Commander at Home #30 - Brimaz vs Yarok vs Smeagol vs Shabraz/Brallin w/ Day9 and Kyle Hill

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Decklists
Brimaz - tcgplayer.pxf.io/NkWZ3V
Yarok - tcgplayer.pxf.io/y2A0Q3
Smeagol - tcgplayer.pxf.io/MmzJ3q
Shabraz/Brallin - tcgplayer.pxf.io/GmyjBL
Hosts: Brian Kibler and Olivia Gobert-Hicks
Guests: Day9 and Kyle Hill
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

[@kylehill]

IT'S ABOUT THE BITS, NOT THE FACT THAT I HAVE COMBOS

[@EDHijinks]

... Whose bits? 😮

[@ripslabcheek]

You had Combos? Cheddar Cheese Pretzel or Pizzeria?

[@bppppppppppp]

my challenge to you, for your next Commander at Home appearance: build a Atogatog deck that wins with Barren Glory or Chandra's Ignition

[@rok8204]

You have to be my favorite MTG personality love the science as well :)

[@GLidstroem]

The game of commander is just to facilitate the bits. Like, how would we otherwise get discussions about kloaka?

[@woohyunsaegyo3827]

There's like 12 minutes of actual gameplay in this episode and I ain't complaining.

[@danpowell2018]

yes! this!

[@Vodhr]

I forgot they were even playing listening in the background...

[@MrMartinSchou]

"Are you the monarch, 'cause I'm crowning!" is such a great one-liner.

[@raneemfathy2581]

SO FUNNY!

[@CUATROMORCE]

explain pls? didnt get it. not a native english speaker.

[@Helios810]

@@CUATROMORCEcrowning’s term for a turd poking through

[@benjamingilmore1178]

​@@CUATROMORCEWhen a baby is leaving the womb of its mother, the top of the newborn's skull is exposed to the world, but the rest of the baby's body is still inside the birth canal, that is called crowning.

[@Rocknoob49]

@@benjamingilmore1178 in this context it's more likely when you need to go nr 2 real bad and the log peeks out so to speak.

[@ozzysmith2571]

Sean saying "Play it out" is an absolute power move. I don't know if he'd want to come back after this, but I'd love to see it.

[@Dad_Who_Games]

Woo Hoo! Another Day9 Episode..... Now to get Ben Brode and Day9 in the same episode and my life would be complete. 🤓

[@johnnyborbon5085]

A big true W for the hearthstone nostalgia fans

[@theoneandonlyAeth]

I'm pretty sure that would end Olivia.

[@higherarchetype]

Please make it happen - it would be glorious.

[@TheCaptinhazmat]

a 3 hour special at the very least lol gotta start that game after breakfast.

[@acclrator]

Mine would be Kyle Hill and Crim.

[@inkarozu2309]

Props to Day9 for the best response to a combo kill: "Play it out." Serious "I'm not locked in here with you, you're locked in here with me!" energy!

[@Xyariax]

That is my response to everyone playing Stasis and some of them get so shocked they don't really know what to do.

[@casteanpreswyn7528]

​@@Xyariax I've legit won once cause a dude didn't know how his deck won from a stasis lock and he scooped. Lol

[@voltcorp]

everytime someone does the niv mizzet + curiosity combo on me in Arena I want to make them play it out just out of pettiness but then I realize I'm wasting my time as well

[@Teh1ucalljon]

​@voltcorp thats when you get up and make some food!

[@Daemonite]

i have seen people fail to demonstrate their combo on a few occasions. first time I legitimately did not understand it but the other two players were familiar with some gitrog shenanigans but when I asked them to show me the loop they couldn't figure it out and the other two didn't help once they realized.

[@RG-wv3gt]

Lol Day9 being disappointed by a game ending with an infinite combo is so relatable

[@seanedgar164]

Honestly all his points are legit too

[@Mognet_t]

That bit about Gonzo had me HOWLING Kyle and Sean are a dangerous pair together

[@xlifeiswarx]

imagine if you will.. Kyle, Day9, Ben Brode, and Olivia attempting to play a game on camera... The Kibs is there doing something, possibly in a corner watching and petting the dogs.. pure chaos

[@allstarjason]

I would have spat my drink out if I was drinking and heard that. Luckily my monitor was spared from that.

