A lot of people are asking about those resealable packs I use in this video. Those are Cubeamajigs resealable packs, great for Cube and a hundred other uses and I review them here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erJmrN2m3dLYkY0.html

Many Magic the Gathering players ask the question, “Can I even buy Jumpstart?”

I can't quite put my finger on it but I think the Prof is the best ambassador of the game, from a players perspective, out there today. He cuts through the BS; he is direct about what you're getting and what you should expect to get and isn't afraid to State the truth of that whether it is good or bad for wotc. And his passion for the game is always evident; you don't have to be some caricature of a hype man for mgt in order to show how much you love it. He makes it seem like he is your advocate for a better MTG experience and that probably more than anything is why he is a trusted voice in the community.

No foils in this set... "Sorry, Pringles lovers"

Oh! I didn't know this was an unlimited print run. Thank God, I was getting anxious cause of that supply announcement for how high the prices would spike.

I love this product, I preordered it at $100 and played it this past weekend with my girlfriend. We were planning on just opening 4 boosters each, but the games were so fun and the pulls so exciting that we ended up playing through the whole box, getting over a dozen games in throughout the day! It reminded me a lot of the styles of decks I would build back when I was just starting to play, but with exciting, splashy cards and better synergy! I ended up taking out the cards I wanted for commander, replacing them with similarly splashy, but less expensive cards and sealing all the packs so I could play with them later. I'm planning on working through my shoe-box to make my own Jumpstart packs with cards that aren't quite good enough for constructed. I ended up getting Rise of the Dark Realms, Craterhoof Behemoth, Rhystic Study, Ghoulcaller Gisa, Phyrexian Tower, and some less expensive but playable cards like Vedalken Archmage, Black Market, Reanimate, Liliana Waker of the Dead, Kira Great Glass-Spinner. Also some of the fun new legends like Bruvac and Neyith! Overall really great purchase (at the appropriate price!!), with hours of great gameplay, and tons of cards I can slot into my existing decks, including those fun basic lands.

This and Mystery Booster are the best products of the year so far. I just wish the packs had more than one themed land each.

"And that's all I ever really wanted." -Tolarian Community Professor after mentioning he got the reprint of Oracle of Mul Daya

12:22 Well, that's technically a Tropical Island, right? Maybe that's Wizards way of bypassing the reserve list 😂

I sincerely wish Wizards learns from this product. Gavin's statement on how they're looking to make more products like this makes me hopeful :)

"Jump Start hits every single Mark" Me - Looks at my roommate, Mark. "Mark, lock all of the doors and pack your bags. There is no time for good byes. We gotta get the hell out of here, man"

More like: Is it worth it to buy a product that hasn't even been printed for your country yet?

My local lgs was selling packs for $12.99 each. Luckily found some at walmart for $5.89 each. I'm a huge supporter of lgs and will generally pay a little more at my lgs. This was an insane markup though. I hope they print more soon. It was a ton of fun as a new player myself.

This is definitely one of my favorite products. I'm a pretty casual player, so just having a couple of fun instant games ready to go is awesome! Thanks for the analysis, Prof!

I agree with all points, thanks for the tip on damage cards and envelope replay idea.

I am glad I waited and listen to the Prof on "do not pay over inflated prices, more are coming" I've scooped up a few boxes last few days for $87 each when I almost pulled the trigger on $140/ box on ebay last few months, glad I didn't! Thanks Prof!

*WOTC* "Dont worry everyone, this isn't a limited product, there will be enough for everyone!" *Me* *Flashbacks of Mystery Boosters play in head

I’m pleased that you have reviewed the pack for what it is: Smash Up MtG. I have watched some unboxing videos where they’ve ignored that. I’m going to wait until it’s available for a reasonable price but in the mean time I can play it on arena 😊

I think what I like most about this product is not only the infinite replayability, but the future potential. Themes could come down after the initial run that really help strengthen the overall mashups. Weaker packs can be switched for stronger ones, and vice versa! That and people with massive collections, creating their own themes. It's the kind of Pick Up and Play that can really make this fun and exciting.

I really enjoyed the music in this video. Fantastic information and quality. The cube packs to make JumpStart repayable is brilliant!!

I'm so excited for when this comes out in the UK, it seems really fun! I love the idea of being able to do it repeatedly as well by breaking down the decks into their two halves and then randomly picking a different two packs, to see what you get!! Honestly this is a breath of fresh air, given the whole mess of double masters.

