Dominaria United | Game Knights 56 | Magic The Gathering Commander Gameplay

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    Show Notes:
    With Dominaria in peril, the Game Knights must come together to face their most powerful enemy: each other! CZcamsr Sam of “Rhystic Studies” and comedian/podcaster Rachel Weeks challenge Jimmy and JLK to a battle of planar proportions with the new cards from Dominaria United. Who will emerge unscathed at this epic war’s end?
    It’s Soul of Windgrace vs. Dihada vs. Shanna vs. Tor Wauki
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    Deck Lists:
    JLK’s Tor Wauki:
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    Jimmy’s Shanna:
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    Rachel’s Dihada:
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    Sam’s Soul of Windgrace:
    www.archidekt.com/decks/46641...
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    Directed by: Josh Murphy
    Post Production Supervisor: Jake Boss
    Executive Producer: Josh Lee Kwai
    Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong
    Lead Editor: Josh Murphy
    Edited by: Manson Leung & Jake Boss
    Lead VFX: Sam Waldow
    VFX Artist: Evan Limberger
    Production Design: Ladee Danger
    Assistant Editor: Arthur Meadowcroft
    Assistant VFX: Patrick Nan
    Director of Photography: Jake Boss
    Sound Mix: Josh Murphy & Jake Boss
    Theme Music: Post Malone
    Casting Director: Ashlen Rose
    Judge: Jamie Block
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    Production Assistant: Truc Thai
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    Dihada and Shanna (voice): Ashlen Rose
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  • @elliottroose4194
    @elliottroose4194 Před rokem +2222

    I have never seen anything embody the concept more: "The best removal is player removal."

    • @priestly8164
      @priestly8164 Před rokem +55

      The best card for it is the Glock.

    • @ikos3645
      @ikos3645 Před rokem +17

      @@priestly8164 nah, blightsteel

    • @oinkytheink1228
      @oinkytheink1228 Před rokem +44

      @@ikos3645 “at the beginning on my turn I shoot you for 8650 damage”

    • @SirGeoGio13
      @SirGeoGio13 Před rokem +10

      Ah yes, "the best CC is death"

    • @samuelthompson6277
      @samuelthompson6277 Před rokem +4

      Why didnt he cast the Guttersnipe before casting the other instants?

  • @RhysticStudies
    @RhysticStudies Před rokem +3690

    shoutout to the GK crew. thank you for having me on the show - it meant a lot to me. i appreciate you!!

    • @Tuturial464
      @Tuturial464 Před rokem +40

      Windgrace strike again. who knew you would not be playing Rhystic Study this Game

    • @justinanderson2631
      @justinanderson2631 Před rokem +15

      It was great to watch you play some Commander! I loved your videos about Ravnica and Seb McKinnon!

    • @falnica
      @falnica Před rokem +21

      You strategy of just hanging back until it was time to win was amazing

    • @lasterman94100
      @lasterman94100 Před rokem +20

      Just so you know, you're by far the best mtg content creator, I've watched you forever and your videos are masterpieces, hats off to you sir studies

    • @bounthanhoudomsouk8600
      @bounthanhoudomsouk8600 Před rokem +8

      Do a Windgrace tribute video to celebrate~

  • @dylanekes-erckert9624
    @dylanekes-erckert9624 Před rokem +948

    When Jimmy got ignored trying to shake Rachel’s hand I cried a tear for him

    • @neldahl9244
      @neldahl9244 Před rokem +35

      he was kinda reaching over her for the poison counters for like 5 minutes.

    • @wiebehogeweg2313
      @wiebehogeweg2313 Před rokem +16

      I went to the comments to see if anyone comment about that

    • @djpowell9148
      @djpowell9148 Před rokem +5

      @@wiebehogeweg2313 same😂

  • @reesepountney4986
    @reesepountney4986 Před rokem +682

    "You are already dead" animation was everything I had hoped for and more

  • @ignacior.dealmeida8581
    @ignacior.dealmeida8581 Před rokem +1185

    *Killing your opponent when they cast a spell* "This is the most red way to counter a spell" - Jimmy. That just killed me hahaha

    • @magnetronman298
      @magnetronman298 Před rokem +38

      It killed Rachel too

    • @andrewstephens1531
      @andrewstephens1531 Před rokem +1

      Question: would Tor wauki triggers count as commander damage? Because if they did then I think she would’ve died by the time she dropped to 1 life

    • @thomasgaillard6713
      @thomasgaillard6713 Před rokem +17

      @@andrewstephens1531 Commander damage only works with combat damage.

    • @andrewstephens1531
      @andrewstephens1531 Před rokem +1

      @@thomasgaillard6713 Ah. Ok. Thx for clarifying

    • @Sheriff_K
      @Sheriff_K Před rokem +1

      I was thinking it, then Jimmy said it, lol.

  • @madskil72
    @madskil72 Před rokem +453

    The You Are Already Dead animation was the best thing I've ever seen

    • @atlasmz
      @atlasmz Před rokem +10

      I came here to say this. Gave me a nice chuckle

    • @roweboat7813
      @roweboat7813 Před rokem +6

      That moment is so perfect I replayed it like 5 Times

    • @mkdesai3742
      @mkdesai3742 Před rokem +1

      Time stamp?

