Commander Cards MOST Worth Buying | Cards That Are 100% Worth Their Price (Part 2) | December 2021

[@peyton107]

To this day just thinking about getting my demonic tutor for only $20 after Ultimate Masters released makes me grin. One of the best investments I’ve made in magic.

[@NitpickingNerds]

score! I think we picked up a few around that time as well!

[@mrtekbunny]

Good call. There was once upon a time when I was but an innocent lad and gilded drake went for like 5 bucks and I was like "I'll get it later." My sads cannot be measured.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

I can't believe that the Archive version was so cheap (30$) for a time and now is almost 50. LOL I still buy 3rd edition G versions for 25$ when it comes up, I love that old art :P

[@michaeldehoyos6004]

I bought the box topper titan set for like 80 bucks and paper phyrexian alter for like 15

[@dhostetler35]

Literally just a few months ago I got a revised demonic tutor from a guy selling out of his collection….20$

[@Silverpicker]

Loved this episode. Fantastic

[@NitpickingNerds]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@riccardocalosso5688]

"there's no cabal coffers in green" Actually, there is, and she's called Nissa, who shakes the world!

[@brendoncumming-smith8080]

Who shakes them t*ts

[@Pandahboymtg]

@@brendoncumming-smith8080 I thought I was the only one that noticed those large green hills.

[@Commandersarena]

Na Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary is the real real

[@geefron]

@@Commandersarena Exactly, can we put some Respect on my guy's name please?

[@ianchandler4903]

I remember for so much of my MTG playing life imperial recruiter and grim tutor were these out of reach obscure set cards that cost a million dollars. I immediately went out and got a recruiter after seeing this video for $5.50, just amazing! 👏

[@ericwaraujo]

I've been watching you guys since the early days, for reals. Being attributed a spike by heroes and legends' John definitively confirms that you guys are in the spotlight and have a voice. Congrats dudes.

[@kennethdixoniii4113]

I would add natural order to this list. It’s relatively cheap currently.

[@NitpickingNerds]

It is a great buy as well

[@mikemartin9345]

On that note, I think some of the Mystical Archive cards are near the "regular" art prices right now. Check those out if you're into them.

[@longdangley]

Got the foil demonic tutor for a local card shop from a box jp verison was extremely worth it

[@quayo90]

Underrated thought I think; If you’re ordering a Secret Lair as a way of getting a rare card and not really for the art, you’re better off waiting for the Lair release and buying the original art work card for cheaper. Elesh Norn was at $9 a few weeks ago.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

Always buy singles when it comes to Secret Lairs :P

[@quayo90]

@@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299 see I can’t pass up some cool art 😂😂

[@ConstanceMists]

Yuuup. Picked my copy of elesh norn up around then

[@quayo90]

@@ConstanceMists I may have picked one up even after my Phyrexian one showed up, but I also. She’s just too good as an anthem

[@chexmix0101]

Ghostly Pilferer is low key really good, especially getting better with more cards being cast from exile.

[@NitpickingNerds]

A total bomb versus prosper

[@WarpstonePainting]

I'm a simple man, I see Dauthi Voidwalker in the thumbnail and I hit that like button.

[@hrsnful]

For the „Druid of Purification“ it’s also amazing that it doesn’t target. So you can hit enchantments and artifacts with hexproof

[@Zacharadus]

I run Fiery Confluence in my Firesong and Sunspeaker, and it has made a big impact every time I play it. Great card, great recomendation!

[@NitpickingNerds]

It is a solid card for sure

[@davenelmes9520]

I was today years old when the Nerds schooled me in the proper use of Sevinne’s Reclamation! How did I miss that it says ‘permanent’?! Love you guys!

[@bigbobby1]

Cabal coffers for green is just Nissa who shakes the world

[@stalkerstomper3304]

What keeps Dismantling Wave from seeing consistent play IS the cycling cost AND the effect of it destroying your own artifacts and enchantments too. That said, the main part of the card's effect is definitely great.

