Magic the Gathering
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a competitive card game that has been popular since the late nineties. Owned by Wizards of the Coast, MTG has risen to the top of competitive card games with constant innovation via a regular release schedule. MTG is a game requiring complicated logical thinking, algebraic problem solving, and complex pre-planning. MTG requires solid knowledge on how to think strategically to meet and beat one’s opponent not only during play, but also during deck-building/creation. A strategy must be identified to use, cards must be chosen (out of more than 20,000 individual MTG cards) and put together efficiently to secure a win.
What are the student expectations?
Grades and Flagstaff PRIDE Expectations. Students must have a C or above in all
classes. Here is the PDF of grades and expectations.
classes. Here is the PDF of grades and expectations.
Where are the events held?
Flagstaff Academy has partnered with Smetch Rat Games for tournaments. Flagstaff does not provide transportation to and from Smetch Rat Games.
Practices are held in Mr. Beveridge’s classroom for practice.
Materials Needed to Participate
Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own MTG decks and cards to participate. Flagstaff practice decks will be available to use during meetings. Due to the nature of the game and the growing increase in card pricing, these school-supplied decks will most likely be less competitively viable against individually created decks, or pre-built competitive decks. Snacks and drinks, and receipt of a Flagstaff t-shirt, will be provided as a part of the price for joining the league for the 15 week season. Smetch Rat Games holds additional Friday tournaments after our meetings and entry fees required by Smetch Rat Games for these non-Flagstaff tournaments will not be included.
What topics are covered at meetings?
- Continual rules review
- Upcoming dates
- Student expectations
- Team Building and Code of Conduct
- Short term goals (based on what went well and what did not)
- Long term goals
- Deck building discussion
- “History of” lessons
- New MTG release previews
- Different MTG play format discussion
