Watch a Magic: The Gathering expert react to your MTG questions! How would you explain the Magic TCG to someone who knows almost nothing about it? Well, we got PleasantKenobi, a Magic: The Gathering master, to answer a mix of Novice, Adept, and Expert level questions. So, how would you explain the Universes Beyond controversy? Are Magic proxies illegal or legal? What’s the deal with the Power 9, and why does the reserve list even exist? That, and more, is answered here!
If you’re new, and want to learn how to play Magic: The Gathering, this video might just have some of the answers you’re looking for!
PleasantKenobi is a Magic: The Gathering content creator, with a focus on passionate and informed MTG videos for newcomers and veterans alike. You can watch his videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@PleasantKenobi/featured
00:00 Intro
00:27 Can someone explain MTG to me like I’m 5?
00:56 What are all the different formats for MTG?
02:11 New player. Curious about what colors mean
03:19 How do I effectively explain what mana is and how it works to new players?
04:17 Is it very hard to start playing magic: the gathering?
04:44 Is magic the gathering arena a decent way to try the game?
05:26 How expensive is Magic to get into?
06:19 New to MTG – ELI5 the Universes Beyond controversy?
07:45 proxies. illegal or legal?
09:19 So what exactly is the deal with the power 9?
10:53 Genuine Question. Why does the reserve list exist?
12:55 Can someone explain brackets to me like I’m 5 years old?
14:35 Is 37 lands enough for the average commander deck?
15:29 Should I double sleeve my deck?
16:03 Could someone help me understand why very occasionally they will print a new card thats functionally identical to a previous card
17:31 Maybe a silly question, but why isn’t Sol Ring banned?
19:54 What’s the best color historically?
21:51 WTH are layers???
22:46 Why doesn’t Panglacial Wurm works in the rules?
24:22 How responsible am I for letting my opponents know what their cards do?
25:15 Is “Concede in Response” a Valid Strategy?
26:33 How do we feel about this?