MTG Top 10: Green Creatures | Magic: the Gathering | Episode 348

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[@NizzahonMagic]

As people have pointed out, Green Sun's Zenith is a Sorcery, so you can't use it to respond to an edict. I was sort of combining GSZ with Chord of Calling I guess! But also, using the GSZ to get the Arbor does at least protect you against edicts.

[@karmajarrule]

You can fetch for it in response to an edict, which comes up, especially in bogles

[@NizzahonMagic]

@@karmajarrule Right, but not with GSZ.

[@JamiesonLock]

Yeah, the key card it interacts with for this is Fetchlands because it's a forest.

[@NizzahonMagic]

@@JamiesonLock Ah, he meant "fetch" as in fetch land.

[@JamiesonLock]

@@NizzahonMagic The card has a lot of interactions going on, so it's real easy to miss some. Legacy Elves is probably its best home with Quirion Ranger as its best friend.

[@Pedun42]

I always watch these at midnight as I fall asleep but then need to watch it again after I wake up

[@johnmcclure5051]

Algorithm boosting like a champ

[@ecktorgaming5488]

I also fall asleep to nizzahon usually. His voice puts me to sleep, i always rewatch as well

[@raphaelascano8598]

i see that as a win

[@BatKitKat]

Dude same

[@AyoJayArr]

I like to watch it as I poop

[@Shadouga]

"There were 1,999 cards eligible for this list" *The next Mono-Green creature waiting to be released like* 👀

[@BrunoBarcelosAlves]

I searched Scryfall with "c:g t:creature -c:w -c:u -c:b -c:r f:vintage" and found 2,082 cards. I wonder what other criteria Nizzahon used.

[@BrunoBarcelosAlves]

Never mind, just realized this video is 8 months old.

[@elliotthood1719]

@@BrunoBarcelosAlves lol nice

[@faerie7dragon]

Always remember guys: What doesn't grow, dies. And what dies, grows the Tarmogoyf.

[@MadMewMew-mu3eq]

Me when tarmogoyf dies:

[@TheGloriousLobsterEmperor]

I actually have a deep phobia of really stacked lists and green cards. But holy shit this list was a terrifying combination of both. I'm not really to face my fear of green creatures yet, but I am ready to face my fear of stacked lists with "Top 10 Vintage Cards (Minus Power 9)!"

[@sagesmukler9383]

I've never realized how weird Eternal Witness's left arm looks.

[@MegatronYES]

Yeah is she made of fucking cotton candy?

[@pianojoker2]

I think it's both the effect of the arm turning away from us and the leafy glove that results in this, but yeah a bit floppy

[@portingfreak]

404 bone not found

[@RobMedellin]

What? Is that not normal? (sweats nerviously and looks concerned to own floppy left arm)

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Damnit, now I can't un-see it!

[@superbaas8822]

Even more impressive for den protector is that it amassed all those points during magics revised standard experiment, where there were 6 months rotations, and not 12 month, so Den protector had only 18 months to amass points.

[@peewee130946]

I think it’s crazy how dominate she was in standard that even amongst all the green creatures seeing play in eternal formats she beats most of them only being played in standard

[@CascadeHope]

You mentioned using Zenith to search up dryad arbor in response to an edict effect, when zenith is a sorcery. I think you meant Chord of Calling for this.

[@SeanHrecho]

He obviously meant fetch lands

[@ravenoftheredsky]

I've always loved mono green. I started with 7th edition and I thought Thorn Elemental was the most broken card ever.

[@dusk6159]

You get it. I still love it, only legal double trample? That's not only sweet (just like the card in itself, I would add, and for both the old and new draw) but especially crazy.

[@melissalutherpendragon]

Same!

[@Ceracio]

@@dusk6159 Doesn't Rhox also have that ability?

[@dusk6159]

@@Ceracio I remember only commanders and illegal cards having that but you're right, I probably automatically excluded one or two of the Modern legal cards because I don't particularly like them that much.

[@Ceracio]

@@dusk6159 Tbf the ones that do have it are pretty terrible. Iirc Rhox is a 7 mana 5/5 with double trample and expensive regeneration.

[@MrZer093]

Looking at that Goyf price makes me glad it’s getting reprinted this month.

[@corey2232]

Much better than the $150 it used to be before (and even after) the first Modern Masters released 0_0

[@streetpeter3210]

Lol!!!! You didn't play between Futersight and MM3. For the amount I sold one Goyf for, I can pick up a playset plus have a decent chunk of cash in my pocket

[@corey2232]

Crazy that a card like Scavenging Ooze is only $2.00. I remember how in demand it originally was, and how getting that first reprint was so awesome. Guess it got plenty more reprints since then lol

[@NateBullock-ow6on]

Scavenging ooze is a game winner for sho

[@metalblizzard6024]

Great list. I'm happy courser is still so high. I knew goyf was number 1 though. It's so crazy that there are relatively few older (pre modern border cards) on the list save for number 2.

[@hellosurge4622]

These videos really help me learn about (old) new cards. Keep it up Nizz!

[@NizzahonMagic]

Glad you like them!

[@AidanWR]

But we all know that the best green creature is Colossal Dreadmaw

[@42patch]

God damnit

[@Lowelo860]

That's the real power creep of green those damn 6 Mana 6/6 tramples are to strong

[@ppoitment884]

I love Colossal Dreadmaw as much as the next guy but Rampaging Brontadon shits on it

[@AidanWR]

Aww man, there are now 2,042 green creatures. Of course it's not going to stay at 1,999, but that was such a funny thing to hear

[@kingginger3335]

I'm actually surprised that Eternal Witness is last on the list. I figured it'd be around #4 or 5

[@stephemond2417]

I wanted to suggest this for a while but always forgot. It would be nice if you could say from which set each card was 1st printed when you are describing them. Most of us either started recently or play online nowadays and have absolutely no idea from which set they are from. Thanks !

