MTG - How To Play Two-Headed Giant - An Introduction for Magic: The Gathering
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Two-headed giant is an officially sanctioned multi-player format, where a team of two people win or loose together. Your team shares a life total, and tries to defeat another team of two players. Each player has their own deck, their own mana, and their own spells, but the team shares their phases and life total. One upkeep, one attack phase, one end step, for each team. If anyone in a team wins or looses, the whole team wins or looses.
You can play two-headed giant versions of most formats of magic. If you play a constructed format, like standard or modern, your two decks must be legal as a single deck. That means that between the two of you, you can only have up to four copies of any card.
If you play in a limited format, like sealed-constructed or draft, both of you share a card pool that you can use to make two 40-card decks. You are working as a team, so can talk to each other about deck construction, and strategies to make your two decks work well together.
Once you each have your decks, you can begin playing. Each team starts with 30 life, and can take up to 15 poison counters. Two-headed giant rounds have only one game (not best 2 out of 3 like other formats), so every player gets one free mulligan. If anyone needs to mulligan again, down to six cards or less, the scry rules do apply. The team that goes first does not get to draw a card, just like in most other formats of magic.
Every person in two-headed giant has their own deck, their own mana, and their own spells, but the teams share phases. You cannot use your mana to cast spells for your teammate, and cannot equip their creature with your equipment. Their is a golden rule in two-headed giant, ““You” still refers to you alone, not both you and your teammate. If something would give all tokens “you control” +1/+1, that only applies to your creatures, not your team mates. You can, however, look at your team mate's cards, including in hidden zones, and discuss strategies with your team mate. You can't pass notes, or manipulate your team mate's cards.
You and your teammate attack and block together. That means, if a card needs other creatures to attack, your team mate's creatures can count (unless it says creatures “you control”).
Any attack or block must be valid as team to be allowed. For example, if a creature has island walk, and only one of your opponents has an island, neither of your opponents can block, since that block is not valid for both players. Both players in the team are considered the “attacking player” or the “defending player”.
The damage goes, by default, to the main player (the person sitting on the right) and affects your shared life total. If, somehow, the main player can prevent the damage to their self, the damage can be changed to the other player. If you would get a trigger from dealing damage to an opponent, you can decide to spread out the damage among both players to get a trigger two times. For example, if a card had ingest (a player who gets dealt combat damage must exile the top card in their library) and double strike, you can choose to have the first strike damage hit one player, and the normal strike damage hit the other player, making both players exile their top cards.
For example: If a card says “draw an extra card each upkeep”, that would happen only one time since the team shares one upkeep. If a card says “draw and extra card each players upkeep”, you would draw two cards, since there are two players going through the single upkeep.
As you can see, this can all make for some very tricky gameplay, and lots of fun interactions.
Two-headed giant ends the same way other games of magic end. You can get to 0 life, you can get too many poison counters (15 instead of 10), or you can run out of cards. If either person on your team wins or looses, the whole team wins or looses. For example, if one of you runs out of cards, your whole team looses. There is only one game each round for two-headed giant tournaments, so when the game ends, the round is over. There is no sideboarding. In between rounds of limited events, you are allowed to use both your and your team mate's pool to rebuild. You can even switch decks.
This is so much better than the WoTC video. It's clear and concise, and he speaks in a loud voice with no background noise. Keep up these tutorial videos!
+Justin Le I agree, this is much more thought out and instructional.
Never had a chance to try Two-Headed Giant and I honestly need to get more people I can enjoy the game with, into my life. The locals that play Magic are tryhards and not my kind of crowd to enjoy games with (card or board). I like people who can enjoy a game regardless of outcome, that don't ONLY go for the most OP or highly used cards and are not rule-lawyers that bust a vein when things don't go their way. I know that applies to a ton of hobbies, but I feel it way more oppressive around here.
Yeah I've had the same problem, stopped going to FNM because of it. I play with friends but due to how competitive some of the people I play with are its gotten frustrating. In last ditch effort, I upgraded my deck to keep my pace but then realized it wasnt worth it. Luckily I still have a friend that like me and I ve been able to keep playing for fun...I hope thats the case for you as well
+Nick Santillo (Nickywhat) that's sad to hear. keep on the look out, and I'm sure you will find more people to play with that is in your range of satisfaction.
