Is It Worth It To Buy Commander Legends? MTG Product Review

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  • @TolarianCommunityCollege
    @TolarianCommunityCollege  Před 3 lety +360

    I misspoke at the end of the video (honestly, again, MTG product contents have become so convoluted and shifting that even I am frequently making minor errors like this, so imagine the average customer): It's two (2) NON-foil expeditions in the topper with a CHANCE at additional expeditions IN foil IN the Collector box, meaning you could potentially walk away with multiple full art and even foil fetchlands.

    • @GodTierHuman
      @GodTierHuman Před 3 lety +2

      In my local Store a box is 95.- Swiss Francs (~100$) 😂👍🏼

    • @quinnvanoirschot188
      @quinnvanoirschot188 Před 3 lety

      I got 1 for 108€🤑

    • @pvtpain66k
      @pvtpain66k Před 3 lety +3

      Rudy/Alpha Investments does unboxings and you get the 2 non-foil box toppers and between 2 and 3, possibly foil, lands in the Collectors box.

    • @Robzilla-Robotron
      @Robzilla-Robotron Před 3 lety +11

      This is the only college I can afford. All my money goes to magic.

    • @UNANTASTBarrr
      @UNANTASTBarrr Před 3 lety +1

      @@quinnvanoirschot188 paid 90€...

  • @TolarianCommunityCollege
    @TolarianCommunityCollege  Před 3 lety +801

    Wizards of the Coast need to bring back MSRP on Magic: The Gathering products so their customer know they are getting a product for a fair price. Not doing so damages both brand and identity, as well as customer enjoyment and overall reception of the product. If you WANT to knowingly pay more for a product, fine, knock yourself out, but I am beyond frustrated with how many people are UNKNOWINGLY paying FAR too much for Magic products due to a lack of MSRP. "Oh, Commander Legends is $150 per box? Ok?" No, it is not okay. Don't pay above $125, and quite frankly, there's more available for less.

    • @Ginganinga314
      @Ginganinga314 Před 3 lety +7

      Completely agree. I got lucky and my lgs was selling for £100 on preorder so I feel like I got a good deal. Saving the box to draft with friends when it’s safe!

    • @Com_Sat
      @Com_Sat Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks PROFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @tombullard6167
      @tombullard6167 Před 3 lety +2

      I feel lucky my lgs was only charging $115....kinda wish i woulda ordered more than 1 at that price

    • @snowblind85
      @snowblind85 Před 3 lety +6

      This very thing is what scares me about Commander Collection: Green thats coming out in a few weeks... Normally products like that are around $50 or so, but majority of places, even high end online retailers are preordering them for $100+... It just feels really scummy to not have an msrp...

    • @ramarrevan
      @ramarrevan Před 3 lety +1

      Yeahhh i bought one for 130, made out fairly well pull-wise, and got like 120 in value.. could've been worse but I guess imma buy singles because that TANK price

  • @SupahflyJazzguy
    @SupahflyJazzguy Před 3 lety +500

    The first LGS I went to attempted to charge me $160 BEFORE tax, and with a Baron Sengir instead of Mana Confluence!!! Literally told them I'd just take my money to a store that charges less and did just that! Got my box with the proper promo for $130 AND more in-store credit than the first store would have given me. This is what happens when you treat your customers unfairly! Professor is right, don't let scummy store owners price gouge you!

    • @TolarianCommunityCollege
      @TolarianCommunityCollege  Před 3 lety +79

      Good for you!

    • @Punintentionally
      @Punintentionally Před 3 lety +14

      Honestly should have done the same. I paid the $150 and did not get a promo.

    • @jomics
      @jomics Před 3 lety +17

      My LGS owner is basically a friend of mine now. Paid $125 for the booster box and got Baron and Mana Confluence.

    • @volfgang1393
      @volfgang1393 Před 3 lety +5

      I bough5 mine for $180 but I'm Canadian lol

    • @darkmatter69420
      @darkmatter69420 Před 3 lety +3

      I got mine for $150 flat with both baron and mana confluence. Which I am pretty content with. Got a vampiric tutor and plenty of fun commanders. But then again my living situation isn't like others and I can definitely see the $20 extra being steep for some people.

  • @JesseJames83
    @JesseJames83 Před 3 lety +498

    Prof: don't be a sucker
    Also prof: owns a Homelands Booster box

    • @ccggenius
      @ccggenius Před 3 lety +17

      The market rate on those appears to be $400... I assume he got it for MUCH MUCH less than that before the speculator bubble that's popping off right now. So, technically it's an amazing investment if he locks in those gains.

    • @trident042
      @trident042 Před 3 lety +21

      Prof earns life experiences so you don't have to.

    • @ericwollam5532
      @ericwollam5532 Před 3 lety +3

      To be fair, Homelands is a better draft experience than commander legends.

    • @christopherlundgren1700
      @christopherlundgren1700 Před 3 lety +15

      @@ericwollam5532 There's absolutely no way that that's true.

    • @releasethedogs
      @releasethedogs Před 3 lety +1

      @@ericwollam5532 Draft wasn't a thing when Homelands was released.