[@barongeoffrey75]

I would say they are more a wild pair

[@apharys8921]

@@xlifeiswarxKibler's the only one keeping track of effects while everyone else is losing it lol.

[@juanvindas5830]

Kyle's anti-depressant line is so relatable. - A Millenial

[@ciear__]

im a gen Z and feel that

[@SeraphRyan]

Its also a self-deprecating joke, he spoke before about his own personal depression and how he is getting better. This was a few years ago, but he suffered for a while with depression.

[@mrTjstephens1]

I'm getting better, no your not you will be stone asleep in a minute

[@Justhere501]

I felt that shit lol

[@Chpow01]

Yeah gen X has to deal with that too.

[@ichguckegerneyoutube8837]

its great to see brian kibler on the show again, dollar store thor is also nice to see

[@WIBYTIEDH]

Who's dollar store Thor ? I only see 2 Brian Kiblers

[@ImKhione]

@@WIBYTIEDHalls I see is Brian Kibler and the person Olivia wishes Brian Kibler looked like 🤔

[@WIBYTIEDH]

@@ImKhione I'm sure Day9 would be flattered

[@3rjc11]

kirkland brand hemsworth

[@ThePolarbearLord]

Bargain bin Brian 😂

[@phyose4793]

This is magic at it's best. 30 minutes of fucking around, riffing with your friends, 5 minutes of going "wait, what trigger are we on?," and 7 minutes of playing the game.

[@OnetastyJoe]

Everything about this video is great, except the actual match. Nothing worse in magic than players getting the game just about going and one of them goes "game over"

[@SamuelJohnsonBungie]

“I’m playing Yarok so I’m gonna do dumb shit twice” had me rolling on the floor

[@arbitraryscary]

This will remain firmly on the rails the entire time.

[@goberthicks]

You are actively correct 😂

[@nhogan84]

It did stay on the rails, the rails just happened to go where no GPS could ever have told you to go

[@TheMitchninja88]

This was the most unhinged episode as of yet. I loved it so much.

[@ReyosBlackwood]

Even more than the one where Ben Brode played cards from Unhinged

[@Minifig3D]

Day9: So, I have spent the whole game ramping up to a giant green man. Next turn, I'll be finally be able to... Kyle: *interrupts* "You're all dead." Day9: What.

[@Tempest-Official]

Kyle "Diet Jason Momoa, Chris Hemsworthless, Walmart Thor, Diet Kibler" Hill is back. Excited for another episode. Thank you for putting these together. :)

[@patdion1161]

This has honestly become my favorite place to watch magic. Olivia constantly dying of laughter is gold!

[@adamfitzgerald914]

Watch game knights

[@WMarco03]

YESSSSSS!!! Day9 was who originally got me into Magic with Spellslingers, so glad to see him doing some Commander with you three! 🔥

[@kendallmcnelly]

100% on the same page here Love everything he does

[@MF_SANTI]

Same loved his spellslingers content!

[@domjts7501]

Literally, same as the top comment.

[@austinward9741]

Was coming in to say the same thing.

[@hungryhungryhobo196]

Saw him first on Will Wheatons Table Top (another show I miss man Geek and Sundry gave me so many good shows)

[@Gatekeeperlks]

Olivia taking a sip of her drink was the most dangerous thing this episode with how much she was laughing! Loved every video, this is definitely my favorite EDH gameplay

[@goberthicks]

It was so risssky😅

[@Smutter86]

Definitely! I try hard not to drink while watching these XD I risk spitting it all over my monitors.

[@lewisbanner2173]

Olivia and Brian, I just wanted to give you a shout out for helping me jumpstart my love for commander, along with Josh, Jimmy, Rachel and all the people at Command Zone and The Prof at Tolarian. I love seeing people laughing and having fun playing vs just competing. I've been playing since Revised and it's so awesome to play with some nostalgia mixed in. Thank you all for all that you do.

[@devonhutchison3485]

Day 9 helped me learn how to play mtg on geek and sundry, love to see him play!

[@HighRollMTG]

Same!