    • @user-zq7qs8hs5f
      @user-zq7qs8hs5f Před rokem +3

      @@mkdesai3742 32:18

    • @limpec33
      @limpec33 Před rokem +7

      only thing missing is slicing the devil in 2 parts instead of the card exploding, otherwise just perfect. Just another level of dedication if you do this amount of work for just 1 card animation not even alot of people will get!

  • @merandahill5274
    @merandahill5274 Před rokem +340

    This game reminded me of that meme.
    Josh: “So anyways, I started blasting”

    • @kanecrotty2576
      @kanecrotty2576 Před rokem +1

      This got referenced in the next video lmao (anyways I started casting)

  • @nicholasrolo886
    @nicholasrolo886 Před rokem +656

    I love Rachel. Always has fun builds and has a very level head in the game. She is however, not opposed to making funny or risky plays for the hell of it. My kind of player.

    • @uandubh5087
      @uandubh5087 Před rokem +15

      Rachel is awesome! It's always a joy to see her play.

    • @MrDontSubscribeToMe
      @MrDontSubscribeToMe Před rokem +18

      She’s one of the best players on commander shows. Typically has a better understanding of the board state than others

    • @nicholasrolo886
      @nicholasrolo886 Před rokem +6

      @@MrDontSubscribeToMe She's convincing too. If she makes a political move in a game the way she words it and her cadence are on point

    • @danacoleman4007
      @danacoleman4007 Před rokem +3

      Agreed

  • @jamesthompson6078
    @jamesthompson6078 Před rokem +524

    Josh really proved this episode why his face is on the treasure token.

    • @Sheriff_K
      @Sheriff_K Před rokem +7

      :O it all makes sense now..

    • @AmberPanda382
      @AmberPanda382 Před rokem +4

      I was kinda disappointed cuz there were so many cool decks (like jimmy’s and Rachel’s) but Josh kinda ruined it by doninating it

    • @GothamKnight-hsw4vx526430
      @GothamKnight-hsw4vx526430 Před rokem

      ​@@AmberPanda382 as he too often loves to do, it seems lol

  • @kalshibakode2187
    @kalshibakode2187 Před rokem +843

    "And if I know sam, I know he's got a plan"
    "Boy do I not have a plan but I sure do love my position!"
    I died, that was the funniest thing I've seen on this show. Love rhystic studies.

  • @williampearce5757
    @williampearce5757 Před rokem +214

    I love the freakin' Irony that Jimmy is playing the Life-Gain deck, and he gets burned for a shit ton by Josh, playing Jimmy's classic colors, and somehow not being Mana-Screwed.
    Sorry Jimmy, Rakdos just hates you.

  • @BadConAngel
    @BadConAngel Před rokem +233

    Commander Damage, Infect, Storm, extra combat steps…this game was absolutely amazing! I hope Jimmy gets to more next time I thought it was going to be way closer 😂. Bravo everyone!

  • @Plexiux
    @Plexiux Před rokem +196

    Rachel's Ultimatum : Kill me or wipe your boards.
    Josh: And I took that personally.

  • @tfc_mtg
    @tfc_mtg Před rokem +443

    Sam narrating the backstory for an episode of Game Knights gave me chills, he is a treasure!

    • @isaacsmith3998
      @isaacsmith3998 Před rokem

      ...and I sac him to exile a card with facebreaker...

    • @marceloquejinho
      @marceloquejinho Před rokem +5

      Are we sacrificing him for mana?

    • @veeclash4157
      @veeclash4157 Před rokem

      Fantastic Win by Sam! I really didn't expect anyone else to pull it out, but Commander damage win, now that's doing it with style!!

    • @ferdithetank7535
      @ferdithetank7535 Před rokem

      Not just a treasure, but a dragon's hoard

  • @jeppekjr4618
    @jeppekjr4618 Před rokem +291

    Sam HAS to be on again sometime! He is such a down-to-earth guy

    • @amiablereaper
      @amiablereaper Před rokem +27

      I guess that's why he was playing a landfall deck

    • @blaze376192
      @blaze376192 Před rokem

      Ha HA I get it... ✌🏽down to earth✌🏽

  • @itzfinners7458
    @itzfinners7458 Před rokem +390

    Jimmy: "I always lose life when playing commander".
    Us: "Yes Jimmy, we know".

    • @origaming_plays573
      @origaming_plays573 Před rokem +18

      Jimmy: "I'mma play a lifegain deck"
      Also Jimmy: lowest lifetotal for most of the game

    • @Sheriff_K
      @Sheriff_K Před rokem +8

      @@origaming_plays573 You can take the Red out of the Commander Deck, but you can't take it out of the Jimmy.

    • @TheTriforcekeeper
      @TheTriforcekeeper Před rokem +3

      SPOILER:
      The one time he plays a lifegain deck to not die to Ancient Tomb... and he dies to infect.