  • @evra91
    @evra91 Před 3 lety +132

    Does anybody remember when they said that JUMPSTART was print to demand and later they sold out and nobody is talking about it? WELL I REMEMBER!

    • @goliathsteinbeisser3547
      @goliathsteinbeisser3547 Před 3 lety +19

      That is not fair, Europe never got to know Jumpstart, how are they supposed to remeber it?

    • @lordsaccharine
      @lordsaccharine Před 3 lety +1

      it was the first release I was psyched about for a while and then it didn't make it in functional volume. Hopefully when the world goes back to normal...

    • @mprospero
      @mprospero Před 3 lety +2

      @@goliathsteinbeisser3547 as much as I know it was the same for South America... Well, at least in Argentina never saw not a single booster.

    • @questionyourself718
      @questionyourself718 Před 3 lety +1

      @@goliathsteinbeisser3547 what do you mean? i played dozens of jumpstart in germany, a lot of stores here had boosters.

    • @Riseofterror
      @Riseofterror Před 2 lety

      Pepperidge Farm Remembers.

  • @0ghma_
    @0ghma_ Před 3 lety +117

    Me: *sees Lotus price listed at $69.96* “I wonder if he’ll go for the easy joke?”
    Prof: “No matter how you look at that price, it’s far from nice.”
    Me: *cackling* “The absolute madman!”

    • @mrcpu9364
      @mrcpu9364 Před rokem

      The Lotus is now over $100

  • @l4l01234
    @l4l01234 Před 3 lety +83

    This is my go to MtG channel for product reviews because unlike other CZcamsrs, the professor never bullshits about the price, value and the blunders of both WotC and some LGS when it comes to handling Magic products. Whether it’s the perpetual lie of the reserve list, the obvious mark ups due to lack of MSRP, or the rip offs that are collector and premium packs, the professor always tells it straight and provides good advice for any would be buyers to avoid bad merchants and bad products.
    Thank you professor for always being a diligent and honest reviewer looking out for the players first before any business interests. If only more people were like you, and were interested in, you know, playing this game and helping others play and have fun with the game, instead of trying to rip off suckers in the second hand market or pushing BS products because “value” or whatever. I can only imagine how much better the game would be if we had more professors and less wanna be Wall Street traders

    • @vitorzelao
      @vitorzelao Před 3 lety

      professor is always keeping it real.

    • @Stinkoman87
      @Stinkoman87 Před 3 lety +2

      The Professor is always properly critical, without going too far in the other direction and creating fake outrage to drive clicks. He's very honest and even handed.

    • @zethrenbeltran4071
      @zethrenbeltran4071 Před 3 lety

      Agreed.

  • @charlesguinaudeau
    @charlesguinaudeau Před 3 lety +79

    This product offers an amazing draft experience. I wouldn't recommande just to crack packs, but it's great to be able to draft the commander format!

    • @carlosgomez8883
      @carlosgomez8883 Před 3 lety +1

      Totally agree with u

    • @Cinomod6066
      @Cinomod6066 Před 3 lety +4

      Thays the only reason I'm grabbing 2 boxes to sit on to draft later down the line honestly. I already bought the only 2 cards I wanted out of the set in oppo agent and undergrowth Stadium for my meren deck i just want to draft it now in the future.

    • @Damatovg
      @Damatovg Před 3 lety +5

      As someone who bought a box and a collector box, I agree. Unfortunately my store isn't doing drafts yet because Florida is still surging with cases, but it does seem like a phenomenal draft set for sure

    • @ivoryyapper
      @ivoryyapper Před 3 lety +6

      I had a blast playing sealed with this set.

    • @michaedove3562
      @michaedove3562 Před 3 lety +4

      Our group had so much fun that were doing it again tomorrow.

  • @leviangel97
    @leviangel97 Před 3 lety +113

    You could imagine this as a brawl draft reasonably

    • @MetPhD
      @MetPhD Před 3 lety +4

      I was thinking that too. It's like Brawl draft, but not standard.

    • @elipetrou9308
      @elipetrou9308 Před 3 lety

      Ya

    • @sindividual
      @sindividual Před 3 lety +2

      Love this idea. My playgroup pays Brawl frequently, but as an eternal format, not standard so this would work amazingly

    • @jamesbuntain4772
      @jamesbuntain4772 Před 3 lety

      @@sindividual so you're playing commander

    • @sindividual
      @sindividual Před 3 lety +11

      @@jamesbuntain4772 basically, but with 60 card decks, not 100, and all planeswalkers are legal commanders and life totals start at 30.

  • @nucleardragontro4960
    @nucleardragontro4960 Před 3 lety +14

    I got a jeweled lotus from one of the three pack boosters at walmart, I’m really new to the hobby, and I had no idea it was worth that much until I saw the video and my heart literally skipped a beat

  • @danielyorke5225
    @danielyorke5225 Před 3 lety +44

    This is one of the few rare times I must disagree with you, I found drafting with four people to be an extremely zesty and rewarding enterprise. I also find the monarch cards in particular to be a barrel of fun in my commander decks and games. Hullbreacher and opposition agent are absolute bombs, too.

