MTG Top 10: Giants | Magic: the Gathering | Episode 155

[@rileykass1563]

Poor Frost Titan, I bet he feels left out

[@kingfami8537]

Your videos have been an integral part of my Fridays for months :D

[@TheSquareOnes]

Same, to the extent that I usually find out that it's friday again by seeing a new top 10 pop up. If he ever stops this series I may never know what day of the week it is ever again!

[@NizzahonMagic]

That's awesome! Glad you enjoy the content

[@shadowsnake94]

Frost Titan doesn't get to hang out with the cool guys

[@fxust383]

He's decent, but not the greatest

[@tron_the7the9]

Even though he is the COOLest Titan

[@atlys258]

He's too cool.

[@QueenoftheSkunks]

I wonder where frost titan would be on the list if it went on for longer than top 10

[@atlys258]

@@QueenoftheSkunks yea seriously, Frost is actually pretty good in a vacuum, but compared to the rest of the cycle not so much.

[@jsum33]

Can’t say enough how much I love the newer format. So sexy and polished. Please keep up the amazing work.

[@dominic3646]

Hey man, been watching your stuff for about a year now and I want to say your video quality has improved a lot! The animations, the flow, and even your speach has approved! Keep going my man!

[@PaulGaither]

Jotun Grunt was used by every blue white fish deck in Vintage in for years. The upkeep attacked the graveyards of decks which wanted to use Yawgmoth's Will and/or Crucible of Worlds while beating for 4 each turn. The fish deck had its own fetch lands, cantrips and force of will spells to put into its own yard to continue paying the upkeep.

[@xRevaNx333]

dope adition of the cards that make combo with the card that you are talking on every point, nice nice edit!

[@cc8879]

We need to get a remake on this one after Eldraine 😆

[@ghost_fueled_scarecrow]

F E R T I L E F O O T S T E P S

[@nebelung1]

I think the titan cycle is so cool, love all of those cards.

[@09Dragonite]

I'm glad to see Inferno Titan making a splash in modern, I was worried that after standard he wouldn't see as much play but a bolt on a stick that can split damage is pretty cool and I'd love to play that Oath of Druids deck.

[@GameAlicornLuna]

The Titan cycle reminds me a whole lot of the famous Monarch line from Yu-Gi-Oh. Especially since both are humanoid, a bit costy and have enter the battlefield effects (Though, I think the Monarchs required Tribute summons).

[@abigaila1361]

That's around the time I quit Yu-Gi-Oh and they're some of the most memorable cards to me. Something about me has just ALWAYS loved them.

[@TheShinyFeraligatr]

Doomwake does see some play in Legacy Enchantress (as well as Pod Affinity but that’s super niche.) so it could grab some points from that.

[@minnman37]

Finally, ive been waiting and voting for a while now. Keep up the great content

[@atlys258]

Frost Titan is actually pretty beast when you can ramp into him on T3 or T4 with Haste and turning off 2 of your opponents lands for their next turn, get yourself a Haphazard Bombardment rolling on T4 or T5 targeting their lands and keep them from playing their things while ripping their face off with 6/6's, the best kind of Magic.

[@faerie7dragon]

Sun Titan did caught on. In Commander, where he is one White's best big creatures.

[@jacobbrown9894]

Oh I don’t know Vintage or the directly post Titans release standard so I was surprised at Inferno Titan being so high. I figured a 6 drop in Red would be more than most decks would want but I guess that makes sense.

[@EloquentTroll]

If people had figured out dredge before it rotated out of standard Jotun Grunt would be higher. Timespiral block included Bridge to Below, Narcomeba, and Dread Return. So much of the deck was there including the 5/5 flying demon with delve. If I had a time machine, and was forced to use it only to become a famous magic player, I would send it to me back in that day. I'm not sure if I could have gotten enough PTO in the military to truly capitalize on the deck personally, but being a guru writer I could make good connections.

[@nickbalmes6640]

Poor Frost Titan got shoved to the wayside :(

[@Ol_White_Fatalis]

Next time you update this list, I bet Uro is gonna be at the top 3, maybe even at first place xD.

