I am currently thinking about getting a MTGO account with the main purpose to play commander. I have set a fixed quarterly budget to prevent it from getting out of hand. I'd like suggestions on how to get the best bang for my buck with limited funds. I know that fixing artifacts and lands are high on the list of items to initially purchase (Sol Ring,etc). I also know that many of the less desirable duals are also an item that should be picked up over more desirable duals.
What color(s) would be the best to invest in?
Should cards be focused on support over bombs (cultivate vs. Avenger of Zendikar)?
Some expensive cards in paper are dirt cheap online (ie forcefield).
The land base will increase the value of your deck so you might want to stick to 2 color max?
Any color combo works.
Cards should be dependant on your commander and/or theme.
Midrange works well as most people dont play and wont play MLD, infinite mana, infinite combos. Stay away from these 3.
Also, stay away from 1v1. It uses multiplayer rules therefore if you are on the play, you get to draw (very OP) and one can go t1 island + sol ring + mana rock, then t2 5-6 mana to do whatever. And you just played 1 land.
1. The colors don't matter as long as you avoid Modern staples in all colors, which you should be able to
2. Certain bombs are expensive if they are played in Legacy reanimator or NO decks, while other bombs are not. It's more practical to go card by card. Unfortunately, a couple of the cards that it's possible to win with in this format, such as Craterhoof, Iona and Avenger, are pretty expensive. Most value creatures and support cards are cheap, again, when they are not Modern/Legacy playables like Snapcaster, etc. Certain cards like Demonic though are a good buy because you'll use them in 100% of all decks of that color.
3. Any archetype other than 3-color Goodstuff is budget friendly.
4. Stay away from 3-color decks, unless you really want to try out a particular general. Two color and mono color decks come out at a fraction of the price. Also, don't pay more than 10 tickets for anything unless it's a Land.
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The land base will increase the value of your deck so you might want to stick to 2 color max?
Any color combo works.
Cards should be dependant on your commander and/or theme.
Midrange works well as most people dont play and wont play MLD, infinite mana, infinite combos. Stay away from these 3.
Also, stay away from 1v1. It uses multiplayer rules therefore if you are on the play, you get to draw (very OP) and one can go t1 island + sol ring + mana rock, then t2 5-6 mana to do whatever. And you just played 1 land.
I buy HP and Damaged cards!
Only EDH:
Sigarda, Host of Herons: Enchantress' Enchantments
Jenara, Asura of War: ETB Value Town
Purphoros, God of the Forge: Global Punishment
Xenagos, God of Revels: Ramp, Sneak, & Heavy Hitters
Ghave, Guru of Spores: Dies_to_Doom_Blade's stax list
Edric, Spymaster of Trest: Donald's list
Some cheap cards in paper are overly expensive in MTGO or just completely unavailable.
1v1 can be fun and is good if you don't have a lot of time (like a lunch break).
MuzzioU XenagosGR NahiriW GitrogGB MarathGRW MarchesaUBR JenaraGUW KarlovBW TazriWUBRG
Retired: RakdosBR
I have also met a lot of people to chat with and get better - along with deck building.
But I'd say 80+% of the time, no one will say gl or hello -- and will usually quit pretty earlier on (ie t1 thoughtseize)
I buy HP and Damaged cards!
Only EDH:
Sigarda, Host of Herons: Enchantress' Enchantments
Jenara, Asura of War: ETB Value Town
Purphoros, God of the Forge: Global Punishment
Xenagos, God of Revels: Ramp, Sneak, & Heavy Hitters
Ghave, Guru of Spores: Dies_to_Doom_Blade's stax list
Edric, Spymaster of Trest: Donald's list
2. Certain bombs are expensive if they are played in Legacy reanimator or NO decks, while other bombs are not. It's more practical to go card by card. Unfortunately, a couple of the cards that it's possible to win with in this format, such as Craterhoof, Iona and Avenger, are pretty expensive. Most value creatures and support cards are cheap, again, when they are not Modern/Legacy playables like Snapcaster, etc. Certain cards like Demonic though are a good buy because you'll use them in 100% of all decks of that color.
3. Any archetype other than 3-color Goodstuff is budget friendly.
4. Stay away from 3-color decks, unless you really want to try out a particular general. Two color and mono color decks come out at a fraction of the price. Also, don't pay more than 10 tickets for anything unless it's a Land.