Commander at Home #11 - Ezuri vs Liberator vs Obuun vs Henzie w/ Jimmy Wong and GermanGaryOak

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Decklists (may be slightly out of date)
Ezuri: www.moxfield.c...
Liberator: www.moxfield.c...
Henzie: www.moxfield.c...
Obuun: www.moxfield.c...
Hosts: Brian Kibler and Olivia Gobert-Hicks
Guests: Jimmy Wong and Georg "GermanGaryOak" Wang
Producers: Brian Kibler and Joshua Ryan Dietz
Director: Kris Boruff
Director of Photography: Pierce Cook
Editor: Eilidh Lonie
Sound Mixer: Drew O'Donnell
Music By: Harris Heller
Graphics & Logos by: RottingJackal

[@thatepicwizardguy]

Kibler was so good at 1v1 magic that he needed to move formats so he could find somewhat of a challenge with 3v1 magic. Absolutely ridiculous lol

[@AZombieWizard]

I want to see him play Archenemy

[@WondeR871]

It feels like that is, what he is doing each game😉

[@ScottofOakland]

@@AZombieWizard He'd destroy at Archenemy. Commander is a balanced format and he still wins more often than not/ Archenemy would give him an insane advantage.

[@GermanGaryOak]

I had a BLAST playing this game. Hope yall like it :)

[@crppledizzle9374]

Crazy youtube username

[@GermanGaryOak]

@@crppledizzle9374 haha i didnt even realize that was still my handle :D

[@jamessaunders7539]

where did you get that sick totoro shirt?>

[@VagrantKing]

Excellent choice of commander. Henzie is my new favorite

[@brendonford3838]

As someone with three henzie decks you did a great job showcasing the deck, especially given the circumstances in the beginning 😅

[@georgeholloman9644]

I really appreciate seeing Jimmy play on this channel, it seems like he is more relaxed and fun. Really great episode

[@commanderathome]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Leovold]

There is a reason for that, they are actually playing EDH the way the average player is, where Game Knights always seems so much more stiff, serious and sometimes it feels even scripted, even if it's not, they don't seem like friends playing EDH that's for sure.

[@joedoe7572]

And he managed to get enough lands!

[@cristianvaldez-ramirez3618]

Jimmys "i cant believe you didnt say mistress... its such a small word" made me lol at work. Fucking comedy gold. Love this channel so much.

[@razielwinter]

Also Jimmy "I'll take the D" lol

[@theodosiuspadua4503]

Jimmy's "Should've brought a stronger deck" song has gone platinum. I sing it every other week, alternating with "Sorry I combo'd you so quick".

[@djbomber256]

"Sword of Get Bodied and Mind" Best quote of the episode.

[@7th_Heaven]

🤣

[@EDHijinks]

NGL, I got to THAT crazy turn in the edit and couldn't understand how there was still so much time left in the game. This one was nutty! 😂

[@GermanGaryOak]

I have never misplayed ever

[@ConstantlyLegendary]

None of us have EVER misplayed in commander (I say constantly forgetting my main commanders abilities) or missed anything on the board (again, always doing it)

[@jacobd1984]

It's mandatory to say "You are being liberated, do not resist" the first time you hit some with Urza's Battlethopter.

[@king_eternal]

In every episode, Kibler is like the nicest guy. He's always laughing and has great energy, helps others play optimally, never misrepresents his board, and even points out things he could potentially do for players not familiar with his cards.

[@Tj-tw6mn]

Love how George talked Olivia out of stealing his turn and to go for Brian knowing he was going to living death and Olivia wouldn't be able to suicide Brian.

[@grahamcurtin293]

Came here to say the same. Amazing use of politics. When someone tries that hard not to be picked that’s all the info I need to pick them even if wrong choice.

[@jamesnelson9433]

I mean honestly that was the worst Emrakul turn steal ever though. Brian basically time walked there by making every play on the turn that was "stolen" ans then for his actual turn. I've never had an Emrakul turn go that way. Must be nice. Olivia didn't even hurt his board at all...