[@NitpickingNerds]

The cyclimgneffect is just bonus text

[@nickhughes8179]

Unless you're a Gavi deck, then it's 0

[@stalkerstomper3304]

@@nickhughes8179 I agree, though Gavi decks usually rely heavily on enchantments, if not some artifacts too, and in most cases, you don't want to pop your own stuff too... even of it is zero with Gavi.

[@stalkerstomper3304]

@@NitpickingNerds Totally agree. I didn't miss the fact that you pointed that out already in your video. Still though, it's second effect is almost not even an option, unless you would otherwise lose. A lot of white builds rely on artifacts and/or enchantments to cover its color pie holes. Though again, I agree that the 1st part is a boss!

[@nickhughes8179]

@@stalkerstomper3304 Good point. Mine had a good 12 or 13 enchantments that were essential to the deck. I always used its non cycling mode.

[@NewOldEBM]

Omg yes! I was so glad you guys got the shoutout from Heroes and Legends! That made me super happy! Congrats lads!

[@NitpickingNerds]

It WAS pretty cool! :D

[@NewOldEBM]

@@NitpickingNerds I know yeah! You guys deserve the shoutouts and spotlight, as much as we (the community) nitpick back and try to "uhmmm aktually" you, the advice is legitimately great well thought. You've changed my mind on a few things so super glad you're getting up there! Plus you're like the only creators who point out how good white ramp actually is relative to the other colours! Bless guys, enjoy your Christmas!

[@chelseacomer1363]

You guys and Mitch from commanders quarters are the ppl I trust when I go to make my budget decisions. Keep up the good work and i have faith you will get the recognition you DESERVE lol good day sir

[@just2red4u]

I think that most of the cards that are just in commander pre-cons or random "by themselves" type of sets (not in normal packs or booster sets) just tend to slip past everyone. A lot of great cards that most people don't know about. So they stay cheap until its gains some popularity.

[@PawzBrownMTG]

I agree I've been picking up all the lands when they come out. Great video

[@rexx171]

Thank you for putting a tcgplayer link that contained all these cards. You guys rock.

[@NitpickingNerds]

We got you 😊

[@OttaviusAeterna]

nice info!! I always enjoy watching ur contents... keep up the good work nerds !

[@NitpickingNerds]

Appreciate it, thanks so much!

[@SvviftDeath]

This was a great list. I own most of these cards including the Ritual of the Machine at the end. I also just picked up a copy of Intuition today for 100. Worth.

[@NitpickingNerds]

I have never owned one myself

[@johnfinch9164]

Great list, guys! I’ve added several of the cards you discussed to my Must Have list. Thanks!

[@purebane]

Druid of Purification seems crazy good, thanks for making me aware of its existence

[@NitpickingNerds]

it IS crazy good :P

[@NoobN00b]

The Ozolith is one I would keep an eye on. If you are playing a 1/1 counters deck it is amazing. It only has one printing as of now and is going up in price.

[@Mecal00]

I bought the pre-release version because that was all that was available a while back. I'll be holding on to it :)

[@NitpickingNerds]

It is an extremely strong card!

[@Cartman72985]

@@NitpickingNerds I believe it is currently in the Mystery Booster packs

[@calebrobbins6406]

I got The Ozolith just recently--very nice, and I will hang onto it XD

[@only1sn1not1taken]

I hate the phyrexian text cards and wish they had just done flavor text on the card that way. I wanted to cards but didn't get the drop because of the printing.

[@NitpickingNerds]

Understandable

[@user-fd2co5xr7k]

I like Beezy’s Sonic impression at 20:57

[@kingginger3335]

I remember when you guys first talked about Voidwalker being a not good card and now it's "totally bonkers". Lmao I knew the card was gonna be an edh staple the moment I read it

[@reneweiss96]

Yeah I laughed my ass off when they said it was bad 😂😂 just gently petting my marchesa the black rose deck

[@tylerisdrawing9913]

I bought two ritual of the machines right when you showed it. Super awesome card that is very overlooked.

