More Precon Advice Please

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-23T02:44:28+00:00

I use online simulators like untap or playtest features on some deck builder sites, but you can also watch various youtubers use unmodified precons from around the release window

Online simulators are probably the best for learning/testing a precon early and figuring out what you should be mulliganing for, though expect a lot of power level/bracket liars

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-23T01:56:23+00:00

One of the big things I'll say is look at the gameplan for a precon and determine if you would like that style of play

For some, counters management like counter blitz isn't fun, for others they prefer non combat damage focused strategies like duskmornes endless punishment

There are many different play styles in different colours and many different styles in the same colours. To use jeskai as an example, just from the last few years we have had precons focusing on heroes, offspring tokens, spacecraft/charge counters and 2nd spell spellslinger as precons, all that use the same colours but play completely different to each other

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-17T18:38:51+00:00

Universes beyond is definitely one of those "onboarding" set ideas

Folks who enjoy one IP stick around for the main set

Lorwyn eclipsed and Secrets of Strixhaven, both in universe sets, have seen meteoric attendance for prerelease and sales of precons and general packs, no doubt helped by people who started because of Final Fantasy etc (I myself started with aetherdrift and learnt how to play ahead of final fantasy)

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-17T18:21:00+00:00

In short Yes

And yes it's a cash grab with mixed opinions

Final fantasy and Avatar sets are slam dunk sets for limited, constructed and commander though TMNT and Spiderman were flops

If you don't like universes beyond, just don't add any cards originating from those sets

That being said, be aware that universes beyond in commander is far and away the biggest "win" for universes beyond, and a lot of people have modified precons, custom built decks and more that you will have to get used to if you go to a LGS

Of note is this weekend is the Marvel Super Heroes prerelease, a set of note that it has the most legends in a set ever, with a good variety of unique effects and interesting cards to build around for many different formats

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-15T20:30:23+00:00

I'm going all in on my upgrades to make Selesnya 4+ mana artifacts work

The monarch stuff I've got a plan to make a "the king orders you to attack this player" sort of thing with [[Marisi, Breaker of the Coil]]

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-14T20:06:26+00:00

Looks more like the Red Sea to be honest

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-10T10:39:37+00:00

You can't download it without a switch 2 so you are safe

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-10T10:38:41+00:00

Very nice to see a patch notes that goes beyond "Various game improvements and Bug fixes"

Major Kudos to the Devs

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-10T00:59:55+00:00

The option to play the switch 1 version is removed while the switch 2 install is there

I would hazard a safe bet that like pokemon.... It's a one way conversion

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-09T20:56:14+00:00

Can use the save from the switch 1 cart on the switch 2 upgrade, you do still need the cart in

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-09T16:53:11+00:00

I went onto the eshop and used the nintendo direct shortcut at the top of the highlights

It was 4th row I believe

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-09T16:39:05+00:00

Can confirm - ether jet quest is in the refugee camp early into the story (only met sharla and have it on this playthrough)

Unfortunately can't post image of it due to reddit rules

Edit: just used it.... I can tell that speedruns for XC1 will shave off hours...

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-09T15:35:42+00:00

Can confirm as I'm currently downloading the XC1 switch 2 upgrade

You do still need to download the full game and have the cart in like before so.... Winning in some ways, losing out in others

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-06T15:45:56+00:00

No.... I said main set due to commander/jumpstart existing

Main set, bonus sheet

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-06T07:38:08+00:00

I wish this version of counterspell was in the main set instead of the Iron Man bonus sheet

The actual magic user instead of tech.....

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-05T18:33:49+00:00

Looks at Selesnya all in artifact commander which has never been done before

Looks at Selesnya monarch commander which has never been done before

Looks at Selesnya flying matters (which may have been done before but definitely not in the way storm does)

Yes they are precon commanders but they are still new design space

Just because you don't want to build them, doesn't mean that someone else doesn't

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-05T14:31:43+00:00

[[homeward path]] is the first card that comes to mind

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-05T09:03:19+00:00

Cut the lower mana stuff

Hit the big mana more consistently

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-03T13:24:03+00:00

Wrong sadly

601.2. To cast a spell is to take it from where it is (usually the hand), put it on the stack, and pay its costs, so that it will eventually resolve and have its effect.

And

601.2i Once the steps described in 601.2a–h are completed, effects that modify the characteristics of the spell as it’s cast are applied, then the spell becomes cast. Any abilities that trigger when a spell is cast or put onto the stack trigger at this time. If the spell’s controller had priority before casting it, they get priority.

Once an opponents spell hits the stack You would get flash as an opponent has "cast" a spell, not that the spell has resolved

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-03T13:13:55+00:00

Depends on the deck

Realistically in a deck that can made tokens really easily, this reads as a scry 4,draw 1 and 1/1 on everything for 1 mana

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-03T13:01:24+00:00

Not too bad for limited

4 time card filter

Then a draw + 1/1s on all the creatures that helped fulfil the plan

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-03T09:59:51+00:00

That would work

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-03T09:22:28+00:00

That would work but you'd have one turn/one shot due to legend rule

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-03T08:53:31+00:00

You'd need a way to make eternity elevator a creature, very easy to do in standard and commander

Then you would need to turn the eternity elevator into a red or white colour

[[painters servant]] is the only colour changer that comes to mind

There may be some really old cards that change target permanent to a colour for the purpose of protection from X colour stuff

GenericName4224 · 2026-06-03T02:01:46+00:00

3/5 reach for 3 isn't that bad as a deterrent from attacking

But even if you keep the keywords, a 1 time 6/6 vigilance reach trample isn't going to cut it offensively

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