    • @paulconyersjr.6742
      @paulconyersjr.6742 Před rokem +2

      I felt the same when Rachel said “you can’t give josh lee Kwai cards it doesn’t end well”
      Us “we know lmao “

  • @SacredMagic13679
    @SacredMagic13679 Před rokem +147

    I really love the meta commentary from Jimmy e.g. "Why are you interviewing me?" And "where are we in the video?"

    • @davidchapman7350
      @davidchapman7350 Před rokem +19

      as an occasional joke, it's good. I just hope the team doesn't go overboard with it if they decide to continue along that line.

  • @Iam_UNO
    @Iam_UNO Před rokem +282

    Jimmy: I’m playing a life gain deck, so I won’t be taking damage like usual
    Also Jimmy: I’m drawing 5 cards in one turn taking 10 damage

    • @TheJcjonesacp
      @TheJcjonesacp Před rokem +59

      You can take the red out of the deck but you can’t take it out of the player

    • @Zombi3NinjaKing
      @Zombi3NinjaKing Před rokem +16

      That's pure black mage energy hunny

    • @tinu7551
      @tinu7551 Před rokem +5

      But that's only 6 damage though! He had to gain 4 to draw 4 extra cards :p

  • @mac_skellington
    @mac_skellington Před rokem +151

    The windgrace animation is INCREDIBLE and I'm still dying @ Jimmy's "how much time left in the video" bit right before the midroll. Fantastic work on this episode!

  • @colinpoulson5348
    @colinpoulson5348 Před rokem +32

    I like how the dynamic of every episode of Game Knights is: 1) Players caution what will happen if JLK assembles a value engine 2) JLK inevitably establishes said value engine 3) Table is concerned that JLK was able to assemble said value engine 4) Profit

    • @DigimonFan814
      @DigimonFan814 Před rokem +13

      You missed a step: Everyone ignores JLK until he's assembled his broken engine and shuts everyone out of the game.

    • @OdelyxRa
      @OdelyxRa Před měsícem

      This is insane because unless I'm crazy (Ive seen about two dozen episodes over the course of the last week, relatively new here) JLK NEVER wins these games😂😂😂😂😂😂 I think I can count on one hand the number of games I've seen Josh win.

  • @LiLKooPA69
    @LiLKooPA69 Před rokem +260

    rachel must have felt like boromir, with those arrows coming at her

  • @rwmj_7569
    @rwmj_7569 Před rokem +72

    Really enjoy the three unique KO's.
    Doubt they've ever had a storm, infect, and commander dmg kill in the same episode before.

  • @lesky6711
    @lesky6711 Před rokem +92

    My god, the way Sam made a comeback right at the end and finished Josh off was PURE FINESSE. Truly couldn't have asked for a more beautiful execution. Hats off, this is the Magic i'm subbed for!

  • @arsenalarsenalCOYG
    @arsenalarsenalCOYG Před rokem +45

    When Jimmy said, “we should be about *here* I genuinely smiled because that was so creative and accurate.”

  • @jongailey85
    @jongailey85 Před rokem +127

    Can’t have a Game Knights episode without having at least one turn where Josh goes off for 5-10 min. Lol. This was an interesting game though! Enjoyed it very much.

  • @janmelantu7490
    @janmelantu7490 Před rokem +192

    Rhystic Studies always makes Magic’s lore sound amazing, and always makes me appreciate the art on each card. So glad he got to be on the show!

  • @craig1287
    @craig1287 Před rokem +28

    So much better to see these kinds of wins than to see infinite combos. Great episode, one of my favorites in a long time.

    • @1ntegrator
      @1ntegrator Před rokem +5

      Ironically Josh could have gone infinite with fury storm copying fury storm making infinite treasures with storm kiln artist

  • @bendertusepaki8995
    @bendertusepaki8995 Před rokem +65

    1:07:46 poor jimmy waiting for a handshake that never came 😢

  • @stormcountmtg4183
    @stormcountmtg4183 Před rokem +408

    It feels weird that Jimmy is playing bant and josh is playing rakdos.

    • @SquirtleScott666
      @SquirtleScott666 Před rokem +3

      RIGHT????

    • @rolindahlquist3124
      @rolindahlquist3124 Před rokem +5

      That's what I was thinking! Is this some kind of alternate reality?

    • @Tuturial464
      @Tuturial464 Před rokem +6

      Well it’s more like JLK playing spellslingers and card draws with Jimmy trying to counter the mana curse and go aggressive.

    • @bennguyen4664
      @bennguyen4664 Před rokem

      Also not to mention Jimmy lost to infect when Josh is usually the one to lose on infect

  • @yakobdou
    @yakobdou Před rokem +113

    Sam's interviews were so good, he's ascended to a higher plane of chill

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies Před rokem +31

      all i'm ever trying to do is play cards with my friends and chill

    • @theaeskey2502
      @theaeskey2502 Před rokem +3

      @@RhysticStudies you nailed that! Congrats on the sneak win. Well-earned.

