In this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin and Greg Fleischaker introduce viewers to the basics of deck building in Magic: The Gathering. The discussion targets beginner players, explaining the primary archetypes - Timmy, Spike, and Johnny - and their deck preferences.
They also outline strategies for choosing a commander, considering themes, and exploring online resources to help build the best deck possible within your available card pool. Emphasis is placed on testing decks online before purchasing cards, ensuring proper card protection, and adapting decks based on gameplay experiences.
The episode concludes with an overview of advanced deck-building topics such as interaction packages, ramp, and mana curves.
00:00 Introduction to Griffin Fly MTG
01:02 Understanding Player Archetypes: Timmy, Spike, and Johnny
03:02 Choosing Your Deck's Theme and Mechanics
04:05 Starting Your Deck: Commander and Strategy
05:17 Building and Testing Your Deck
11:17 Upgrading Pre-Constructed Decks
12:41 Using Online Tools for Deck Building
26:40 The Importance of Sleeves and Protecting Your Cards
36:02 Advanced Deck Building Concepts
38:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