[@emulator4258]

Georg and Kibbler were both politicking hard the whole game (the Emrakul turn was also politicking). Jimmy did a little, but Georg started doing it like turn 2. It's subtle, but if you pay attention, you can see it.

[@spliffi869]

That Phyrexia shirt of Brian is really fun. Took me a while to realize the grey stripes are actually phyrexian inscriptions. What a hilarious detail!

[@sheyjake]

Oh my god I thought it said Philadelphia, I legit thought it was a sports jersey. Im gonna go crawl into a hole real quick.

[@impp18]

Holy shit, Kibler and Olivia actually made a deal

[@alechammond2125]

This was the most endearing episode of commander at home yet: Olivia and Kibler made a deal successfully, and they were being all adorable and such with the head resting on the shoulder in between turns. Y'all are too cute, its gross lol.

[@flobenzo4897]

That’s just Olivia looking at Brian’s hand

[@veganpork7601]

seems a little awkward for the other two at the table though. ig its subjective but usually a couple being affectionate in front of a group of friends is a little weird

[@alechammond2125]

If you're uncomfortable with someone putting their head on someone's arm, I don't know what to tell ya chief lmao. That's cringe within itself.

[@veganpork7601]

@@alechammond2125 how tf are u gonna call me cringe when you're saying shit like "that's cringe within itself"? and its not the action itself that's weird, its just doing it in front of a group of friends is just extra. its cringe for lack of a better word

[@alechammond2125]

@@veganpork7601 your name literally explains why this bothers you so much. 🤣🤣🤣

[@lawnytoast7399]

The most relatable relationship in magic. Thank you for inviting us into your home.

[@Hemlocker]

I lost it when Jimmy started singing Mad World 😂

[@taylornelson292]

Just in case anyone wants the time stamp, it's at 34:30

[@jaxbenson3422]

Odds of Olivia going unnoticed by the rest of the table until she assembles a critical mass of artifact nonsense and steamrolls the table 3:1. Odds of it being awesome 1:1.

[@goberthicks]

Brian noticed :(

[@Alejandrodemontana]

Olivia is a master of stealth at her kitchen table.

[@PresidentClambake]

Olivia's skill never gets the respect it deserves until it's too late.

[@dasweinershnitzel]

shout out to Crim for obviously spreading the holy word of sword of body and mind

[@emergencynine9281]

"I will take game actions that will benefit my chances of winning" will be printed onto a new set of sleeves. Truer words cannot be said

[@HannesMrg]

I love the little Details like searching and shuffling the library in the enemy turn or jimmy remembering to discard a bit later. Not like a peefeclty played out game for the camera but just like we All would play it at home =) Thanks for not cutting these things out!

[@KyleDriver]

George made the biggest mistake on this show, letting kibbler live

[@chips8623]

always kill the most famous nerd in magic

[@TheChrisk99100]

@@chips8623 always

[@GrundysGames]

Always seems to be an issue 😂😂

[@acstein5914]

Couldn’t he have made a copy of Kokusho with bramble sovereign at end of turn and kill them via legend rule?

[@TheCoyote808]

I legit thought Brian was wearing a Baseball shirt. Then he moved his arms and I was like, who are the Phyrexians? Then brain switched from sportsball to Magic mode and was like, THE PHYREXIANS YOU DOPE!

[@kaspersauros4114]

Love to see Jimmy again, great lad ❤

[@stephenbarrett8861]

He’s on some other KZbin channel as well.

[@timwright3218]

Seems like a decent guy, here's hoping we see more from this young up-and-comer.

[@kaspersauros4114]

@@stephenbarrett8861 yeah I know, love his stuff

[@MrDontSubscribeToMe]

He’s a good kid. Looking forward to see what he will do in the future

[@siradzki5905]

Y'all know that guy Josh Lee Kwai? Maybe they could team up and make some sort of Commander at Home theirselves

[@matthewstooksbury]

"German manufacturing knows what's up" sent me. LMAO

[@Svydnar]

Olivia is killing me by not putting Basilisk Collar on Endbringer and just steadily attempting to ping out Brian's board. I'm sure there's something I'm missing, but would be such a fun play.

