Classic Legacy Is WAY Cheaper Than You Think

Classic Legacy might be one of the easiest community formats to get into — especially if you miss playing the old Magic cards that have been pushed out of competitive Legacy.Cards like Tarmogoyf, Dark Confidant, Jace, the Mind Sculptor, Goblin Guide, Arcbound Ravager, Vendilion Clique, and Vial have all fallen dramatically in price compared to their historical highs, while Classic Legacy gives them another place to shine. In this episode, Zac and Phil look through a bunch of Classic Legacy decklists and talk about just how inexpensive it can be to build the format.We look at:Classic Sly / BurnMono-Blue ControlDredgeMerfolkAffinityZooOld favorites like Tarmogoyf, Dark Confidant, Goblin Guide, Jace, Vendilion Clique, and Arcbound RavagerWhich cards are still expensive — and which versions are extremely cheapWhy the format's proxy-friendly nature makes the barrier to entry even lowerHow Classic Legacy could work as a battle box for groups of friendsWhy community formats are a great way to bring old Magic cards back to the tableThe bigger point isn't just that Classic Legacy is cheap.It's that there are so many Magic cards we loved playing that have been power-crept out of modern competitive formats — and Classic gives those cards somewhere to live again. Zac is even putting together a Classic Legacy battle box with enough decks to invite friends over for a weekend of games.What Classic Legacy deck would you build first?