[@NitpickingNerds]

It’s an awesome card we just got ours in the mail today!

[@JEDWOLFF]

You Forgot Grave Titan!

[@NitpickingNerds]

Did we though???

[@kingginger3335]

One of my favorite plays is casting Pattern of Rebirth on some dopey mana dork or something. Then cast Natural Order, sacking the dopey creature, which triggers Rebirth allowing me to get 2 giant boys outta my deck

[@DarkPikachuYTV]

18:52 I have foil one I want know how much it’s wroth?

[@ptp1999]

Immediately bought cards on the back of this video, thanks gents. Also, i got a Ritual of the Machine on your recommendation before it went up in value - yay me!!!

[@NitpickingNerds]

Oh wow, glad that worked out for you! We bought three of them as well once we saw it start go up up, we were like "shoot we actually want to try this, better pull the trigger!"

[@Hot_Dice]

You guys rock! Just placed my fat TCGPlayer order with affiliate link of course. You deserve every penny from the kickback and then some. I agree with pretty much all of your evaluations AND I got in on a few Ritual of the Machines thanks to you guys as well! Love me some nerd-picks!!

[@NitpickingNerds]

Awe thanks so much! Glad to hear you're enjoying

[@SWAT6809]

Shoutout to Pilferer, it draws cards and it gets you monarch back to draw cards. Its also untaps to draw cards and when playing against commanders like Prosper you just party.

[@donschellenberg6625]

Great video Guy's! Absolutely one of the best that you've done! Great card reviews as well and you've made me me remember quite a few cards that I need to go and get several copies of...Two Thumbs Up 👍 👍

[@Orelusz]

Love that you highlighted Ghost Pilferer, is so good, it can easily draw off commanders, flashback, escape, cascade just to mention some mechanics. Plus the discard effect to unblock is really nice, especially if you're playing a reanimator kind of deck and you want to discard what you need to reanimate.

[@NitpickingNerds]

Card is a hidden gem!

[@Orelusz]

@@NitpickingNerds indeed it is! I just ordered a few more I have two but I rather get a playset since is so cheap

[@budd1331]

Kyler with call the copper coats. Instant big board

[@NitpickingNerds]

That is a win outta nowhere

[@christianjohnson4328]

Ghostly pilferer is a great mutate target ;)

[@richmondlau5945]

boxing day shopping special :) went back to your videos at the beginning of the year before i started edh for secret tech cards. so many cards i wanted to buy from those videos have spiked so hard since to the point i dont want to buy them anymore lol

[@NitpickingNerds]

Heck yeah!

[@stevecarr1389]

In my Lurrus deck I'm never sad to pull agadeem's awakening in the mid to late game.

[@NitpickingNerds]

SUCH a good card!

[@blakefarber3718]

Am I crazy thinking that keen duelist is underappreciated?

[@NitpickingNerds]

I tried the card and was very disappointed

[@YouandWhoseArmy]

Agadeem's awakening is probably the card that has one more more games than any other in my deck. They also make a bounce land or two worth it. Pretty cool to tap out, play the bounce land, return agadeem's to your hand, cast it FTW.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

Sick, I forgot about Turntimber Symbiosis. How could Voidwalker not be good? The card basically forces removal. Great list I'd add Svyelun to the list if you like Merfolk, she is so cheap :P

[@Markjwecho1]

Voidwalker is insane. I’ve played it recently in a couple of my mono black and Orzhov decks and it absolutely smashes. I just ordered some more the night before this video came out because I think it’s WAY under valued right now

[@ryanprov]

I think when flashing back Sevinne's Reclamation you still only need one fetchland, just let one copy of the spell resolve and grab your fetch, then sac it while the other copy is still on the stack and it will be back in the graveyard when the second copy resolves to do it again. Or do you need to choose the target when the copy happens?