[@Minedeleis]

You'd think this show can't get any better but it somehow manages to get much better every single episode

[@hulud]

I'm glad Georg said it at the end, because we were all thinking it lol

[@wunderbar5702]

That is probably the most satisfying draw that I would ever witness. Everyone had something up their sleeve at some point and had their moment to shine. Love it

[@Pchriste]

Awesome show. Love the comradory, the jokes, and the subtle but light-hearted jabs. Hope to one day play against you. Until then, thank you for inviting us into your home to watch so magic.

[@therbi]

Really enjoying the "at home" feel. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRyanUnser]

great episode, tough to choose a favorite moment but Olivia absolutely *dying* when Jimmy busted out the "yes, mistress" comment is an all-timer for sure

[@nathanswetye210]

This was probably one of the better commander games I've watched in quite a while, the banter reminds me of my usual pod. Three thumbs up!

[@TheMadInsanity]

This show has the best intro and outro music out of all the commander gameplay channels!

[@STS-qi1qy]

Unexpected two-headed giant reveal.

[@RedCometNurse]

The doggo barking whilst Olivia and Brian are wheeling and dealing. 😅 He or she knew something was wrong in the universe.

[@dustinburns4550]

Great episode !! I found myself smiling and laughing through the whole episode ------ Jimmy and George are always awesome, this is slowly becoming my favorite commander gameplay channel, keep up the great content 😊

[@duanebrown7384]

THE. BEST. EPISODE. SO. FAR!!!!!! Also, not sure if that intro was brand new, but it was great! Loved seeing all the homies/homette’s. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@bloodyjester4284]

"I will take game actions that will benefit my chances of winning the game. If that makes me a jerk, so be it." I will now use this exact sentence every time someone calls me any variation of a Jerk at my tables.

[@MenardiChan]

Exactly this! :D

[@ALEXUCHIHA1993]

Commander at Home #11 already?! Time flies, so much fun to watch you folks every time. Thanks for the great content!

[@wesleyepperson2821]

I love that Brian Kibler has gotten so into commander. He has always been a creative deck builder and it’s cool to see that manifest in commander. Seeing his pro decision making is so awesome.

[@kwilcox417]

This was an AWESOME game to watch. It's nice to see Jimmy here again. What a great combo of guests for this one.

[@AgonalRhythm]

Jimmy is very invested in hearing Brian call Olivia mistress 🤔🤔🤔

[@sealofevel2243]

You honestly have one of the best intros of any youtube channel ive seen ever. must say very impressed

[@saposamurai_]

Loved to watch, I'll definitely keep watching! Gave me such a nice/fun vibe, that comfy feeling of playing with friends and that's what makes commander so nice for me.

[@phixidelta]

"Jokes have to be funny" "No they don't" finally someone who understands my comedy 6:30

[@thomasrubeck9990]

At 8:43 when Jimmy let’s the forest just fall into play that was so smooth 😂

[@VagrantKing]

!!!Henzie is my all time favorite Jund commander. Every thing I ever wanted, an excuse to play big dumb Jund monsters and get their ETB, attack, and death trigger all in one turn, and also have a free card to replace it 😂

[@edwarddaignault5243]

I have him at home but the pre con didn't really jive for me. How do you keep enough blockers out? Any advice or even a decklist you have maybe? I know he's good just not sure how to build it

[@VagrantKing]

@@edwarddaignault5243 posted the link to my decklist above but idk if it will stick, KZbin deleted it the first time I posted it. *Edit* posted it below full text since links don’t work 🤷‍♂️. My advice is to not worry too much about blockers, try to seem non-threatening early on and just ramp and maybe get Henzie killed at least once. Once you have -2 or -3 cost to your creatures you can start blitzing them wholesale for value. Stalking Vengeance is usually how I kill players if not via combat.

