MTG - 5 Magic: The Gathering Life Hacks To Buying Products And Accessories For New Players! 

Battle for Zendikar booster box "Oh, I don't want this at all, please put it back." That is the correct response.

The clerk just staring at the camera at the start is so fucking funny to me

Store employe:Please Proffeser i want to go home its 3 in the mourning Proffeser: WE DO IT TILL ITS PERFECT! *whips out belt* Employe:NO PROFESSER NO!!

The guy in the background is like "fuck my life"

Lol, the guy in the backround was trying to keep a strait face, but it was blatantly obvious that he was.

the guy that works in the shop is dead inside

I've been playing magic for 10 years And I'm still watching this

Buy storage boxes? Wait.... you mean you don't use your shoe boxes for storing cards? :D

4:07 Bottom Right Corner of the Screen..... There's a CAT in the store!!?!?!?

Did anyone else notice the cat slinking at the bottom of the frame at around 4:05? I love card-shop cats.

for new players I would suggest more budget products since they will have to spend soooo much on cards and the more money left over for cards the better! just get some ultra pro sleeves, a BCW small cardboard box that will hold your deck, tokens, dice,sideboard etc. go to your local 5 below or dollor store to get some dice and I wouldn't worry about needing a play mat. As for a binder just get a 3 ring binder and some ultra pro pages. what you are suggesting is that some new player needs to spend $100's on just accessories. That will just scare new players off, thinking they NEED all this stuff even before they spend $100-$infinite on a deck. Well a competitive deck.

Professor, my wife and I saw your original video on the KMC Hypermats, and purchased them for our standard decks. You're absolutely right, in the fact that they tear much less frequently than a lot of other sleeve types, but I wanted to point out that people who do a lot of mash-type shuffling want to be careful with them, as there is a structural weakness on the sleeves on the bottom corners of the sleeves. We've lost quite a few of the KMCs recently, due to the sleeves ripping in the corners. I did some additional testing, on my own, and was able to fairly easily break 9 out of the 10 sleeves I tried to break, simply by putting a bit of pressure on the INSIDE bottom corners of the sleeves, which leads me to believe there is an underlying weakness there. I have no idea if you want to conduct this testing yourself, but just wanted to make you aware of my independent testing. Mash shufflers BEWARE!

@Professor: Just wanted to say thank you for making all these videos; as a returning player (played a tad bit roughly 15 years ago) I HIGHLY value the info your putting out. I've mostly seen your more recent videos so looking at one you made in 2015, let me tell you, you've come REALLY far in Production value, cheers and hope to see more!

No Sleeves Hair Elastics Duotangs No Mat Box I took from work

you deserve to meet the richard garfield. your devotion to the game is remarkable and you're very friendly speaker

Thanks, Professor. I've been trying to get into MTG for about a month now, but it is quite a daunting task for someone why has never played, who doesn't know anyone who plays, or hasn't been to a game store before. So, your videos have been invaluable. I'm currently playing MTG: Duels of the Plainswalkers on Xbox (after getting suckered into buying a Deckbuilder's Toolkit before doing any research...). I've got a couple boxes of Dragon Shield and am working my way to my first deck.

how tough are you? "I played FNM and used all my rares" Oh really? "without any sleeves on them"

Man remember when the stores had just tons of old packs and boxes for sale before the pandemic ? I miss those days.

When the professor turned to say "hi" to the camera the guy he bought the box from just looked at the camera like wanted to die, buff I don't blame him it's a really awkward situation.

Great video. Really think you pointed out the best options for someone starting to get more serious about the hobby.

1:32 But... What about Dragon Shield?

This video actually really helped me. I took a break from Magic for a while and just last month decided to get back in. I totally couldn't remember all that I learned before I quit, so I went to RU-vid for help. Thanks so much Professor and I had seen most of your other videos too!

I wish your content somehow was true for all local stores. I still really do love to watch these, you are a gift worth a fortune ;)

Wonderful video! So helpful, not only to newbies, but to family who want to know what the best products are for holiday gifts! I'll definitely be throwing this on my Yule wishlist for my relative's ease of access!

Love what he said about BFZ to the clerk, "I don't want this at all, please put it back." Pretty much sums up that block for everyone.

I've been watching your videos since I started playing mtg a week ago. They've been a great deal of help! Keep up the quality videos.

the trade binder is so nice, I've had the smaller one for over a year and it's still in good condition

Guys, Ultra Pro deck boxes (personally, I've only experienced the one-deck plastic ones with a flip top) and sleeves are just as good to start with. I have had no problem with any ultra pro product I have ever owned, including multiple sleeve types and multiple deck boxes.

I like the surprise cat in the bottom right of the screen at 4:08. that was a nice touch.

I really wish this video existed when I started playing Magic, it would of saved so many of my cards.