  • @Mox_Normandy
    @Mox_Normandy Před rokem +30

    This set has really re-energized my love of MTG's setting. Between Ajani and the weatherlight being Compleated or the death of Jaya or the new Coalition coming together the setting and story from just the art of the cards is so well done in this set. I haven't read the story since the WAR book fiasco but the one the cards are telling right now has really gotten me hooked again

  • @georgegeorgiev7057
    @georgegeorgiev7057 Před rokem +11

    Appreciate Jimmy's break of the 4th wall moments around 08:43 and 35:27! Very funny and creative! Cheers to whoever came up with the idea!

    • @SambaMike
      @SambaMike Před rokem +1

      Robin Hood Men in Tights, "Let me check the script" vibes.

  • @coachesmagic2886
    @coachesmagic2886 Před rokem +256

    Josh always wins the “time of possession” battle

  • @AAAAGGGGGHHHHsphere
    @AAAAGGGGGHHHHsphere Před rokem +134

    I think Jimmy being interviewed for playing a nature's lore, and then saying, go back! Tho I was really hoping for someone to play a sheoldred or jodah, but the commanders were still interesting to see being played

    • @vitorguerreiro3902
      @vitorguerreiro3902 Před rokem +3

      Sheoldred unfortunately is too basic and bland

    • @sanga1380
      @sanga1380 Před rokem +1

      Unfortunately it is, same with Jodah, they really don’t like using the high power commanders unless everyone is just doing a slug fest.

    • @Duskrequim
      @Duskrequim Před rokem +3

      @@sanga1380 which is odd.. because they ALWAYS use real Dual Lands that cost more than most peoples commander decks in just 1 card.

    • @BOOMDIGGER
      @BOOMDIGGER Před rokem +15

      "I think Jimmy being interviewed for playing a nature's lore, and then saying, go back!" What do you think? That sentence makes no sense

    • @sanga1380
      @sanga1380 Před rokem

      @@Duskrequim Lmao ye true, I guess they might be doing the high power commanders for Extra Turns or maybe they just wanted to build these decks.

  • @BradleyGordon42
    @BradleyGordon42 Před rokem +22

    So happy to see a Game Knights episode where the game starts out with fair magic.

  • @catOwnerJB
    @catOwnerJB Před rokem +23

    SAM's OPENING WAS AMAZING! Perfect use of his talents!

  • @theaeskey2502
    @theaeskey2502 Před rokem +221

    Now people can finally see why commander damage is so needed and should not be done away with EVER!

    • @davidpall3283
      @davidpall3283 Před rokem +5

      If you don't have friends and therefore have to play on the online Arena version It sucks because they already did it on there

    • @therealax6
      @therealax6 Před rokem +31

      @@davidpall3283 Brawl doesn't have commander damage, even if you play on paper. (Of course, nobody plays Brawl on paper, but still.)

    • @ratchet1freak
      @ratchet1freak Před rokem +50

      it's kinda great we saw 3 ways of removing a player, raw damage, poison damage and commander damage.

    • @theaeskey2502
      @theaeskey2502 Před rokem +2

      @@ratchet1freak totally agree. Its why commander is such an awesome format imo.

    • @BruteForceIt
      @BruteForceIt Před rokem +1

      what is commander damage?

  • @Fehrbye
    @Fehrbye Před rokem +113

    I'm not sure why, but this episode feels a lot closer to the older Game Knights that we know and love

    • @BSengen
      @BSengen Před rokem +4

      I suspect that this is intentional due to dominaria

    • @joshshin6819
      @joshshin6819 Před rokem +27

      I think it's because both Josh and Jimmy are in it together. We don't always get that lately since they opened the episodes to the rest of the crew.
      I love seeing the rest of the crew getting some air time but Jimmy and Josh have always had some great onscreen chemistry so I miss not seeing them all the time like we used to.

    • @spencernoble6824
      @spencernoble6824 Před rokem +9

      I think the inclusion and reaction to infect made it. Joking about being slightly ill, and just dying to it, is a very early Game knights thing

    • @dandonaldson9149
      @dandonaldson9149 Před rokem +4

      There are some guests that spend the whole time looking at the camera and making "cute" voices or just talking with their obnoxious CZcams voice. Those people were not in this episode. The two guests remind me of people I generally play with.

  • @SmugLookingBarrel
    @SmugLookingBarrel Před rokem +35

    That was one of the best games I think I've seen on this show. So much player interaction, everyone got to do their thing, and I think this is the first game I've ever seen where each player died to something different.

    • @Sheriff_K
      @Sheriff_K Před rokem

      Yeah, that was interesting deaths; Damage, Infect, and Commander Damage.

    • @Hemlocker
      @Hemlocker Před rokem +1

      Everyone got to their thing? I think Jimmy would have something to say about that.

    • @jtowensbyiii6018
      @jtowensbyiii6018 Před rokem +2

      It was literally 1 player for 99% of the match lol

  • @shaneinnes4681
    @shaneinnes4681 Před rokem +28

    The Shanna card edit with her saying get off my plane has angry old man vibes and made my laugh.