[@Psychonautical89]

Boy howdy does this one need a sequel after the recent sets.

[@ehk5948]

Ha! I know nothing about MtG! I had no idea who would be number 1! But really I've enjoyed your lists inspite of my lack of knowledge.

[@quinnenstrom4808]

Prediction kaldhiem will have giant tribal

[@thetruth4654]

Doomwake Giants seems play in Legacy Enchantress builds Sun Titan sees some Modern and Legacy(Mainly in stuff like Nic Fit and was even seen in Vintage in Oath of Druids for a short periode of time)

[@davidminor4213]

#7 brings back some fond standard memories

[@allamerican9421]

Wooow number one was such a GIANT surprise o.O :D

[@SeanHrecho]

The moment I saw this list I started thinking about what 10-2 would be 😂😂😂

[@heath1948]

I actually doomwake giant is a include for a lot of decks in commander that really care about enchantments as well

[@PokeBattlerJaze]

AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, WE GOT THE GIANTS!!!

[@mulder1979]

Doomwake Giant is played in Legacy Enchantress, which is a tier 1.5 deck so it might see some appearences there.

[@jordanhardwick4472]

Poor Frost Titan he doesn't join his brothers

[@mrmeglomania]

Love your videos. Spoilers: I'm kinda surprised you didn't group the Titans the way you have other cycles in the past. If you had what would 10th & 9th been?

[@Rukalin]

I'm pretty sure he only does that if they fulfill the same job in different contexts (or in the case of worst lists are terrible because of the exact same reason)

[@sad10promo]

2:28 wow this would be a great mill defense Well at least once the bs Ashiok uncommon is gone

[@Orious11]

Would it be possible for you to also list the set name the card comes from? I know sometimes you mention the set while describing it but would be nice to have listed as well. Keep up the good work!

[@NizzahonMagic]

Generally, the card that I show is the one from its original printing. I guess that's not as direct as listing the set name, but it can be figured out from there!

[@sonsysy4195]

Frost Titan is sad and forgotten

[@NizzahonMagic]

Yeah, he only has 3 points.

[@joranmoore5663]

Crusher seems like it would be great with Fling!

[@crovax1375]

He may not be on the list, but I like Jötun Owl Keeper.

[@jackiesingleton2351]

No Craw Giant? Sadness... I didn't think it ever saw play in tournaments because spells were SO powerful back then but I used to get murdered by that thing. P

[@RV1AND]

Gonna have to revisit this one once Uro takes the #1 spot on this list (which should be soon if he hasn't already). The question is, will Kroxa make it on here too?

[@NizzahonMagic]

Yeah, lots of good giants have been printed since I did this - in addition to Uro and Kroxa, there is beanstalk giant and bonecrusher giant.

[@SynSabre]

Inferno titan definitely had haste at some point during playtest and they were like “wait this is a mistake”

[@NizzahonMagic]

Hahaha. Do 6 and attack for 6 for 6 mana would be insane

[@phillipmele8533]

GIANTS. GIANTS. GIANTS. BECOME *UNSTOPPABLE*

[@Beaudunk]

Inb4 Primeval #1

[@Beaudunk]

Yep. Didn't know about the #3 though.

[@andrewdurand1984]

Shoutout to all the Ponza players who felt that inferno titan snub. XD

[@jackpabich763]

Bet most if not all of the Titan cycle makes the list. hope my boy PrimeTime is #1, but wouldn't be surprised if it's top 3 to maybe Inferno Titan. Edit: Yay!!!

[@alyssinwilliams4570]

Im curious what #s 10-7 would be if you'd discounted/removed the Titans from the list

[@FalseOracle617]

When it comes to certain cards, I feel like EDH should be considered. I know it's a format that isn't managed or balanced by WotC, but cards like Sun Titan, Sundering Titan, and Primeval Titan are(or were in the case of the latter two because they're banned)are key pieces to many combos in Commander. I do however understand why EDH isn't taken into consideration.

[@NizzahonMagic]

Sundering Titan not a giant, on my Golem list though!

