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[@SandsBuisle]

Oh, it's Mesa Falcon guy!

[@ezraol7021]

MESA FALCON GANG LETS GO!

[@MrSzymonpik]

Fcuk Yeah! The Mesa Falcon Guy!

[@Aerix]

Cgb as lord of Nazgul: No man can kill me! Eilideh with Selfless squire: I am no man! As foretold in the lore... Sorta.

[@BryingTyMest-qk3vb]

I need all the Small Ant Magic Content, this is the intersection of two of my favorite internet things

[@lancelee338]

Same. I know three people at the table, and I think that’s the most people I’ve known in a commander video

[@Fettsbounty07]

I love Selfless Squire and how no one expects a Fog in white that comes with a BODY to hit back with.

[@Themadwollf]

It's a much better Inkshield

[@reachingvalhalla5096]

@@Themadwollf inkshield would make as many bodies as damage was dealt, so it wouldnt be needed to remove the blockers. I think inkshield is still better, but Selfless squire is less restrictive in colours

[@xTobsecretx]

Also the inkshield tokens would be doubled just like the counters on squire.

[@flyingkumquat4845]

That selfless squire transformed into Exodia real quick.

[@pluralkumquat]

Get outta here

[@ZiggyManSaad]

That squire and cgb's face. Priceless.

[@RabbitsRi]

That was, in fact. a lot of math. And triggers being resolved correctly. I never would have guessed the ending either.

[@loganshaw4527]

Looks at the time for video something is up it should not take 5 to 10 minutes to kill all players. Then uno verse 1 2.

[@ZexionII]

SmallAnt :D glad to see him in more MtG stuff

[@mollymantooth3483]

That ending was brilliant. The fog meta is real!

[@Comrad_covid]

Dude the look on cgb face was priceless and Olivia was just stirring the pot which made it even funnier definitely made me laugh so hard.

[@alexjodlauk]

Just to clarify the number of counters on Prime Speaker and the number of cards drawn at around 37:00 The Ability on the Great Henge is a Trigger NOT a replacing effect that changes the numbers AS the creature enters. Therefore Prime Speaker will enter as follows: 8 +1/+1 Counters (greatest power) -> Hardened Scales makes it 9 +1/+1 Counters -> branching Evolution (x2) and Primal Vigor (x2) each double = 36 +1/+1 Counter. When she enters the Henge will trigger as well as Prime Speaker herself. You can choose the order. When you resolve Henge first: - Henge will put 1 -> 2 -> 4 -> 8 +1/+1 counters onto Prime Speaker and draws A card -> Leaving Primespeaker with 44 +1/+1 Counters - Prime Speakers trigger will HAVE you to draw cards equal to her power which will be 45 (1/1 Base Power/toughness) -> Ending with a 45/45 Prime Speaker and 46 Cards drawn When you resolve Prime Speaker first: - Prime Speaker has 36 +1/+1 counters and you draw 37 cards. - then the Henge will put 1 -> 2 -> 4 -> 8 +1/+1 counters on Prime Speaker and draw you one more card -> Ending with a 45/45 Prime Speaker and 38 Cards drawn I hope this helps! :) In the End this did not matter that much. It would matter though if there were 37 or more cards and less then 46 cards left.

[@isaz2425]

I was going to post an explanation , but yours is more clear and complete, so I don't have to write it anymore, thank you.

[@lichtheimer]

The end was just *chef's kiss* CGB saying "I just saw your hand last turn" is too poetic. This is why I don't play Blue in MtG much. You're often the problem.

[@wnightshade]

Love the in person games! And once again, super cool guests. Huzzah!

[@jasonmorley9217]

WHOOOO SMANT I’m always happy to see him wherever :D

[@parkerstern1800]

Mesa Falcon guy, and Smant? in one video? how can i not watch? Honestly, I love seeing when Tanner plays Magic.

[@benjimancasebeer7747]

It's so kind of Kyle Hill, the Hearthstone player to make Olivia's deck. Such a kind hearted soul

[@cpugwash7085]

Eilidh had the Heart of the Cards this time for sure. ;)

[@Jaebird88]

Eilidh created a new mechanic: Tempted by the Attacking Thalia.