  • @K9affirmative
    @K9affirmative Před 3 lety +4

    I'm a new subscriber but the professor is already one of my favorite magic channels. I could honestly listen to this man talk about anything for 20 minutes at a time and never be bored

  • @thrillhouse4151
    @thrillhouse4151 Před 3 lety +94

    Get your Staff of Domination and Rings of Brighthearth singles! Price has been crushed!

    • @TolarianCommunityCollege
      @TolarianCommunityCollege  Před 3 lety +38

      Buy singles!

    • @brandonvoice8941
      @brandonvoice8941 Před 3 lety +1

      Bought my rings for 10$... it was great.

    • @helmhamerhand733
      @helmhamerhand733 Před 3 lety +6

      Ghegh... the irony... “Rings for singles”... whaha

    • @bradlewis261
      @bradlewis261 Před 3 lety +2

      My friend bought them when they were $40, lmao. This was before CL was revealed though.

    • @pvtpain66k
      @pvtpain66k Před 3 lety +3

      So happy I sold my Lorwyn Rings for $40 just before the set was spoiled.

  • @josephs.4813
    @josephs.4813 Před 3 lety +15

    I don’t need to turn on notifications. I have a sixth sense for when Prof uploads. It’s a gift and a curse.

  • @jilnicki
    @jilnicki Před 3 lety

    Good Afternoon Prof :) I just want to say thank you, again and as always, for the content you put out for us. I can now say that I have watched all of those in your youtube videos list. I also allow them to stream on my computer, whilst I go about my other business, so that I can listen for things I missed and to continue to help the views. I look forward to your future videos and have eyed some TCC merchandise that is going to make great Holiday stocking stuffers. Best wishes for a prosperous close to 2020.

  • @frosty980
    @frosty980 Před 3 lety +5

    After drafting the set on mtgo I do have to say it’s been shockingly fun. The games have been about an hour to 1:20 and there have been a lot of really cool interactions. Personal favorite play was a pirates deck that used coercive recruiter to take my Araumi, then used her to encore more pirates from the graveyard, stealing even more stuff from everyone and getting in for a huge swing.

  • @mikekrevenchuk3388
    @mikekrevenchuk3388 Před 3 lety +16

    I was able to play this in both draft and sealed, and personally, found the game play to be fun and varied. The game seemed to only get jammed up when multiple players (2+) were playing the token, elf or pirate archetypes.

    • @big_t260
      @big_t260 Před 3 lety

      I sat right next to a fellow elf ganger and then played my first match with them...

  • @jeffreyjohnson3687
    @jeffreyjohnson3687 Před 3 lety +98

    While I agree with almost everything here, I can't abide the take that this draft format is "not commander enough". That's unfair to the concept. An Eldraine draft does not contain games of standard. A Horizons draft does not contain games of modern. An expectation for this draft format to conform so closely to constructed commander feels unreasonable to me.

    • @RobMedellin
      @RobMedellin Před 3 lety +6

      True but the gap feels a bit Larger this time. Breaking the Singleton rule is what most disturbed me. Is as if in standard drafts you could go up to 8 of the same card.

    • @MetPhD
      @MetPhD Před 3 lety

      This is a good point. I need to try it for myself.

    • @jeffreyjohnson3687
      @jeffreyjohnson3687 Před 3 lety +16

      @@RobMedellin Yes. That is how drafts work. You pick up 8 copies of any card in a draft, it is legal to include all of them.

    • @RobMedellin
      @RobMedellin Před 3 lety +2

      @@jeffreyjohnson3687 oh really?! Didn't know. I once drafted a 5th card by mistake and left it out.

    • @jeffreyjohnson3687
      @jeffreyjohnson3687 Před 3 lety +9

      @@RobMedellin No limited format contains any limits on copies of a single card. There are a few odd exceptions such as Seven Dwarves, where the card itself specifies a limit of 7.

  • @mangosteen7690
    @mangosteen7690 Před 3 lety

    Just wanted to say that I am brand new to magic and I love your channel. You have definitely sparked a passion for the game in me and I look forward to every video you release!

  • @JimmyJames-om2uw
    @JimmyJames-om2uw Před 3 lety

    Great analysis, I truly appreciate you and your team putting you energy into creating this content. Thank you

  • @marcelundsoweiter9339
    @marcelundsoweiter9339 Před 3 lety +144

    I'm always suprised how much cheaper the card prices are in Europe.

    • @doctorgames1239
      @doctorgames1239 Před 3 lety +50

      The problem in NA is the immense inflation from night to day. The main way for people to buy cards in Europe is through Card Market, where anyone can buy or sell, which makes the prices more competitive. They have a really good system.

