Miracles vs Lands | Grand Finals - Quest for the Best Legacy Deck Ever

Legacy is Magic: The Gathering's most powerful format. What was the best Legacy deck ever? On this channel, we made our community vote for one deck to represent each year since 2004, recruited 21 Legacy Experts to play a 7-round tournament, and now we bring you each match of the Top 8. Thoralf is playing Carl in best-of-5 games of paper magic gameplay and either Terminus or Tabernacle of Pendrell Vale could be knocked out of the tournament. This match will crown one Grand Champion.
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Today's Decklists: bit.ly/4d8KgDp
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Decklists and Tournament breakdown: bit.ly/4e33TxM Today's Decklists: bit.ly/4d8KgDp

[@davidchapman7350]

11:57 Interviews: Toffel: "I don't think Carl knows I need white to win" - Carl: "Toffel needs white to win" 🤣

[@araen11]

I'm really amazed at how Carl played him. I usually considered him to be the weakest of the players on the cardmarket team. Well, I must change my mind. He played lands through this tournament EXCELLENTLY, with many unintuitive plays. Kudos to you

[@ublabaah3908]

And some of those plays were on board things that Thoralf even missed. Lands is a weird decl and Legacy is a hard format. Kudos to all players mastering their decks and finding outplays where needed.

[@MrPlow-jc4cr]

He also played 12Post masterfully in their Modern series. He's got his archtype down

[@evans7665]

you can tell he plays lands because all the cards are altered

[@jesussuperstar3406]

Carl misses killing top w blast zone on entreat

[@Ondas563]

Blast zone enters with a counter, you can't kill tokens with it

[@beanofknowledge2125]

I see Carl really got into the Spirit of his Deck

[@Ezullof]

He is the lands now

[@ColossaldreadmawOP]

@@Ezullof toffel also got the spirit of his deck... he just keeps getting miracles

[@thelegend-sb6jt]

Always is 😂

[@beanofknowledge2125]

@@ColossaldreadmawOP That Swords to Plowshares in Game 3

[@ColossaldreadmawOP]

@@beanofknowledge2125 + Carl not drawing the loam which would’ve meant another marit large

[@kal2489]

Love the difference between Thoralf's "cards we pulled out of the folders" Miracles list, and Carl's "clearly just brought it from home", black bordered duals, altered moxes, heavily foiled personal lands deck.

[@iclimbeverything2990]

It's a deck borrowed from one of the big wigs at karma Crow or something like that. Deepest lore, if you watch back like a year ago they have lands videos with this same exact deck I recognize the mox diamonds

[@hoangnguyennang5838]

one of the greatest series I've ever watched on KZbin the build up, the plays, the humor, the drama, the parallel (Carl vs Thoralf for both the first and last match of the tourney), some insane peak I've witnessed here Can't wait for the next one

[@rytyrocks518]

This might be the best comeback on the entire Cardmarket channel

[@victorsaliba6081]

I agree with you. The Scam vs. 12 Post match also has a great comeback, but this one was absolutely insane

[@jacktorborg9862]

This is the best 5 matches of magic I have seen in my 10+ years of playing the game, DAMN! What an incredible series. If I could like this video 1000 times I would. You guys have to keep it up with these "best ever" series! Also editing as always on point.

[@batlhama6096]

But best deck in what format? Edit: forget it, pioneer dont got its chance yet

[@victorhbrasil]

Togores storming when a real storm is happening is amazing also... but hell yeah, what a show this was

[@TCG9777]

The weight of that final turn made me hold my breath longer than I should have. I could literally feel the heartbeat, lolol. This was such an amazing series and I cannot wait for the "finale"? Much, much love from South Korea!

[@MathisGries-ml5qv]

Seeing this thumbnail, Toffel will definitely need a Miracle to beat CarLands, the magnificent fusion of pilot and deck. UW Control and Lands are my two favorite archetypes so I could not have gotten a more exciting matchup for the finals. Can't wait to see who gets to wear the crown!

[@friedaiceborn1663]

And He brought the deck to do it.

[@SymmetricalDocking]

He got it, Carl didn't play the Choke on curve in Game 3 because it would have made the video too short.

[@Starkipraggy]

@@SymmetricalDocking it also would have been countered

[@Gnilson5]

The entire COMEBACK from a topped swords to plowshares in the last second 🎉 This is why i love magic. One of your best videoes yet. Keep up the great work!

