Jeskai Tokens on the front page is $26.70 including shipping for three days, not $54. Make sure you don't have any other cards in your cart to get the correct price.
It is too situational. If it was able to remain in play even if they didn't have a creature it would see play, but since they have to have a creature it isn't really playable.
My personal favorite is the first ever foil land, Urza's Saga Promo Islands. I also love using APAC lands such as Mt. Fuji and the island with a rope attached to it from Japan. I've actually been there before.
1) how does one really get into standard as a format?
The best way is to pick a type of deck that you like, control, aggro, mid-range, etc. and then stick with it, slowly modifying it over the months.
2) when is a good time, when a new block comes out or now or when?
The best time is now! But really, the best "real time" would be when the older sets rotate out and it is the smallest number of sets. That will be happening in September.
3) going off of number 2, when getting into standard what a good way to choose a deck/cards to get the most play out of them?
You should just play what you like. Take a look at the latest SCG Standard results and find a deck that you like.
If you want to play in some tournaments every now and then but don't want to purchase all of the cards, SpareDeck (www.sparedeck.com) is a great option. You can rent a deck for a fraction of its cost to play in an event without purchasing the entire deck. Then if you like it you can go for that deck, or just rent a different deck down the road when you need it.
I'm pretty sure they wont be able to tap immediately after coming in to play using Phenax's ability because it involves them actually tapping. It doesn't work like Opposition, for example, which would work even if they are summoning sick.
My personal favorite are Matte Ultrapro Sleeves. I never break sleeves unless someone else is shuffling the deck and the matte back really helps them retain their freshness compared to non-matte sleeves. I also like the little Ultrapro logo on the front for swag
Jeskai Tokens on the front page is $26.70 including shipping for three days, not $54. Make sure you don't have any other cards in your cart to get the correct price.
The best way is to pick a type of deck that you like, control, aggro, mid-range, etc. and then stick with it, slowly modifying it over the months.
2) when is a good time, when a new block comes out or now or when?
The best time is now! But really, the best "real time" would be when the older sets rotate out and it is the smallest number of sets. That will be happening in September.
3) going off of number 2, when getting into standard what a good way to choose a deck/cards to get the most play out of them?
You should just play what you like. Take a look at the latest SCG Standard results and find a deck that you like.
If you want to play in some tournaments every now and then but don't want to purchase all of the cards, SpareDeck (www.sparedeck.com) is a great option. You can rent a deck for a fraction of its cost to play in an event without purchasing the entire deck. Then if you like it you can go for that deck, or just rent a different deck down the road when you need it.