    • @Tubbleberry
      @Tubbleberry Před 3 lety +7

      Not really that much cheaper remember exchange rate

    • @fortnitogaming9405
      @fortnitogaming9405 Před 3 lety +9

      Y’a in Canada more expensive yeh yeh

    • @jessicalepins1433
      @jessicalepins1433 Před 3 lety +11

      Yes it's cheaper when you buy singles online but not if you buy from the lgs.
      My lgs sells commander legends for 130€ per box !
      I bought 12 boosters for the prerealese and had to pay nearly 70€ for it
      And for standard sets the prerealese packs cost 40€ to participate to the event. It's not worth it compzred to the price of the singles online so it's more and more difficult for us to keep playing at our lgs. The inflation is HUGE compared to a few years ago when we could buy those prerelease packs for less than 30€, I remember my lgs sold them for 26 € in 2017

    • @doctorgames1239
      @doctorgames1239 Před 3 lety +9

      @@jessicalepins1433 wau 40€!? Last standard pre release I went was from theros and it was 23€, it seems asking a bit too much for players to play 40€ for standard, that's the price for a draft of modern horizons. I'm speaking from Portugal, I'm really curious where are they making those insane prices??

  • @noodosoop
    @noodosoop Před 3 lety +30

    They said Battlebond was print to demand. I listened and didn't paid the exorbitant prices. I'm still waiting for the second reprint...

    • @joshuaperrine2019
      @joshuaperrine2019 Před 3 lety +2

      One of the many shady things WotC did this year.

    • @Veggie_King
      @Veggie_King Před 3 lety +6

      Yeah btw where's that jumpstart second run?

    • @noodosoop
      @noodosoop Před 3 lety +1

      @@Veggie_King Made the mistake with Battlebond, so I just preordered Jumpstart. Lucky!

    • @hexx_4093
      @hexx_4093 Před 3 lety +2

      @@noodosoop What's lucky with preordering a box that will never pay off it's price? Could have just bought singles.

    • @GamerdevilPro
      @GamerdevilPro Před 3 lety +1

      @@Veggie_King comes right after the 2nd mystery booster wave XD

  • @scottycurtis1395
    @scottycurtis1395 Před 3 lety

    Always enjoy your "is it worth it" videos! You have the community's interests in your mind and in your heart.

  • @NT_Escanor
    @NT_Escanor Před 3 lety +1

    I purchased a box solely to draft with friends as we often play a more casual form of commander on a regular basis so a bit of Derdoling is to be expected. I hope the draft experience is positive and really appreciate how you take a critical look at products with your years of experience playing the game and analyzing products

  • @adamsabatose2859
    @adamsabatose2859 Před 3 lety +6

    Halfway through the video and I'm happy we finally talk about the draft, he said the word "game" and an ad rolls. I feel like this is a symbol for what wizards has been up to.

  • @antoniobush4560
    @antoniobush4560 Před 3 lety +3

    I was skeptical on how it would play out, I thought it would just be okay draft with commanders. But this felt like a commander experience, kinda like the precons. I did a modo draft and man it was super fun, to be able to get that out of a couple packs is really impressive.

  • @jenslorbeer5307
    @jenslorbeer5307 Před 3 lety

    We have played this yesterday with my playgroup and it is a ton of fun!
    Great video as always!

  • @sesamestreettv
    @sesamestreettv Před 3 lety

    Hmmmm can’t say I agree with thoughts shared in this video but always love hearing where you stand Prof! This set is so so so much fun!

  • @Durtaz
    @Durtaz Před 3 lety +28

    After seeing the price of jeweled lotus I audibly said “nice” followed directly by The Professor saying “... not nice...”

  • @deprived662
    @deprived662 Před 3 lety +14

    This set is actually really fun to draft. My family and myself had a fun time drafting it, but I knew the prices were going to tank when it actually released.

  • @Theodonkulus
    @Theodonkulus Před 3 lety

    Prof your Mono UTron video still makes me smile. Such a cool deck tech. Love the idea of that series and what brought me to your channel.
    On that note. Kuddos for being straight with players and being a voice of reason to "NOT BE A SUCKER".
    Seriously I wait two weeks, then two months for buying anything thats over 5 dollars during release. Usually prices are crazy till then. Best I do is wait a year after release when new "bling" comes out and prices have typically bottomed out. Works great for picking up cheap s standard cards on rotation and filling out collections of new neat things to play with.
    This set is great for a lot of quality less than 5 dollar "build around" commanders which I think is awesome.

  • @justinperdue9042
    @justinperdue9042 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the info Prof, always appreciate the work you put into these evaluations!!

  • @AvengingSyndrome
    @AvengingSyndrome Před 3 lety +4

    Wow, this is the most I’ve ever disagreed with a video of yours. I played multiple webcam prerelease sealed events and it was so much fun. It really felt like a commander game. Way better than most prerelease events. Going to do some sealed with friends as well. You can have a lot of fun with a box

  • @mr.mobboss1190
    @mr.mobboss1190 Před 3 lety +43

    "The arms race intensifies" The Professor 2020.

  • @alifeoncechris
    @alifeoncechris Před 3 lety +1

    Couple of my friends and I drafted this and as you said everything is subjected. We had a great time and found we created very balanced decks and nobody had to use a piper. Fun enough we are planing to do it again.

  • @upstartgoblin5536
    @upstartgoblin5536 Před 3 lety

    I got you Prof, working through all your videos now! I hope you’re doing well and thank you for all the great content!