[@violaknapp7904]

This was such an amazing rollercoaster ride! So many times I thought for sure one deck would clearly win only for the game to completely turn around again! It was really cool to see Thoralf and Carl put everything they had into their plays, and it really shows how much love and care and enthusiasm they put into this serie. Bravo, gentlemen, bravo!

[@bigt1574]

This was the most insane match I’ve ever seen! Great work guys!

[@Unit-Wreck]

Carl always manages to get me on his side, no matter what deck or format he is playing. As an Amulet Titan player, seeing him pilot the lands deck so expertly is awesome

[@sandorc]

i wanted him to win so bad!

[@therobbyfitz]

This sums up Magic so well. Some games are just bogus and nobody had fun. But some games…some games, man.

[@markuskoivisto]

That’s why we don’t play best of 1 :)

[@tallesmanhaes1317]

After this tournament, i hope we see soon tournament of vintage, would be crazy

[@natben6099]

not gonna happen unless they use proxies

[@Ornithopter470]

Vintage is also mainly just whoever wins the dieroll.

[@boataccident1492]

there's also not nearly as much variance in terms of decks, its mostly just manaless dredge or artifact combo decks

[@crawdaddy2004]

@@Ornithopter470This is a huge misunderstanding of the format. Vintage decks are even more likely to run Force of Will than Legacy decks.

[@jacobstormann4452]

There’s a lot more variety in Vintage than you’d expect. The current meta consists of U/B/x Lurrus (a creature/spell based control deck), Dredge (graveyard based combo), Jewel Shops, (Artifact combo), Mono-White Initiative (Creature based aggro), Underworld Breach (in countless combo and control configurations), Oath and Tell (a big creature combo deck), Doomsday (spell based combo), Sultai (creature based midrange), Squeevine (a manaless control deck, yes really), Traditional Shops (artifact based prison/aggro), all kinds of Lurrus Deathrite Shaman decks (3-4c creature based midrange), various Tinker decks (artifact/spell based combo/control), as well as a few brews. Also Vintage is a lot more interactive than you’d imagine. Force of Will/Negation/Vigor, Wasteland/Strip Mine, Spell Pierce, Flusterstorm, Null Rod/Collector Ouphe, Pyroblast, Lavinia, Swords to Plowshares, Leyline of the Void, Tabernacle, and more, all go a long way towards keeping all-in combo in check. Ironically, the presence of powerful combo and Stax options actually encourages Vintage decks to interact with the opponent, as ignoring your opponent is just asking to die/get locked out of the game. Vintage is a cool format, and one of these tournaments for Vintage would be pretty sweet.

[@erikvanderlaan1245]

me remembering cardmarket replying to me they probably wont play legacy on the channel. so crazy exciting that you guys did this series and played so well. cheers!!

[@jonathanforsum5357]

PERFECTION! This is definetely the best youtube video i’ve ever watched, and it’s better than any movie! The supsense, confidence, bluffing, humor, extremely over the top costume, excellent music and suspense, Toffel being up against the wall, interactive interesting and high-level gameplay, great editing, swings and MIRACLES! And it’s blatantly clear how much fun you’re having! You’ve truly outdone yourself.

[@Narakiomal]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY HEART AHHHHHHHHHHHH WHAT A GAME WHAT A MATCH WHAT A SERIES!!!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot congratulate everyone involved well enough, I dare say this was the best "best ever" series yet with ONE HELL of a nail bitter Finals holy shit. Congratulations Carl and Thoralf for playing it out of your minds in these games HOLY MIRACLE LANDS!!!

[@SigourneyTaylor]

I SCREAMED at the last game

[@victorsaliba6081]

I share this feeling with you

[@viviblue7277]

What a nail biter of a finale! Legacy gameplay where the players know their decks inside and out is always so exciting!

[@WolfPage-f8w]

Guys can you tell me which player is playing lands? Nothing about either players outfit tells me.

[@Ezullof]

I only see one player and a landlord

[@firedestroyer53]

Beautiful play by thoralf at the end there, was on the edge of my seat the whole time

[@khornii8129]

Proud of having chosen Miracles in the poll, the deck is so sick

[@aeronhoare7706]

4:39 hindsight is 20/20, but so is Marit Lage

[@thoralfseverin2112]

S+ , simply outstanding

[@wingdinggaster6737]

Stolen from someone who commented an hour before you

[@kurowasanabe]

Honestly kind of sad Andrea won't get the triple crown. I am now rooting for that stack of lands who suspiciously looks like a person.