  • @DarkEinherjar
    @DarkEinherjar Před rokem +66

    The Hokuto no Ken joke made my day, even though we all saw it coming.

  • @augustoyuthayasuda6631
    @augustoyuthayasuda6631 Před rokem +32

    Jimmy getting ignored by Rachel at the end is so good lol 1:07:46

  • @devinkerr5474
    @devinkerr5474 Před rokem +9

    Welcome to Josh pops off: A sequel. What a way to counter a spell

  • @tomasomurchu6052
    @tomasomurchu6052 Před rokem +59

    When Josh casts Fury Storm, he could've used the copy of Fury Storm to make a copy of the original Fury Storm, then use the copy that's made by the resolution of the copy to copy the original Fury Storm again, etc. to make an arbitrary number of treasures and probably win. If nothing else, he could have killed Rachel then resolved a copy of Ruinous Ultimatum with a billion treasure tokens in play.

    • @tomneilson9501
      @tomneilson9501 Před rokem +1

      he cant kill rachel and resolve the ultimatum, because the first fury storm would lose its target

    • @bossibozz3528
      @bossibozz3528 Před rokem +10

      yea he could have gone infinite with the stormkiln and exile his whole deck with the face breaker and then cast every instatnt in there. got a big "WHA?!" when he just cast ultimatum twice. big whifs. My kalamax heart is bleeding

    • @gatodeluvas6514
      @gatodeluvas6514 Před rokem

      Yes

    • @purefallen11
      @purefallen11 Před rokem +12

      As an infinite combo player myself, i was disappointed, however, for the sake of the game and show, i am happy he did what he did.

    • @tomasomurchu6052
      @tomasomurchu6052 Před rokem

      @ Tom Neilson, Sorry, I mean resolve Ultimatum, then kill Rachel using some of his 5 billion treasure tokens!

  • @kyleblanchard6306
    @kyleblanchard6306 Před rokem +58

    That tor wauki deck was one of the most impressive game knights deck showings in a LONG time in my opinion. Next level deck building and piloting.

    • @n0obz27
      @n0obz27 Před rokem +2

      Tbh it was a letdown that it lost. He played very well with a super cool deck, and I was rooting for him.

    • @simonboucher5170
      @simonboucher5170 Před rokem +4

      At the expense of not seeing anythibg of what the other decks has to offer

    • @kyleblanchard6306
      @kyleblanchard6306 Před rokem +2

      @@simonboucher5170 I see what you’re saying, but I feel like it was cool nonetheless. I doubt he built a deck that was any more busted or ambitious than his opponents’. It just happened to work out really well, and faster than what his opponents were doing this time around. The only busted card I would say he played was dockside, everything else was pretty tame. It just looked like things came together really well.

    • @simonboucher5170
      @simonboucher5170 Před rokem +3

      @@kyleblanchard6306 well in my perspective it was excessively time conssuming for the other players.
      In real life after such a combo starts to go down we would shuffle and play a new game so the other peoples don't look at one player take his turn for 15min. And that also doesn't include the fact that he played during other players turns.
      In my opinion, when that happens, i'm happy when that person loses in the end.

    • @kyleblanchard6306
      @kyleblanchard6306 Před rokem

      @@simonboucher5170 I can respect that, my group would do something similar. But that obviously that isn’t an option on a stage like their’s. Their goal is to portray an entertaining game with unique decks and plays, and I think they succeeded in that. Also, it’s relevant that he wasn’t really combo-ing. If you shuffle up for a new game every time someone’s wheels start turning, you miss out on some fun stuff! Such as upsets like this one where Josh didn’t even end up winning, despite the crazy plays!

  • @DemonaruMusic
    @DemonaruMusic Před rokem +118

    Everyone at the table: "I have this cool low-mid lands matter deck, I have this cool low-mid legends matter deck, I have this cool low-mid lifegain=card draw"
    Josh:"but what if I do combo storm?"

    • @naolislight4442
      @naolislight4442 Před rokem +13

      As if its the first time this has happened lol

    • @jwall1646
      @jwall1646 Před rokem +13

      @@naolislight4442 Josh going against the table is really tradition at this point; like using Stranger things legends for and Innistrad game

    • @spudster8887
      @spudster8887 Před rokem +9

      I mean if they were playing more interaction that game would have looked very different. Point a plowshares at tor wauki, or really any part of the treasure engine and that game looks very different. The tor wauki deck is the strongest of the 4, but it's not by a large margin either. It's simply that he wasn't really interacted with imo

    • @Raithian1994
      @Raithian1994 Před rokem +1

      @@spudster8887 Yeah they really need to start playing some more instant speed removal, even if it were to just show new players what a good deck looks like / in case someone just copied their decks.
      Between Josh's 3 opponents I only counted 7 ways to interact with someone at instant speed. Jimmy has exactly 1 piece of instant speed removal, which is way too low and will often lead to these situations where you just hope someone else can do something while casting stuff with no impact.

    • @spudster8887
      @spudster8887 Před rokem

      @@Raithian1994 Yup, and i get that sometimes you get into situations where people just don't have a way to deal with it, but when the decks are this poorly built, its no wonder this happened.