  • @TheTrueCoca
    @TheTrueCoca Před 3 lety +3

    Hey professor, I pre-ordered 2 draft displays for 90€ each as a beginning player to start my commanders collection , only having 2 decks (Winota and recently build omnath loc ) so far and like 200 bulk cards. As a new player I want to say , don't buy this display for value or to draft for fun games with friends. I pulled 1 Vampiric Tutor in each display , which my friends told me I am lucky , I don't feel like it. I expected to pull a lot of new interesting commanders which could enhance the battlefield with new effects, even the commander format or give me some ideas to creat fun decks . I pulled 4 new legendary characters I would love to build a deck around out of 100+ ... The others are having similar effects +1/+1 to character or search library for smth ... I bought this display to inspire me to create new decks , and in some ways it fulfilled my expectations . Maybe I could build cheap decks for friends out of the easier to play legendaries as a Christmas gift . But in the end it's an below average set and the professor is always right when he says BUY SINGLE CARDS !
    Best regards from Germany
    Your Sem

  • @xCheeseHead95x
    @xCheeseHead95x Před 3 lety +33

    If etched foils became standard, they might actually be able fix the corporate partnership between WotC and Lays.

    • @tylerhoffman4251
      @tylerhoffman4251 Před 3 lety

      Nice

    • @xChikyx
      @xChikyx Před 3 lety

      that foil is awful tho, it looks REALLY BAD in person

    • @ItsFruitSalad
      @ItsFruitSalad Před 3 lety

      @@xChikyx completely disagree but everyone is entitled to their own opinion

    • @xChikyx
      @xChikyx Před 3 lety

      @@ItsFruitSalad if you tilt them in certain degree you can't see the card text

  • @acommunistdwarf
    @acommunistdwarf Před 3 lety +1

    I feel like an old fan already, thanks again Professor, and I think the analysis (in plural) are getting better, really deep and multi dimensional.

  • @dm11933dda
    @dm11933dda Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the information. I'm finding quickly in returning to magic, for collecting, buying singles is the most cost effective.

  • @Greenhorn.
    @Greenhorn. Před 3 lety +43

    Wasn't jumpstart print to demand? I'm still waiting for a restock

    • @laynegrey2003
      @laynegrey2003 Před 3 lety +7

      I never got a chance to buy a single pack, tbh. Never saw it anywhere, and actually forgot it existed for a while.

    • @aidenhumes5038
      @aidenhumes5038 Před 3 lety +3

      exactly!

    • @nerd_mor
      @nerd_mor Před 3 lety +1

      AFAIK, it has been having stock problems repeatedly. Europe got their first bach a few weeks ago.

    • @chrisgebben2043
      @chrisgebben2043 Před 3 lety +1

      well i do understand but you got to remember the covid was way worse when jumpstart came out commader legends is much closer to the area the dust is settling area covid (its still bad just not as bad when jumpstart came out)

    • @madscientist2621
      @madscientist2621 Před 3 lety +1

      I went to my LGS a week after it was released. They were charging $15 per booster. No thanks.

  • @heirkaiba
    @heirkaiba Před 3 lety +35

    The answer yes to Singles. Also I’d like to add something else for today’s world remember when you buy your product, remember to buy only from Kaiba Corp we have quality products. Remember Kaiba Corp not only sells the highest quality but also the fastest shipping thank you for your time.

  • @oliverphillips1147
    @oliverphillips1147 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the evaluation videos! Especially glad you talked me out of double masters

  • @17Tomtac
    @17Tomtac Před 3 lety

    I am very glad this channel exists so I can come back to it every few months when I get that MTG itch

  • @ancuritous9354
    @ancuritous9354 Před 3 lety +16

    I normally place most of my box orders online due to pricing but I decided to look for a local LGS for CL. Found one that opened recently that was booming pre-COVID! They had a great staff and fair pricing. Might go there when events start to re-open.
    Support your local LGS if reasonable, folks!

    • @Cinomod6066
      @Cinomod6066 Před 3 lety

      Yeah I'm gunna call mine to see what they are charging for boxes before I even go in. I love my lgs but I still don't want to over pay for this honestly.

    • @bmay81
      @bmay81 Před 3 lety

      I’ve been doing this, supporting the reasonable LGS!

  • @RhynoBytes857
    @RhynoBytes857 Před 3 lety +7

    5:38 "No matter how you look at that falling price, it's far from *nice*."
    I see what you did there.

  • @michaelreynolds16
    @michaelreynolds16 Před 3 lety

    Actually only took me a little over a month to get through every video on this channel from start to finish very good prof i enjoyed and will continue to enjoy

  • @jellyemporer83
    @jellyemporer83 Před 3 lety +1

    Not mtg related but prof, I absolutely love your alliteration! Don't ever stop!

  • @tinosdragatsis
    @tinosdragatsis Před 3 lety +8

    There is a reason why Commander Quarters is now putting decks that are no longer $25 and instead $50. It will be called Commander Halves soon enough.

  • @WangFire
    @WangFire Před 3 lety +5

    I saw the three-pack at a local Walmart for $15, bought two because I've been meaning to get into Commander, then I found out people are selling these draft packs for OVER $23. Yikes.

