MTG - Is it worth it to buy a Rookie Deck for learning Magic: The Gathering?

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Many Magic The Gathering players ask the question: Is it worth it to buy a Rookie Deck? Rookie Decks are made by the famous Card Kingdom, with brand new players in mind.

Touted as ideal for casual, new and returning players, and priced at only 5.99 each, have Rookie decks finally cracked the code of where and how to start playing Magic the Gathering, or are they just glorified welcome decks, leaving new players with the same problems as every other product. Let’s take a look!

But first a quick word about this video and this channel: as you know Card Kingdom is the sponsor of this channel, and this product I am talking about today is made by our sponsor.

As always, while card kingdom’s support of the channel is appreciated, this review and my evaluation are just that: my own, Card Kingdom did not even get any advanced screening of this video prior to it going to air.

If you do want to check out rookie decks, there’s a special link in the video description that takes you right to them and also tells card kingdom that you came from me, which helps convey to them that support of this channel is worth it. You absolutely don’t have to use this link to check out rookie decks, but it does help show the value of the channel if you do, so I thank. And now, let’s begin with….

What are Rookie Decks?

Rookie Decks are simple 60-card decks, made primarily for new players of Magic The Gathering. Containing commons and uncommons, like Battle Decks they are not a part of any specific format, but unlike Battle Decks they are constructed not from draft archetypes, but instead with the very basics of gameplay in mind.

These decks give players a chance to experience the game in a clear and entertaining way. Instead of highlighting mechanics from the new set, each deck is crafted around a single keyword with color defining spells and creatures, giving new players a sense of each color’s capabilities.

Before I even delve into the cards themselves, these learner inserts are really great. To be learning magic and have this little reminder sheet next to you on a bright, clear, and best fo all easy to parse card is something really helpful to new players.

Follow, remember, and learn turn order easily, and be able to review the key color mechanics not only of your deck, but of each color with these little study guides.

ALso, all Rookie decks come packed in a clear plastic case, so you get a basic storage box along with the ready to play beginner’s 60 card deck. That is a lot of value for only 5.99. Or is it?