[@ethanboyd2981]

You keep forgetting the second line of text on Phyrexian Censor. "Non-Phyrexian creatures enter the battlefield tapped."

[@crisrocha3586]

I was wondering if someone else said something like pro magic players missing that is kinda sad

[@theurkive5296]

​@@crisrocha3586 it's commander, your comment is the sad part

[@MatthiasCorvinu]

This is viewer engagement.

[@dementlord9507]

I was wondering about this too

[@chrs-wltrs]

Easiest algorithm engagement of my life

[@AbsaluteXero]

I'm glad I watched this episode to completion

[@emacgggaming9732]

its always a good sign when 5 minutes into the video and like 3 minutes into the game Olivia is already cry laughing

[@jamesaditya5254]

LMAO THE BAYMAX CENSORSHIP GOT ME GOOD edit: I'm done, this episode is just the goat. So much scientific educational content and discussion about achieving completion

[@nertzyyy]

The intro clip says it all. I’m stoked for the video! Thanks for all you guys do. Absolute champs.

[@goberthicks]

Appreciate it :) cheers!

[@KingGimpo333]

This entire episode was completely unhinged and I loved it. The "Would make clean-up easier" bit had me dead, especially when both Olivia and Kyle did the knocking away motion. xD

[@MrZerodayz]

Not only is Curiosity a "may", Kyle could also discard in response to any Curiosity trigger, causing the damage to happen before the card draw, even if it wasn't a may. What an unhinged episode, I loved it! I hope you can get this group together for another game.

[@bobbybellair597]

Is it just me or does Olivia always have a "Why are these lights so fvcking bright?" look on her face during the sponsors intro? 😂

[@goberthicks]

Because the lights are too bright!!! 😅

[@gr3ndl3r]

@@goberthicks and there are 4 of them. lol I have made my requisite pop culture reference.😆

[@ChrisSmith-qp6nm]

MY work schedule recently changed, and I've been missing my groups commander gatherings. I have been binging older episodes, because it feels like friends just hanging out playing cards. It really does feel like "games at home". Thanks for the awesome content!

[@charlieawerbuch5352]

in this episode we get roughly 10 minutes of actual gameplay and 30 minutes of Olivia nearly dying of laughter. God that was fun to watch.

[@dragonmountacridge9258]

I don't know what is my favorite part: the banter, the laughter or Day9 wearing my great aunt's sweater.

[@ctomsky]

This is why this show is the best.

[@gregarwolf]

Day9 is truly one of the most effortlessly funny people around.

[@roberthodges1045]

Oh my goodness I've never laughed so much or so hard during one of these episodes. Day9 and Kyle riff too well off of each other and Olivia's laugh is incredibly infectious. Thank you all so much for being such amazing people.

[@silvertidal1330]

The synchronize lean back in laughter at 36:13.

[@frans95]

was searching for this comment!!

[@achocofilah]

The editing bits and additions in recent episodes and in this one have been hilarious, thank you Eilidh!

[@EDHijinks]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed 'em!

[@Veutheyn]

This has to be the most enjoyable commander series out there. Its funny and feels like home and most importantly the rules are followed and triggers mostly get hit. Brian's constant watching of triggers and following for everyone is the same thing I do and it feels good that I am not the only one that wants to make sure everything plays right.

[@dyferyhm]

kyle hill does get bonus points for getting the crew *clap*

[@Cybelenn]

I love how they go into a conversation like they are not being recorded lol

[@carterdelrosario2278]

Oh my god! The synchronized lean back from both Brian and Olivia at 36:14 is hilarious!

[@baltoandtogo]

I'm a huge Day9 fan, so this showed up in my KZbin feed. Liked, Subscribed, Commented. No clue what is happening in Magic games. Have never played, no idea what's going on, but was still entertained.

[@philcurtis6771]

I made the mistake of watching this at work. Hilarious. Loved seeing Day9 on here I’ve been a big fan since the StarCraft days.

[@Gimmicgaming]

Omg day 9 is one of my favorite people. I’ve been watching his videos since before the “my life of StarCraft” video. Thanks for having him on!

