RETURN TO ELDRAINE! Lord Skitter I Syr Ginger I Hylda I Beluna The Worst Possible Commander Show #74

[@jayjayhooksch1]

At only 3 minutes into gameplay and one of these decks seemed .a little stronger than the others; Esper sentinel, cyclonic Rift, mystical tutor, windfall all played or revealed. Then throughout the game we had 4 more tutors, unwinding clock, smothering tithe, mana drain, fierce Guardianship, rhystic Study, teferi's protection, tundra and fetchlands. Somebody misunderstood the assignment and brought a gun to a pillow fight. The other 3 players combined had one card between them on that power level (metal worker).

[@Lucielane]

That's just Azorius for you

[@jayjayhooksch1]

@@Lucielane no, no it's not. I have a few azorius decks and my group allows proxies and my decks don't look anything like this one, including my Hylda deck.

[@DarkPikachuYTV]

@@jayjayhooksch1sounds like a personal problem ben had a chance to kill CGB with poison

[@rulamagic]

And that deck you're talking a out won. I'm shocked.

[@ryanvieira9007]

I don’t think it’s a problem unless folks at the table have a problem. By all accounts, it seems everyone is having a good time. Power is a characteristic of this show, and it’s nice they play with strong cards with a casual approach. It’s not always CGB dropping power. If this was someone’s first episode, I can see what you’re saying leaving a weird impression.

[@gndtchoopz7246]

Tell Ben to watch the OG Eldraine trailer and he'll know why Syr Ginger has those anti-planeswalker abilities!

[@BenKonK]

Crew does nothing to the control deck Control deck wins Crew Pikachu face

[@andresfeliperodriguez2651]

For Blake not to wiff with his commander adventure cast, the deck needs a volume of around 40 adventure cards, this ensures you get at least 3 from that cast.

[@nightbane727]

reminds me of gishath wiffs lol

[@TotalTimoTime]

With 40 you can still whiff. Its just unlikely to do so

[@Ragnaroc90]

"I didn't know I was dealing with a mad man!" 😂 had me laughing great game!

[@rabidpickleosrs2995]

Shea not destroying Esper Sentinel instead of Ben's commander was a huge throw. CGB was just allowed to sit comfortably on his Azorius good stuff deck. As a lover of blue myself, even I know you never let the Azorius player sit pretty.

[@frostasaurus2190]

The Frozen adlibs was absolutely top tier! Was hoping to see Timin, Youthful Geist make an appearance

[@vectorstrike]

My Hylda's is quite different from CGB. I went with lots of passive tap effects like Citadel Siege, Elite Scaleguard, Hammers of Moradin, Court Street Denizen, Ojutai Exemplars and Topplegeist; also, cards like Sunstrike Legionnaire

[@ay0and0jay]

“I need new friends “ - Blake Same.

[@xDummyn45]

Nice game! Just to let you know, you shouldn't put myriad landscape in your colorless decks because it can't search for Wastes, they don't have a land type

[@456jm]

Did you hear about the new rules change for Adventure Commanders? If Beluna Grandsquall is your Commander, you have the option to cast it or Seek Thrills from your Command Zone. In either case, you must pay Commander Tax according to how many times it has been cast from the Command Zone so far in the current game. If you choose to cast Seek Thrills, exile it as it resolves and you have the option to cast it later from exile without paying Commander Tax. The color identity of a Legendary Creature with Adventure includes the color(s) of any mana symbols in the Adventure’s casting cost. Kellan, the Fae-Blooded has a color identity of White and Red. Think of Adventure Commanders as If you were playing Oathbreaker. Oathbreaker is a sub-format where a Planeswalker is your Commander with a Signature Spell being an Instant or Sorcery. The Adventure Spell acts as your Signature Spell in EDH / Commander.

[@ANitschkeProduction]

That's just how Adventure cards work. Also can be thought as if they were DFMCs. Legendary creature on the front. Instant/sorcery on back. No matter what side you cast, the commander tax applies to the full card.