[@oskioskioski]

Holy crap what a match! Lands was so dominant for the first three games that I thought half the video would be spoiler-block filler, but then Thoralf pulled off some miracles and made an insane comeback to the game and match.

[@janmelantu7490]

Thoralf basically guessed Carl’s opening hand accurately, and then said “that’s probably not his hand”…oh honey

[@ChewyElephant]

"Hindsight is 20/20" So is a Marit Lage token!

[@davec8385]

What a truly incredible series! I can't believe how it all played out :) thank you once again for sharing these games as they bring me much joy. I hope you have a great rest of your day

[@zandercrawley1628]

Wow, that Bog play to “counter” his snap caster magic really impressed me with how much he knows his deck. It’s like his Batman utility belt with a bunch of gadgets and gizmos for niche issues.

[@dekina1198]

the music was so fitting all the time, good job with the editing carl! and holy cow, this was so damn close!

[@exaltx9406]

Finally! The finals is here! I'm rooting for Miracles!

[@subtleknife1]

Why is it so cute when Thoralf says “Marit Large”

[@chadswenson8519]

I think it's fair to say that this channel probably has some of the best magic players mixed with amazing humor. Carl is a cardmarket employee and plays on the level of a pro!

[@bricelory9534]

What a ride, full of ups and downs! And once again, we get to see great performances from both decks leading to such a knife-edge final game. Great plays from both sides, and that's what ultimately really matters! Thank you for this great series! Well done everyone involved!

[@capsaicinJT]

in the early days of magic, the very first decklist that circulated online, known simply as "the deck", was blue white control, that closed out games with serra angel, a 4/4 flying angel. thoralf just closed out the legacy series playing blue white control and swinging in with a bunch of 4/4 angels. as an ancient magic boomer, i am pleased.

[@LeifTheRogue]

WOW that was a match and a half. Gonna space this message out to hopefully avoid spoiling for people I was rooting for miracles all game, and was scared with the beginning…but that was a GREAT show from both of you guys. Happy to see the deck I rooted for win…even if it took a miracle to happen

[@QuietlyHere666]

I feel so bad for [losing player] i really wanted to see [losing deck] in the cross format finals

[@DrCrazyPhenom]

Congrats Toffel. What a comeback. The mad search for swords all the way to angels + elspeth to party like 2012. I mean a jace mill kill, into a flash beatdown and finally a proper miracle win. Well done. And Carl, seeing you play the decks you like is a joy. Also there is something cathartic about seeing merit lage get one mana swordsd over and over again

[@99wattr89]

Wow! What an amazing variety of thrilling games! You both played so well, I would absolutely have believed that this was a match between *two* champions.

[@Nermis02]

Great video, also Carl if you are reading this, you still had chance even after the entreat if only you had tapped one of the plains to not die on that turn. T. stage to copy blast zone but without the counter to clear the angels. I wish lands made it to the top 8 of the best decks of the best decks ever.

[@nathans1954]

Since thespian's stage has to tap, it copies the blast zone but then is still tapped. The elspeth was what won the game; otherwise Carl gets another turn and can clear the angels. Super close though!!

[@iampepheb]

If Carl ports one of the plains on upkeep he wins the game since Thoralf can't cast Elspeth.

[@GreenMonkeySam]

Big thanks to Carl for all of his hard work. What a great series. This is what Magic is about! Much love from Canada!

[@Slummock]

What a game! That sneak of info for best deck ever, I can only hope the upsets continue, rooting for pauper, let's get more attention on best format ever!

[@louiscabrera8550]

The hype is real for this one! Let's go Miracle!!

[@cronchable]

this was an AMAZING video. Incredible match for the grand finale! Thank you so much for making these! And making them well!!! GREAT work everybody! Cardmarket keeps making some of the best gameplay content out there! Your channel really is one where I am excited whenever I see a new release, no matter what it's about. It's always a banger!

[@BestestBuddys]

One of the most exciting matches I've seen on the channel! Great plays by both of you, I can't believe all the twists and turns

[@gamptrak]

Noooooo! I wanted Carl and lands to go all the way. This was an amazing game, and a phenomenal tournament all around! I think it was the BEST Best Deck Ever Series yet! Thank you Carl and Cardmarket team for making the best magic videos out there!

