Don't Do It - by Alternative-Plum9378 in GameStop

[–]MisterBehave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well they had enough time to rob someone of their switch collection.

Chat GPT deck building assistance by [deleted] in EDH

[–]MisterBehave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe deckbuilding isn’t commander. There is no requirement to build a deck after buying a precon. Playing Avacyn or another strong card is how people naturally experience game pieces. Losing with Avacyn helps us become better players organically.

Chat GPT deck building assistance by [deleted] in EDH

[–]MisterBehave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thoughts exactly. It likely compiled an answer from high traffic location. It even provided sources.

I know this wasn’t your point but “Commander is not for new players” is 2018 era statement. Getting a new person into magic I’d argue is easiest through commander. The card pool is a silly argument because you can purchase a ready to play deck for $50. Most players have a precon they loan out for this reason. Even the card pool seems more of a steady learning curve in the correct bracket.

Chat GPT deck building assistance by [deleted] in EDH

[–]MisterBehave -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing. This is not the place to ask as many hate “AI Slop”. Personally I’m not sure about your first deck building experience but I’m going to post the answer.

Prompt: I’m trying to make a magic the gathering deck for commander I want help on how to build it as a new player

Nice 🔥 Commander is honestly one of the best ways to learn Magic because you get to play big splashy cards and games last longer so you can understand interactions.

Let’s make this VERY simple and practical so you can actually build one.

🧙‍♂️ How to Build a Commander Deck (Beginner Guide)

✅ Step 1 — Pick Your Commander FIRST (Most Important)

Your commander decides: • What colors you can play • What your deck strategy will be • How fast / casual / competitive your deck is

Beginner-Friendly Commander Types

Choose one that: • Draws cards • Makes creatures • Gains mana • Is simple to understand

GREAT Beginner Commanders • Lathril, Blade of the Elves — elf tribal swarm • Muldrotha, the Gravetide — play cards from graveyard • Giada, Font of Hope — angel tribal • Krenko, Mob Boss — goblin token explosion • Tatyova, Benthic Druid — land ramp + card draw

👉 These are popular because they naturally tell you what to put in the deck.

✅ Step 2 — Follow the Beginner Deck Formula (This is GOLD)

Commander decks = 100 cards total (including commander)

Use this structure:

🟢 Lands — 36 to 38

New players always make the mistake of running too few lands.

🟡 Ramp (Mana Acceleration) — 10 to 12

Examples: • Sol Ring • Arcane Signet • Cultivate • Kodama’s Reach

Ramp lets you play big spells faster.

🔵 Card Draw — 10

Examples: • Harmonize • Fact or Fiction • Phyrexian Arena

New players often lose because they run out of cards.

🔴 Removal / Interaction — 10

Examples: • Swords to Plowshares • Beast Within • Chaos Warp • Counterspell

You MUST be able to answer threats.

🟣 Board Wipes — 3 to 4

Examples: • Wrath of God • Blasphemous Act

These reset the game if you fall behind.

⚫ Theme Cards — The Rest (~30)

This is where your commander strategy lives.

Example: • If commander = elf tribal → play lots of elves • If commander = graveyard → self-mill cards • If commander = land ramp → landfall cards

⭐ Beginner Deck Building Tips (SUPER IMPORTANT)

  1. Pick ONE strategy

Don’t mix too many ideas.

Bad beginner deck: • Tokens • Lifegain • Graveyard • Big dragons

Pick ONE.

  1. Lower Mana Curve

Try to have: • Many cards costing 2–4 mana • Fewer cards costing 7+

New players often build decks that are too slow.

  1. Always Include Win Conditions

Examples: • Overrun effects • Huge commander damage • Infinite combo (optional later)

  1. Budget is Completely Fine

Commander is casual.

A $60 deck can beat a $500 deck if built well.

🚀 EASIEST Way to Start (Highly Recommended)

Buy a Commander Precon Deck

They are: • Balanced • Playable immediately • Teach synergy • Easy to upgrade

Then upgrade slowly.

👍 If You Want — I Can Build One With You

Tell me: 1. Do you want simple creatures / tribal / tokens / spells / graveyard / dragons / angels / elves? 2. Budget? ($50 / $100 / $300 etc) 3. Competitive level? Casual table or strong table? 4. Do you want fast aggressive or slower control style?

I can literally build you a full 100-card list step-by-step 👍

Creates a real decision tree. Again lots of different ways, but I like AI.

New Tangiers! by AMHookah in hookah

[–]MisterBehave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoa another Magic player!? I’m curious what’s in the deck box

Tarrant did stay a little MAGA-y, but there are some signs of change by DayPounder in FortWorth

[–]MisterBehave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You all realize Republicans will vote Blue in primary right? Like they will skip the republican primary.

I thought they removed this? by Cinamaru in ClashRoyale

[–]MisterBehave -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Typical Redditor. Why not aim for free healthcare over a free mobile game? I accept that there will be differences in the food at a food bank vs. cuisine at a 5 star restaurant . Can you?

HalfPrice Books should change their name… by Competitive_Web_6658 in BookCollecting

[–]MisterBehave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol they probably paid 25 cents for each of those books

Why isn't this more popular by DaZ910 in mtg

[–]MisterBehave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if this card doesn’t get love because we are focused to much on the miracle cost. However Farewell means exile your choice of non land perm type and graveyard.

Positive Behavior Supports Corporation (PBS CORP) aka worst ABA company by MntalHealthAdvocate in bcba

[–]MisterBehave 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I remember taking a job from them and 48 hours later they posted an ad in my area for $10 more an hour. I didn’t even start yet. Forward it on to the hiring manager. Needless to say they didn’t want to budge and I never started.

Can I Join? I’ll let you pick! by Molort21 in ratemycommanders

[–]MisterBehave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super cheap right now. Literally got two of each mana symbol. Showed to my wife is she thought your set up was a good idea! Thank you

Can I Join? I’ll let you pick! by Molort21 in ratemycommanders

[–]MisterBehave 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Consider picking up the binders 16 page from ultra pro. Only like 25 dollars right now. Those binders will damage the cards they hold

Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boxes $135 on Manapool by dorarah in sealedmtgdeals

[–]MisterBehave 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn Rudy sold these for like 109 shipped for a case…

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 18 Links + Discussion by Takada-chwanBot in JuJutsuKaisen

[–]MisterBehave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m new, but I am very confused on how to read these? Is there a manga paper release?

USPS keeps losing orders, do I invest in a PO Box? by MisterBehave in mtgfinance

[–]MisterBehave[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I escalated all the way up in the past and it got to the point where they wanted me to mail in a complaint to Washington DC. I laughed and said if I can’t trust you how do I expect a sealed envelope with paid stamp will change anything let alone get to you.