[@ALTR_no_EGO]

It's so funny to me that Olivia and Eilidh can't not bicker, even when they're teaming up. 🤣

[@insainraven9875]

That’s the mark of true friendship

[@RybackStun]

"Oh look, it's the consequences of my own actions..." - CGB Great game everyone!

[@lore_lite_]

that end game was EXTRAORDINARY!!! what a fun game, i love these in-person games and this was a spectacular pod!! ❤

[@MythrilShotgun]

Whoa, Vorel?! Hell ya, dude. SmallAnt continuously has the correct taste. I had a simic deck in standard back when that focused on Vorel. I've made a few versions of it with commander. I'm just starting with this vid, but can't wait and engaging early.

[@Nslygh1213]

As someone who loves his +1/+1 counter decks and risks drawing his deck with "non-may abilities" I totally understand the difficulty of figuring out those triggers.

[@DagDog97]

Wow! You never really know how a magic game ends, until it ends that is!😂😂😂

[@raneemfathy2581]

I LOVE the TV thing you guys have, that must be super useful!

[@maxime669]

Omg so nice ending. Can just say karma accumulated for CGB and exploded in a very nice un crunchy timing.

[@BadCookies1234]

WOW! Did NOT see that ending coming! lolol

[@michaelscarselletta732]

The ending… I’m speechless! Alias, well played!!!

[@isaiahwelch8066]

CGB got foisted by his own potard: Math, numbers, and +1/+1 counters. AliasV, well played madam. I have a mono-white Myrel deck, and I'm glad she won. Myrel is way stronger than people give credit. And, that Martial Coup at the end was just... *_Chef's Kiss_*

[@doulosdphi]

That was the best ending to a game of commander I've seen!

[@bluecraftsandgarden5130]

Always love the banter at the beginning of an episode lol

[@dittmar104]

Oh wow they sure gathered that magic

[@ignacioalmonacid6153]

Awesome! CGB with EDH! Love this collab!

[@corythompson461]

Seeing SmallAnt on an episode of Shuffle Up and Play is actually what got me into MTG KZbin, and and that caused me to find EDH and CaH

[@EDHijinks]

That's so amazing to hear!

[@gladiator1173]

I had no idea Smallant was a commander player! That's awesome!

[@crazman36]

That’s a hard fumble 🤦🏼‍♂️😂 amazing game.

[@HinekoAkahi]

"COVERT GO CONCUSSION" I AM HOWLING XDDDD Nothing against CGB, but I love when people snatch the win from him at the last moment - his reactions are great

[@MakerAcreNinjaNetwork]

46:05 Olivia singing some Linkin Park to set the tone for what was about to happen was perfect!! ❤😂🤘😁🤘❤️🫂🙏 Great game guys and ladies!! ❤

[@shiroi_kage2826]

This was one of the most fun to watch games I’ve ever seen ❤

[@johnny_crash]

Hoped to see SmallAnt again. Thanks for bringing him in!

[@camoyuki]

SELFLESS SQUIRE LETS GOOOO Now I just need to see a comeuppance win XD I love these cards

[@thatcorpse]

that sure was some petard hoisting. gg's!

[@johndolan21]

Selfless Squire crackbacks never fail to put a smile on my face :D

[@benjamingalloway3930]

I always love seeing CGB be the archenemy. But I LOVE seeing it all crumble. I know that Shae , Blake, and Ben enjoyed that one.

[@AydenValir]

I think the counters wouldn’t be doubled on the squire because it’s a trigger on combat damage, if I’m not mistaken state based action says he’s dead before trigger resolves so primal vigor would be gone when trigger resolves. It probably doesn’t matter but I’m curious on the ruling on if that’s correct or not

[@Dynme]

That's my understanding as well: Small Ant would have died and all his stuff left the game before the counters were put on the Squire, but a crackback for 98 would still have been lethal so w/e.