[@MrAvatarzan]

Game 3 especially was absurd that Thoralf worked his way out from a Choke lock...

[@BludMun]

​@@MrAvatarzanthere's a reason why Andrea didn't care all too much

[@caelinjackson-king1208]

What an amazing series! I really enjoyed the back and forth between the decks, and was amazed to see the conclusion. I must say I'm surprised Carl did not decide to rishadan port on that final turn after using it at every opportunity before!

[@soasertsus]

Lands is such a cool deck! This series really made me want to play legacy, insane decklists. Even though Thoralf pulled off the miracle in the end, it was super well played by Carl this whole tournament, it was obvious he has a lot of experience with the deck. Lots of subtle genius plays in every match and even almost winning through the counterbalance lock. I was rooting for you Carl, you'll get em next time!!

[@burritoomg]

Amazingly well played series. I feel like we got to see so many different routes to the win for both players. Well done, gentlemen.

[@int3r4ct]

I've been rooting for Miracles the entire time since Top is one of my favorite cards because of just how insane it is in terms of card advantage, and that it came out when I started playing Magic. Can't wait for the Vintage Best Deck Every Tournament :P

[@lp.6559]

was on the edge of my seat for the whole thing. Great ending!

[@antonchichona6700]

That was so intense. I was rooting sooo hard for Carl, you played AMAZING buddy. Best gameplay channel on youtube, don't stop filming!!

[@mikeyparker961]

1hr Cardmarket episode! Let’s go!

[@tonyshiakallis7878]

I had this video on in the background while I was playing some games. The game was paused for about an hour. Not a minute wasted, Thank you! ⛪vs🏝 top tier stuff lads

[@Maladroit-c6s]

Holy, what a ride. This has to be the best gameplay video you guys have made to date. Can't wait for the next best deck ever series!

[@amaldabe]

That play at the 46 minute mark. Utterly incredible. Bravo to both players.

[@coledaly7905]

some of the best matches of magic ive ever seen. really kept you at the edge of your seat.

[@trevorstammler]

“This one’s gonna be long… cuz we’re both playing really slow decks.” Me, seeing the 1 hr 8 min video length- “This is where the fun begins”

[@SkylarPastor]

It's really crazy how many different outs Lands has, it felt like Carl kept having to pivot his game plan several times throughout the matches but I was surprised by how well he piloted it!

[@zeph3r724]

What an absolute joy to watch you guys play this out! Keep going with this series or more tournament style content, I love these videos!

[@edgardomatthies2301]

That was just awesome! I just gonna watch whatever you guys upload, but for me the best videos are the ones with good players playing good decks, and this video was exactly that. Good stuff 👏👏👏👏

[@cesarkirilo2775]

Thoralf remembered the cards from the top and even had the coldblood to wait for the final hit... thats a great example of the huge difference between a pro and casual players. You guys made an amazing mtg showdown!

[@mb778_]

Control mirrors are a beautiful sight, and this dramatic finale is no exception. Masterful play from both Carl and Thoralf, can't wait for the final season.

[@josuelservin]

What a finale! This was truly remarkable, now I wait with excitement for the next best deck ever!

[@marxmeesterlijk]

this is one of the most amazing matches of magic i've ever seen. I'm sad my favourite deck didn't win, but it put up an amazing show and both players played out of their minds. 11/10.

[@gabegerszewski3755]

Fantastic series and excellent play on both ends; well done, chaps.

[@Elekester]

These are my two favorite decks of all time. Getting to see them go head to head like this was amazing. And the games were so great!

[@ievyer]

Ladies and gentlemen, today we have witnessed a miracle!

[@RealBenda]

Great content guys! Thanks for the whole tournament, for your vibes, for the excellent editing, for the puns and costumes... love it all! GG and congrats to the winner. :)

[@911Jakez]

Caaaarl your lands outfit is iconic!!! Ive never played legacy but this series has been one of the coolest tournament styles of magic I've ever seen!

[@NerzugalRP]

What an amazing series and especially final match! I think it really highlighted just how true the "every decision matters" claim from the intro really is! Looking forward to the next!

[@cgamer8271]

YOOOOOOO!!!!! This video was awesome! This may be my favorite match I’ve seen yet from this channel. Can’t wait for the next tournament.

