Deck-builder's toolkit

reapandplant · 11-03-2009, 03:12 PM

http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazin...ily/arcana/312
Do you have friends? And are you tired of them always complaining because they don't have enough cards to compete with you at the kitchen table? Alternatively, are you just starting out in Magic? Do you worry that you don't have enough cards to start building decks?

Starting May 21, 2010, you can hook up a friend (or yourself!) with the Deck Builder's Toolkit, which will contain 100 land cards and 125 semi-random game cards, along with four 15-card booster packs from a variety of recent Magic: The Gathering sets for only $19.99. It's the perfect way to start a deck-building career!

The Deck Builder's Toolkit will also contain a card storage box, a guide containing dueling tips, and expert advice on how to custom build the deadliest and most effective decks possible. And since no two Toolkits are the same, each one presents its own unique deckbuilding challenges!

discuss. for the price you basically get 4 random boosters at store price, 20 of each basic land, and a 125 semirandom cards. i like this because it will teach players how to build a deck, though.

DarkRequiem · 11-03-2009, 03:22 PM

Interesting concept.
I guess I'll look at what those 125 semi-random cards will be to judge the idea behind this pack.
Might it be a move from WotC to sell old stockpiles of cards that otherwise they wouldn't sell?

**Minion** · 11-03-2009, 03:45 PM

Stockpiles of cards that won't sell, that sounds a lot like Fallen Empires to me.

**AlasterEisaroh** · 11-03-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minion

Stockpiles of cards that won't sell, that sounds a lot like Fallen Empires to me.

Or Homelands

reapandplant · 11-03-2009, 03:50 PM

if they happen to be as recent as the boosters, i will buy at least one.

**Tekkactus** · 11-03-2009, 03:57 PM

20 bucks for 100 lands and 12 packs' worth of cards is a STEAL!

Zazirik · 11-03-2009, 04:11 PM

Am I the only one that thinks this could be a fun sealed environment?

Kamahl's Disciple · 11-03-2009, 04:45 PM

This is one of the best decisions I think they have ever made, this will sell, I just know it and I will be sure to get one for myself.

Mad Mat · 11-03-2009, 06:04 PM

Random-game cards is such a sketchy type of wording. Are those pro player cards game cards? Basic lands? Tokens? Tip cards? Power 9?

Quote:

Stockpiles of cards that won't sell, that sounds a lot like Fallen Empires to me.

Can't be. This is for new players, and making a good deck with FE cards is expert level.

**Neuromancer** · 11-03-2009, 06:42 PM

If we're guaranteed to see among these "semi-random" cards staples like Cancel (yuck), Naturalize, Lightning Bolt, Oblivion Ring and whatnot, I'd happily buy one or two of these kits

Arix · 11-03-2009, 08:58 PM

Looks good to me. I might be picking some up.

FuDaWg45 · 11-03-2009, 11:50 PM

Man, wish this was around when I started. It took me forever to get enough basic lands to make a monocolored deck. Lots of 4th and Ice Age starter packs.

CoglineErro · 11-04-2009, 12:01 AM

Well, you get to pick which set these cards are from, so I will probably blow what little money I have to spend on Magic (roughly 30 cents per paycheck, lol) on this!

Your Worst Nightmare · 11-04-2009, 01:14 PM

First of all, will the cards outside the booster packs contain rares?

Second, what if one gets cards like Kami of the Waning Moon alongside cards like Frogmite? How is one supposed to build a deck that way?

Third, for the price of four boosters, you get four booster plus all that?! Where was this when I was starting out?

reapandplant · 11-04-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mat

Random-game cards is such a sketchy type of wording. Are those pro player cards game cards? Basic lands? Tokens? Tip cards? Power 9?

Can't be. This is for new players, and making a good deck with FE cards is expert level.

" of various recent sets" (boosters), so expert level anyways.

11-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
reapandplant Vortex Planeswalker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: if only i knew... Posts: 1,751	Deck-builder's toolkit http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazin...ily/arcana/312 Do you have friends? And are you tired of them always complaining because they don't have enough cards to compete with you at the kitchen table? Alternatively, are you just starting out in Magic? Do you worry that you don't have enough cards to start building decks? Starting May 21, 2010, you can hook up a friend (or yourself!) with the Deck Builder's Toolkit, which will contain 100 land cards and 125 semi-random game cards, along with four 15-card booster packs from a variety of recent Magic: The Gathering sets for only $19.99. It's the perfect way to start a deck-building career! The Deck Builder's Toolkit will also contain a card storage box, a guide containing dueling tips, and expert advice on how to custom build the deadliest and most effective decks possible. And since no two Toolkits are the same, each one presents its own unique deckbuilding challenges! discuss. for the price you basically get 4 random boosters at store price, 20 of each basic land, and a 125 semirandom cards. i like this because it will teach players how to build a deck, though. __________________ buster of the RAF pacifism myth Holder of waiting the longest for his banner record, 651 days, or one year, nine months and eleven days. Hey look, yawg made me a banner finally join the [order] for more stuff like that..

11-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#2
DarkRequiem For I am God Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 2,869	Re: Deck-builder's toolkit Interesting concept. I guess I'll look at what those 125 semi-random cards will be to judge the idea behind this pack. Might it be a move from WotC to sell old stockpiles of cards that otherwise they wouldn't sell? __________________ And sometimes we make promises We never mean to keep For blackmail is the only deal A promise dealer sees

11-03-2009, 03:45 PM	#3
Minion is Dividing by Zero. Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seneca Falls, NY Posts: 1,456	Re: Deck-builder's toolkit Stockpiles of cards that won't sell, that sounds a lot like Fallen Empires to me. __________________ [Minion's Market][Extendo Sig]

11-03-2009, 03:50 PM	#5
reapandplant Vortex Planeswalker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: if only i knew... Posts: 1,751	Re: Deck-builder's toolkit if they happen to be as recent as the boosters, i will buy at least one. __________________ buster of the RAF pacifism myth Holder of waiting the longest for his banner record, 651 days, or one year, nine months and eleven days. Hey look, yawg made me a banner finally join the [order] for more stuff like that..

11-03-2009, 04:11 PM	#7
Zazirik Mage Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 190	Re: Deck-builder's toolkit Am I the only one that thinks this could be a fun sealed environment? __________________ Proud member of Forum [Wizards] My Trading Brigade

11-03-2009, 08:58 PM	#11
Arix Vortex Planeswalker Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,873	Re: Deck-builder's toolkit Looks good to me. I might be picking some up. __________________ Te dea te, te fugiunt venti Te nubila, nubila caeli Adventumque, adventum tuum Tibi nitet, lumina caelum Per te quoniam - Alma Genus omne - Venus Concipitur - Voluptus Hominum Per te quoniam - Alma Genus omne - Venus Concipitur - Voluptus Divorum

11-03-2009, 11:50 PM	#12
FuDaWg45 Resident Dentist Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,482	Re: Deck-builder's toolkit Man, wish this was around when I started. It took me forever to get enough basic lands to make a monocolored deck. Lots of 4th and Ice Age starter packs. __________________ '94 - '97, '05 - '07 I think I'm done buying new cards. At least MWS is free...

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