[@Jjdude101]

What a win!!! Great game, great plays

[@NotoriousC19]

As much as I love some chaos in my games. I do really have to mention the irony of threat assessment with Lux. Whilst spending your turn assisting the arch nemesis to kill you quicker.. If only this was some inkshield bait I could completely understand, either way love your goofs- no need for Smantics!

[@AsherBaggins]

I legit didn’t know who Tanner was, so I’m glad you introduced him.

[@theNightDice]

Hey, it's Tanner Minecraft and Mesa Falcon guy on that show with the queens of chaos! This'll be good :D

[@Gorene]

Can I just say did not expect that ending. That was awesome.

[@edgyman-fk]

This just proves my theory that Commander is like Mario Kart. You're better off being 2nd or 3rd place until the very end.

[@TheDtroupe]

Ive been watching a ton of videos of commander games lately and this may be the video that has the best ending to them all!

[@Ruggums]

Smallant! Also Olivia's deck intro made me laugh hard. Engagement!

[@WobblyWall97]

Olivia and SmallAnt being the Math Ghosts at the end was hilarious. Well-deserved win by Eilidh!!!

[@jamesmoore1476]

OMG, what a surprise blowout! Kudos to the victor!

[@mslabo102s2]

I never knew SmallAnt could play MtG. I thought he was utterly detached from these kind of games.

[@SiraxPrime]

Yay! Smallant playing more magic I loved him on the professor video a while back!

[@TarionsCousin]

Olivia has a great voice. Sing more often, please.

[@Wooter29]

I need to see more MTGAnt because it’s such a cool addition!

[@alicetheaxolotl]

Didn't change the outcome at all, but Selfless Squire should have been 99/99. All damage is dealt simultaneously, Smant goes to 0 and Selfless Squire prevents 98 damage. Smant dies and then Selfless Squire's trigger goes on the stack. Once it resolves, then it would get 98 counters

[@mightyone3737]

Quite the ending! Turns out their were good reasons for Selfless Squire to be a $$$ card back in the day!

[@tacomonsternick]

I am 100% the single person who doesn't know Smallant but does know the Hijinks crew.

[@isaz2425]

29:25 CGB didn't mention it, but killing the Nazgûl he just played in response to the tempting effect, prevents it from putting 2 +1/+1 counter on every wraith. Probably better than killing the biggest one.

[@davidvickers8205]

Great ending! Great episode! Love to you all!

[@dragoknighte48]

It's funny how CGB having Eilidh mill those two cards actually determined the outcome of the game

[@PrimeShifter]

Great video... hey I like the view with the television above table 😉

[@RowdiesFan1]

That is an AMAZING ending.

[@MoipaZ]

The best part is that it was greed that killed him. If he hadn't countered to enact his plan, he would have had the counter for the board wipe.

[@spuckspaten]

I love smallant and seeing him play magic always excites me!

[@TheMatgonz]

tied with maldhound, SMALLANT is a insta MUST WATCH for me.

[@MrGrovak]

Oh what an epic end to CGB's Nazgul reign! I have never seen someone so defeated. 😅

[@silent_statement757]

and this is why primal vigor is absolutely insane

[@TheBagwell269]

Spectacular turns for almost everyone this game!

[@dkrdTV]

That ending was unexpected. Great episode!

[@aner_bda]

Oh my lord what a finish. I need a cigarette after that.

[@deadtv2712]

Smallant was dope on professors show can’t wait to watch this episode 🎉

[@fitzpatrickderek30]

Absolutely love, the Meredith Brooks reference!

[@Thunderstorm254]

Them just lowering Brians trophies is alway hilarious

[@bashlindsay7618]

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. This was a fun and hilarious episode.

[@jordanmazzella7657]

I always feel like Lux Cannon is about as effective as Picollo’s “Special Beam Cannon.”