  • @bodiedrake5671
    @bodiedrake5671 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Thanks for the insight, as always.

  • @howardburgin8784
    @howardburgin8784 Před 3 lety

    Go Professor! That was right on with what I'm seeing. Nailed the assessment on the commander application.

  • @alexanderschiano2441
    @alexanderschiano2441 Před 3 lety +30

    I disagree here, one of the first times I’ve done so with him. I think the gameplay of this set is very fun

    • @dorsalfin22
      @dorsalfin22 Před 3 lety +5

      I agree. My sister came up to play with us for my birthday weekend and we have had more fun with this set than any other set for limited. We were watching this video expecting him to gush about the gameplay (not talking about price) and we all gapped when he said it felt awkward. It was so fun!!!

    • @alexanderdalton6648
      @alexanderdalton6648 Před 3 lety +6

      @@dorsalfin22 I also drafted with my sister and other family, we had a blast. My four year old could not draft because he can't read but brought his gishath deck to the game play. My twelve year old opened a foil mana drain and non foil vampiric tutor in a single pack and kept them both. As he had saved up his pocket money to pay for a quarter of the box, I had no valid excuss to relieve him of them "It burns". My sister and I live interstate and this draft was a great excuses to get together and we had a lot of fun. Cracking this set as part of a draft and keeping your cards is worth it in my opinion, especially if you are a commander player and are looking or reprints or interesting commanders.

    • @Farmers-Almanac
      @Farmers-Almanac Před 3 lety

      Just drafted this for hours with my step sister. We had a ton of fun and were both exhausted afterwards

    • @nova_steric1749
      @nova_steric1749 Před 3 lety

      Yeah. 1v1 is fun too. Dominaria vibes. Complex interactions and infinite possibilities.

    • @Weaver_Games
      @Weaver_Games Před 3 lety

      Yeah this is honestly one of the most fun sets WotC has put out in years.

  • @doolittle8888
    @doolittle8888 Před 3 lety +25

    Every time Prof mentions "etched foils" the inner Gavin Verhey of my mind says "they're actually called foil etched cards"

    • @ConsoleCleric
      @ConsoleCleric Před 3 lety +2

      "Professor! Get excited! Everyone get excited!! 🤪

    • @jamestrevelyan1268
      @jamestrevelyan1268 Před 3 lety +1

      Reminds me of people calling extended art cards borderless...

  • @RipAndShip
    @RipAndShip Před 3 lety

    As always, a great analysis. Thanks for all you do for the community.

  • @9137519
    @9137519 Před 3 lety

    Your channel helps me understand commander, now it's my favourite Magic format. I'm waiting for video with your own decks. Oh and I stopped buying boosters, now only singles!

  • @kadavercade3597
    @kadavercade3597 Před 3 lety +29

    "Don't buy on impulse, don't be a sucker.."
    Tell that to people buying PS5s with markups lol

    • @thebootknifer
      @thebootknifer Před 3 lety +1

      New Graphics cards, PS5, Magic. CONSUMERISM!!!

  • @volfgang1393
    @volfgang1393 Před 3 lety +8

    I opened my first ever booster box yesterday, and got the 3 most expensive non-reprint cards. Jewelled lotus, opposition agent and hullbreacher.

    • @carlosgomez8883
      @carlosgomez8883 Před 3 lety

      Everyone us doing so. In my community this happened a lot too. Don't know why this critics when IT's the best product for commander players.

  • @louisvueghs6217
    @louisvueghs6217 Před 3 lety +1

    I've Waited for this exact review. Thanks again, Prof!!!

  • @drmegawhits6548
    @drmegawhits6548 Před 3 lety +2

    I was able to do a 4 player draft of this last night. We had a great time, monarch really helped push the flow of the game.

  • @mcjohneldoe449
    @mcjohneldoe449 Před 3 lety +15

    I pulled a full art jeweled lotus on my 1 and only collector's pack that I bought😳, I only bought 1 cause their so much but I figured... then when I seen it I flipped lol

    • @carlosgomez8883
      @carlosgomez8883 Před 3 lety +5

      Nice you bought one this is the best product for commander players.

  • @antousse
    @antousse Před 3 lety +8

    In short: Don't be a sucker.
    In long: Don't pay more than you should.

  • @ericrothe3398
    @ericrothe3398 Před 3 lety

    Thanks again Professor! Me and the guys are going to draft it. Then after add the sauce to our existing decks.

  • @Chrysaetos916
    @Chrysaetos916 Před 3 lety

    EDH is a format I've quickly grown to love since starting MTG (about a year ago) and I was honesly the most excited to see them finish off the Battlebond dual lands as well as for reprints, like Shimmer Myr, that have been a pain in the a** to find here in Canada.

  • @FrostiKing
    @FrostiKing Před 3 lety +7

  • @BeeCrab
    @BeeCrab Před 3 lety +4

    "Corporate responsibility is to...." it's ok, Prof, you can say Wizards.

  • @Sir_Francis
    @Sir_Francis Před 3 lety

    Prof, Loving the Black vest over Deep Red buttondown! solid look!

