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Magic the Gathering: Building Your Commander Deck

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 13-18
Live One-Time Class
Students will be guided in deck building Magic the Gathering Commander Decks
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(17 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-6 learners per class
75 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours
Assessment
Parents may request a written report of learner progress upon request.

Class Experience

Learners will be instructed in best practices for building Magic the Gathering Commander decks.   Class content will include choosing a Commander, deck themes/mechanics, commander deck "must haves", creating the right mana base and how to develop the best possible deck.   Learners will be encouraged to use a hive mind (group) approach to learning to build decks.  Class discussions will include motivations for deck building, building decks on a budget (or not), the dynamics of casual vs competitive decks, the pros and cons of playing preconstructed decks vs player created decks and more.  The instructor will provide individual recommendations for decks the learners already have built, as well as suggestions on building a deck from scratch.  Participants should understand the basic rules of Magic the Gathering before enrolling.

Learning Goals

Class participants will learn how to build the best Magic the Gathering Commander deck possible, regardless of play environment and budget.

Other Details

Supply List
No supplies are required for this course.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2023
5.0
17reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello fans of Magic the Gathering (and their parents)!
Following a forty year career in publishing and as a small business owner, including running a Magic the Gathering (MTG) game store, I have embarked on a new passion; sharing my knowledge of, and love of, Magic the Gathering to students all over the world.
My tutoring and teaching experience includes students aged 4 to 40.  I have taught in a pre-school, tutored college students in English and writing, mentored professional writers and helped hundreds learn Magic the Gathering or improve their game play.  Recently, I obtained certification as a Level 5 English as a Second Language instructor to gain additional insights in becoming the best teacher/mentor possible.  
I have been playing Magic the Gathering since it first came out in 1993.   During that time I have played thousands of games, taken part in hundreds of local and national tournaments and taught dozens of new players how to play the game, as well as mentoring established players on the game's finer points.  I am passionate about teaching not only how to play the game, but also mentoring students in the critical thinking, mathmatics, social skills, sportsmanship and other life skills which are part of the game.   My favorite thing about Magic the Gathering is just how much fun it is to play, while also providing so many lessons that can enhance your life.
Feel free to message me if you would like to schedule an individual class or classes on any aspect of MTG.   From how to play the game to advanced tournament preparation, let's take your Magic the Gathering skills to the next level and have tons of fun while learning the world's #1 trading card game!

Reviews

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