  • @carlosmiguelteixeiraott3643

    Can I just say, looking at Josh's playmat upside down makes it look like a deranged pumpkin smile.

  • @ilyaginsburg1888
    @ilyaginsburg1888 Před rokem +32

    Absolutely the best game EVER! Teaches a lot, demonstrates various strategies and tactics. A true masterpiece!

  • @vitormaione3797
    @vitormaione3797 Před rokem +79

    I'm a simple guy. I see Rachel Weeks playing Magic and I hit the like button.

  • @colbynelson2760
    @colbynelson2760 Před rokem +9

    The meta joke on how long we had left was priceless 😂😂😂

  • @B-Randall
    @B-Randall Před rokem +4

    Shoutouts to whoever made that Soul of Windgrace focus shot. That was sweet with the voice in there for extra flavor. That edit makes me want to apply for that editor spot and learn to do this.

  • @michaelg2168
    @michaelg2168 Před rokem +14

    This the best Game Knights game y’all have ever done, simply amazing

  • @ryancardozo8660
    @ryancardozo8660 Před rokem +17

    So Tor Wauki was a sleeper agent all along, but Windgrace was there to save the day

  • @luck7345
    @luck7345 Před rokem +28

    Love Rhystic Studies so much, glad to see a game knights with him in it

  • @thaddaustentakel7620
    @thaddaustentakel7620 Před rokem +5

    Jimmy: "Hey Josh, thats my playmat!"
    Josh: "OUR!"

  • @auronwintermoon6064
    @auronwintermoon6064 Před rokem +25

    It would have been so sweet if Jimmy commented the symptoms from the "Carriers Series" (Phyrexian Denouncer, Debaser, Defiler and Plaguelord) as the poison counters accumulated. That would have been Compleately Perfect! _Hail Phyrexia_ xD

  • @Blu_Moon_Owl
    @Blu_Moon_Owl Před rokem +42

    Man, Josh was brutal this episode with his deck destroying Rachel and infecting Jimmy. But this was great to watch

    • @CptnClapBack
      @CptnClapBack Před rokem +5

      Why spoil the episode? Why?

    • @halvsketchy9293
      @halvsketchy9293 Před rokem +1

      But even though it had infect, it should still have dealt damage to the players. Did they just forget to add the damage on the app?

    • @truethumb2266
      @truethumb2266 Před rokem +2

      @@halvsketchy9293 infect does damage in the form of poison counters instead of regular damage

    • @dangerdean9066
      @dangerdean9066 Před rokem +2

      Craig’s smiling right now

    • @Blu_Moon_Owl
      @Blu_Moon_Owl Před rokem +1

      @@CptnClapBack sorry.
      saw it ahead of time and want to comm

  • @freezingfire127
    @freezingfire127 Před rokem +6

    It was great to finally see Sam on the show, everyone had a blast. Now I’m just waiting for MTGRemy to appear, he’ll fit right in with everyone else

  • @forceofwillgaming8475
    @forceofwillgaming8475 Před rokem +2

    I felt so much of sams style in his videos in this episode of game knights. His voice is so hypnotic and calming and airs a feeling of relaxation.

  • @wesleynicewanner5855
    @wesleynicewanner5855 Před rokem +8

    That was an amazing game to watch. Josh was insanely brutal and was a force to be reckoned with. I guess you could say Josh was the real phyrexian sleeper agent with all that infect damage. Great game guys.

  • @theadshots
    @theadshots Před rokem +32

    Rachel is probably my favorite mtg personality. Thank you for having her for this, it was wonderful.

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies Před rokem +7

      she's the absolute greatest. they couldn't have set me up with a better guest.

  • @MultiAsdag
    @MultiAsdag Před rokem +3

    55:00 its funny how life gain is often considered low tier in power but moments like these show you at certain points life is the most valuable resource in EDH.

  • @isaacleineweber5783
    @isaacleineweber5783 Před rokem

    Great game! Just found this channel this week, but already loving the commander games! Thanks everyone

  • @VraskaTheScene
    @VraskaTheScene Před rokem +53

    Rachel is my favorite player that isn’t apart of Game Knights, she is so fun!! I built my Akroma and Rograkh deck after I watched that episode

    • @shawnallen2088
      @shawnallen2088 Před rokem +3

      Agreed! Rachel is an awesome player and really funny.

  • @jacobrickayzen2744
    @jacobrickayzen2744 Před rokem +5

    that really was the most red way of countering a powerful spell - exhausting your own resources to rapidly burn your opponent to death anyway.
    Great video! Very cinematic - i can't believe the result!

  • @marcusallen788
    @marcusallen788 Před rokem

    I really love all the interactions this episode. Video/Production team, you all are still doing amazing with the infomercials. Thank you for what you do Team Command Zone ^_^

  • @Gophersaurus
    @Gophersaurus Před rokem

    That was so tense! When Josh was attempting to take down Rachel in response to her ultimatum it was absolutely nail-biting! Great episode, kudos to the editors for cutting those big moments together really well!

