Friday Night Magic givesMagic: The Gatheringfans a dedicated time to jam some games with friends and strangers. While the vast majority of games played are going to be Standard, you’re able to often find people getting together for a draft or two, a few games of Commander, and even just some casual play.
Realistically, you don’t need much to go to Friday Night Magic. All you need is a legal deck to play and you’re good to go. But if you want to have a good time, then yes, you’re going to need a few accessories to complete your gaming experience. As experienced Magic players, we know exactly what you need to have the best time possible at your local FNM.
Quiver Time’s Black Card Case
Everything You Need For Friday Night Magic
Some of these suggestions might seem obvious, but if you’re not thinking about it before you head off to FNM, you’ll be regretting it before the night is over.
ENHANCE Full-Size Trading Card Storage Box Backpack
Keep Everything Safe and in one place
Whether you are going to Friday Night Magic or to another larger tournament, having a bag to store all your cards, accessories, decks, and more is an essential part of any Magic player. this bag lets you hold all of that and more, keeping them safe and all in one place.
The best bags for carrying your gaming stuff are the ones that account for everything, and the Enhance Storage Box Backpack seems to be able to hold practically everything you would need. The main pocket has enough space to hold six regular sized deck boxes comfortably, keeping them snug but also with a little wiggle room to get them out.
The smaller top section can hold loose accessories or anything else you might need it to with easy access. There’s a little section at the back of the bag where you can slide in an average 9-pocket binder, keeping it out of the main part of the bag since they tend to be a little bulky or intrusive when you’re storing them in a regular bag.
There are two other great things about this backpack we need to highlight. The first is the playmat storage pouch on the side, which you may strap in a playmat by itself or if you have it in a tube. And then there’s the rain cover, which is stored in the top pocket, that you can wrap the whole bag in so nothing will get wet.
Anker PowerCore Slim Portable Charger
Can’t Use Cards To Charge
Keeping your phone charged while you play is important, not just if you use your phone to track life totals, but to track tournament information and to register for events. Or to order food while you’re in the middle of a late night FNM game that is going on too long.
You might not think of a battery pack as being essential for playing Magic, but if you’re caught without your phone it can create some awkward situations. Tons of players use their phones to keep track of life totals, game states, and other general record keeping, and if your phone dies and you don’t have a way to track life totals, you might be stuck running around asking to borrow a pen and some scrap paper from other players.
The Anker PowerCore Slim is a great budget pick for portable phone chargers. It works with any device, all you need is a charging cable with a USB-C plug and you’re good to go. This battery pack will recharge your device from zero to 50% in around 30 minutes, so it’s great if you’re in a pinch.
12mm 6 Sided 36 Piece Mini Dice Set
you’re able to’t lose them all
Look, you’re going to need dice when playing Magic. You can get all sorts of fancy RPG dice that count past six. All you need is a bunch of d6 to track practically everything you need in a Magic game.
Okay, this might be a bit controversial, but the better dice to bring with you are a bunch of d6 dice that are easy to readrather than a set of role playing dice. Sure, having a d12 or a d8 around for tracking planeswalker loyalty counters or other niche counters is nice, but more often than not you’ll get better mileage out of just a ton of d6s.
This set comes with 36 12mm dice, which is plenty if you’re playing everything from a token, go-wide deck to a planeswalker-heavy control deck. Plus if you lose one or two over the course of a few months it won’t be as devastating as losing your only d4.
Ultra PRO - Modern Horizons 3 Kaalia of the Vast Playmat
A cool design to show off your style
Playmats are a way to show off your personality and aesthetic in a game. They also keep your cards safe from scratching, scuffing, and other damage that can occur.
Aplaymat is an absolute essential for FNM and its not even a question. You have no idea what people where eating or spilling all over the table, and if you have a deck you love, or even just a competitive deck you’ve sunk a fair amount of money into, you’re not going to want to play it on a dirty table.
Not all tables are dirty at your local gaming store, but why take the risk? There’s also the fact that a playmat protects your cards from getting scuffed or scratched, no matter if you’re using a sleeved constructed deck or just have a throwaway draft pile.
Ultra PRO - Magic The Gathering Mana 9-Pocket Zippered Binder Color Wheel
The zipper really seals the quality
Keeping your cards safe is key for when you’re transporting hundreds if not thousands of dollars worth of cards around with you during Friday Night Magic, so having a binder that is going to ensure everything stays nice and together is a must.
Agood binder can do a lot of things. You can store your more valuable cards in them, as a sort of collector display piece. You can also use a binder to store cards you’re looking to trade, like high-value cards, variants, signed cards, and more.
Keeping your cards in a binder is pretty safe, but if you’re worried about losing anything, you can always go with the Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Zippered Binder, letting you seal the binder without any risk of anything falling out.
Sleek, comfortable, and spacious
The Quiver card storage case has quickly become Magic player’s choice for convenient and spacious storage. With enough room to store nine deck boxes, and even more cards if stored loosely, you can keep all sorts of cards safe with you while you’re on the go.
Combining form and function, the Quiver Card Carrying Case is simply the best when it comes to storing and transporting your cards around during FNM. The Quiver Case is not as bulky as a larger bag or backpack, while still having plenty of space for a few decks and accessories.
If you do happen to have a lot of decks and stuff with you at FNM the Quiver isn’t going to be a great fit, but at the same time, if your bag is big enough, you can keep your Quiver in your larger bag for bonus protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friday Night Magic casual?
For the most part! There are certainly those who take it VERY seriously, but it is a causal event as far as Wizards of the Coast is concerned so just focus on having fun!
What is played at FNM?
On an average night of FNM you can definitely expect to find players playing Standard, likely a draft or two, and a few pods of Commander. You should always check with your local gaming store to see what events they expect to run before heading out!
What comes in a Magic pack?
A Magic: The Gathering pack includes 15 cards, plus a sixteenth slot for either an ad card or a token. Magic switched over to Play Boosters, which have more rares and mythic rares included in them.