[@FalseOracle617]

@@NizzahonMagic Ah, my bad.

[@raynmanshorts9275]

Countryside Crusher could be good in a desert deck.

[@PixelBush]

My first thought when I saw this title was "Top 10 big chunguses..." Then I rethought "Chungi? Chungoids? Chungoles?" My mind is melting and I haven't even watched the video yet

[@etiennevanier]

Press F for Frost Titan

[@ShiivaWilding]

Is it worth updating your spider video from 2 years ago? I've always wanted to put together a spider deck in mono green or in gruul, but I haven't come across enough heavy hitters for the job.

[@NizzahonMagic]

No, the list hasn't changed at all.

[@Snailing_Suika]

curious where uro would be in this list personally would put him right behind primeval titan

[@NizzahonMagic]

Now, I haven't done the research yet -- but if I had to guess, Uro is probably above Primeval Titan.

[@chuggaaconroyfanboy1]

Just finished watching and out of curiosity since he didn’t even make the list how many points did frost titan get?

[@phillipfaris8624]

That Hard J that your using for jötun should sound like a y . It should be yo-tun

[@VulcanGray]

You helped me 7-1 on arena draft!

[@NizzahonMagic]

Glad to hear it!

[@kartoffelnpommesgut]

So, the titan cicle dominates, specially mr. prime correct? That said before watching the vid.

[@xunxekri]

If it ain't primetime... Yayyy!

[@AffinityForCommander]

Another fantastic top 10! Grave titan is my personal favourite giant, but all of the titans are super good! 😄

[@vyggdrasil1631]

Tha Valakut gang is pleased.

[@Redfoxe]

Try that on my Jolly Green Giant!.

[@TerryDax]

Hey Nizzahon, I was wondering if you could change your style just a bit? See, I would really like to listen to your videos like a podcast episode, but you never say the cards outloud. I can some of the time remember what the cards do, but there's just so many of them. Just a small suggestion. Keep up the great work!

[@TehSeksyManz]

Agreed. I like to listen while driving and don't recognize a lot of the older cards.

[@ThomasLadder1]

Just wait till uro joins the party

[@123mickymouse123]

Prime time!

[@thecollectiblecollectabill2298]

Ya, i think the Titans should all be put together, it might as well say "top 6 giants, and the titans"

[@NizzahonMagic]

I considered it, but they all have very different resumes

[@alexcalhoun1382]

RIP Frost Titan

[@hammering16]

*insert Attack on Titans OP*

[@cymbaline4384]

Good old prime time

[@ЭрикКартман-ч4ю]

I've got a yu-gi-oh ad on this, just so you know.

[@demilembias2527]

Hey Yugioh is easily the second most legit trading card game after Magic. Literally all the ones other than those 2 are total memes that no one plays or, uh, Hearthstone

[@zwolf4118]

Out of curiosity do you consider Star City game opens part of your list

[@NizzahonMagic]

Not usually, since they aren't considered "premier" levels events. Sometimes if I need a tiebreaker, or pick a category that doesn't have the full 10 cards, I will use events like that to make decisions.

[@bigmanwonderland2296]

Definitely redo this

[@budz2355]

Prime Time

[@heath1948]

Wrong sun Titian is used in a lot of commander decks. Even in your top 10 list, you should include commander usage.

[@NizzahonMagic]

These videos aren't intended to measure commander at all, so why would I do that?

[@heath1948]

@@NizzahonMagic it just irks me when you say they don’t see much play anywhere else that’s all I’m saying

[@NizzahonMagic]

@@heath1948 Given the context of the videos, when I say that I am referring to formats with premiere level events. Hence the Chinese food example.