  • @potatowhiskers8923
    @potatowhiskers8923 Před 3 lety

    Always a good morning when I get a new lesson from you Professor!

  • @ClexYoshi
    @ClexYoshi Před 3 lety +7

    this is my first time ever buying a box of something. I pre-ordered it as soon as the game store I order through started accepting pre-orders, and before there were any leaks or anything beyond the most vague previews. initially, I was gonna get this for when my friend from the navy comes to down with his fie and we could do a draft, but we then agreed that I'd sort of make a CML cube-ish thing and i'd just crack 'em... because honestly? I pre-ordered this set because I love commander and I just wanted to see what zaney stuff I'd crack and I'd be able to brew with.
    That being said, my box still hasn't been mailed out because Flipside gaming doesn't seem to have gotten their allocation.
    Also, where in the heck are you seeing Ramos etched foil for $7? I've been looking around and it's always been $20+

    • @bmay81
      @bmay81 Před 3 lety

      Flip side sent me an email last night saying my order has been shipped!

    • @AndrewWoodford
      @AndrewWoodford Před 3 lety

      $5.14 on TCGPlayer right now for Ramos

  • @danielwallace330
    @danielwallace330 Před 3 lety +5

    Buying the singles isn't nearly as fun 🙃 you're totally right about it being the correct way to go though. For me, I really like the randomization of it. Sometimes the deck chooses you. Buy singles after the box 😎

    • @magnesiumboom99
      @magnesiumboom99 Před 2 lety +1

      Same thrill as a casino, but cheaper and with more replay value

    • @olherb9633
      @olherb9633 Před 2 lety

      I always fall into this trap man... But I love ripping packs, and I like just having a collection of cards, and having cards to trade.

  • @MarkCMG
    @MarkCMG Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video. I always enjoy your perspective and sense of humor.

  • @billystone2083
    @billystone2083 Před 3 lety

    Love your content, hands down one of my top 5 creators on CZcams. Keep up the great work man.

  • @TMG_Dude
    @TMG_Dude Před 3 lety +4

    *Support Your Local Game Store

  • @andrewdsadfsdafvxcvfsafznw2

    I feel like WoTC products are either "OH MY GOD! THEY KILLED THE FORMAT1!1!1!" or "I'm not mad, but I'm not happy, either."

    • @ccggenius
      @ccggenius Před 3 lety

      Eh, the commander decks are still being received pretty well, ESPECIALLY with the price drop.

  • @marginis
    @marginis Před 3 lety

    Hey prof, thanks for your continued advocacy for more consumer-friendly product.

  • @veryblocky
    @veryblocky Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve really enjoyed drafting this set, it’s been really good fun playing it. Actually got a Jewelled Lotus in the last pack too.

  • @lucasms23
    @lucasms23 Před 3 lety +26

    Didn't even watched the video and already now it's conclusion: BUY SINGLES (unless you wanna play limited)

    • @LapahnYT
      @LapahnYT Před 3 lety

      I bought a display to upgrade my cube, I got a Vampire Tutor, foil Oppression Agent and a Scroll Rack as my best pulls. So pretty happy with it!

    • @michaedove3562
      @michaedove3562 Před 3 lety

      Its sad that this guy is so predictable, right?

  • @mr.f7699
    @mr.f7699 Před 3 lety +4

    Prof: Is it worth it to buy Commander Legends?
    Me with no friends: No

  • @vincentjonathan960
    @vincentjonathan960 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your as always open feel about this product. I'll buy single, and maybe a box if I can afford one to test drafting it after this weird year and virus are over.
    We love you prof :) don't let the dark times get you

  • @johncochrane6039
    @johncochrane6039 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for another awesome video, Prof. It is sad to feel that what we waited for so long isn't a home run, in the eyes of many Magic: the Gathering players. (Don't tell Gavin, no need to hurt his feelings.) Thank you for being our "uncle" (though, yeah, I am older than you are) and giving us solid advice on all aspects of the game we all still love... are struggling to love... anyone wanna play Smash-Up? Agape love to you always. Fan John from Atlanta.

  • @plain6677
    @plain6677 Před 3 lety +5

    I wish I can play Magic in my country. Last time was in February.

    • @maxspecs
      @maxspecs Před 3 lety

      I’d Recommend playing online. Magic Arena is there, but there’s also ways to play on plenty of other websites and through various programs if you’re looking for a less collection-restricted format.
      Lets you get around having to gather in public places to play, if nothing else.

    • @thoughtseize4633
      @thoughtseize4633 Před 3 lety

      I would recommend untap.in, especially if you have a regular play group that you can convince to join you.

    • @azurebasssound1196
      @azurebasssound1196 Před 3 lety

      Discord + webcam bro! The play EDH discord server is always full of players

    • @plain6677
      @plain6677 Před 3 lety

      Thank you, I’ll try!

  • @himurakenshin5380
    @himurakenshin5380 Před 3 lety +3

    Honestly I wish I could be excited for this product. But I loved edh for the fact I often saw such old and strange cards. And it didn't feel so much like an arms race. But I'm probably just being an old fogey.

