Czech Pile vs Jund Midrange || North 100 Showdown

[@CharlesGouraudgaming]

Thanks for having me, it's great to support you.

[@phorqs]

Never played Canlander but I always watch these videos. Excellent presentation and tantalizing gameplay might just get me to proxy a few decks to play with friends.

[@Raymaniak]

As someone else who loves those and has never played Canlander, I now wonder if there's more people watching them than actual Canlander players, or maybe even people who ever played it. They get tens of thousands of views, and while some of those are definitely repeats, it sounds like it could be close for a niche format that uses Power.

[@thomasgaillard6713]

I really encourage you to try canlander! We play it with my friends, and that's a really funny hard to master format

[@flint9759]

I know this was said as a joke because Canadian Highlander doesn't have sideboards, but Opposition Agent does not allow you to view your opponent's side board. 720.4 specifically prohibits viewing information about cards outside the game that only the person being controlled can see (i.e. sideboard cards). This also means that you can't control a player to grab sideboard cards with wish effects. You basically 'fail to find'.

[@Roll-Penut]

NEEEEERRRRRRD

[@markbrierley6367]

This is a newish ruling which was the point of the joke.

[@MakeVarahHappen]

​@@markbrierley6367It's really not. I checked and it's been around for at least a decade.

[@markbrierley6367]

@@MakeVarahHappen see the "ish" on the word new. Consider how long these folks have been playing.

[@Raymaniak]

@@markbrierley6367 I'm pretty sure the point of the joke was that there's no sideboards in Highlander, like OP said. That's a way more obvious joke.

[@jackeea_]

Names now: this is called Jund because it's named after the colour combination refering to one of the shards of Alara which is a well loved set from 16 years ago Names then: this is called Czech Pile because it's a pile of cards some Czech players played

[@richterhammockslam988]

funny enough, Czech Pile is a much newer name than Jund - it came around in 2016 in the late stages of Deathrite Shaman in legacy

[@Greysnowman]

It’s less about when it was named, and more about which format made it famous. Legacy decks are famous for their non descriptive inside joke names

[@SpiffyTrev]

My cat knocked over my iPad and it zoomed in on wheeler’s foot just as you introduced James on tech. Took me a while to realize it wasn’t a bit.

[@GreatGreyShrike]

A neat line: in the attack at 41:00, if Serge exiled one of his own cards from his own graveyard with the trespasser's attack trigger, it would grow the Laelia to 4/4 so it would trade instead of dying cleanly. He could also use deathrite to grow it further as well.

[@bunnyyote]

I spotted that too!! Even better though by growing Laelia to a 4/4 with deathrite shaman exiling from his graveyard it trades with the first 4/4, shrinking the other construct to a 3/3 with 3 damaged marked on it, killing it too.

[@Jedicake]

Hah. I was just gonna comment that

[@Atom1c1141]

Serge also could have just swung with one construct the next turn because of the exalted trigger. He would have always had a bigger construct than wheeler in that case which means he doesn’t have to trade both in on that attack.

[@Drayvax]

I think the reason he didn't do that was because of the Nihil Spellbomb, but that also creates an interesting line. By forcing the Nihil spellbomb, it shrinks the 2 karnstructs on Wheeler's side and makes them trade into Laelia and Graveyard Trespasser.

[@Raymaniak]

@@Drayvax I thought that at first too, but Wheeler using Nihil Spellbomb would also grow Laelia there, so it would eat the Construct XD

[@mcinnisboy]

Can't express how much I love the table talk on this program. Just so fun and informative at the same time.

[@StetsonM]

Thanks to yalls content I've convinced my friends to try canlander! Sleeving up a few decks tonight and bringing them to my lgs tomorrow

[@TenPace]

These two weeks felt longer than usual, thank you for being here it's great to have you

[@kevinbowrin8385]

Whoever edited this, well done!

