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1. Sleeves are required at all tournaments now, and I also suggest not using just clear-backed sleeves.  First, I find they aren't as protective.  Second, I find that they shuffle with much more difficulty.  Third, it is still very easy to see how recent the card was printed).  Basically, newer sets are with a new process, and are significantly bigger, so you have to sleeve from now on.  They meet the rule requirement, I just recommend something better (Ultra Pro Matte are very good and decently-priced).

Since you are playing Booster, bring additional sleeves unless you want to have to unsleeve your main deck, which is always a pain.

2. Look down in my signature, and click the link there (or click here).  I'll be doing more of these videos after Nationals, but I go into the basics of the game (prevent, interrupt, negate, the 'cannot be' abilities, and special initiative) and some of the more complex ideas (ignore and side-battles).  That will answer those questions in more detail and probably answer some other questions you have, too

Quote from: Jaydog1616 on June 25, 2015, 04:26:37 PM

Okay thanks. I'll have to pick up some sleeves before the tourney. Are these these the ones your talking about? http://bit.ly/1GLi1ao

And I actually bumped into the "Real Rulings" Videos on YouTube a few weeks ago! I watched the one called "PIN" but I didn't understand what it meant at the time.

Those are the sleeves, though I think that is a bit more expensive than I normally see them.  Most comic book/card game stores sell them for 3-4 per pack in my experience, and I find them online for under 3 (though there is shipping and handling).

If you have any questions about Real Rulings, or other rulings, just let us know

Quote from: Jaydog1616 on June 25, 2015, 07:40:10 PM

**EDIT** I found some on amazon in many different colors, priced at $7 for 2 Packs, or $4 for 1.

Do you have Amazon Prime to get free shipping? Otherwise, you can use Wal-Mart's "Site to Store" for free shipping.