1. Getting Started - Cockatrice

Helpful Links

Cockatrice Wiki: https://github.com/Cockatrice/Cockatrice/wiki
- Tutorials on setting up the client, how to play, etc.
- Tutorials quick-link: https://github.com/Cockatrice/Cockatrice/wiki/Tutorials
Etiquette
- Primer: https://github.com/Cockatrice/Cockatrice/wiki/The-Cockatrice-Etiquette-Primer
- Etiquettes and Mechanics: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cockatrice/comments/8rke0a/etiquette_and_cockatrice_mechanics/

Client Setup

Install

Portable Version (Windows Only)

Instead of installing the app, you can use this portable version of it I've zipped up and put into Google Drive. Unzip it and launch the executable.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Lh1XN5I8CMqNG0TZ1s_Z623tp1jjbeY/view?usp=drive_link

Note

Once Cockatrice has loaded, go to the menu and click Help > Check For Card Updates to update the card database. Go through all the steps, choosing the defaults. If any new sets are added, make sure to click Yes when prompted. If you are still having troubles with cards in your decks, double check and make sure all sets are enabled by going to Card Database > Manage Sets.

New Install

Download the client install file from their main website: https://cockatrice.github.io/
Follow the default install / instructions: https://github.com/Cockatrice/Cockatrice/wiki/Getting-Started

Themes

These change up the look and feel of Cockatrice. I'd recommend the Modern one if you don't want a lot of flare.

Recommended

Modern: https://github.com/jonschoning/cockatrice-theme-modern/tree/master
- Minimalist
- Cleaner interface
- Comes with sound theme as well
MTGO Themed: https://github.com/ArtemisGraphic/MTGO-Theme-for-Cockatrice#
- Dark Theme
- Requires Font Install

Installation
https://github.com/Cockatrice/Cockatrice/wiki/Themes
TLDR;

Download code zip file from GitHub or clone repo
Navigate to "themes" folder in Cockatrice folder
Copy and paste theme folder
Reboot client

Server Setup

Registering for a server

Under "Cockatrice" menu, click "Register to server"
Enter the host & port provided to you separately and then the following:

Player Name (This is also your username)
- Must be at least 8 characters long
Password
- Must be at least 8 characters long
- NOTE: Save this somewhere as it doesn't automatically save it for you at this point
Email is required. An email with an activation code will be sent afterwards.
Country/Real Name not required.

Importing Decks

Export from Archidekt

Sideboards

Make sure your deck doesn't have a sideboard or be prepared to rebuild it in Cockatrice as it doesn't let you import a separate sideboard easily

Go to the deck you want to import and click "Extras" then "Export"
Uncheck "Include out of deck cards (eg: maybeboard)"
Leave all other settings the same
Click "Copy"
Follow the Add to Cockatrice instructions below.

Add to Cockatrice

Go to Cockatrice and make sure your Deck Editor is open
Create a new deck CTRL+N or "Deck Editor > New Deck"
Load deck from clipboard CTRL+SHIFT+V or "Deck Editor > Load deck from clipboard"
It will list all the cards. Leave all settings as is and click "Ok"
Set your deck name at the top right under "Deck"
Save the deck to your harddrive CTRL+S or Deck Editor > Save

Commander Decks

Set Commander as Deck Image
1. Set the "Banner Card" in the deck to your commander
2. Move Commander to Sideboard
  1. Find and click your commander
  2. Click the following icon
  3. This will move your commander to the sideboard to find him easier when you play a game