[@OBZEDAT]

An hour and 12 minutes of canlander!! I didn't know it was my birthday today

[@emmmmmmily3252]

I absolutely love watching midrange v midrange grinds like this. There's so many opportunities for tiny decisions to build up into courses of action that sway the outcome of the entire game. Thanks for putting it together.

[@oafkad]

I want a shirt with that quote. "James will do."

[@fidly4]

- England, 1603

[@BhbtheRock]

Honestly, it's a testament to professionalism that this video isn't two hours long

[@BhbtheRock]

Okay, helps if game one is Ben practicing Muay Thai on Serge

[@maywecomein]

I like the little name thingies on the bottom during introductions!

[@fairygoodmuller8065]

Thanks for having Wheeler, it's great to watch him play!

[@TheCodingle]

I didn't know this was what I needed today but it sure did hit the spot. You guys are the best

[@TheOtherTracy]

Been watching Wheeler's streams and have heard Czech Pile more than once. Excited to see it in action!

[@TheStealthRhino]

35:35 Terminate should be in exile and not a legal target. It was countered by Force of Negation. Spells countered this way are exiled.

[@fairygoodmuller8065]

Same with the card countered in g1, can't recall if it mattered but when both players have delirium cards, it's important

[@blindrocket]

My favorite segment on the channel! Currently I just play cEDH but this content makes me think that this is how Magic should truly be played. This should be more of a thing! Thanks for these North 100 Showdown videos.

[@homebrewed]

30 seconds in and Ben is unhinged - I know its gonna be a good episode

[@Temzilla2]

1:12:00 my favorite lhurgoyf is polygoyf it's all the fun of tarmogoyf but more!

[@petrseghman4283]

CZECH PILE? I am sold without even hearing the intro.

[@sandmanlives3]

Excellent, as always. Thank you! Pyrogoyf.

[@KennoxGaming]

41:16 exiling a crad from his own graveyard would make laelia get an additional counter, which the trespasser and DRS both do. sad they missed that

[@brandonrichard9568]

My favorite LRRMTG content!

[@johnrobinson1481]

this new lighting setup is actually incredible

[@tehDoc1]

For my own learning, @42:15 could Serge have exiled a card from their graveyard to make Laelia into a 4/4? Which would then clear both karnstructs due to state based actions?

[@georgehugh1]

Oh man, I love these James on tech episodes!

[@camerongrey3643]

Serge was far too scared not blocking the dreadhorde arcanist in that last game, specifically to dodge a deal 3. The snowball it provided: additional card draw, which flips Tamiyo, which makes the Ragavan not deal trample damage with shadow spear. Also that turn the delighted halfling really didn’t need to be tapped if he is concerned about blocking with questing beast.

[@wingusdingus1019]

Hubris is a hell of a thing

[@cygnusinfinity5126]

at 55:50 Serge suggests that The One Ring would win Wheeler the game, in this case however it would not, because Questing Beast's Damage can't be Prevented ability allows you to get through protection. Experiencing this in gladiator was the first time I stopped thinking of Questing Beast purely as a Villain.

[@Mordalon]

It never was. It's always been the "anti durdly beater", which is what all of it's abilities are designed to do. People seem to think the abilities are just random, but they work towards a similar goal of countering several distinct but similar strategies.

[@wavesofbabies]

0:25 hello how are you I am under the water please help me there's too much raining

[@nathanwiens108]

Coming from cEDH, I am traumatized into fetching on my turn when I'm 99% sure I can't get Oppo'd. Trying to end step or middle of someone playing black who is untapped and has 3+ mana available is always a "I'm gonna get got here aren't I?".

[@Zenthere]

I like the new editing. WTG

[@Just_Another_Muffin]

Taking a break from magic and coming back by watching LRR feels so great. Like discovering Friday Night's all over again.