Larpers R us
Thanks Jay and Larpers. Gonna try to see if i can get my best friend into playing Magic, though he's not one to really get into collecting/buying for a hobby. Hoping can possibly get him semi interested enough to get a deck or two of his own/make one. I have a duel deck that I plan for us to take a few rounds with and go from there.
literally right before wizards put up their guide and this is better
The Professor and the Cartographer ! unstoppable THG team ! :)
+Quentin Christensen Right, she is a geography professor, correct?
+Quentin Christensen imagine her own segment... what would it be about?
+Andrew sd english
+Andrew sd sorry i meant him
Andrew sd Yes she is ! :)
I think it is funny that Tolarian Community College and the Magic: the Gathering uploaded the "how to play two-headed giant" videos on the same day
Taught my Fiancées cousin how to play, they have a new roommate who is interested so if I end up teaching them it'll be those two vs me in this format. Super excited!
Checking in for my first every Two-Headed Giant game this weekend. I knew I could count on you guys to give me a good handle on how to play! Also, this was uploaded the day my first child was born. I didn't even know Magic existed at this point in my life. Thanks Prof and partner!
Pairing a new player with an experienced one in 2HG is probably the best way to mentor those who are new to FNM.
Thanks for this vid! I’m 13 and have been playing magic for a few years and I wanna start playing in tournaments so for my first tournament I’m playing two headed giant with my dad next month to help me learn deck building and hopefully play many more tournaments in the future
The Mrs and I will be playing our first Two-headed Giant tonight for Brothers War Pre-release. Thanks for the excellent primer!
Watched this video after staying up all night from midnight sealed pre-release; came back for the 2 headed giant and we ended up taking first place at my LGS. I really liked the format and how the surge mechanic makes you really want to work together. I feel our communication is what led us to victory as everyone else was more like a 1 headed giant with 2 decks (best player piloting every move). Great video we even got challenged on the free mulligan rule and googled your vid dropping some knowledge on the shop owner in the process B)
Very helpful! I was planning a 2 headed giant with a friend this upcoming prerelease and have never played the format before. Thanks!
This is a very well explained description of the game. Thanks!
Missing this kind of video. It's nice to see this coming back. Better that theses new videos and podcast!
Needed a review before trying two-headed Jumpstart 2022 this evening. I was happy to find that this video existed - very clear and concise!
Well described! Was always curious about this format but was nervous because I didn't know any of the specifics that you described here! Thanks professor!
Very clear and to the point. Thank you for a bit of reminder on the rules, I was a bit rusty on 2 headed giant. I was so very excited to see this published in the wizards of the coast articles. You sir are a staple among all the magic related channels.
have been playing this format for many years, is a lot of fun. great video, 3 thumbs up.
my brother and i are planning on playing thg at the oge prerelease. thanks for brushing me up in the rules!
Thanks Professor! This video really helps since its the first time I'm doing 2 headed giant. I'm excited and nervous! Can't wait for midnight, t-minus 5hrs30mins!
Thanks for this helpful primer. I am looking forward to trying my first Two-Headed Giant in Ravnica remastered sealed. Didn't know a couple of these rules.
I'm playing my first 2HG tomorrow and with being new to Magic; this was so helpful! I cant' wait! ^ ^ Thank you for the video!
Your channel is the best mtg channel! :D
Once I tried two headed giant and I found it really interesting thanks to the cooperation between player, it's one of my favourite formats
Ah, posting a 2HG guide on the day before a 2HG prerelease. Smart move professor, smart move!
I love 2hg more than standard. it's good to see the Cartagrapher in a video with you Professer
Thank you so much for this video, Professor. It is well written and thorough. I had no idea both players on a team share a card pool and I've played in (and won) Double-Headed prereleases before.
Thank you for this. As the judge at my lgs, I will be playing this video as people are picking up their kits to explain THG.
Thank you very much Professor, I just got back in the magic and I'm going to my first pre-release in four years and one of the formats is going to be two headed giant and I had no idea how to play it till now. Thank you again, keep up the great work! 👍🏻
Love this!!! So glad you told me about this video on whatnot today!!
First time I really understood 2HG. Thank you!