[@justinmaier193]

Pleaseeee have more choatic vids like this! I couldn't stop laughing the whole time

[@Urikanu]

I've said it before, I'll say it again: this intro makes me happy every time I see it. Also, you two + Kyle HIll and Day9? That's fantastic entertainment!

[@Seef137]

I clicked on this video for a wholesome game of edh and was met with "Are you the monarch? Because I am crowning." 😂

[@TheCoyote808]

Three 14 year olds and Olivia play Magic, this is their story.

[@Evenheroescandie]

This is fast becoming my favourite MTG channel. It's all I want from a episode. This is quite full circle for me Kyle I used to watch all the time. He got me into EDH when he played Windgrace on Game Knights I still own that deck. Day 9 I watched and followed you since the early days of Starcraft 2. Bryan and Olivia have been fans of since discovering EDH in 2016. I want Larry from I hate your deck please.

[@everettstatz1682]

Honestly, one of the best episodes on youtube involving a commander game! 😁

[@wesleysmith2435]

The way my day had gone before watching this video was rough. This made my day so much better.

[@PalaCannito]

THIS WAS COMEDIC GOLD! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this episode! While Kyle goes off and does Kyle things (combo kill, anyone?), I enjoyed everything about this episode.

[@Daekeyas]

Just an epic game. The gut splitting hilarity is a wonderful bonus. Thanks for a delightful way to pass the time. Best episode to date.

[@mathieulaurin5079]

i've watched so many videos of Day9 while i was playing heartstone and i'm watching everything Kyle is making so it's so much fun for me to watch them playing MTG together. and its always fun to watch the two Kiblers playing together. A perfect show. thanks you for this !!!!

[@bryanstrahm9961]

So it sounds like Kyle has just officially moved in at this point. Looking forward to seeing more of him.

[@tash1201]

The chaos is almost more than when commander at home has your "child" on. 15/10, can't do fractions

[@HCUK677]

Great episode, can clearly see you're friends 🙂 Great job hosting at Magiccon Olivia, I'd like an entrance to a Commander game like that!

[@trizkit995]

This is peak commander. More jokes and riffs and the game is just there as the reason to meet up.

[@Duckandrun101]

I enjoy these games of just having people just joking and laughing the entire time. your games seem more like the vibe of just having a good time together and the game coming second like it should be.

[@TyrantRuler101]

This match does truly feel like the most “at home/kitchen table” with jokes and riffs that have nothing to do with the game at hand! Love it!

[@kylekeefer2748]

I have no idea what a single card was played, I don't know a single combo that went off, I was too busy laughing my hind end off from the spiraling craziness that was this episode, and i loved every minute of it, and can guarantee that I will be coming back for more.

[@mylifeasnemi3824]

This was like... The best episode so far! So much fun to watch! ❤

[@PsionicMonk]

I *NEEDED* this episode, for some medical reasons I can't work for a bit and stuff like this at least gives me some laughs

[@PsionicMonk]

"It's an all purpose orifice" is hysterical

[@RazgrizAce67]

Day9's reaction to the infinite combo is exactly my reaction to that kind of play. I actively dislike when that happens as it feels so anticlimactic. Having so much fun and then out of nowhere, the game is over and it all came down to if you had interaction available at that moment.

[@patrice2847]

Hands down one of the best commander show out there lol the convos are amazing xD love the ambiance

[@chysky1673]

Yayyyyy, COMMANDER TIMEEEE, totally didn't just stop watching a EDHHijinks to come here 😅😂

[@EDHijinks]

I forgive you!

[@chysky1673]

@EDHijinks well I graciously accept XD I went right back to watch it and thankfully it was right at the beginning, so I didn't miss anything, thanks for the amazing content everyone!

[@jaradsmethers3601]

today on let's break Olivia while playing commander completion jokes :D

[@_Epic_]

I really love this show, everything you guys do is just fantastic! Thankyou for blessing us with this content

[@raneemfathy2581]

Love seeing Sean and Brian playing together irl, What the Deck is one of the best shows on the internet tbh! ❤

[@obicortes8199]

Love the Eilidh laugh in the background is always great.

[@EDHijinks]

Hooboy, Kyle got me good.