  • @Jimmythehead
    @Jimmythehead Před rokem +14

    Huge props (pun intended) to the set design department, I love everything shown here!!

  • @SquirtleScott666
    @SquirtleScott666 Před rokem +6

    10:30 got me reflexively goin "spicy tech" in my best Ladee Danger voice lol. Nice one!!
    13:39 i LOVE when they slow pan on Josh like hes a villian on Dateline NBC, makes my laugh every time!
    16:05 I feel like im wathin Josh do Jimmy stuff and Jimmy do Josh stuff lol
    38:35 oh nvm we're in COmboTown USA lmao
    listen ok there was a rollercoaster (or two) of emotions between then and now but.....
    1:03:00 SPICY TECH
    WOW great game!!! what a wild one! Love seein all these new cards, even commons from some of the recent sets!!
    Thanks CZ folks (every one of u!!) ! U can really see all the love and hard work that goes into here. Lookin forward to the next one!

  • @MrHaseo14
    @MrHaseo14 Před rokem

    Love your content you guys! I’m only sad that it took me this long to find your content but I can’t stop watching them now!

  • @iminnesotawild8858
    @iminnesotawild8858 Před rokem +9

    HUGE Shoutout to all of the behind the scenes crew! All of the animations really just keep getting better and better! Even the smallest details, such as the arrows from Tor Wauki or the loyalty counters create such an amazing addition to the already incredible video quality. Keep it up everyone!
    Out of curiosity, couldn't fury storm copy fury storm on an infinite loop?

    • @irreleverent
      @irreleverent Před rokem

      It could indeed. It'd make infinite treasures and Josh could cast every instant in his deck.

  • @nedsummers9992
    @nedsummers9992 Před rokem +50

    I can’t believe josh didn’t target his own fury storm with fury storm to get infinite treasure

    • @CookieJesus75
      @CookieJesus75 Před rokem +8

      That's what I'm saying and infinite draw with that facebreaker might as well go for the win

    • @TheDualGamers1000
      @TheDualGamers1000 Před rokem +9

      While I think that'd be dope, I think from a rules perspective it doesn't work because the copy and the original enter the stack at the same time, and both need valid targets to cast. Since Fury Storm isn't on the stack when you would need to declare targets, the copy also couldn't target it since they enter at the same time. It would be pretty awesome, but a 1-card infinite combo would be a little too nutty.

    • @nedsummers9992
      @nedsummers9992 Před rokem +14

      @@TheDualGamers1000 The copy is created on the stack, so it’s not “cast.” Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell won’t trigger. This means, for example, that Fury Storm’s copies may target Fury Storm itself, but this won’t trigger the copy’s “when you cast this spell” ability, and it won’t increase the number of copies of other spells you end up with.
      (2018-07-13)

    • @CookieJesus75
      @CookieJesus75 Před rokem +4

      @@TheDualGamers1000 No I'm pretty sure it works as intended check out the storm conduit+fury storm combo online.

    • @strickermic
      @strickermic Před rokem +13

      @@nedsummers9992 this is true, but the thing is: storm-kiln artist also triggers when you copy an instant/sorcery. So the whole combo could work

  • @HelgePodolski
    @HelgePodolski Před rokem +8

    Great episode! Especially that Sam had a chance to finally be there. And Jimmy breaking the fourth wall several times was funny as hell!

  • @brianmelius6877
    @brianmelius6877 Před rokem +4

    Watching Josh 3 v 1 and almost win. Love it

  • @gilbertohernandez855
    @gilbertohernandez855 Před rokem +2

    Loved the animation that happened when Josh cast "You are already dead"

  • @Chaoslizard
    @Chaoslizard Před rokem +7

    It's nice to see Kederect Parasite getting some play time. I've had it in my binder for ages wanting to use it!

  • @maroku007
    @maroku007 Před rokem +29

    Sam was such a great guess, we need more episodes with him!

  • @timhenrickson9653
    @timhenrickson9653 Před rokem

    This was a fun episode! I loved it. All the humor going around, the wild plays...

  • @d1v1neeoae
    @d1v1neeoae Před rokem

    This was such a wonderfully played game. Sam and Rachel were amazing guests and the turn around on the game at the end had me so hyped. Thank you as always to you guys at the command zone, including everyone behind the scenes for another amazing episode!

  • @royalfishness1
    @royalfishness1 Před rokem +5

    The self-burn on the Nature's Lore interview was great :)

  • @jehhhGames
    @jehhhGames Před rokem +19

    I love that Rachel is like a semiregular guest now! She kicks ass! Great episode!

  • @titaniumxete97
    @titaniumxete97 Před rokem +1

    This is by far my favorite episode yet. Rhystic Studies playing the game just like how I play, piloting Soul of Windgrace (Windgrace is my favorite card) and then he really came in clutch in the end!

  • @jdmagtibay
    @jdmagtibay Před rokem

    I love the visuals. The deep intro, the uptick of loyalty abilities. God, you are doing a lot of upgrades.