Back in Legion me and a buddy made sliver two-headed giant decks, when all slivers in play shared abilities. It was really fun and strong, we only lost to a straight burn team in the finals of our 20 team tabletop magic tourney.
I love dropping Ghostly Prisons, Sphere of Safety and Leyline of Sanctity. That with a Fatespinner too lol.
Very informative video, Thanks! Me and my friends play EDH 2HG sometimes, and this video definitely helped us out!
thank you for the info i knew little to nothing about 2 headed now I got the concept I have to put into practice....
Thanks for the info as I did not know about this particular style of play. Very interesting, but I get confused enough sometimes playing regular magic.
Going for my first 2 headed giant draft this weekend, wish me luck
perfectjaffa no
Two-headed giant is great. Last time I played was during Return to Ravnica block, and extort was a powerhouse there.
.... Meanwhile on MTG's youtube channel they upload a video with the same topic a few hours after you. Ite nice to see you are trend setting and inspiring MTG themselves.
The Two-Headed Giant way of playing is a great way for new players to learn.
having worked as a Teacher, I can see huge benefits from giving players a 'buddy' to play with, to improve confidence, critical thinking and social skills with that dedicated support from your teammate. I know some players feel put off by a competitive environment so it could also help there.
Great choice for a prerelease, that's fo' sho'.
Your videos are so great!! I've recently gotten back into Magic and have been watching so many of your videos, love it! Keep it up
Simple to the point and informative
Thank you so much for this video! I plan to play two headed giant at the prerelease but never played it before!
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!!! I was really scared I couldn't play at prerelease
The one thing i see an issues that might happen during pre-release and release. Is that the new magic players, or the magic players who have played Two-Headed Giant before, but they play Two-Headed Giant with modified house rules, will cause some confusion during the tournaments that will promote the format Two-Headed Giant. This video of yours Professor is a great and gave simple instructions (I mean that in good intentions) for the new magic player, or the House rule magic player. I would like to see this video used in my LGS, to teach the new magic players, and the counter-top magic players. You were very informative in my opinion and slow and calm about your explanation, which i very much like as well.
For me I haven't player a right Two-Headed Giant game in a log time. So for me I had forgotten what the actual rule were. When I saw your video Professor I smiled, happy and slightly disappointed in one rule of Two-Headed Giant, (but i want my team to have 8x lightning bolts, 8x Goblin Guides, and 8x Monastery Swiftspears! hahah) but still i very much loved and was intrigued by your video Professor. I hope you enjoy your Pre-Realese, and Release, I hope you win by killing your opponent or by winning the magic lottery cards. Have an amazing day Professor and have an amazing CZcams, and Magic The Gathering experience for the tournaments.
P.S. Also another question. What standard deck are you playing/running for this current standard before Oath Of The Gatewatch drops? I am playing/running Black/Blue (B/U) Eldrazi/Non-Eldrazi Mid-Range.
I play a casual house rule variant of this with my friends. We simply play with our 60-card constructed decks, but we don't coordinate what decks we are playing with, so you have no idea if your partner is playing a deck that will compliment yours. heh (Obviously, this means that occasionally a team may have more than 4 of a certain card in their decks combined, but since there was no advance coordination, we just go with it.) Sometimes you get wacky pairings. It is nice to play this way, though, since there is no player elimination and there is ton of variety, since we swap partners and decks each game to shake things up. We even played some Three-Headed Giant games and had good success with that, as well. :-D
Timely video.. we're starting to play this format just now.. =)
now i only need someone who wants to play with me...
+Patrik Steuerle I feel your pain. :/
+Patrik Steuerle same here man same here
Just ask around your lgs. You may be pleasantly surprised at how many people may want to play. :)
+FlowerPower unfortunately for me my nearest lgs is 40 miles but I do get to play there:)
+Patrik Steuerle Doing a 2HG as a bday present for my freind
Im planning on doing this soon but 3 teams of 2. Cant wait!
I think it would be awesome if 2HG became big enough to start an actual competitive league for. Can you imagine that? A typically 1 person competitive game suddenly having a TEAM aspect to it.
Also, loved the "and I'm taking this to make a GOOD deck" comment. lol
Those booking and damage assignment rules, this should be interesting!