[@VagrantKing]

@@edwarddaignault5243 1 Acidic Slime 1 Alena, Kessig Trapper 1 Anger 1 Arcane Signet 1 Artisan of Kozilek 1 Atsushi, the Blazing Sky 1 Avenger of Zendikar 1 Blasphemous Act 1 Blighted Woodland 1 Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway 1 Breaker of Armies 1 Chainer, Nightmare Adept 1 Charnelhoard Wurm 1 Cinder Glade 1 Command Tower 1 Deadwood Treefolk 1 Deathbringer Regent 1 Dragonskull Summit 1 Elder Brain 1 Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness 1 Etali, Primal Storm 1 Evolutionary Leap 1 Exotic Orchard 1 Farseek 1 Fauna Shaman 1 Foreboding Ruins 4 Forest 1 Game Trail 1 Garna, the Bloodflame 1 Garruk's Uprising 1 Garruk, Caller of Beasts 1 Graven Cairns 1 Greater Good 1 Greenwarden of Murasa 1 Greven, Predator Captain 1 Heartless Hidetsugu 1 Heartless Summoning 1 Henzie "Toolbox" Torre 1 Illuminor Szeras 1 Industrial Advancement 1 Inferno Titan 1 Jund Panorama 1 Kessig Wolf Run 1 Lifecrafter's Bestiary 1 Lurking Predators 1 Luxury Suite 1 Malignus 1 Mossfire Valley 1 Mosswort Bridge 4 Mountain 1 Myr Battlesphere 1 Myriad Landscape 1 Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion 1 Noxious Gearhulk 1 Overgrown Tomb 1 Path of Ancestry 1 Phyrexian Delver 1 Puppeteer Clique 1 Rampant Growth 1 Rampant Rejuvenator 1 Ravenous Chupacabra 1 Rhythm of the Wild 1 Riveteers Ascendancy 1 Ruthless Technomancer 1 Ryusei, the Falling Star 1 Savage Lands 1 Seedguide Ash 1 Shadowblood Ridge 1 Shard of the Nightbringer 1 Shriekmaw 1 Smoldering Marsh 1 Sol Ring 1 Solemn Simulacrum 1 Spinerock Knoll 1 Stalking Vengeance 1 Steel Hellkite 1 Sunbird's Invocation 4 Swamp 1 Temple of Malady 1 Terastodon 1 Treeshaker Chimera 1 Twilight Mire 1 Umori, the Collector 1 Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire 1 Vengevine 1 Victimize 1 Vizier of the Menagerie 1 Whisper, Blood Liturgist 1 Woodfall Primus 1 Woodland Cemetery 1 Ziatora, the Incinerator

[@edwarddaignault5243]

@VagrantKing ok thanks...yeah I don't see a deck list I don't think lol...thanks for the advice though

[@VagrantKing]

@@edwarddaignault5243 there should be an all text one in the comment above this, but if that isn’t showing up I apologize, not sure any other way to share it.

[@michaelmcpeters3818]

What gets me is honestly Brian's deck building is so far from what the template that everyone says it should be he barely ever has more than like 3 pieces of interaction in his deck lists he just plays so much gas and synergy. I love it honestly because he comes to either do the thing or lose trying.

[@Disasterj]

I have enjoyed how Brian has played for a decade at this point. I love how creative he is at the same time just being a master at the game.

[@mildtotemperate]

I enjoyed it in the past too.

[@janmelantu7490]

Love when a creature is dectouply (10x) indestructible

[@chriswilliams3911]

I know this has been said a lot, but this episode really has the local play group at home vibes. This was such an awesome, funny, and entertaining episode to watch. I eagerly look forward to every new episode!

[@timolebeck6405]

What a great episode… as always ;) Finally seeing Jimmy play so many lands is great! And the german playing a „Blitz“-deck is just ridiculously funny xD Greetings from Germany!