You forgot the dice.

Can't get enough of these videos! Keep em coming.

I really liked how professional you leaded the audience through the video!

now that you mentioned inked gaming i looked into their stuff and found they have a lot of mats, bags, and even sleeves. I like the idea of personalizing my one favorite deck but don't know anything about their products and would like a review on their stuff (sleeves particularly).

Guy behind the counter: “Hello darkness my old friend”

I've been playing since 8th edition and this was still a good video. I however knew about these products (from previous reviews of the products by the professor) but it's nice to see all the "top picks" in one video.

The stinger on the end has perfect comedy timing! It's a Revelation!

a great video, it's good to see some firm recommendations straight from the professor

i love that after watching TCC for a while, i now only use KMC hypermats (best sleeve) i use basic ultrapro deck boxes but i got 10 free with a bulk buy. i have a custom Inked playmat i use the same 5k storage boxes but admit the only binder i have is ultrapro (a gift). and all of the info in this video is the same as what i tell friends when they ask. :D best buys all round

kiki chord has a very good matchup against twin. This is because kiki chord's combo of rest ang/ kiki is a turn slower than exarch/twin, which means casting twin on exarch could lead to resto flickering the exarch and then proceeding to cast kiki on the next turn

I recommend Mead's recent line of flat book three ring binders. they don't use metal rings, favoring flexible soft plastic ones that lock into themselves and allow the portfolio to sit flat while browsing through the cards.

It would be awesome to see printed Tolarian Community College printed sleeves. I would almost definitely buy some!

I've been waiting for a video like this to come out, glad that you finally did.

I wish you also had a budget version for each idea for those who are extremely new and want the full experience

Thank you so much for making this video. It's so much better than wading through hours of your reviews. Thank you thank you thank you.

“Siege Rhino can go fork itself” Truer words have never been spoken

Is that a cat crawling in the bottom right corner at 4:08 lol?

I left a comment on another video about a minute ago about how I'm new and excited, and now I see this. Lol rad

Good idea, 'Tis the season. I do recommend getting a crate for a new player. Whether it be that monthly draft crate you talked about or the channel fireball one. I did like the cardboard crack counterspell sleeves with its evolution of man. I would recommend any box with dividers that holds sleeved cards as opposed to a deck box

Use hardshell plastic soap bar containers for your deck box. Holds 60-80 card decks and cost less then $1.

you are the best of interview magic the gathering decks , sleeves and anything magic the gathering things

One thing i would recommend for truely new players, especially those who might not live close enough to a LGS, is on amazon you can find a combo pack of a BCW 100 card plastic deck box and 100 ct BCW sleeves for $7 to 8 USD including shipping (2 day shipping with prime in most cases!) The box is functional though the sleeves are definitely on the flimsy side, but for 7 bucks for both its a really really hard deal to beat. Note that the lighter color sleeves tend be be a bit see through on the back. Again you are getting what you pay for here with the cheap sleeves (box is pretty good actually though) but for a new player its a hell of a deal.

i use rubber bands as my deck box

Thank you! In my area gamers are aloof at the best of times and turn into sharks in a fish tank if they smell naivety. God forbid you ask a "dumb question"

I personally recommend those Ultra Pro deckboxes in flimsier plastic. They are very affordable and fit the amount of cards you're most likely to have in the beginning: 60. The Satin Tower will have cards scrambling around inside until over 100 cards are in there. Unless you live in a rain forest, the regular Ultra Pro deck boxes will do the job just fine for standard, modern, pauper and other 60-card formats!

You might want to double check at 3:22. It says Legion illustrated Double Matte when it should say "Legion Dragon Hide"

Man that game store looks great! Really hope a lgs opens near me again

Absolutely love the deck towers that you recommended Wayback wend now every edH and modern deck that I own Rest in one thank you Professor

I still use the dragon shields I bought 13 years ago. Absolutely love them.

Important to mention that the 3-ring binder needs to be D-ring and not O-ring. I did not know this and stored some cards in O-ring binders for over a decade, thankfully there were no issues but I think it's because the binder was not completely full.

I love when the professor shoots a video out of his office.

I started using Dragon Shields thanks to the earlier videos and I've never looked back. Are the KMC/Legion sleeves that much better?

For a few actual life hacks: -Bring cash with you to prereleases or LGS events. There's always that perpetually broke guy that will sell good cards for much less than buylist price for entry fee. -Unless you 100% have a decklist that the card is slotting into, always trade away the 1-2 Chase cards in a set at the prerelease. They almost never are the actual set all star (Remember Ruinous Skaab? Temporal Mastery? Aurelia's Fury? these were all $35 cards at prerelease time. Same goes for foil gameday top 8 cards. -When someone declares they're quitting the game and sells of all their cards, ask them what they did with their deck boxes, or be ready to offer. I snagged 4 of the nice Ultra Pro Satin boxes for $10 that way. Stores will shell out for cards, but rarely other items.

