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In Magic: The Gathering, the choice between being “on the play” (going first) and “on the draw” (going second) is a crucial decision that significantly impacts gameplay. Here’s a breakdown of the comparison and contrast:
On the Play:
Advantages:
Tempo Advantage: You get to act first, deploying threats or disrupting your opponent before they can react. This is especially powerful in aggressive decks.
Mana Advantage: You have the opportunity to develop your mana base and cast spells before your opponent, potentially gaining a full turn of advantage.
Proactive Gameplay: You dictate the pace of the game, forcing your opponent to react to your actions.
Disadvantages:
Card Disadvantage: You skip your first turn’s draw step, meaning you have one fewer card in hand than your opponent.
On the Draw:
Advantages:
Card Advantage: You draw an extra card on your first turn, giving you more options and flexibility throughout the game.
Reactive Gameplay: You have more information about your opponent’s actions before you have to commit your own resources.
Better for slower decks: Slower decks that need to hit land drops, and find specific cards, can benifit from the extra card.
Disadvantages:
Tempo Disadvantage: Your opponent gets to act first, potentially putting you on the defensive.
Mana Disadvantage: Your opponent has the opportunity to develop their mana base before you, potentially putting you behind in resources.
Key Comparisons:
Tempo vs. Card Advantage: The core difference lies in prioritizing tempo (speed and initiative) versus card advantage (having more resources).
Aggressive vs. Control: Aggressive decks generally prefer to be on the play to capitalize on early tempo, while control decks may prefer to be on the draw to gain card advantage and react to their opponent’s threats.
Matchup Dependency: The optimal choice between play and draw varies depending on the specific matchup between decks. Some matchups are heavily tempo-oriented, making the play significantly more advantageous, while others are more grindy, making the draw more appealing.
Sideboarding: Knowing if you will be on the play or draw for game 2 and 3 of a match, allows players to adjust their sideboards. Cards that are very tempo focused, may be better in games where you are on the play, and cards that help catch up from behind, may be better when on the draw.
In essence, the decision between play and draw is a strategic one that requires careful consideration of your deck, your opponent’s deck, and the overall game plan.
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