[@therealax6]

What's the rules change? This has always worked this way: you can cast your commander from the command zone, and Seek Thrills is part of your commander in this case. You can even choose to put it in the command zone after it resolves and cast it again if you want to keep casting Seek Thrills over and over, but you'll pay cumulative commander tax on each cast - and both "halves" of the card count as the same card for this purpose, because they belong to the same commander. This has always worked this way, unless I'm missing something?

[@Jidayun]

Ben and I seem to be on the same wavelength when it comes to picking out commanders from new sets.

[@homebrewed]

CGB at the beginning of the episode: "The other two refer to creatures, who uses them?" CGB at the end of the episode "Would you like to build a snowman?!"

[@evanprimeau3810]

So, I've been told that Syr Ginger is going to end my Breakfast, my Lunch, and my Dinner (though not my Midnight Snack).... but what about Second Breakfast?

[@brightsides3933]

Is there some sort of unspoken agreement where CGB gets to play the best cards in commander, and the oppressive control colours and everyone else just has to ignore him and let him win? Seems consistent with every episode I've seen so far except the mono black praetor one, and CGB was obviously upset to not win

[@ricogarciaperez4734]

At Ben, remove the myriad Landscape from the Deck. You can't search Wastes with her. It is only a tapped "Waste"

[@jamescampbell2353]

myriad landscape searches for two basic land cards that share a land type, put them onto the battlefield. Wastes don’t have a type besides “basic land”. So does that mean that the two wastes share a land type, or because the lack of type, or do they not share a basic land type.

[@ricogarciaperez4734]

@@jamescampbell2353 wastes don't have any Landtype. Landtypes are Forest, plains, swamp, mountain and Island

[@bencehun100]

You can technically get wastes with Myriad Landscape, but you can only get 1! Since it says "up to two".

[@ricogarciaperez4734]

@@bencehun100 No you can't because wastes has no Landtypes. Myriad Landscape specifies to search Basics with Landtypes.

[@bencehun100]

@@ricogarciaperez4734 they have to share types, true, but how can one land share a type with itself? if you only get one, they don't have to share types, cuz they can't

[@fablerh2476]

CGB saying I’m going to chill is very on theme.

[@PirateNori]

Syr Ginger is definitely a woman y'all.

[@StevenSonOfYawgmoth]

Syr ginger: did you just assume my gender?

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

Yeah, it's just confusing since in trailer and lore the name syr as a fancy honorific for any medical knight, not just men I think. But yeah the cookie looks totally female presenting lol. The flavor ( no pun) on the card and a lot in this set are really well done, they make me chuckle

[@PirateNori]

@@Guevon_Pajaro she's the gingerbread cookie that isn't eaten from the original eldraine trailer. That's why she is mad about plainswalkers. Very flavorful card

[@andrewbailey7045]

​@@Guevon_Pajaro>female presenting Don't use nonsense language

[@skykur]

It’s actually a cookie

[@Mp3nut1]

Always have a good laugh or chuckle while watching you all. Truly enjoyable!

[@MikeMatthews-bo9gj]

This show needs more Blake doing Yargle.

[@TheBigPenguu]

Blake with the slick Adventure Time references!

[@alainassaf]

bond of discipline would be wild with cgb's commander

[@dizzi6585]

Brruuuh how ya playin Syr Ginger without knowing her story? Best character arc in Eldraine ez

[@francisernestogil5886]

Even though the rats were hungry, they couldn’t eat the ice cream queen!

[@aviansword]

I knew i wanted to build hylda from the moment i saw it. I wanted a control deck with a wincon. She does it for me in spades

[@nobelphoenix]

Did CGB become a dad somewhere between the episodes? His puns were on fire today.

[@thadrin]

I opened Hylda over the weekend and started putting stuff aside for a deck even though I hate Azorius. Her crown was the only light spot in my prerelease deck.

[@johncarrier1006]

How do you guys always come up with new commander decks! It’s takes me forever to get a nice build put together.

[@ANitschkeProduction]

Maybe EDHrec is a good start. I don't know how quickly they put up the new cards after they are spoiled.