[@spencernoble6824]

Googled Soldiers, 2nd edhred deck that came up was Myrel(after Commander Mustard which might be the firs t time Mustard was ever first). I adore when you like accidentally stumble onto something thats really cool and it turns out that its already a thing 🤣

[@MagnaKay]

Now _that_ is a blowout. 10/10

[@TehKang]

I enjoy CGB's content. I enjoy seeing CGB get the rug pulled from under him more though lol Solid win for soldiers

[@MrSwordJ]

Small Ant is very big chill energy. It's quite nice. Also, I was playing the Hobbits precon and my brother played Primal Vigor; that game got out of control real quick.

[@fordesgol7947]

Smallant just delivers and is so humble yet so fun to watch xD poor one to sit next to evil cgb xD gonna keep on countering

[@danielfrazier5586]

Selfless Squire's flavor text "Call an ambulance! But not for me!"

[@aluviansprinter]

Just a heads up, the math behind the Prime Speaker Zegana + The Great Henge interaction was actually not correct but you still somehow pulled out the correct answer. PSZ's ability that puts +1/+1 counters on itself is a replacement effect (it enters with those counters, there is no time where it doesn't have those counters). The Great Henge's ability is a triggered ability (uses the stack, etc.) and therefore is a separate instance of putting +1/+1 counters on PSZ, and for each of those events SmallAnt can determine the order he applies his counter-modifying replacement effects. PSZ's card drawing ability is also a triggered ability and triggers at the same time as TGH, thus can be put on the stack in either order so SmallAnt could choose whether he wanted to include the extra power or not. Prime Speaker Zegana's ability would originally have it enter with 8 +1/+1 counters. Depending on the order that is modified in, that can go up to 36 counters (Hardened Scales +1, x2 x2) or as little as 33 counters (8 x2 x2 +1). After that when The Great Henge's trigger resolves, the original event is adding one +1/+1 counter. That can be modified to add between 5 and 8 counters, so Prime Speaker Zegana could have entered with at most 44 +1/+1 counters or at least 38 +1/+1 counters. > 603.1. Triggered abilities have a trigger condition and an effect. They are written as “[When/Whenever/At] [trigger condition or event], [effect]. [Instructions (if any).]” > 614.1c Effects that read “[This permanent] enters the battlefield with . . . ,” “As [this permanent] enters the battlefield . . . ,” or “[This permanent] enters the battlefield as . . . “ are replacement effects.

[@hbelam]

Always here for the smant appearaances! Now i think it's time for Olivia and Eilidh to do a minecraft lockout?

[@LHollenback]

Anyone else catch at 31:00 that the one Nazgul got an extra 3 +1/+1? Put 3 on, realized it was supposed to be 6, had already added 3, still added 6 more.

[@SuperTheNobody]

not that it matters, but I believe the counters on selfless squire would not have doubled during damage the trigger goes on the stack, then smant loses due to state based effects, then the trigger resolves, the replacement effect is no longer there to replace the action of placing 98 counters with 196 counters

[@channelchanger2839]

Love to see Smant playing magic! Though he does seem out of place when not on his green screen

[@Eagle93A7X]

36:05 how bout that math: Zegana and Great Henge dont put counters on at the same time, first Zeganas effect which gets modified by the enchantments and then via the Great Henge ETB trigger (which couldve also been resolved after drawing the cards from Zeganas ETB in case he was actually about to deck himself; Zegana comes in with 8 which becomes 9 by Hardened Scales and then 18 to 36; afterwards, Great Henge puts one on her which becomes two which becomes 4 and 8 afterwards; 36+8=44 + 1 from her base power +1 from the the Great Henge trigger itself =46; couldve been 38 if he wanted to :)

[@dakodawoodell9013]

The only acceptable clue is a blue paw print!

[@michaelnichols361]

that was some top shelf unhinged NONSENSE. kudos to all

[@nikkiregenehp923]

I need to know where Olivia got her sweater! I love it!

[@matteobagni1235]

Squire that nobody ever see coming, and hard to counter too.

[@lordpepper6932]

Love smallant I wanna see more magic content from him

[@mat123456789o]

SmallAnt! Glad to see him again, so cool.

[@jomilagaming7136]

Wow what a finale!! 😂

[@18nightc322]

Cgb should have known that there might be a day when the race of men fled but that was not this day