I really hope wizards prints this into the dirt so I can set up a sealed "cube" with one of each theme.

Good morning Professor! I have to say I personally have been really enjoying Jumpstart- it's fun to see if you can improvise and pull out a win with 2 random packs!

Immediately after watching the part suggesting the Cubeamajigs, my son and I purchased a bundle of them as we had the same idea of keeping the decks separate for repeated fun game nights, and this works fantastic, thank you so much for the suggestion. Now to find some Jumpstart...

i'm super excited that JumpStart is an unlimited print. I was a little concerned about the shortage of prints, and was originally thinking that it was going to be a one-time thing. Glad i checked out this video. I'll also have to look in on the Cubeamajigs resealable packs, I was trying to figure out a way to still be able to do that random draft mechanic of this set.

I want to get my hands to do exactly what you talked about. Saving the packs to play jumpstart forever.

i love this product. im going to do what you said and wait for the price to go down and buy a couple of boxes that way me and my buddies always have something to play. thank you for the video.

That text conclusion was super handy in my low data state at the moment. Thnx prof

“Something for everyone” vs “Not everything is for you” Interesting contrast. Seems the former could be more lucrative (and is definitely operationally simpler) than the latter.

Hmmm, a JumpStart "cube" sounds like a lot of fun, but I can't really afford a box right now... ...wait, I can make my own half-decks! Thanks for the idea, Prof!

Just got back into playing again and I wanted to get more bang for my buck. Came across your channel and saw this video. I liked the info you gave out on the booster box so much I made the purchase! (Made sure the booster box was under a $100) I was a little worried about getting my booster box online but I did get lucky. No problems with any tampering since I ordered directly from Amazon. None of my locals shops had any in stock or I would have bought from them. I am happy with my purchase especially since the boosters have a set type of play mechanic and themes. That I can easily upgrade or modify with additional cards!!! Keep up the good work and the videos!!!

Got my box in Canada and my friend and I had an amazing time playing yesterday! I have 3 semi stamped uncommons (rare stamp is visable)

Hey Professor, I'm a newer player and even newer viewer, and I just wanted to say I really appreciate your sticking up for the consumer in these reviews - "you paid money for the product, yes? Well, then you deserve to not get a defective product in exchange for that hard-earned cash." Great stuff. :)

Can I request a game play video where you teach a new player magic with this product? Maybe get a Yu-Gi-Oh player or Pokemon player since those cross over videos do well?

Great vid Prof, always feels like you're looking out for us magic players when it comes to making sure we spend our money wisely and don't get ripped off! Love your videos, keep up the great work! :)

I’m current waiting to get my box till prices go down. I really love the idea I’m a judge and game design student and using it as a teaching tool and party game is really what excites me!! Can’t wait for the next print

YES ANOTHER VIDEO FROM PROF THIS MAKES TODAY AMAZING

Jumpstart is really exactly what I want out of a physical product as someone who mostly plays MTGArena and prefers limited to constructed. I think I might buy a box if I can find one at a reasonable price and put each half deck in its own package and use it as a way to teach the high school kids in the Anime/Gaming Club I run how to play. I loved Smash Up for the same reason as Jumpstart MTG - nearly endless variety and replayability without the overwhelming ask of deckbuilding and collecting.

Thanks for the review, Prof! Jumpstart seems amazing and I've been having fun playing it on arena, but unfortunately it is prohibitively expensive on paper here in Brazil :/

Love the Smash Up reference at the beginning! Love that game!

Wow this new set of Key Forge Looks amazing !! Reminds of another silly cardgame

I do really hope Jumpstart sticks as a product. I love it's design and want this to be one of the premiere non-standard methods of reprints and supporting new players. They should definitely keep doing masters sets, not like double masters though, But this is basically the product I've wanted for a long time. This is how you get me, someone who typically only buys singles for eternal formats, to buy boosters.

I'm building a Mono-Red Tribal Dragon deck and the reprints here have helped me a lot!

I am so glad this is readily available now. Bought a box yesterday to hopefully show some of my friends a fun way to play, and I'm looking into the Cubeamajigs stuff due to having pulled a couple of the pricier cards in what I got (Bruvac & Craterhoof).

What's interesting about all the misprints is how wizards had to change their norm printing method it was so difficult to change the printing method they almost didn't make the set

Hey Prof, I just wanted to say how much of an impact your videos have had on me these past few weeks. As someone who battles anxiety and depression and has recently started using this amazing game as an escape, your videos provide a comforting vibe, while also teaching me about Magic. I just wanted to say that your impact goes well beyond the MTG game by itself. Thank you.