These life hack videos are just great, Super useful

The playmat at (3:58) is actually my exact playmat that's so cool

they have a cat in the card store!!! i love it! u can see it when hes talking about playmats by the D&D books

i just had to pause the video and tell you, i love you, exactly what i was looking for.

Was that a cat at 4:11? Wow, best LGS ever!

I saw that guy at 0:14 the one time... Second time I went to anime imports! He congratulated me for getting my gideon. It was great. We have some serious history.

omg a cat at 4:08! A LGS with a cat...? My new favourite place!

I found a brilliant thing, a DB Toolkit or Fat Pack box can fit 3 single-sleeved EDH decks :D

some great info, still find it funny I've been playing over a year and a half and still haven't invested in a binder

I love the guy in the backgrounds face at the start!

Tolarion you should do more videos in the game store!

Professor, I was hoping this video would help me find what product I should buy for a friend who has never played so that she could get a feel for the game. Do you have a video on that topic, by chance?

Super helpful am new to magic even after watching the tours on twitch

That sound effect was hilarious

I bought the ultra-pro non-glare pro-matte sleeves cause they were on sale in a light blue and green and they work nicely.

that opening was so great again! i love your humpor so damn much!

Professor when you were recommending sleeves, you should review illustrated sleeves, there were net runners in back

This is very informative and all but did anyone else notice the kitty in the bottom right when he was talking about mats?

I like how the cashier is emotionless the whole time he is on camera. I wonder if he is thinking, "I hope Im getting paid extra for this..."

Here are some "actual" magic life hacks. Store your deck in your iPhone box. Super strong and doesn't come apart. Holds dice as well. Since starting I bought a fat pack or two to get a solid land base and packs to crack. These boxes make great card storage spots. Haven't needed any playmats since I sleeve my cards. As for sleeves, you should spring the 5-10$ for your main deck. As a starter chances are you wont have anymore than one or two decks to play. Also buy singles to improve your deck. Maybe a fat pack or two every release for the joy of getting new cards / opening packs without breaking your bank.

what you need: -at least 1 deckbox -a playmat (seriously you need one.) -storage boxes for your cards and dice. (personally I like the deckbuilder's toolkit and fat pack boxes)

i just got into magic. i buy alot of bulk. get nice cards for cheap. i love the commons and uncommons. the artworks on every card is just amazing. :D i do keep at least 4 of the same card for when i ever decide to play. any other letfover duplicats will go into another bulk which i will sell to a gamestore.

Useful recap for newcomers. But this is REALLY stretching the definition of "life hack"

Brent should smile a bit more ;)

Great video professor, offtopic but kinda need to see a gamestore allow a indoor cat to just roam freely.

I use a plastic grocery bag as my deck box. Affordable as hell. You guys need to try it out.

Good video, these general tips are great for any trading card game.

Another wonderful video, Professor. The main heading pop-ups like 'card sleeves' were a jarringly loud in comparison to your speech.

I would add a few more things: 1. A spin down or pad and pen. 2. A box of d6. 3. Tokens. For the love of god get some tokens!! 4. A tube for your playmat. 5. A dedicated MtG bag that fits all your stuff.

It´s really dumb, but i want a crossover between Tolarian Comunnity College and the Angry Video Game Nerd, reviewing the old MTG PC games. The mix between the professory look of the professor, and the angry nature of the AVGN excites me.

Hi I just wanted to say thanks because I just got a dragon hide because of this video and I love it!!

Another excellent video thanks professor ! ( A french fan )

I don't get the chance to play much but but as me collection started growing i found dire need to store and orginize my cards so i seperated my cards by color then type and but them into food storage bags, decks into smaller ones and keep them in a backpack. I keep 20 dimes to use as counters in there too, may not be ideal but it works

Wow, where is this shop? I love the way it looks and it’s cluttered feel, plus there’s a cat in the shop!

Also consider particular decks for the new player to construct in different formats on a budget. Not all players want to drop $450 on Dark Jeskai in Standard, $750 for Affinity in Modern, and the prices only get worse from here. We should work on decks for new players to break into the game with that are $100 or less. This should make it affordable for new & old players to test & work their way into new formats with ease.

I disagree with most of your choices for new players. Ultra Pro portfolios and sleeves are cheaper and decent enough to start. The same with playmats. You can usually get a plain mat for $5 which is functionally the same. And for deckboxes, again why would you spend $25 when starting when you can use a perfectly ok Ultra Pro box that cost $3 and it will be ok? Most of the stuff you suggest I think is for advanced players. I have most of those items, but getting into Magic is expensive and shelling out $100 in accessories to go with your $10 intro pack doesn't seem like the best advide.

really smart approach in the video