[@deamoninyourdreams7612]

Is that a blitzkrieg reference :D

[@benmetzger6528]

Awesome episode!!! Legit had all the best moments you can ask for when playing a commander game with friends!

[@youraveragegamer4847]

Love your guys content stay the family vibe. You're content makes me laugh and has/is helping me through my depression and darkest days.

[@BM-rd4ms]

This is exactly what I needed to break up a monotonous day at work!

[@dakodawoodell9013]

You guys are by far my favorite channel to watch 😂 so hommy and relaxed ❤❤❤

[@commanderathome]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MrMeeseeksthe1st]

Kibbler is a walking chekhov's gun, if he mentions something it's going to be relevant again at some time and it's going to be devastating

[@KR-nd4dm]

Amazing ep! Great one to watch and had the SO in stitches laughing. Jimmy is also 100% Rakdos for the endgame commentary.

[@brodengregory9966]

This is hands down the best commander gameplay channel. I laugh from start to finish. Thank you for the laughs and good times.

[@commanderathome]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@huntermilner476]

I love this show, it’s my favorite arch enemy show ever.

[@JaySay]

Such a fun group; I absolutely love Jimmy when he's on other shows (he's great on GK, too!) and Georg is always a riot! I could watch this pod play magic every single day and not get bored! And just for fun, Jacob can commentate off to the side and maybe even complain how he wants to play!😂

[@nik700]

George: "I'll play Jeremy Noell" Olivia: *squirrel sounds*

[@markwenstrom3778]

What a game! Everyone had a chance to steal the win at the end. I gotta say Kibbler’s turn sequencing is very impressive, though. Keep up all the good work on this channel!

[@Varler_]

That was a fun game! Also some crazy team-up at the end there. A draw felt appropriate for it!

[@atriaventrica]

I have to be honest, this series has the most immaculate vibes. Sometimes I'm only half watching while working and I still let them play just because the energy is so positive and fun and friendly it makes me feel good. Thanks for doing this.

[@kevofett]

This might have been the funniest game you've posted, the back and forth was just so natural. Great game

[@themagicofmtg]

"Why are you this way?" "Years of practice." Best interaction in the game.

[@DaKareerKilla]

George had that game. All he needed to do was let his Inferno Titan die to the Blitz trigger, then the Crater Hoof. Riveteers Ascendancy could then bring back the Titan, which would have burned Olivia and Brian for lethal.

[@GermanGaryOak]

oooh there were about a million ways i couldve won haha, i think i couldve also just played one more creature. but at that point in time we were like 2h into the game and i didnt want to hog all time. I feel like this way, we had a way funnier ending :D

[@DaKareerKilla]

@GermanGaryOak oh no, I one hundred percent get it. Sometimes you're going through the motions a little bit when a game goes long and miss plays that you definitely would have made had they been available earlier in the game.

[@kamikirbits7708]

@@GermanGaryOak Yeah you could have made a copy of Kokusho with Bramble Sovereign and just kill them. You even left 2 mana open

[@Shiek200]

I was fine with all of Olivia's misplays RIGHT up until she chose to take damage on evens. Everyone knows you take damage on an odd roll. That kind of blatant disregard for tradition is unacceptable.

[@nightbane727]

but shes a white girl so she cant even lol

[@georgepapapa8552]

I think you could have used Cankerbloom to blow up your Mana crypt when you controlled Brian's turn...

[@Kestral287]

Insanity. You take damage on low rolls and are safe on high.

[@ekplayscards]

Doing my part by commenting on the video :)

[@kamikirbits7708]

Olivia accidently showing the camera an Emrakul was flavorful foreshadowing

[@PhantomRXY]

The fact that Olivia did not start collecting the table by giving the endbringer deathtouch is unbelievably infuriating for me

[@DarkYuan]

YES! I wanted to see the deathping go off too!

[@tientran2448]

​@@DarkYuanq

[@xCythex]

I love how chill these are. And I know that's what you're going for so kudos. Also thank you.