[@mandielyn0416]

I have two questions for the viewers; a) is anyone not rooting for sir ginger in this game? And b) does anyone not dance, even a little, during the intro or outro music to the worst possible commander show?

[@GingerxWolfe]

Where can I get shaes mat?

[@Richuardo]

I enjoyed watching everyone get to do the thing - said Beluna had the miss on the spell side, though

[@void91g]

Note for myriad landscape, same type of basic yet wastes have no type ❤

[@steveallen590]

I will scream this from the mountains…. I LOVE BLAKES COMMANDER BELUNA!

[@broken-gaydar]

Ben: just cause you didn't call him gingerbrute, I will do it. Syr Ginger, the unfortunately named female cookie: AM I A JOKE TO YOU???

[@the_r4ts]

Syr is a gender-neutral title for knights of Eldraine! There are plenty of female syrs :0

[@broken-gaydar]

No shit, that's the point Ben isn't caught up on his lore entirely so here we are. Just a coupla' rascals memeing about the gender identity of a gingerbread cookie

[@swiftee61064]

Doesn’t seem like 1 of these decks was balanced in comparison to the other three🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tinahubbartt6411]

I feel smarter after watching this game. You all rock! Keep up the great content. 😊

[@BigParmesean89]

How many times did CGB watch frozen before this match?

[@AackMonday]

How do I find Shea’s mat?

[@csarmii]

So Ben is playing Mealtron?

[@vansinkalliandrios8997]

NOT THE GUMDROP BUTTONS!!!

[@archangeljmj6008]

What is the life tracking app on the phone you guys use?

[@swiftee61064]

Looks like Moxtopper

[@archangeljmj6008]

@@swiftee61064 is that apple only? Can't find it on Android

[@hulud]

It would be cool if CGB made a deck that didn't have Espers Sentinel, Smothering Tither, Land Tax and Rhystic Study in it. Otherwise it was a great game.

[@atk9989]

So handy cap decks that are running OG duels by removing the best mana ramp and card draw in your colors?

[@hulud]

It's just so boring seeing those cards in EVERY deck. I like seeing unique decks that do interesting things. Those cards are the furthest thing from fun and enjoyable.

[@spacenue2468]

Some places like quest for the jank lord might be more your speed. I think almost every channel is probably going to play decent cards so the games aren’t super long. Plus this set reprinted a lot of those cards so they are relevant. If you make some commander content I’d love to see you implement the style of play you’d like.

[@hulud]

@@spacenue2468 It's less about the cards themselves and just how, if he has white, you know certain cards will be in it and I know he's a great deck builder so seeing him constantly use those just feels lame. I like the premise of Quest for the Janklord, but their personalities can get a little annoying sometimes. And as far as making my own content, I don't have enough people to consistently play with.

[@miyamoto6566]

@hulud I just want to be clear here. Are you implying that because you don't like these cards and think they are boring it somehow degrades his ability as a player or deck builder because you specificly don't like them? That because you don't think they are fun no one can? Didn't realize we needed your permission to play x cards. Should I sent an email to get my decks approved or?

[@Potaytoes38]

CGB or crew I am once again asking where you got that transformersXmtg shirt!?

[@terry6152]

Cgb I think this show is your best content . Love your group. Reminds me of myself and the nerd herd I hang with at my Lgs

[@taylorsmalley9415]

Bro missed out on saying “I’m just trying to chill this game”

[@kylekrazymars6726]

I'll be your friend Blake. 😂 Beware I love my combos. 😅

[@jamesramey4050]

At 26:40 Blake should have paid commander tax. The adventure part counts towards how many times commander has been cast

[@kv2315]

i was suprised that noone went with faeries

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

What an incredible game guys!

[@Pulleymeister]

Love the godzilla playmat

[@gramtash9411]

omg easter egg outtake?! LOVED IT

[@thefinalsins]

Okay so… I don’t usually watch a video that’s an hour long. Like ever. But this was golden, so I did.