I appreciate your honest content. I'm from Germany and I miss something like that over here.

Love your channel! Long time fan!

Just my opinion but I actually kinda like the high percentage of misprints. My lgs has already stated that the lands will be allowed as functional reprints of the original duals, and misprints are just fun as long as they are legible.

"5-10 years later when the pandemic is over" 5-10 years later professor: it was a joke I swear.

I've been playing it on Arena and it's a lot of fun! It really helps me figure out the way some cards are played!

I almost always enjoy your videos, but I think this one was above average. Great job man!

"Sorry, Pringles lovers" DAMN he never miss!

I'm surprised you were so glowing about the gameplay. I've found the games to be very similar to planeswalker deck games, with very few exciting games. While the cards are better than PW decks, the build of the decks leads to similar games that aren't terribly interactive or exciting. Otherwise I agree it is a very good product, atleast for new or casual players. Great video as ever discussing the product comprehensively.

I love how you're doing "financial value - part 1" in the best Mr. Plinket voice!

Loved the Pauper cameo there!

JumpStart plays a lot like UnSanctioned, a reusable format similar to that of a board game. I seriously considered buying a box and getting some of those resealable 'cubeamajigs' and keep em together for a replayable limited experience. But when a box costs $249 CAD or $11.99 CAD per booster, that's not a feasible plan. Hopefully they continue to print these by the boat-load to lower prices to where they should be. Also, I'm rather disappointed that the paper packs only come with ONE of the unique JumpStart lands and the rest of the basics are M21. What a wasted opportunity and shady way to drive up prices for a non-foil basic land.

Me coming back to buy the original jumpstart at a reasonable price of $87 a box like the prof told me to.

I bought 2 packs without knowing what they were, looked up this video to see if there were any rules difference and stuff. Prof as a beginner I LOVE these! They're so neat and I want to buy another pair to make a new deck! Was around $12 with change from Walmart (no gamestore around my area). Love it! I got Enchanted (White) and Spellcaster (Red)

Finally ... you touch on whether it is fun or not! Love it!!!

"the Smash up it is supposed to be" I saw what you did there, prof.

More like: If I Seto Kaiba can buy......... wait this product isn't available in your country. :pensive:

Long time viewer here. I just got my Ultimate Guard Smarthive you reviewed and I gotta say i was not disappointed. Thanks for all the honest reviews!

My discord is gonna do a sealed event for jumpstart, as always thanks for the insight!

Hey, those are my misprint Phyrexian cards! I was wondering where you found the pics? I’m assuming the Facebook misprint group(where my gf posted them) but was just curious.

I'm Finnish and I fear that like with the Mystery boosters we won't have much, if any of Jump Start boosters available here

I was very hyped for this product the second it was announced. I have a few friends/family members who are casually interested in Magic - meaning, if you give them a deck, they'll play a few games, but aren't interested in owning their own cards. This product is perfect for that situation since people can just grab some cards and play. I preordered a couple boxes a couple months ago (if/when I'll ever get them is another story), and I'm very excited to play. The fact that there are some actually decent cards in the packs are just an extra bonus. This and Mystery Boosters are the best products of 2020 (and I'm hoping Commander Legends follows the same path).

I agree with your assessment and think that JumpStart is a home run and a great "open and play" set. I'd like to see more meaningful reprints in future editions, though. And I'd like the lands to be special in some way, like maybe unique artwork or fun borders or full art type stuff. If they do this every summer, I'll buy a box and do some fun sealed events with it.

Seems more like they wanted to have their own version of keyforge

“Jumpstart contains no foil cards Sorry Pringles lovers” Lol

I'd been batting around ideas for making an Artisan Legendary Cube, where packs would be seeded with a Legendary Creature like Dominaria had. But while I've had regular playgroups, it's usually 5 or 6 people who could make it each week. I've been considering instead of building a full Cube to make 20-24 Jumpstart style packs instead to have something quick between Commander rounds or waiting for everyone to show up. 'Cause yeah, I've been wanting a quick game-in-a-pack experience for Magic for a long time too.

I was waiting for this video. I love the smashup-like gameplay of jumpstart on arena. I will buy a booster box (as soon as prices go down), open the packs and having them laying around to play with them. My only critic is that each pack only contains 1 special art land =/

"Everyone loves Tinybones!" You sure about that?