[@metricarea7546]

"You're like Netflix cancelling after 2 seasons" "Play it out!!" I am hysterical🤣

[@michaelsinnreich6626]

This really does capture the commander with friends experience. Love it.

[@Xerro95]

Okay this is my favourite episode of commander at home. Whole thing had me creasing with laughter. Excellent work folks 😂

[@andrewkarasek3219]

wow! I just got into Magic again after many years. and Yarok is my first deck I am building, excited to watch. Edit: and its dead the first turn its out.... yeah my experience too haha :D

[@androo534]

Next time Kyle Hill is on the show, he should just sit in Brian's seat, and no one should say a thing about it.

[@bloodtypexneg]

I have been rewatching all these episodes. I am going through a dark time in my life and the fact I can watch commander being played by friends and laugh my ass off is really helping me keep a positive outlook. Thanks for the laughs guys!

[@travistrent2945]

Love this channel that I’ve found! You’ve all helped me become interested in magic: The gathering

[@commanderathome]

Welcome!

[@rees1058]

"Are you the monarch, because I'm crowning?!". Kyle Hill... you incorrigible scamp.

[@rees1058]

Also, this whole episode is HIGH-LARRY-US.

[@RustproofBurlab]

Day9 was a key contributor to me learning this game. Great to see him on the show!

[@JacMakes]

What an awesome Intro! Thanks for the video!

[@oliverco2213]

Congratulations on reaching 140K subs. I remember watching your first episode and just like today, I still get the same enjoyment. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@zappernapper]

Omg - the look between Brian and Kyle when Kyle drew the card off Curiosity and "forgot" the damage trigger on Brimaz which would have killed the table

[@metricarea7546]

But he had to discard to do the damage I think...

[@ktonious9949]

Wow. I will never be able to look at Gonzo the same. Childhood destroyed. I thank you.

[@KennethThysbjergJensen]

That was super funny, great show guys. Please make a rematch of this 🤣😂

[@mld-Drake]

never seen an intro clip describe the vibe of the entire video as well as this one has. died laughing the entire time and it was glorious

[@OksanaSean]

This was amazing! Awesome episode! Loved seeing Day[9] playing commander. Please bring this group together again :) Fantastic fun!!

[@SventFulgur]

Day9 being petty had me gasping for air laughing!!!! 😂😂😂

[@doulosdphi]

The content creator's filter being gone is the whole premise of Pleasant Kenobi's channel. And that's why we love it lol. And why we love the full body laughs of Olivia.

[@adamrennie9170]

Easily my favorite episode so far. I can only imagine how much fun everyone has during these games.

[@replacement6386]

Brilliant episode! Thanks for the laughs ❤

[@hero_kage]

This is essentially what Commander is at the end of the day. Someone wins but everyone has fun shittalking all game long and that is what you will remember, especially anything regarding any form of animal genitalia trivia.

[@RybackStun]

Day 9: "How does this work?" Dollar Store Thor: *explains* Day 9: "oh ok, demonstrate the loop." Dollar Store Thor: *surprised Pikachu face*

[@anbuagent12]

This is my favorite podcast. (Background, not muted)

[@cnknott89]

My favorite moment: *Brian doing his trademark Kibler card-flicking shuffle with the cards in his hand* Olivia: "I love you so much, but please fuckin' stop" as she lays her hand across his

[@se7enmurks927]

Absolutely loved this game! My favorite on the show so far! Please please have these two back together!

[@at0mik989]

I love the in-sync "lean back and laugh" at 36:15. Incredible

[@BodysmasherMTG]

This made my week, this was an absolute blast to watch!

[@Doug464]

I'm so glad this episode of commander at home has been so focused on the gameplay itself and didn't once devolve into 300 million tangents (fr though I'm a newer fan and y'alls videos always bring a smile to my face, thank you ❤)

[@gabialhwashy7503]

I just love how mid match they go off into a tangent because why not ♥♥♥ Love your work guys, it's always nice to see you play Commander and have fun, reminds us to have fun too.

[@cfrosty4940]

more of these 2 guests plz and thanks - laughed harder than most things i've watched in 7 months

[@nikolaiasg8286]

How in sync Olivia and Kibler are at 36:13 is goals