[@PoopinaBucket]

I swear Beezy could have sold me that this was a birthday channel instead of a EDH channel. The way he said it on the first 20 seconds 💀

[@nickcoupe2964]

You got a shout out regarding ritual of the machine on the market watch on Heroes and Legends.

[@NitpickingNerds]

Oh really? I'm gonna check that out!

[@stevesmith5883]

Your definitely right about higher mana value tutors however as power level lessens there are conversations for 3-4 mana tutors, especially black ones which don't reveal. Tutoring for a key piece to cast next turn is fine in lower powered decks imo.

[@user-fd2co5xr7k]

My girlfriend uses Ghostly Pilferer in her Anowon rogues deck, and it seems great

[@meatrace]

Also, Agadeem's Awakening is basically Genesis Wave in black, hitting only creatures in your yard.

[@joshuadempsey5281]

A Sorcery version of imperial recruiter would actually still be perfectly good. Red has so few tutors, that's part of what makes it so good.

[@obadijahparks]

I'm hoping that agadeem's awakening lowers after rotation.

[@NitpickingNerds]

Us too! Might have to pick up even more then

[@chelseacomer1363]

Dismantling wave gets overlooked cuz it's a sorcery. I cut it for crush contraband cuz of that

[@Wojtek36762]

Great picks! The Dauthi Voidwalker I ordered for $7.10 came today, it’s going straight in my Prosper deck, I’ve been trying to make it a little more aggressive while it digs for its combos. I’d also forgotten about Fiery Confluence, which will be great in there! It’s hard to run many board wipes when most of my draws are impulsive and they can so easily be dead. That one can clear small token armies and dorks while saving Prosper and whichever utility creatures I need, or do other stuff. And with liquimetal torque in the deck, I’m always happy to run versatile artifact removal. I bought two Druids of Purification when they were at $7, definitely worth getting more while they’re cheap. Crowd lands, too! Also been preaching Heliod’s Intervention to my playgroup and will continue.

[@gregprice4834]

yeah so i didnt get the hype around imperial recruiter. however i put it in my osgir and realized theres 14 targets and can be got back with my sun titan so yeah the card is pretty good.

[@devan9197]

I love how you said klauth's will goes in any gruul deck but Nikya says otherwise

[@johnfinch9164]

If I may add a potential Honorable Mention to you list: Martyr’s Bond. A White enchantment with an effect identical to Gravepact but triggers with EVERY permanent type? This card is crazy good! What’s more, it’s priced at UNDER one dollar at TCGPlayer!

[@jozi9301]

Hey guys, I love ur guys' content. Would u guys ever consider reading the cards out loud when you talk about them? I almost exclusively watch (rather listen) to your guys videos when I'm driving, and I only know about 40% of the cards you guys talk about by heart. I know I'm a niche case, but I thought I'd ask! (Also, I want to ask your guys opinion on the card Soul Exchange, I think it's really strong for it's cmc)

[@HomeCookinMTG]

A similar card to agedeem’s awakening that’s not a land obviously is rally the ancestors, I love it in aristocrat lists that are playing white.

[@mtgspanglish731]

Thanks, the info is awesome like always.

[@drewfm91]

"Sweet tech to put in you deck" rolls right off the tongue.

[@NitpickingNerds]

it really does

[@jostkohler-kae2997]

I never figured out why some of the best cards "ever" cost under 1 $.

[@AngelusNielson]

Because they're not used in tournament-winning decks I wager. But hey, it's an advantage for us without bottomless pockets.

[@gragrim]

Mantle of the Ancients does auras AND equipments.. this card is AMAZING

[@ZtgWolf1354]

Fiery Confluence is going in my Torbran deck. The deck is based entirely on pinging with all cards that add/double damage. 4 mana to deal 9+ damage to each opponent is insane in that deck.