Nice video rly. Very usefull for the in coming prerelease. Thanks for putting out good content to all the Magic Tolarian Community College staff!!
thank you this will help me play this weekend battelbond draft
@4:10 I learned something new! Thanks Tolarian Community College!
Thanks for the great advise Professor!!
Right on time for oath of the gatewatch prerelease! :)
Very cool to see the Cartographer
I only play Kamigawa Block Constructed Pauper Tiny Leaders Two Headed-Giant. It is truly the format of gentlemen.
Thanks I needed this. Also, finally a video with the wife! haha Good luck in pre-release!
Love these videos! So useful for running Prerelease as a judge
This will help me at my pre release! Thanks, professor!
Great timing for this video Sir! I will be re-tweeting and sharing this one a lot before this weekend. Also, are you and your wife playing 2HG this weekend for the Pre-Release? Talk about one powerful team!
some how I missed this when it first came out... It's liked and commented on now!
Hey Professor i was wondering if maybe we could get some more Commander videos? Deck Techs, Reviews, Strategies, anything's cool but i notice besides podcasts (Which many don't have the time to listen to) there aren't many videos on EDH out there even though it is one of the most popular formulas especially in my area.
Thank you for the incredible videos!
That DS in the backround with pkmn fire red in the GBA slot though~
can you please make a video about how to draft, I don't know how it works and you explain things so well
SuperWifiBattler did he?
This like-dislike ratio is on of the best I've ever seen. Thanks for this explanation
Thank you so much! I like the direction Wizards of the Coast is going with these pre-releases, however I find that Two-Headed giant might deter some players from going because it requires them to bring a second.
+MonkeiSunshine It doesn't really require you to bring a second, you just have to have an even number of players.
Thank you! This definitely helped me understand the 2HG format better. :)
I may not like the 2HG format, but I like that Triforce playmat :D
Very helpful to help me prep for prerelease thanks :)
This was a great episode! Have never played the format myself, so this was helpful. This wif...ehh the Cartographer does great on camera btw :)
this is so much better than wizards of the coast video
Thanks for the overview
thanks, could have used this two weeks ago, but thanks again
Thank you
Great vid, Prof and Cartographer! Hopefully THG gets more and more love! :D
Wow, well said. I know you don't want to work for WotC but maybe you could do like 2 hours a week consulting for them (helping them design products, rewriting rulebooks, etc.). It would make all of our lives so much better.
@Benjamin Utzinger I'm pretty sure it just puts them at ten. There's no "joint life" as you're interpreting. The team has only one pool of life, so cards that modify life will set the teams life total as specified.
Great video! Very timely.
With Battlebond coming out, this is relevant again :)
Thanks Professor!!!
It helped me! thanks for the good content!
And as always, greetings from France!
You and your wife are adorable as a CZcams duo. You guys should keep doing videos together! The Tolarian Community Family.
This was quite helpful. Thanks!
Are those N64 games on your shelf? do I see Pokémon stadium 2? excite :D
This is so helpful, thank you!
This was very helpful. Thanks!
Seems interesting... might have to enter a two headed giant during the next pre-release.
a complicated game mode, but one that's very fun for my large group of players is something we call Hydra. 5vs5 each player must have only 30 cards in their deck and between your whole team you can have 8 copy's of each card. but only 4 in a single deck is allowed. you share a life total of 50. it takes a long time to play bit its really fun. and its not to difficult for people to afford a good deck for the game. you may share your mana pool with one other team mate at any one time.
oh and also you don't lose when you can't draw.
great video as always. I always pick up at least something. :)
The Cartographer! Long time no see!
I always play THG casually, sometimes going up to a modified game of 5 headed giant, two teams of 5. Usually my girlfriend and I use our bullshit vampire decks that have crazy synergy together and my other friends play whatever deck they have at that time. One time, my friend tried to use a colorless eldrazi deck and got destroyed! Ahhh much fun it was
That smug Link amiibo in the backround, though!
Will Professor senpai notice me?
Nice video by the way, gonna send this to my girlfriend who Im going to attend a 2HG pre with this weekend :)
Thanks, great video. Subscribed 🙌🏻
Thank you for the video!
Great video! It has been so helpful to me :D
Good timeing Professor .. thx :)
More dual videos please!