# Budget Premodern Starter Guide

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Podcast: [Eternal Durdles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eternal-durdles-412881)
Published: 2026-06-09T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/episodes/Budget-Premodern-Starter-Guide-e3kh7q5
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## Resource

Featured decks include:• Psychatog https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETPTOG• Mono Blue Control https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETUCONTROL• Black-White Control https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETUCONTROL• Goblins https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETGOBLINS• Moneyball Black https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETMONEYBALL• LANDSTILL https://tinyurl.com/BudgetUWLANDSTILL• Bonus: Budget Stasis discussion! https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETSTASISJoin Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesWant to get into Premodern without spending a fortune?In this episode, we break down five budget-friendly Premodern decks that offer real tournament playability while staying around the $200–$300 range. Whether you're looking to build your first deck, create a battle box, or simply explore the format, these archetypes offer powerful gameplay without requiring a massive investment.We also discuss:• Why Premodern remains fresh despite no rotation• Reprints and budget alternatives• Upgrade paths for each deck• Which staples are worth buying first• How to get the most value from your collectionIf you've been curious about Premodern, this might be the perfect place to start.Which budget deck would you build first?#PremodernMTG #MagicTheGathering #MTG #Premodern #BudgetMTG

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