I am just now getting into MTG. I was wondering what sets I should start investing in. What do I mean? I have decks that I got for free from a local game store. I also have other cards because I tried getting into it a year ago but didn't have anyone to play with. To expand my collection I want a deck builder's toolkit and a fat pack. Don't say anything about it not being worth it as I don't care. I know what they come with and I want everything. I am just wondering if I should get the M14 or M15 kit, and what is a good fat pack to get for someone like me who is looking to expand their inventory.
Also what about Magic Origins? Should I just forget about M14 and 15 and get the Origins stuff?
I worded my post wrong.
I know quite a bit about MTG but never really played it. I have cards and decks from game stores and friends who play it. Sometimes I play with my friends like once a month but I never really wanted to get into it until now. I have cards but most of them are basic/outdated. I want to expand my collection. My friends say I should get a toolkit for M15 or Origins and an RTR fat pack. I was wondering what others have to say. RTR is out of standard rotation and if I am correct the M15 core set is gonna also be out soon. But then again, I don't really want to play standard. Just wondering what sets I should get
Oh, and I plan on playing modern constructed. I don't like the limitations of the standard rotation rules and how cards can go in and out of style. I like MTG. That being said, what should I buy?
So just buy cards I want and single boosters?
Alright. I can do that. I still want a toolkit though. They come with the lands I need, come with a few boosters, quite a bit of cards, and the box is nice to store cards in.
draft origins. Every one of the 10 color pairs represent a different playstyle, an archetype. Then you can stick with the one you like and go on from that.
If you're just getting started, a Deckbuilder's Toolkit is not a bad buy. Fat Packs are decent too because they come with a big stack of basics, which will be necessary for building your first few decks. I would recommend Magic Origins for your Fat Pack, and maybe Dragons of Tarkir, as both sets are fairly powerful and will be in Standard for another year if you decide you want to play that format. Magic 2015 is rotating in a few months, and Magic 2014 isn't Standard legal at all anymore.
Modern is definitely a cool format and would be a good goal to get into in the longer term, but you likely want to make sure you have knowledge of how to play, and how to play well (and this means actual experience playing the game) before you dump $500-2000 on a Modern deck. For buying into Modern, your best bet is to buy singles, but you're going to want a solid idea of which deck(s) you want to play before doing that. Drafting Modern Masters sets when they come out is a decent thing to do as well, as long as you brush up on values beforehand so you know which cards to grab to make your money back.
I'd definitely say start off by playing Limited (Draft or Sealed). This will build your playskill and your collection at a reasonable price and rate.
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Cards that are about to/just rotate out of Standard, but have Modern/Legacy/Commander playability, have the biggest return on investment. The reverse is also true - cards about to rotate but that don't have eternal playability will absolutely crater in value.
For tournament play, Draft/Sealed are very easy to access since all you need is the upfront cost to enter the tournament. There's lots of draft videos out there to spectate, or simulators to practice with.
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Also what about Magic Origins? Should I just forget about M14 and 15 and get the Origins stuff?
I know quite a bit about MTG but never really played it. I have cards and decks from game stores and friends who play it. Sometimes I play with my friends like once a month but I never really wanted to get into it until now. I have cards but most of them are basic/outdated. I want to expand my collection. My friends say I should get a toolkit for M15 or Origins and an RTR fat pack. I was wondering what others have to say. RTR is out of standard rotation and if I am correct the M15 core set is gonna also be out soon. But then again, I don't really want to play standard. Just wondering what sets I should get
Oh, and I plan on playing modern constructed. I don't like the limitations of the standard rotation rules and how cards can go in and out of style. I like MTG. That being said, what should I buy?
Alright. I can do that. I still want a toolkit though. They come with the lands I need, come with a few boosters, quite a bit of cards, and the box is nice to store cards in.
Alright. Well thanks.
Modern is definitely a cool format and would be a good goal to get into in the longer term, but you likely want to make sure you have knowledge of how to play, and how to play well (and this means actual experience playing the game) before you dump $500-2000 on a Modern deck. For buying into Modern, your best bet is to buy singles, but you're going to want a solid idea of which deck(s) you want to play before doing that. Drafting Modern Masters sets when they come out is a decent thing to do as well, as long as you brush up on values beforehand so you know which cards to grab to make your money back.
I'd definitely say start off by playing Limited (Draft or Sealed). This will build your playskill and your collection at a reasonable price and rate.
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For tournament play, Draft/Sealed are very easy to access since all you need is the upfront cost to enter the tournament. There's lots of draft videos out there to spectate, or simulators to practice with.
Constructed formats: Modern is expensive upfront but archetypes and cards that are good will tend to stay good (outside of bannings). Standard is less expensive upfront but rotates regularly (we've currently transitioning to a two rotations a year format).
The best way to grow a collection for tournament play is by being singles, not packs.
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