Course Catalog

Magic: The Gathering

Core Competencies

MTG: Steps and Phases of a Turn

by Eliana Rabinowitz

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this Module, we’ll start with an overview of the structure […]

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Reminder: You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. Special Championship Teams Do Like Their Magic Players. All Cool […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. Most abilities and actions use the standard definition of words, but […]

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MTG: Layer 7

by Daniel Lee

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In the world of Continuous Effects, Layer 7 is by far […]

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2 Lessons

MTG: Combat in Depth

by Julio Sosa

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. This module will cover the Combat Phase, and the 5 Steps […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this Module, we’re going to be learning about Triggered Abilities […]

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MTG: State Based Actions

by Casey Sutliff

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. State-Based Actions are the behind the scenes rules that keep the […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. With so many ways to play Magic, it’s important to understand […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. This is the final step to achieve your Rules Advisor Certification! […]

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Event Management

This module talks about how to make events you judge accessible to people with disabilities. It covers a wide range of physical disabilities, and what accessibility looks like at events, conferences, judge dinners, and related events.

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. This Module will guide you through the basics of the Magic […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this Module, you’ll go through the philosophy of Judging at […]

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MTG: Event Logistics

by Jess Dunks

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. Tournament logistics is a phrase commonly used to refer to managing […]

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2 Lessons

MTG: Making Announcements

by Paul Johnson

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this module, we cover a variety of key elements to […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. This module dives into one of the most common things a […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this seminar, we are going to learn a fundamental judging […]

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MTG: Being an Effective Host

by Matthew Westfox

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. As a host you are creating a space for people to […]

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Community Building

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. Social reputation, the way others view and think about you, is […]

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Most judging, not to mention an awful lot of Magic, takes place at local game stores.  From Regional Championship Qualifiers to  Friday Night Magic, there are so many opportunities for judges and local game stores to work together. This module helps you learn how to build a connection with your local store and establish yourself […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. Correctly marketing and promoting events is crucial in ensuring players will […]

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MTG: Public Speaking

by Erik Aliff

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. If you think that listening to this module is going to […]

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MTG: Teaching Skills

by Dr. Leeanne Hinch

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this unit we will go through the goals of teaching, […]

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MTG: Demoing Magic

by Marcos Sanchez

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this module, we’re going to walk through what the best […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this Course we will first take a look at what […]

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You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. There are many factors that influence a player’s experience. Some of […]

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MTG: Conflict Resolution

by Steven Edelson

You must have a personal endorsement from an L2 or L3 judge to become Level 1. This can take time, and we STRONGLY suggest building that relationship as soon as possible. To see what this means and why it’s required, please read Endorsement Information. In this module we will cover a variety of topics related […]

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Level 1 Electives

This module covers every aspect of running a prerelease, from making plans with the Tournament Organizer to the event itself.

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This Module will guide you through some more advanced elements of the Magic Tournament Rules document, covering information that is useful for an L1 Judge to know. We’ll cover tournament rules, communication, tournament violations, and format-specific rules.

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This module contains practice exams for both the Rules and Policy sections of the actual Level 1 Final Exam. We hope that these are helpful for both certified judges and those preparing for the final exam. The Rules practice test contains 20 questions and the Policy section has 5. Good Luck!

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MTG: Introduction to Streaming

by Eric Searfos-Miller

In this module, you will learn how to set up a live stream for paper Magic the Gathering tournaments at your Local Game Store!  We will cover the set up, and running of your new stream, as well as the basics of designing and maintaining this new content. We will talk about merging the duties […]

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When I receive a gift that I wanted, usually it comes from people who know me best or who have put lots of effort. But also sometimes it is something I don’t really need, or even dislike. Nonetheless, I’ve never refused a gift, always thanked the person and appreciated the thought. I am assuming you […]

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