[@Craig_R_T]

If Blake had sent the Tlincalli Hunter on an Adventure then cast is from Exile he could have won with Passionate Archaeologist triggers.

[@MrSuckeragi]

y not kill the card draw 1/1 early on?

[@martinksk88]

I really appreciate Shea's voice. Is very soothing.

[@froggystrap1232]

Hylda is definitely a kill on sight commander it won every game i've seen on yt if it's stay on the field it's super annoying

[@Kazz1187]

Hylda abilities look pretty deece

[@slickboose]

I don’t understand why people continue to put myriad landscape into a colorless deck….

[@ANitschkeProduction]

They probably just wasn't thinking. 🤦

[@PinstripeWeasel]

I’ve been waiting forever for a new episode 😅😅💕💕💕💕

[@Tirantekk]

Is the set using a boom mic? That shadow on Ben's face is a smidge distracting

[@mcbescheiden725]

38:13 yeah, thats the important part. Who needs mana? Also tapping all swamps for it seems like a little misplay.

[@zubatswarm1076]

Blake threw that game away. CGB! CGB!🤘

[@benjamingillispie5614]

I want that godzilla playmat

[@DarkPikachuYTV]

26:30 bro 25 means there 75 cards that aren’t Eventually

[@iatebambismom]

Rats vs. Food? I hope this goes how it should go.. (Only seen the intro so far.)

[@matthewcapaldi]

Syr Ginger is a gingerbread woman

[@mntsful]

tap-draw-put counter cycle. so much value

[@taylorjohnson5148]

Definitely excited to see beluna played

[@breakingblackmagic7617]

whats CGB's real name? anyone know?

[@bryandegroat857]

He looks like a Carl

[@archangeljmj6008]

Not the gumdrop buttons!

[@kunopumpernikkel215]

Typle?

[@coreyburton8]

Return to Eldraine , the Musical!

[@LuizFeReis]

Great episode

[@valgeir80]

Inkmoth and blackblade unpaired makes me sad.

[@DraygaFlight]

Someone definitely "let it go"...

[@PinstripeWeasel]

All Hail the Sewer Queen 👸 🐀 ❤

[@austincrawford8717]

Destroying the Meal Ender over Esper Sentinel???

[@jamesprior8090]

I only watch these episodes for the rare instances that the other 3 actually deal with CGB instead of letting him build up a typical controlling board presence. Pretty sure CGB cast more tutors and counterspells than tappers. Literally played all 3 eye-roll cards - Rhystic Study, Esper Sentinel and Smothering Tithe, as well as including Mana Drain, Teferi’s Protection, Cyc Rift and other Azorius.deck ‘staples’ *yawn* These episodes would be better if CGB cared less about winning every game and more about fun content.

[@rylanchampion5972]

Shea's voice is like mana from heaven. She should intro more often!

[@andrewbailey7045]

Get a hold of yourself, man.

[@blindcommander]

Entertainment how CGB thinks the statue is evil, but will openly play stax, counters and other 'evil cards while thinking those cards are ok.

[@MrSuckeragi]

people just don't use flood? I love that old blue card...

[@alexanderlee896]

$1400 deck vs $400 decks is honestly sad.

[@lazy_sloth4174]

Disney is going to copywrite strike this video

[@shawnwinpigler1677]

That attack before windfall call by Blake was not appreciated Talked like it was gonna be a deal of some sort and it was just a trap

[@rockythefiredoodle6325]

I know the 4 man/lady set up is fun, but a little splash with a 5th, perhaps another social influencer could be a way to get even more action going?

[@ncuco]

WHY DID BEN NOT POSSUI THE ONE... Jeez

[@ShiroHeroGyro-k7m]

SEWER QUEEN!

[@2d_spartan]

CGB time and time again proves that this “crew” would be more entertaining to watch if he wasn’t part of it.

[@jeffreybono4610]

CGB looked like he wanted to murder her during that intro. /he did not seem amused.

[@RockyZ56]

Bow to the Queen of Putrescence!

[@benjaminlaubach8482]

Early early

[@ancienthangover]

Shea has a very sick playmat.