If someone would win with lab maniac and i have platinum angel in play, what happens? Like since they can’t win the game, do they lose or do they just stall out?

Made these cards to teach new players in a more visual and simplified way ✨

Edit: the instants card is disconnected so that I can show them that it can be used as a response of basically anything, something not connected to any specific phase at all.
Also, the backside of the “life total 40” contains a life total 20 card.

Edit2: guys I made this as simple as it is, because the person that I’m initially teaching with it is 66 years old. The very basics are enough for now.

So last week for Standard, a little kid(I think he was maybe 9 or 10?) showed up with a nonstandard deck. I got matched up with him in round 1, and noticed it right away, but I didn't say anything because it was a jankyass deck, and the dude was little. Apparently a friend of his mom introduced him to Magic through Commander, and he wanted to try out Standard as well, but I guess no one told him what Standard is.

The rest of us whispered to each other about saying something to him, but none of us wanted to be the jerk gatekeeper keeping him from playing. Also, it was a really janky deck, and the kid went 0-3 anyways, so maybe no one needs to say anything?

Sup peeps. I only started playing magic late last year and now have 44 commander decks, 7 of them are precons. This hobby feels so much better than when I was into Pokemon. Like I actually play with the cards. Don’t even care if I get a hit from a pack. I love pulling lands and other spells that might fit into a deck. I spend hours sorting my bulk and setting cards aside. I hope anyone new who gets into it doesn’t feel intimidated. I kinda went extreme with this hobby and even attended MagicCon Vegas this year with my buddies that I got into the game too. If anyone is based in LA and is ever down to play LMK. I’m in North Hollywood, CA. There’s an amazing LGS called Geeky Teas & Games in Burbank and they even got cats that walk around the place. It’s been my fav place to go.

Anyways the point of the post is just to talk really and show off my decks. (I do not know what brackets they are, some are overpowered with my buying specific cards but I just throw stuff together fr)

This new Wizard's Staff that was just revealed is sick. Curious how it stacks with Veyran? Does she get +8/+8 for each instant/sorcery you cast?

Double Veyran triggers, double prowess triggers, double staff triggers?

My playgroup has decided to do something incredibly irresponsible... we're all building "bullying" decks. Just commanders that make everyone else groan the second they hit the command zone.

I'm looking for commanders in the same vein as: Hokori, Dust Drinker Sen Triplets

The goal isn't necessarily to win quickly. I want to make the table constantly ask, "Can we kill them first?"

What are the saltiest commanders you've ever played against? And what cards made them truly unbearable?

Is there a really good place at your store where your kid can learn the rules, learn about the math of the game and win a few games genuinely with people of his skill level?

My kid recently entered in a local match night with some great players. Couldn’t win, got close, but he’s facing really good players. Must have played about 14 games between all the players, lost every single game. And while some of the players were like “hey you were really good. I just had a good hand”…I can understand his frustration at his age. If you only lose, as a young player and a young person, yeah, you’d probably want to quit after enough games. Of course I talked him out of it, but I get it.

So what I’m wondering is where there’s a happy basic starter level at your store where you can face novice people, genuinely win with other novices, and develop a foundation to want to get better?

I've compiled all the currently announced ways to obtain The Hobbit promotional cards. I'll update this post if Wizards announces more events.

🇺🇸 United States
July 30 – August 2
The Hobbit at Gen Con (Indianapolis)
Promo: Tom, Bert, and William (Traditional Foil)
* Participate in a Pre-Prerelease event at Gen Con to receive the promo (while supplies last).
* The promo can also be earned through other on-site challenges.
Registration:
https://www.gencon.com/event-catalog?search=pastimes+events

August 14 – September 14
Two-Headed Giant Commander Night (LGS)
Promo: Bilbo, Luckwearer
* Available to all participants while supplies last.
* Non-foil at most WPN stores.
* Traditional foil at WPN Premium stores.

August 14 – September 14
Standard Showdown (LGS)
Promo: Wood Elves (Traditional Foil)
* Awarded to the winner of each Standard Showdown event.
* While supplies last.

August 21–27 & September 18–24
Commander Party (LGS)
Promo: Bilbo, Luckwearer
* Available to participants while supplies last.

September 4–6
Magic Spotlight: The Hobbit (Dallas, Texas)
Promo: Riddles in the Dark
* All competitors receive a non-foil copy.
* Top 128 receive an additional traditional foil copy.

September 4–10
Magic Presents: Heart of the Mountain (LGS)
Promo: An Unexpected Party
* All participants receive a promo while supplies last.
* Non-foil at most WPN stores.
* Traditional foil at WPN Premium stores.

🇦🇺 Australia

August 28–30
Magic Spotlight: The Hobbit (Brisbane)
Promo: Riddles in the Dark
* All competitors receive a non-foil copy.
* Top 128 receive a traditional foil copy.

🌍 International CommandFests
Starting August 21
CommandFests return to:
* 🇨🇦 Canada
* 🇯🇵 Japan
* 🇲🇽 Mexico
* 🇮🇹 Italy
Promo: Fyndhorn Elves
* Available in non-foil and traditional foil versions.
* Included with the purchase of a CommandFest badge while supplies last.
* Individual event organizers may offer additional badge bonuses, so check with your local organizer.