[@SithOnix]

I always expect czech pile to be WUBR, cause those are the colours on the zech flag if wre handwave the black in as borders

[@kivipaperisakset3999]

Me after the first few turns: "Stop, Wheeler, stop! He's already dead!"

[@wavesofbabies]

6:17 this is why Wheeler has a canned laughter button ready on his streams

[@TheCheezyFace]

Sending love from the Czech Republic!

[@wesleystunt-hansford3431]

At 49:49, I just realised the "achievement" reads 'simultanteously'... and now I'm wondering if I've missed it being misspelt in every video or if it's hand-typed each time and this is the oddity...

[@Kryptnyt]

The way Mr. Argyle signed that Deathrite with two different colors of ink is beyond sick

[@CarefulWithThatAx]

Did not affect the result, but Wheeler should not have created that last Junk. Veronica only triggers if you discard nonland.

[@TheTamally]

Like many who watch, I've never played canlander. I still love watching these regardless.

[@lavandereisly4194]

1:09:35 No, no junk token. It's non-land only

[@styfen]

The only disappointment about Psychic Frog is that it's not Creature - Frog Atog

[@loganator326]

I've been playing Jund delirium in historic brawl and now I'm curious if it would work as a Canadian Highlander deck

[@markbrierley6367]

Bet the players in the Discord could tell you.

[@OddModlin]

The more unhinged the intro, the more I love it.

[@D_A_D_]

Wow what a coincidence, I just went and found that Jund list today and started working on updating it.

[@oddball_covers]

Pyrogoyf is my fav goyf as a commander guy. It with Disa is a helluva drug

[@thetyzonator]

We're so back baby

[@chaosmittens]

beautiful magic. thanks for the video.

[@pinballwitch5256]

my favorite lhurgoyf is my foil deckmaster copy of the og lhurgofy. love weirdo prints and old border foils

[@set-theory]

Wet jund could also be called GRUB

[@whiffleball3939]

7:04 Niche rules thing: you do get to see your opponent's hand while you control them, but you can never see there sideboard. This is because it the sideboard is "outside the game," and obviously you don't control a player outside the game.

[@eirh]

Worth noting that this is a ruling that has been changed, it used to allow you looking at the sideboard. It also now means that wish spells don't function when controlling the opponent, since you can't search their sideboard for a card if you can't look at it.

[@Drecon84]

Loving the Lhurgoyf tribal deck, honestly.

[@schwarzertee7586]

pronounciation of Anor makes me shiver. Emphasis on the first syllable, not the last.

[@aussiedingus1682]

Love me some Canadian highlander!!!

[@fishor6527]

James on tech - the best timeline

[@Medium_Mac]

Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Deathrites do make a wrong

[@Shmiel]

At 42:08 if Serge uses his DRS on his own Graveyard he kills the constructs bc Laelia is a silly card

[@izakvisser5610]

God it makes me so happy watching this show (I literally just opened it)

[@wingusdingus1019]

Would love to see some Alex vs wheeler canlander!

[@MrSwordJ]

Ooooh, longer runtime. Happy happy!

[@nemmielicious]

My vacation deck vs. my forever deck ❤

[@alexanderstorey5914]

Hands down, it's gotta be pyrogoyf.

[@racg174]

i wonder if g2 serge should have hit the brainstorm instead of the bowmaster

[@dr.redacted7735]

30:09 Spider-man meme 33:20 Spider-man meme!

[@RipDeathriteShaman]

Wheeler looking fresh in the white Forces 😮‍💨

[@moxavenger]

Thank you for the "third string" "this will do" podcast.

[@MrMalorian]

Do you normally just go to game 2 after an opposition agent gets your 2nd land fetch?

[@adancein]

My favorite Lhurgoyf is LRRgoyf.

[@Tarrandus]

Only watched the first game so far, but if Oppo Agent is worth playing around, is there a reason to not just crack the fetch main phase when your opponent is tapped out?