[@EthanTowsley]

Incredible series, incredible final. All the love to the CM crew for this masterpiece

[@LazarusIsBackBaby]

Loved this start to finish, what an amazing end to the series!! Brilliant plays all around, so fun to watch. Can't wait for the Best Decks Ever bracket.

[@luizaroca6571]

Alright, this is the definitive Magic video on the internet. Both players played amazingly, the match was tight and the twists and turns were awesome.

[@Foede]

oh my lord, this is why I love good ol' 1vs1 magic the gathering This series was amazing, and the finale was even better, both Carl and Toffel played so good, and made the entire thing super enjoyable, easy one of the best videos of this channel

[@Prinrin]

This was a great series! Fun to watch, definitely enjoyable to see how it played out. Definitely was a throw to not cast a choke immediately though. Sure, it doesn't COMPLETELY tap Thoralf out, but it still severely hampers him. Playing the choke immediately stops Jace from coming down for at least several turns, and then the reclaimer is uncontested. Worst case, that means yet another marit lage a couple turns later, which would almost certainly be uncontested. Waiting also gives Thoralf the ability to draw into force.

[@Valentine628-Pft]

What a great match! Brilliant play from both Carl and Toralf. So exciting to watch. A worthy final. Well done to both.

[@siradzki5905]

This final match was nothing short of a miracle! After the 2:0 I was sure that Lands had the crown in the sack, but turning it into a 2:3 is insane. Congrats Thoralf and props to both of you for the expert gameplay.

[@GraemeGunn]

46:22 I involuntarily shouted when I saw the Swords to Plowshares lol What a game!

[@T1zzle]

Even though I'm so sad that lands lost I really have to say, Carl you played my favourite deck so well with so many great plays! This has been my favourite Cardmarket series so far!

[@charliefonner596]

Such a gripping, well played match! Truly great stuff!

[@victorsaliba6081]

The game started with a blast from Carl's side, I was hopeless about Miracles in the third game, and then after three insane games, Thoralf managed to win through very difficult game states, and finished the tournament with a Miracle. I love this series so much, and Legacy is my favorite constructed format of all time. I watched every video as if it were a movie, and I have to say It was a very good movie with a great end. Btw, a quick note: I've never seen W&S nor Jace's ultimate activations in my life, and I saw both in this game :D

[@BW-CZ]

DAMN what a match, what beautiful games. My favorite may not have won, but I've got a new one (it's this video, it's now my favorite video). Just incredible!

[@BraydenCobb-lg3nc]

AHHHHHHHHHH. (Pure hype noises) Legacy is my favorite format you have no idea how happy this makes me. Such a perfect ending to the series!

[@alwayswiththeflow9734]

Wow!!! One of the best matches and comebacks I have seen in a while. ❤❤❤ Thank you guys for the awesome content!!!

[@daedalusdreamjournal5925]

Will this be in best of 5 like the previous tournaments?

[@CardmarketMagic]

Yes of course :)

[@babbagecabbage9249]

Not a commenter, but this video was so well-edited. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, and the effects were amazing. Hats off

[@erfarkrasnobay]

I so happy to see my two favorite decks in the finals and that game ending was just amazing

[@michalkostyk5583]

This is the best comeback in the history of this channel, I don't think anything will ever come close to it

[@nikos731]

Congrats for closing the best video series you ever did. Amazing plays, amazing skills, amazing commentary. I was on the edge of my seat the whole game. What a final!!! From 0-2 to 3-2!!! My beloved Miracles is the winner!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@karmandev]

This was honestly amazing. What a game. What a tournament

[@dmojica2000]

Love the showmanship, looking forward to se you guys in Las Vegas.

[@Alejandrodemontana]

This was a wonderful game, the banter, the back and forth truely anybody’s game until the end

[@andrewkarasek3219]

Its been such a treat to watch these series. Carl and the team knocked it out of the PARK man. Cant wait to find the next best deck ever!

[@polaris8581]

That was the most hype match of all time. my two favorite decks of any format against eachother, and a nailbiter till the end! great gameplay and an amazing conclusion

[@Peagaath]

This was perfect really. Always root for Carl but this lands deck is so oppressive I was actually on Thoralf's side this time. Proud to say I was here when u had 10k subs. I always share ur videos with my friends here in Brazil. Keep up the great job and more crazy shit like judge Tower please, we love that

[@Saltymoles]

This series was so ridiculously good! I need more legacy

[@chimpmasterflex]

Multiple "heart of the cards" moments in there. Stunning set