[@hafusan]

Oh, I loved the banter on this one! As a long time Game Knights/Extra turns watcher, I have never thought how *fun* a player Jimmy is as in this episode (not that I usualyy don't think that, just this one hit diefferent. I feel like everyone got to shine, and y'all got along splendidly. Ok, gonna finish now to see who wins

[@ulyssessanchez2328]

The fact that this video exisits..is why I love Magic and just people in general

[@matthewcutrona9515]

I love the salt that magic brings out. The fact you all can still laugh and play after it shows the strength of your friendship

[@Gleebusaz]

My favorite commander show on the internet

[@commanderathome]

You have excellent taste

[@nerdlabmtg]

I love that you do the live chat for the Premier. Yet another thing to set you apart. Great job.

[@siradzki5905]

Very cool episode, great guests, great communication, the draw in the end... that episode had everything :))

[@dungeonrancher]

This just came up in my recommendations and I am boggled. Jimmy Wong said a no no word!

[@fitnesshunter6302]

Its very refreshing to see games where the players care about saving time, sequencing properly etc

[@MidKnightToken]

Love seeing these wacky games. And cool seeing Jimmy being Jimmy. Wicked banter going on 😂

[@thriftypsgr]

I am not binge watching/listening to all of these from start to finish!!!

[@Flyboy245]

21:44 mom and dad are fighting again!! O wait, that happens every episode and is part of what’s hilarious about this show 😂. Great episode, funny banter, as always. Keep the content coming! Love the gameplay videos

[@medicatedbear]

It's nice that this is more of an adult setting❤ to see everybody in🎉🎉🎉

[@thebeaconsarelit3391]

as a German, I can confirm the intro

[@xavierhubbell4562]

I’m only 22, I should not be feeling old hearing “Battle for Zendikar? What a throwback”😂

[@markshook9487]

loved the game. you always have a great time. and honestly watching this and Hi jinks has helped me get out a negative mindset at times i was in from just starting out. thanks. :)

[@blackcoffeemetaltunes7513]

I love this show so much. Y’all always look like you’re having such a good time. Makes me want to learn to play Commander 💜

[@Pupalah]

One of these days brian isn't getting invited back to his own show.

[@captainfry9776]

That Phyrexia jersey is awesome!!

[@OrionArchive]

So Obuun was my first commander deck and is still to this day my favorite. It's so much fun and I am so happy seeing someone play him

[@MstrKipper]

1:12:28 LOL the reaction was amazing Great game! Love this channel

[@christophercrafton3373]

Just built a Liberator deck and Olivia, as always, gives me such good ideas!!!

[@frasert8779]

Omg that end step flash in Mana Crypt was so funny 😂 love Olivia

[@sierrarome9512]

My simple ape eyes thought I saw JLK of game knights fame from the thumbnail.

[@tldrq2456]

Czech, Czech, Czech, Arms Dealer, Czech, Czech, Czech, Czech, Murder.

[@lun4r16]

"I call my bedroom the breeding pool" 🤣🤣🤣

[@brendanhart517]

This was wild, that draw at the end was such a surprise. Take the Ds you can get

[@calebsaenger3344]

This show is excellent! (there, my youtube engagement responsibility has been satisfied. But wait, how can I refuse the temptation?) (pushes up glasses) I'm pretty sure George had the win that last turn, with just one additional step(maybe I'm wrong). If George doesn't activate the sundial, then the blitz triggers for inferno titan and the original craterhoof will go off. If he sacrifices the inferno titan first, then the riveteers ascendency can return the titan to play with the original craterhoofs blitz trigger. Olivia and Brian are at 1 and 2 life respectively, and the ETB from the titan can get split to finish them off with exactsies. But hey, the deal Olivia and Brian make to end the game is hilarious. Thanks for taking the time to read through this line of play, and once again, this show rules!

[@justinmaier193]

I live for these kinda commander games. Wish i had such a vast friend group to mtg with