[@mikeangeles2312]

The Nerds. The MTG channel worth watching !!!

[@NitpickingNerds]

Thank youuuu!

[@AlexSShole]

Funny story about how I got my demonic tutor for $20 this year. Went to the Lgs for commander and there was a legacy tourney going on. No commander players. So some guy randomly offered to Loan me his yuriko deck. This deck costs around $4K. I went undefeated after witnessing him lose twice with it, showing me how to play his deck. With the winning store credit I got the tutor for $20.

[@pattap9033]

What do you think about Opposition Agent. Is it worth it's 12-16€?. In my eyes this card is a solid A. And What compared with Dauthi VoidWalker? Wich of these two cards do you think is stronger in general?

[@schumerus6786]

Elish Norn I’m thinking about using in my Karador deck… thing is that my tactic is 1 big black creature from Graveyard a turn, green for the ramp dorks and white is the least present and has utility creatures and spells mostly… Is it worth putting in in that case?

[@thork_tv]

Dismatling wave is also very hard to counter when you cycle it because it's a Trigger to destroy things

[@NESninja1982]

I can't believe that a retro frame foil Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth is under $30. I have one and it is gorgeous. That card will be $75+ in 2 years.

[@matthiasjaschke1471]

bought the foil elesh norn because youre right

[@NitpickingNerds]

Hell yes it is so cool!

[@lucasperrella9280]

Is bitterblossom at 17£/21$ worth it? Seems like the Lowest I've seen but not sure if I should pull the trigger

[@joshuavansickler8113]

Love how squee is in the thumbnail but not the video. He returns even from the bulk bins

[@NitpickingNerds]

It is because he excite you find these great prices

[@Cryptix____]

I think dismantling waves biggest issue is that it destroys and destroy is pretty weak in the grand scheme of things cause by 8 mana people are already gonna have their Enchantments and Artifacts be pretty negligible. One card that I think is absolutely nuts is terminus, it just completely cuts everyone off and you can cast It for 1 if you top deck it but overall is worth casting if you wanted to hold on to it

[@Dzicozan]

might just be me, but I think gamble also is worth getting if you're in the right deck and dont mind discards. managed to grab myself one today for just 10 bucks, quite the steal i'd say

[@NitpickingNerds]

Gamble is super solid!

[@Nulgathus]

Just pulled a foil dauthi voidwalker, threw it in my xantcha deck i was playing/slowly upgrading without even checking price. Such a cool card.

[@mikemartin9345]

I've loved it since I first played it. Busted it out on a friend playing an Araumi build and I think he has PTSD now.

[@Nulgathus]

@@mikemartin9345 I literally have an araumi deck I could put it in, that's mean

[@francoispaolantonacci2280]

Very interesting list. Thks the nerds

[@NitpickingNerds]

no prob!

[@ebbandfloatzel]

Pattern of Rebirth can be replaced by Defense of the Heart and Natural Order in many cases. That's probably the biggest reason. Sure Defense can't be cheated on timing... But it always activates. You still need to force the cheat, and if you can't you probably aren't having it happen.

[@krisdaschwab912]

Ghostly Pilferer is wonderful in my Vadrok deck. Cast it, discard something insane, mutate with Vadrok, have fun?

[@plain6677]

Yavimaya is very fun with Hidden Path

[@noahz42]

Yes! I needed a video to watch while I eat :D

[@NitpickingNerds]

We got you!

[@johnhayes7590]

I bought the Galea deck and I cut a LOT of cards from it, but mantle of the ancients is still easily one of the best cards in it. It helps that I mill myself to use it. Its basically 5 mana to win the game

[@kazutokirigaya7710]

hey @Nitpicking nerds! You can get the Effect of elesh norn on a much lower budget with the black white enchantment Etheral Asolution.It even costs one less mana!

[@Socooomfy]

This video aged so well.

