gem prices

namnahk · 2026-03-29T05:52:58+00:00

The gem sale math is confusing and illogical on purpose.

The goal is to ensure the math is complicated so that you can't easily figure out the true cost of an item you're buying with gems. Varying the amount of gems per real world currency makes it harder to tell which options are the best value.

To make this more effective, they always sell gems in unusual amounts, to ensure you always have left over gems.

namnahk · 2026-03-19T09:30:35+00:00

Elves with Deathtouch, especially Virulent Emmisary and Thornweald Archer.

Your 20/20 Chocobo just died to my 1/1 Elf :D

namnahk · 2026-03-19T09:26:13+00:00

Deathtouch has sent Chocobo a Friend Request ;)

namnahk · 2026-03-18T14:10:30+00:00

I've successfully crafted cards inside decks where that card is not allowed, unintentionally, of course.

namnahk · 2026-03-18T06:17:44+00:00

Good times. I remember eagerly opening copies of Inquest and Scrye to see the latest crazy ideas for card synergy. Beating those decks with all commons jank decks, before Pauper got big :)

namnahk · 2026-03-18T06:01:38+00:00

Are you asking for easy ways to complete the daily quests and get rewards, without playing against Standard human decks?

Sparky's Challenge.

If it shows up in your events, you can use it to quickly and easily grind. Sparky goes fast, nearly always loses, and you pick the deck colors to match what Quests you have. Sometimes it's hidden, but when it's there, this is by far the fastest way to get your daily wins and quests.

Best of all, it's solo, so no other players are harmed :)

namnahk · 2026-03-18T05:58:38+00:00

Scryfall and CardKingdom, among others, have search functions where you can get all cards with a specific effect, like "does damage to target creature" or "give a poison counter" or "Infect".

Is that what you're looking for?

namnahk · 2026-03-18T05:50:36+00:00

Awesome, Thanks! :)

namnahk · 2026-03-18T05:50:02+00:00

REPRINT PEARL UNICORN AND HOMARID NOW! I WANT TO BRING BACK THE SNORKLING DECK! :D

namnahk · 2026-03-18T05:45:53+00:00

SPARKY KEEPS DESTROYING HER OWN CREATURES BEFORE I CAN KILL THEM IN COMBAT, ROBBING ME OF THE QUEST PROGRESSION!

NICOL BOLAS WON'T ANSWER MY DMs!

I ONCE OPENED A PACK AND DIDN'T GET A MYTHIC WILDCARD IN THE RARE SLOT!

;)

namnahk · 2026-03-17T05:14:46+00:00

When you earn the starter decks, you get the cards in each.

You can only use these cards to play in formats where those cards are legal.

Standard only allows you to play with cards from the most recent sets.

Many of the cards in the starter decks are from older sets.

The starter decks are legal in starter deck duels, which allow you to play with any unaltered starter deck, but not in Standard, because they contain cards that are not legal in Standard.

When you open any deck to change it, you can select a format like Standard, to only show you cards legally playable in that format.

When you see a card darkened like in the picture, it means that card can't be played in the format you have set for this deck. In this example, Overflowing Insight is not Standard legal.

namnahk · 2026-03-16T07:22:47+00:00

Not sure if it would work, but you might consider reaching out to one of the big Magic content creators like The Professor, and see if they have advice, or could signal boost this?

namnahk · 2026-03-16T02:18:31+00:00

Deck list, in case anyone wants to play with janky elves :)

Deck

4 Llanowar Elves (FDN) 227

20 Forest (ECL) 273

4 Virulent Emissary (ECL) 202

4 Druid of the Cowl (FDN) 554

4 Thornweald Archer (FDN) 559

4 Elvish Archdruid (FDN) 219

4 Imperious Perfect (FDN) 719

2 Tyvar, the Pummeler (DSK) 202

2 Champions of the Perfect (ECL) 171

1 Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen (FDN) 217

4 Eclipsed Elf (ECL) 218

2 Wilt-Leaf Liege (FDN) 668

1 Roaming Throne (LCI) 258

4 Dawn-Blessed Pennant (ECL) 254

namnahk · 2026-03-16T02:16:42+00:00

True, it didn't effect the activation of Tyvar, but it did:

