Black Control vs Black Aggro, Ep2. Zombie Cup 2 - Old School Magic the Gathering

Get ready for the second round of the MtG 93/94 Zombie Cup. This second round is all about black decks. Both players are playing mono black, but have slightly different approaches. Jelle is playing a more controlling mtg deck with Royal Assassin, WiWill-o'-the-Wisp and Demonic Hordes. His opponent Michel chooses a beta strategy. His deck is build with black cards from the MtG Beta core set.
Decks: Black Control vs Black Aggro
Players: Jelle vs Michel
00:00 MTG 93/94
02:06 Black Control
06:32 Black Aggro
10:08 MTG Games
Zombie Cup 2 Rules
This Old School Magic tournament plays according to the Swedish Rules and B&R list with open re-print rules (CE & IE allowed). Additionally Karma and Gloom are restricted. Would you like to know more about the rules? Take a look at the rules vid here, • Differences between OS...
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[@TimmytheSorcerer]

Check out more matches from the Zombie Cup, kzbin.info/aero/PLsGeV_wxUkUbgzfJ9oMNqrc1W4G0EnVIe&si=zp15zUylUeM0edX9

[@WarhavenSC]

I agree about Pestilence. I think it's also underrated. It's pretty weak the first time you cast it, but if it sticks, it becomes a multi-use Earthquake, which is pretty bonkers.

[@Rorschachqp]

Pestilence + Will O' Wisp/Drudge Skeletons

[@jagtaggart936]

I remember not understanding why Pestilence was only Common. It was so powerful and a staple in my old control-centered decks.

[@Rorschachqp]

@@jagtaggart936 A few people tried to make it work in casual constructed but it always went away and the lock broke. It was extremely dominant in Limited (draft, sealed, grandmaster). But in late 94/early 95, the tournament play was focused more and more around creatureless decks.

[@zoltantasato-farkas4919]

That all black border core set Black Aggro/Midrange deck is beautiful! I could look at that black beauty all day. Very cool match! Thanks Timmy for this very enjoyable video.

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

Agreed, that deck is pure art!

[@steamfloggery8250]

This video made me want to buy Demonic Hordes. Cool card!

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

It did work at this event 🔥

[@steamfloggery8250]

@@TimmytheSorcerer I'm going to pick one up soon.

[@savannahlion3081]

Ahhhh...the memories ! 🔪....😂🤣😅😆😁. Have a great wwek. 🤘🦁🤘

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

Looking forward to next year 🧟‍♂️

[@savannahlion3081]

​@@TimmytheSorcererdat het een mooi jaar mag worden ! ❤

[@WarhavenSC]

Paralyze could actually have some unexpected consequences for the caster, due to the way the card works. The enchantment actually untaps the creature any time you pay 4 during the upkeep. So, if your opponent unknowingly put two of these on a Demonic Hordes, for example, the player controlling the Hordes could actually do the following (assuming they 8 mana to do so): • Tap for 8 mana. • Tap DH to destroy land. • Pay 4 to untap DH. Tap DH to destroy a 2nd land. • Pay 4 to untap DH. Tap DH _again_ to destroy a _3rd_ land. • Don't pay DH upkeep. Lose a land. Or similar shenanigans with other tap abilities, like Royal Assassin. Likewise, you could also Paralyze your own creature for the same effect, acting as a costly Instill Energy.

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

Now that’s a game plan! 🔥

[@Rorschachqp]

Although that's true, if you have Paralyze in your hand and you play it on your opponent's Demonic Hordes and you didn't do your job with land destruction...you kinda deserve what ya get.

[@briandiadem]

I guess the Drunken Sailor went to the disco! 🎶

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

😂

[@Rorschachqp]

Xenic Poltergeist is interesting with your own Icy Manipulator.

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

Also great against moxen and could be interesting in combination with pestilence to deal with artifacts.

[@Rorschachqp]

@@TimmytheSorcerer I think Gorilla Shaman from Alliances, a one drop, was so-so against mana rocks. A three mana Poltergeist is probably very slow and unfortunately at 1/1, has a very narrow use. After all, the biggest advantage to 0 mana cost mana rocks is turn 1.

[@juliotesar5209]

up the mono black decks, my deck is mix of landestroyer, agro and "discard deck"( i dont know say in english) Thanks and long life for Timmy the sorcerer channel, saludos from Spain amigo.

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

🙌

[@juliotesar5209]

@@TimmytheSorcerer I have some doubts, why do they only use 1 stripmine? Why don't they put at least one Nightmare? Why don't they use the nevirinal disc? Nethling IMP and Sorceres Queen would fit well in those decks, and hym to tourach? don't you think? Sorry for the errors, I translated on Google. Greetings

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

We’re playing according to the Swedish rules, meaning only 1 strip and no FE. You can find the rules details in the description of the video.

[@juliotesar5209]

@@TimmytheSorcerer ammm ok ok, swedish rules ok, i dont remenber correctly. Thanks

[@tomglpn]

Any time anyone is playing demonic hordes, I root for them, Im confused here......

[@Rorschachqp]

I'm really surprised neither player is playing Juzam Djinn.

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

One player was playing core set only and the other one is playing budget 🤷‍♂️

[@Rorschachqp]

@@TimmytheSorcerer That is very 94, lol. Can't afford it or can't find it.

[@Rorschachqp]

Is there no Fallen Empires?

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

Nope, you can find the rules in the vid’s description.