[@AngelusDlion]

Time Warp says that "Target player" takes a turn after this one. That means that I could target any player, right? I could see an ""You can kill him, I can't, have a turn, scenario going on. :P"

[@ReyaadawnMTG]

100% agree on the Commander Legends Crowd lands. I have a binder dedicated to them and have been picking them up for $3-5 for months. They won't be reprinted before the battlebond ones which are 4-5x the price. There's no way they don't double or triple in price before they're reprinted. They have been my #1 pickup.

[@NitpickingNerds]

They are all so good!

[@andreviljoen7157]

I can’t see why they’re not in precons tbh

[@NitpickingNerds]

Precons have this weird value cap going on

[@IslandPonder]

*eagerly awaits the 10% spike to all of these*

[@gutsbadguy50]

At least theres no reserved list cards this time lol

[@NitpickingNerds]

Lol 😂 true story!

[@pattap9033]

I am new to this channel. It's very interesting and I am glad I found it. (or does it found me..? XD). So this is real competitor to "tolarian community". Interesting to see you have other opinions in some points.

[@bendiv7999]

May i also add vandalblast. This Card got a recent Reprint in the latest Commander Deck and i got a couple for about 1,5 euro (1,7$). Absolut staple

[@Jonzin4BeatzNYC]

I purchased 2 druid of purification cards for under $5 in total knowing it would go up and I wish I grabbed at least 2 more.

[@bluepomegranate]

One of my favorite underrated cards for gruul decks is Hull Breach. Destroying one player's Rhystic Study or Smothering Tithe and another player's Bolas's Citadel, for only 2 mana? Yes please. It only really has two things holding it back in that it's multicolored and sorcery speed, but I think the efficiency and potential for a 2 for 1 makes it well worth it.

[@NitpickingNerds]

never tried it but seems ok

[@brendans1983]

Pattern of Rebirth is a dream when it's sitting under Atla Palani. I'll go grab my Terror of the Peaks thankyou

[@richmondlau5945]

pattern of rebirth spiked on dec 22\23. coincidence? lol dismantling wave too. 80c -> $1

[@dwiseman50]

Is there a full buy list anywhere?

[@NitpickingNerds]

We are adding one to the description rn

[@dwiseman50]

@@NitpickingNerds awesome thanks for the great video!!

[@NitpickingNerds]

@@dwiseman50 it’s there now 🥰

[@ManrielXiii]

I just wanted to point out that Yavimaya will make your opponents lands forests as well. It helps your opponents mana fix and that's not always good. A slight drawback but the more of these lands there will be, the easier color fixing becomes for multicolor decks.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

No big considering how often people use Urborg, tomb of Yawgmoth to turn all lands into swamps in addition to there normal types. Typically you have built your deck to take more advantage than your opponent when you drop your Yavimaya :P

[@ManrielXiii]

@@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299 for Urborg, if you have cabal coffer or magus of the coffers, it can really pull a lot of weight. Yavimaya is still generally better than a basic land in 99% of cases. But it doesn't seem as abusable for the fixing it can give.

[@NitpickingNerds]

The fix other players is not a big deal. They may not even be playing green

[@davidchesterton4033]

I know you are high on MDFCs but would you ever think about bounce lands for reusing the MDFCs?

[@NitpickingNerds]

I think the downside of a regular bounceland just for that purpose isn't worth the tapped land

[@cannardm]

Where is squee the immortal?

[@smurftb]

Instead of "Demonic Tutor" how about "Time of Need" which is another good choice to pick from very similar abilities

[@user-fd2co5xr7k]

Is Klauth’s Will still worth using in naya decks, where you have white board wipes that get all permanents at once?

[@NitpickingNerds]

Most likely not but I could see decks that want it.

[@sharkmanyt4431]

Elesh norn is the only praetor that is good enough to see play in cedh

[@youngnikos9625]

You can easily get your cabal coffers for ten bucks