  • @TimmytheSorcerer
    @TimmytheSorcerer Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the review. I'll be drafting this with some friends who I haven't convinced to start playing 93/94. Curious to see how it goes 👏

  • @PatrickBrophy
    @PatrickBrophy Před 3 lety

    I bought three draft boxes and one collector's box of this set. I can't wait to DRAFT it with my friends. I'm eventually going to make a Commander Cube based off it with both Conspiracy sets added in along with other choice cards. It was always hard to get my friends to play Commander as only myself and one other friend would truly build decks and everyone else always couldn't really keep up. This set and the Conspiracy sets along with my eventual cube really solve the problem of my playgroup.

  • @fidly4
    @fidly4 Před 3 lety +11

    Former English Teacher: "Antithical"
    (It's supposed to be "antithetical")

    • @TolarianCommunityCollege
      @TolarianCommunityCollege  Před 3 lety +18

      That's what I said. I have a weird as heck regional dialect.

    • @torysaccount5753
      @torysaccount5753 Před 3 lety +3

      @@TolarianCommunityCollege Clammander and so on, got it...

    • @pvtpain66k
      @pvtpain66k Před 3 lety

      @@TolarianCommunityCollege Say "caught". Now say "cot". Lol, kidding, they're the same word 'cause you have a PNW/Cali accent.

  • @lucaswhite1449
    @lucaswhite1449 Před 3 lety +3

    Professor, I believe the word you’re looking for is Timmy- not sucker.

  • @alexavagliano6657
    @alexavagliano6657 Před 3 lety

    Here in Italy the Box is priced at 95 euro which is 112 USD. I bought the box to play the draft with my friends and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to make the draft experience more fun and less meandering. Thanks for the amazing video Prof, you keep slaying the game with these amazing videos whose quality is always increasing! Thank you a lot for the effort and the care you put in your work.

  • @jkattack2640
    @jkattack2640 Před 3 lety +1

    I've had a ton of run with the draft format. Monarch does a great job getting people to attack and pretty much everyone finds some synergy for their deck. I also haven't had issues with board stalls because of how good encore is.

  • @IMatchoNation
    @IMatchoNation Před 3 lety +6

    Why does WotC even print foils? Nobody seems to like them.

  • @AdamKeeton
    @AdamKeeton Před 3 lety +3

    Normally, I agree with your assessments, but I fundamentally disagree with most of your critiques. No hard feelings, just that we disagree. I had a BLAST playing this game and drafting. I'm sorry your experience was so poor. It is the minority.

    • @carlosgomez8883
      @carlosgomez8883 Před 3 lety +1

      I agree with you. This critics doesn't apply for everyone in my community this was of the best drafts and cracking packs in years and we'll continue doing so.

  • @janspiekermann1593
    @janspiekermann1593 Před 3 lety

    It's always good to see you, Prof :)

  • @catOwnerJB
    @catOwnerJB Před 3 lety

    My brother and I cracked our CL booster box this weekend and drafted it with my wife and brother in law and we had a great time! The idea that Commander Draft would be different from regular draft doesn't seem tough to grok to me, but perhaps that's because I am not a big draft player. This type of draft is probably what I'll try and do with my next box of draft boosters in Kaldheim and I'm excited to draft CL again.

  • @valtersklava2067
    @valtersklava2067 Před 3 lety +12

    Me: Nah, I'm buying singles.
    *Also has a booster box sitting right next to me*

  • @mastermike890
    @mastermike890 Před 3 lety +6

    “Antithical”? Prof, wouldn’t it be antithetical?

    • @ccggenius
      @ccggenius Před 3 lety

      Give it time, maybe it'll catch on and become perfectly cromulent.

  • @pwootton24
    @pwootton24 Před 3 lety

    Prof, love your shirt/vest combo today. *chef’s kiss*

  • @jarodking4831
    @jarodking4831 Před 3 lety

    Thank you sir you and your videos are ace, would love one day for you to join me and my friends for a game or twelve.
    Keep up the great work

  • @ninjazanus
    @ninjazanus Před 3 lety

    Hey prof, love your content. This was a rare video where I have a dissenting opinion. My mini play group (4 experienced drafters and commander players), enjoyed the draft experience so much, we're already planning several more kitchen table events. Our consensus is that it does bring a fun and unique vibe, just like Conspiracy and Un-sets have in past. Otherwise fully agree. Maybe give draft another chance?

  • @dominikeins
    @dominikeins Před 3 lety

    Hey Prof. Thanks for your great product reviews. I cracked two regular Commander Legends packs today for joy.. sure.. shame on me xD
    First one had 1 Mythic and 2 Rares.. second one only 1 rare. That's the variance to deal with.
    Anyhow.. I am still positive that we can have an Xmas sealed event with family and friends over here in Germany as it is our tradition. The set seems to be fun for our very casual play group. Cheers :)

  • @chelseainspace
    @chelseainspace Před 3 lety

    Yesss I was looking forward to this! Thank you prof

  • @galkod4818
    @galkod4818 Před 3 lety

    I appreciate your attenuated alliterations.