritable. Adding in that getting to it was pretty free was insane. Hence my argument against argomon.

[@SleepyNubis]

@@krvys7226 It's inherit was definitely broken especially with how strong rookie rush was back then but i feel it wouldn't be as strong as time went on especially in the current enviroment with decks sped up. The digiabsorbtion itself at this point is probably more dangerous then the actual inherit, tho we have WAY more on play rookies now a days that the inherit could abuse so that's more my own theorizing nothing for sure unless someone actively tries to do a no ban list tournament(which i did see someone actually do in a JP store and ceresmon digiabsorbtion got top 3)

[@SylviaMoonbeam1127]

@@krvys7226 I run two different Argomons and a Ceresmon alt art. All of which I drew via sheer dumb luck haha

[@danielsodre9229]

oh man, I wish I could play the game but Bandai doesn't distribute it here in Brazil. But one day they will, i belive.

[@bubba11340]

I remember the original Digimon TCG. It was...difficult.

[@SparkShadow212]

That's putting it lightly.

[@nsg_kuunda4786]

So in digimon; red is green. Blue is draw/mill blue & red. Yellow is control blue & white. Purple is black. Black is white. And green is green?

[@12infernowar12]

More digimon videos please

[@Malthur2]

i wish they would release a digimon tcg videogame

[@damiankerneltt9051]

excellent video,

[@uberwow13]

Okay prof, whats your favourite digimon? And more importantly, whats the instructor's favourite digimon? And even more importantly? Wheres the instructor? I miss him.

[@WangerZ3291]

did not expect this

[@babysinclairfan]

Confirmed: The professor plays literally everything besides Yugioh

[@krvys7226]

Pretty much. And I know he still tries to be on decent terms with the yugioh community, like when he had team aps on.

[@luisguilherme45]

All I want is this game to be available in Brazil. Super digimon fan here

[@luliby2309]

I just realized...there's something very funny to me about playing a game based on Digimon, you know, digital monsters, but in an analog format like a CCG.

[@seyproductions]

Very nice.

[@BoardInTheHouseBGAplayer]

I always thought the game was just rock paper scissors where the evolution of the scissors were either stronger scissors or every once in a while would turn into a strong rock or paper.

[@ignatiusonfire]

Would you do a review video "is it worth it to buy the digimon starter decks"