  • @gdlionlover4253
    @gdlionlover4253 Před rokem +5

    The ads in the video are 0:00 - 3:19, and 35:37 - 37:58

  • @moxavenger
    @moxavenger Před rokem +5

    Great opening by Sam, what a perfect voice.

  • @graysonchristian2668
    @graysonchristian2668 Před rokem +7

    Every time you kill someone with infect Craig gains more power.

  • @ptrekboxbreaks5198
    @ptrekboxbreaks5198 Před rokem

    So glad my buddy got me into Magic 5+ years ago. Commander is so much damn fun...I'm brewing a Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker mill deck currently....have other EDH decks I brew quick just to play but this 1 I'm taking my time...searching synergy and buying certain cards..which I never do. Thanks for having these games, it helps me learn certain rules I may of not known or played wrong!...pairing my Mirko Vosk with a Haunt of the Hightower, should be a fun combo

  • @lordofbears9463
    @lordofbears9463 Před rokem +48

    When is Benjamin wheeler gonna be on here!? Would love to see you guys all play together

    • @N1GHTH4WK986
      @N1GHTH4WK986 Před rokem

      Him or anyone from LRR would be awesome!

    • @romaindubray2325
      @romaindubray2325 Před rokem +2

      @@N1GHTH4WK986 Adam was on GK #21 in case you didn't know :)
      Edit: And Graham + Kathleen on GK #15 & #27!

    • @N1GHTH4WK986
      @N1GHTH4WK986 Před rokem

      @@romaindubray2325 I forgot about the one with Adam, but I loved the one with Bear Force One. 🥰

  • @EdBurke37
    @EdBurke37 Před rokem +4

    I see Rhystic Studies, I click.
    That simple.

  • @TodayWePlay06
    @TodayWePlay06 Před rokem

    I absolutely LOVED the edits! Such a good episode!

  • @robertolsen8303
    @robertolsen8303 Před rokem

    Amazing Fist of the North Star effect when resolving "You're already dead"! :D

  • @jordantaylor4390
    @jordantaylor4390 Před rokem +3

    This episode was a blast! Great guests, great hosts, great GAME!!!

  • @DrakleStudios
    @DrakleStudios Před rokem +10

    Wow, this was such an entertaining game! Thank you for getting Rhystic Studies on the channel and just, giving us such a wonderful show of a game.
    SPOILERS
    HOLY SHIT! SOMEONE KILLED JOSH LEE KWAI WITH COMMANDER DAMAGE!!!! ON CAMERA!!!!
    After years of hearing him say he's hardly died to Commander damage, we finally get to see him eat his words.

  • @ty_sylicus
    @ty_sylicus Před rokem +2

    So happy to finally see Sam on cam but, boy did he have a rough go at it.

  • @stefanwolf7171
    @stefanwolf7171 Před rokem

    The good thing about being sick and homebound. I can watch through all you your videos. You guys really make me want to get into commander. Best wishes and greetings from germany. That match though..... still have goosebumps from how it ended.

  • @Rathtabb
    @Rathtabb Před rokem +16

    Also I like to thank you guys for your content it got me into commander and I may not have a physical deck but I've been playing it online with my friends all the time and having a blast

    • @dardanfougere4532
      @dardanfougere4532 Před rokem

      its the exact same for me

    • @TheJcjonesacp
      @TheJcjonesacp Před rokem

      I agree it got me into magic one k first started out as well. Also Rathtabb I respect your avatar, I loved that character

  • @Samael767
    @Samael767 Před rokem +6

    Rhystic Studies! Nice.

  • @meepmop6
    @meepmop6 Před rokem +2

    Love Rhystic Studies, don't think I've ever seen him so animated though!
    Also sidenote, I'm really happy to see you hiring for junior/entry level positions. So many companies just want people all ready to go and it's a shame.

  • @danmac9423
    @danmac9423 Před rokem

    That was really fun to watch! Thanks for posting it!

  • @falnica
    @falnica Před rokem +13

    On the one hand, there's nothing wrong with Josh being so good at the game, but on the other hand, whenever he is playing the game becomes "how do we kill Josh?"... On a third hand that can be very fun, like what just happened here with the two boardwipes.... But on a fourth and final hand, I would like to see games with a bit more of back and forth

    • @heyfizzyjay9076
      @heyfizzyjay9076 Před rokem +3

      personally agree, I find it boring when games becomes one sided for multiple turns, and that's basically tradition with this series now. Josh's treasure engine controlled the game for over 20 minutes of the video including the 3 minutes of ads; the ending was great but I was pretty tuned out during that whole turn rotation. it's impressive playing and luck but eeeeeeeeh.

    • @clanechelon
      @clanechelon Před rokem +1

      That's just how magic games turn out sometimes. Given the time it takes to record one of those episode, they can't afford to record 2-3 games in a row and pick the most interesting one. production value and charisma of the crew and guest still makes this the best gameplay series out there imo.

    • @Bmikel216
      @Bmikel216 Před rokem

      He's good and he often seems to build a deck that is a tier or two above the rest of the table.