Magic Lair T-shirt - One does not simply, Pay the One

You’re at the table. Life totals are tight, the board is stacked, and you’ve left a single mana open—just one. Your opponents shift in their seats. Your hand is full of one-drops that could reshape the entire game and turn the tide in your favour… if only someone is bold (or foolish) enough to test you.

You wait. Patient. Calculated.
Then—bam.

“Do you pay the one?”

Every seasoned spell-slinger knows this moment. That familiar sinking feeling. That meme-worthy tension. Because in the world of magic, and creatures, and spells, one does not simply pay the one.

This design captures the iconic game-play experiences that make game nights unforgettable. Whether you're the player who leaves one regardless of what's in your hand, or the one who always forgets what it was there for, this shirt is a must-have for TCG fans.

• Gildan lightweight slim-style t-shirt
• soft feel 150 g/m²
• 100% cotton preshrunk jersey knit.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are available?
These unisex shirts are available in sizes S - 3XL

How will I know what size will fit me?

To check which size is best for you, follow the steps below and compare the size to table;

1. Lay your favourite T-shirt down flat
2. Measure across one side, under the arms
3. Check the size chart to match your size
4. Choose the size with the higher number
5. Please note: measurements can vary within +/- 2-2.5cm, this is within Gildan’s accepted tolerance.

Size Guide

*Measurements are on a flat garment.

Are the t-shirts unisex, men's or women's fit?
NMD Hoard shirts are all inclusive! Where your fandom with pride.

How are the designs applied (screen print, DTG, embroidery)?
NMD Hoard designs are printed directly to the garment.

How should I wash and care for my t-shirt?

To care for your shirt;

• Wash inside out
• Cold Machine Wash
• Do Not Tumble Dry
• Iron Inside Out
• Do Not Dry Clean
• Wash with like colours

Why the water drop/Blue?

Short answer: Rhystic Study.

Long answer: This design taps into one of the most iconic shared experiences in the Magic: The Gathering community: being asked if you pay the one. While absolutely not official merchandise and not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast, it nods to the universally recognised blue card Rhystic Study—famous for its rule text:

“Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may draw a card unless that player pays 1.”

Every time the conditions are met, the tension rises… and the question returns. This shirt celebrates that moment, the meme, and the table-wide groan that follows.

Who is Oromir?

Orcomir isn’t just an orc. He’s the unofficial, undeniably entertaining commentator of every game night across the realms of tabletop and TCGs.

He’s watched fellowships bend (and sometimes break) over RPG decisions that felt like life and death, offering commentary no one asked for, but everyone remembers. And with every unforgettable moment, be they critical fails, explosive combos, questionable mulligans, unpunished greed, table politics gone sideways, Orcomir is there, offering a dry, sharp, unnecessarily honest one-liner that cuts to the core of the chaos.

He’s here to witness the mess—and narrate it.

Do you ship internationally?

If you are an overseas buyer, please contact us at info@nmdhoard.com.au, and we will assist you.