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Classic Legacy Is WAY Cheaper Than You Think
<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p>Cards like <strong>Tarmogoyf, Dark Confidant, Jace, the Mind Sculptor, Goblin Guide, Arcbound Ravager, Vendilion Clique, and Vial</strong> have all fallen dramatically in price compared to their historical highs, while Classic Legacy gives them another place to shine. </p><p>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.</p><p>We look at:</p><ul><li><strong>Classic Sly / Burn</strong></li><li><strong>Mono-Blue Control</strong></li><li><strong>Dredge</strong></li><li><strong>Merfolk</strong></li><li><strong>Affinity</strong></li><li><strong>Zoo</strong></li><li>Old favorites like <strong>Tarmogoyf, Dark Confidant, Goblin Guide, Jace, Vendilion Clique, and Arcbound Ravager</strong></li><li>Which cards are still expensive — and which versions are extremely cheap</li><li>Why the format's <strong>proxy-friendly</strong> nature makes the barrier to entry even lower</li><li>How Classic Legacy could work as a <strong>battle box</strong> for groups of friends</li><li>Why community formats are a great way to bring old Magic cards back to the table</li></ul><p>The bigger point isn't just that Classic Legacy is cheap.</p><p>It's that there are <strong>so many Magic cards we loved playing that have been power-crept out of modern competitive formats</strong> — and Classic gives those cards somewhere to live again. </p><p>Zac is even putting together a Classic Legacy battle box with enough decks to invite friends over for a weekend of games.</p><p><strong>What Classic Legacy deck would you build first?</strong></p><p><br></p>