[@Raymaniak]

That is, in my opinion, the correct play. The reason not to do it is to have options to fetch different things depending on what your opponent does on their turn. It's sometimes very relevant and I imagine that's why people who play Eternal formats a lot have a very strong habit to fetch as late as possible. That being said, here it wasn't relevant at all - it was pretty clear the play was Bowmasters, and even if it wasn't, playing around Oppo was more important. Later in the video they talk about how players tend to overvalue hidden information.

[@DarkRuler71]

So we just finished game 2 after 26 minutes with 45 minutes left...This is going to be a good one

[@towelguy]

did you change the lighting? it looks lightener

[@BarginsGalore]

the reason it really dosnt feel like mh3 came out 9 months ago is because it came out 4 months ago

[@breadguytv]

Dry Jund is best Jund

[@williamkohler8073]

What a brutal opposition agent!

[@afhaalfiets]

i love lrr especially the canadian highlander gamers

[@mistraltonbraviary]

Isn’t Tainted Pact still 1 point?

[@racg174]

i wish wheeler was doing the debate me elf pose in the thumbnail

[@bestkoolguyaround]

Very least a paul!!? You should be honored to have paul!

[@milofieldingbailey6218]

I heard where the name cezch pile comes from

[@enoesiw]

I've had my fair share of opp agents played against me on a fetch land crack to know that i crack my fetches when the opponent(s) is(are) tapped out.

[@jarvvoitlus9458]

jund em out baby

[@TyranitarStudios]

Fav goyf is flametong goyf!

[@TitanicBark68]

Yeah I’m gonna have to build Czech Pile. That deck is everything I want to do in magic; play jund cards and cast brainstorm and mana leak😂

[@shampp5411]

I'm only 10 mins in and watching surge pass to play against wheeler's open mana every turn is nuts lol

[@two_stdev]

phyrexian furnace mentioned

[@nerdaccount]

These are always amazing to watch, but I could NEVER do this! LOL. It's like watching two warriors look at each other and knowing who will win before the battle starts.

[@MenloMarseilles]

1:02:00 missed trigger - serge coulda gained 3 life from expending

[@Raymaniak]

Expend only counts mana spent on spells, not abilities. Equipping the Shadowspear doesn't count.

[@rayho65]

Great have a new fear in Oppo agent XD. If anyone is watching from Sydney, Australia and wants to jam some games hit me up!

[@SilverDrgn14]

So many decks are triple mox. Maybe the committee should consider upping moxen to 4 points each.

[@markbrierley6367]

The triple mox spread limits choices of other cards on the points list and also interacts differently for decks with fewer colors. Doesn't mean it isn't an interesting suggestion, but I think it lacks some context.

[@iiGiacomo]

It’s been so long since I’ve heard the words “Czech pile”, and boy have I missed it. DRS is so messed up.

[@theVtuberCh]

The colour balance seems a bit off.

[@colinpatton1541]

would it be good for engagement if we started a rumor that wheeler was a cheater

[@jonathangodbolt1671]

I thought wheeler offered to buy that thoughtsieze from serge like 2 years ago...

[@scottherdegen252]

Why did serge reveal hand after oppo?

[@coleparker6355]

The Oppo agent ability gives you control of the player, allowing you to see any info that would normally be hidden including their hand

[@lavashot449]

Serge saying he's on 3x Mox for 9 points a month ago Congrats Serge, its 10 points now with Wrenn and Six being 1 point

[@janmelantu7490]

Actually good 4-color names No White: Czech Pile No Blue: 4c Blood No Black: Spearmint No Red: ??? No Green: ???

[@Raymaniak]

I think of those at least Blood is a more specific archetype rather than a general name for a 4c deck. My pick for 4c archetype names would be "Whiteless", "Blackless" etc. "I'm playing a greenless control deck". "Four color no green" is such a mouthful, I can't believe that's what most people go for.

[@glassbonespaperskin9385]

I want Wheeler to sign my Gilded Drake 😩