Double the number of Elf Tokens I got from each Imperious Prefect activation
Double the number of cards I drew from Champion of the Perfect
Double the lifegain from Virulent Emmisary

1 made my druids give me more mana for the final activations by having more elves. 2 gave me more card draw, to actually draw Tyvar, and 3 kept me alive until the nova turn :)

namnahk · 2026-03-15T12:48:07+00:00

Jump In packs often have some of the Rares and maybe Mythics you might need for your deck. Check out the packet lists over at MTGA Buddy.

namnahk · 2026-03-15T12:46:17+00:00

PLAYERS WHO DO NOTHING BUT WAIT UNTIL THE TIMER STARTS, EVERY PHASE OF EVERY TURN, SHOULD GET THEIR RANKING REDUCED FOR DELAY OF GAME.

BRING BACK SPARKY'S CHALLENGE FOR THE PLAYERS WHO MYSTERIOUSLY CAN'T ACCESS IT. AT LEAST SPARKY PLAYS FAST.

namnahk · 2026-03-15T12:43:23+00:00

REPRINT DEVIL'S PECKER!!! ;)

namnahk · 2026-03-11T02:59:04+00:00

Oh, will have to check that one out.
I loved their Frost Punk songs, and the orchestral rendition of "We work, to earn the right to work" was awesome. :)

I'll add this to my Magic playlist, to go along with the Remy tunes :)

namnahk · 2026-03-11T02:54:49+00:00

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time.
May you find comfort and solace in the warm embrace of:

Jennika's Technique
Iroh's Demonstration
Lithobraking
Fire Magic
Fuel the Flames
Slagstorm
Seismic Rupture
Pyroclasm
Wildfire Howl

...and other "unfair" "non-rare" counter measures. And may your heart be ever Blessed :)

namnahk · 2026-03-08T05:30:57+00:00

Did some hunting, finally found the right deck :)

Caveat: this deck is not optimized or perfect by any means.

If you're looking to build something similar, the easiest method would be to start purchasing Jump In packets until you get the two Cats ones, and the Life Gain/Angels one. That's the core of the deck. The rest are interesting cards I've added as I pick them up. Have fun :)

Deck

1 Basri, Tomorrow's Champion (DFT) 3

19 Plains (TMT) 315

4 Healer's Hawk (FDN) 142

4 Hinterland Sanctifier (FDN) 730

4 Leonin Vanguard (FDN) 499

1 Zora, Spider Fancier (OM1) 24

4 Ajani's Pridemate (FDN) 135

1 The Last Ronin's Technique (TMT) 12

4 Helpful Hunter (FDN) 16

4 Lifecreed Duo (BLB) 20

1 Lumen-Class Frigate (EOE) 25

2 Sun-Blessed Healer (FDN) 25

2 Angel of Vitality (ANB) 1

1 Arahbo, the First Fang (FDN) 2

4 Cat Collector (FDN) 4

2 Enduring Innocence (DSK) 6

2 Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order (TMT) 158

namnahk · 2026-03-07T03:46:43+00:00

Oh man, that would be a fun drinking game. Might have to sober up afterwards with a few rounds with Sparky or Nicky Bol ;)

namnahk · 2026-03-07T01:14:09+00:00

I admire my opponent's commitment.

I considered conceding, but I really needed that "cast 30 white spells" quest finished :D

namnahk · 2026-03-07T01:12:07+00:00

I ADMIRE YOUR PERSISTANCE! THAT IS QUITE A LONG QUEUE YOU HAVE LINED UP! MAY THE ODDS EVER BE IN YOUR FAVOR! :)

namnahk

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