Momir Basic - Getting The Nuts On Curve

Welcome to Momir Basic. Momir Basic is a unique and accessible format in Magic: The Gathering, ideal for new players who want to focus on fundamental gameplay without worrying about building a deck. Your deck comprises 60 basic land cards (Plains, Islands, Swamps, Mountains, and Forests). Each player starts with a Momir Vig, Simic Visionary avatar in the command zone and draws an opening hand of seven cards, which will only consist of basic lands.

The core mechanic revolves around the Momir Vig, Simic Visionary avatar. By paying X mana and discarding a land card, you can create a random creature token with converted mana cost (CMC) X. The creature is chosen randomly from all available creatures in Magic's history with that CMC. Since creatures are summoned during your main phases, there's no instant speed interaction, simplifying gameplay and focusing on creature combat and board presence.

Managing your lands and deciding the optimal amount of mana to spend each turn is crucial. You must balance the risk of summoning higher-cost creatures against the need to keep enough land in hand. Assessing the board state and making strategic decisions based on the creatures you and your opponent summon is key. Creature abilities and synergies can turn the tide of the game. Understanding combat interactions, such as blocking and attacking optimally, is essential for success.

Momir Basic is a great way for new players to dive into Magic: The Gathering, focusing on core gameplay mechanics and having fun with random creature encounters. With only basic lands and a single avatar ability, the format is easy to learn and play. The random nature of creature summoning adds an element of surprise and fun, making each game unique. The format encourages players to understand basic Magic concepts like mana management, tempo, and creature combat without the complexity of deck building.