Man, if they keep lowering the quality and the chinese proxies keep improving, their levels will cross in some moment.

I bought two of the booster boxes to build a draft cube with, I’m super excited!!

A great review and thank you for the good advice about price and quality.

“Sorry, pringles lovers” 😂 lmao

It is said that if you come this early, the professor gives you a like

waiting for it to be available in my area. hoping to have some fun times with my mentor

Got a box last Friday from my LGS, and had a blast with my son and friends throwing packs together. Highly recommend!

Happy to see your review match up with what I was expecting from the product. We're (3 player household) most interested in turning this into a cube. It will work especially well for our 9-year old. Because the packs are shrinkwrapped inside the outer sleeves, I'm hoping places will sell them with the themes revealed. Then we can get the ones without any chase cards for a reasonable price. Otherwise, definitely waiting for the reprints booster box-wise. By comparison, we also had a lot of fun drafting Mystery Boosters but not even considering Double Masters.

this video changed my view of the product. I didn't think much of it and now I am keen on playing it with friends

Thanks for the good work - keep it up!

Great video and really appreciate the info on this set. Was excited to try it, but the current price has stopped me from doing so. Will certainly wait for it to go back down

Thank you for this prof. Now I want this product. Here’s hoping to get my “dual lands”

Thanks TCG this has got to be one of your most positive reviews of late. Must be good!

I happened to be at Walmart to check if these were there. Wasn’t sure this weekend was the release date. There was a whole display of them and I picked up 4 packs for maybe about $5.XX each. Got Sangir Vampire, Above the Clouds, Spooky, and Phyrexian. My wife mopped me up with Phyrexian vampires, and had a Sheoldred AND an Exquisite Blood. I had a Kira, Great Glass-Spinner. Also had a single Phyrexian Swamp that’s being sold, though my LGS didn’t want it. It was awesome seeing Phyrexian Broodlings and Phyrexian Debaser in her deck, since those were cards I remember from some of my very first packs when I was in middle school. Sold those two cards from her deck to the lgs and one other and got $44 in store credit. I wonder what I’ll use that on...maybe cube or upgrades to a commander deck, or maybe Double Masters. That should get me a booster or two? Maybe 1.5?

This set is still an incredible financial value and a lot of fun years later. You can often spot them on Amazon for about $85-95, sometimes as low as $75 regularly, and my first 6 packs out of 24 had about $60 of value cards, nearly an entire box if you catch it around $75 like I did. Perhaps I just got lucky, but I got a Terror of the Peaks ($35), Cathar's Crusade ($11), and two Herald Horns ($8 each). In a quarter of a box. That's insane. And best of all, it's of course a replayable, enjoyable gameplay experience that makes a fantastic starting point to design a cube for drafting or simply reusing the packs over and over (while probably proxying the money cards). It, alongside commander precons, are one of the best ways to teach someone new how to play, and provide a somewhat-similar experience to draft or sealed with just two people, at less cost, with higher potential payout. HIGHLY recommended. Just make sure you get either the original one (shown here) or the 2022 version. Avoid the set-themed ones at all costs, they are not true jumpstart and lack that strong financial value and gameplay experience.

Thank you so much for this video my friend, it was very useful!

Thank you for this video! I have been sitting on an Allosaurus Shepherd without knowing its value. Time to go sleeve this..

Hi, I'm new to Tolarian Community College and Magic the gathering. I really like your videos and also, thanks for the advice about not paying for the inflated price of Jump-start. Can't wait to see the price decrease so that I could get my hands on some. Great video 👍

Seems fun for my casual group for some quick party games.

This convinced me to cube this so i can introduce magic to new players in my community

Great vid professor..makes me want to start to play again

Thanks for the write-up! Not sure if I'll be buying a booster pack, but I'll certainly be buying a good number of singles for my collection. (Part of the reason I don't plan to get a booster: I fully expect one or two of my friends will do so.)

Thanks for the lesson prof!

This is the game my wife, kids and I have been playing for the last 8 years. I'm so excited to be getting our packs soon.

as a player whos main fun is building decks, surpriseingly i liked the jumps start games i did play the synergy was fun !

I got this product as a way to teach my cousin how to play mtg and even tough I have yet to do so I am happy that I got it. I found the price higher than I expected, but paying a little extra is worth it for the experience she'll get!

Very succinct ending, Professor. Again, you show yourself to be an effective and clear proponent of consumer rights