[@heath1948]

@@NizzahonMagic I get the context and I understand your ranking system but also there’s not many of those “premiere events right now they’re still relaxing into those. Most people now are playing commander. In fact when the pandemic hit and everything got shut down people that didn’t play commander started playing commander, because it is a in-house thing, that didn’t break the gathering together rule

[@ameliaburton5313]

I know what the top 5 are, here to guess the order as I am paused here at 6. 5) Frost Titan Mainly due to its lack of play past the standard format 4) Inferno Titan This one sees play in modern Ponza deck and Ad Nauseum SBs 3) Sun Titan UW Emeria Titan in modern along with its standard play 2) Grave Titan Prime reanimation target in Modern and Legacy, powerhouse of its standard 1) Primeval Titan Valacut, the Molten Pinnacle

[@ameliaburton5313]

Oof. I was big wrong starting at 5

[@ameliaburton5313]

Really? Gravy Train only at 4. I am surprised

[@ameliaburton5313]

Arbor Collosus makes sense. I should've thought of that when I didn't see it. Surprised that Frost Titan didn't make the list

[@sensei9767]

@@ameliaburton5313 No one likes frost titan :(

[@acedemon3434]

whos going to war of the spark pre release woop woop

[@joekelly3700]

Bonecrusher Giant should be on the updated

[@NizzahonMagic]

Fact

[@gororo9380]

Lol ive been waiting for this.

[@cspeeds96]

Whoooo

[@fedoralord1019]

where the hell is stonehewer giant at

[@TheMisleduser]

Have a feeling Uro will be taking a spot on this list soon.

[@Crunchatize_Me_Senpai]

Man if only Countryside Crusher was a legendary creature. That would be such a goofy EDH deck.

[@comradecameron3726]

Crunchatize Me Senpai not really. Lands matter end of story

[@Crunchatize_Me_Senpai]

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. Are you saying it wouldn't work because it relies on never drawing a land? That's the thing that would qualify it as goofy. The image I had in my head was 99 mountains, Ashling style. The ultimate all-or-nothing deck. It'd fall face first to removal a large majority of the time, but when it didn't, BAM. Those are the best kinds of victories- the ones you know are going to be really rare.

[@comradecameron3726]

Crunchatize Me Senpai if you go 99 lands you gonna lose 100% of the time and you will still draw land it just mills the top card of your library

[@sensei9767]

@@comradecameron3726 It mills cards until you hit a non-land. Just play like 98 lands and 1 fling or something like that.

[@comradecameron3726]

Sensei and all your starting hands are garbage and you lose to a single counterspell and chump blockers

[@jamesbrophy9244]

top 10 gods plz

[@comradecameron3726]

Jotun is pronounced yo-ton not Joe-ton. Just thought you should know.

[@haydonali4169]

seventh I think? D: keep up the sweet work man this stuff is awesome

[@cax1175]

Oloro

[@darylchiu9030]

Mtg Top 10: Attack on Titan :v

[@7ItalianStallion]

Too loud at the end

[@theunwelcome]

They might be bald, they might be snow, they might be something else in the snow...

[@smegmalasagna]

The number one is probably Grave Titan isn’t it

[@matttschida5812]

Nope

[@TheGloriousLobsterEmperor]

Gib top 10 Vintage cards or I will shred an alpha Black Lotus.

[@crovax1375]

I don't think that you're serious. Send me the card to prove that you have it!

[@TheGloriousLobsterEmperor]

@@crovax1375 No, I am not being serious. Could you tell?

[@derekwalter4238]

Did you just say sun titan didn't catch on outside standard? How you gonna act like people don't play that in edh?

[@TehSeksyManz]

He doesn't gather points from EDH decklists

[@derekwalter4238]

@@TehSeksyManz that isn't relevant. He said it doesn't see play and that's just not true.

[@TehSeksyManz]

@@derekwalter4238 It is relevant, because he is talking about the established competitive formats. Maybe someday EDH will be on the radar but it's not as of yet.

[@derekwalter4238]

@@TehSeksyManz ugh, look. If this was a discussion on how these cards got their points then yes, it would be relevant. I am talking about how he said it doesn't see play outside of standard. It does.

[@NizzahonMagic]

Generally when I say that, I mean it hasn't had GP or PT Top 8s. Literally every card sees play in EDH somewhere. And yeah, I know Sun Titan sees lots of play there, but I never mention EDH in these videos. Could I be more specific and say "at the premiere level"? Sure. But I have been saying the same for a long time ans very few people complain!

[@abcdefghijkl5408]

Prime time!