[@eldonerc2524]

Was thinking he should put the set symbols down by the price.

[@dusk6159]

That's great! Especially because it's for the green ones, at that. Crazy though to see again the Obstinate Baloth, and in a list like this at that, really goes to its testament.

[@aguilefo]

it's like 3.00AM where i live, what an unironically great time to have insomnia

[@MatheusH1N1]

Man, where do you live?

[@TheGloriousLobsterEmperor]

Lucky for me it's ~4PM when these get uploaded. I feel sorry for you though.

[@jeffreydenenberg7101]

TBH a little surprised but also kind of relieved that questing beast didn't make the list

[@JP-id7zq]

Too new

[@Fritzgar]

*yet...

[@johnsanko4136]

Surprised that Noble Hierarch didn't crack the list, but being a 1 drop dork human does give it a lot of future potential.

[@fatpad00]

"This list is stacked...#7 has over 100 points" Damn, you weren't joking

[@bricecauchon49]

I'm sad not to see my boy Primeval Titan

[@chrisgould101]

He's big boi

[@CrimsonHiroX07]

Without watching the video, I'll predict Dryad Arbor , Craterhoof Behemoth, and Tarmogoyf in the top 5. Edit: I was wrong on Dryad Arbor and Craterhoof, but nailed Tarmogoyf, lol

[@GethPrime]

Obstinate reminds me of the hexproof creature to discard it and force it in the field but that hex proof one doesn't allow you to play non creature ones lol i'm more of a creature guy than those who counter spells

[@lemkele1]

Its a huge suprise that novle hierarch dosent make it on the list

[@TheMrktanis]

Mono green is so fun. Glad to see Goyf at the top

[@Ryokamen]

I'm surprised Noble hierarch didn't have enough points to make the list

[@donaldduck6790]

Doesn’t count it’s not mono g

[@andrewlagrange8800]

Den protector is criminally underrated in most circles. That's why it's so cheap. For TWO EXTRA MANA (that is totally optional and can be split up because morph), you get a card from graveyard, better body than Eternal witness, instant speed, and built-in evasion (plus a +1/+1 counter if that's your thing)

[@bobsmitg6987]

2 mana is a lot

[@skynyrdjesus]

I would love to see a list, obviously of much smaller scope than this one, that takes into account finishes at things like SCG and CFB events. I think it would help a good deal to readjust how hard these rankings skew toward Standard performance, especially the newer a card is, just based on the event schedule

[@maxpoh]

Little mistake when mentioning green sun's zenith it is a sorcery so you can't play it in response to an edict effect, good video apart from that

[@CommonSwense]

I always have Thragtusk in my deck one of my favorite cards.

[@vinnythewebsurfer]

I still have no idea what’s happening in that Goyf art and I don’t think I wanna know

[@mikekirksey5818]

Bolt the bird.

[@nathaniverson9159]

Ach! Hans, run! It's the tarmogoyf!

[@ggpt9641]

Famous last words.

[@AigreSonge]

Hey I'm joining the legions of people suggesting top 10 over here but I got a funny one : Top 10 Ultimatums. Obviously there is only 10 of them, but I'd be curious to know which ones had the most points in their respective standards (I guess those are played only in Standard and not in Eternal formats, given their costs... ; but I guess all ten of them are played in Commander...?), but as 5 of them are in standard right now and at least two are or were recently played quite a lot (the Sultai and the Temur ones), I thought it could be interesting.

[@TreeCutterDoug]

So much fun, guessing what will be on the list... I nailed over half of it.

[@BrunoBarcelosAlves]

I searched Scryfall with "c:g t:creature -c:w -c:u -c:b -c:r f:vintage" (the vintage part is to remove all silver-bordered and other non-competitive cards) and found 2,082 cards. I wonder what other criteria Nizzahon used.

[@BrunoBarcelosAlves]

Never mind, just realized this video is 8 months old.

[@darmarfran]

1000 potential cards? How do you rank all those cards? That must take forever to sort through!

[@Vaultdweller5513]

I think he's been at it for such a long time that he must have everything in an Excel spreadsheet.

[@ericwollam5532]

Actually was fully expecting the birds to be #1, so it was a little surprising to see tarmogoyf there instead.

[@gabeflannery9750]

Thanks for the video, though this does remind me that you've done top tens for every card type except creatures and lands. Do you plan on getting to those eventually? Thanks :)

[@grandmasterrodimus1480]

Thrun is MY favorite green creature.... eternal witness is number 2.

[@brendansmith4182]

I was waiting for hermit Druid

[@psy9o]

was very surprised Noble Hierarch didn't make the list and isn't even close to Llanowar elves and birds of paradise

[@joaquinleotta6090]

New to magic, but i think Vengevine it's one of my favorites so far

[@johngleeman8347]

Run Hanz!

[@angelalex6944]

I'm amazed The Green Titan didn't make the cut.

[@NizzahonMagic]

I think it will be there in another year or so

[@yeahyeahwowman8099]

Creature beatdown just seems more satisfying as a win for me.

[@icekutku]

How many points does prime time have? Expected to see it

[@blacklancejeo6625]

Tarmogoyf should be made available in MTGA. It would then be made historic compatible and should make more points to add to its #1 spot more

[@cutecommie]

Imo you should show the minimum price for each card, not the Alpha price that makes BoP look ridiculous.

[@ronniejamesdio7585]

No Questing Beast, that's a surprise.

[@NizzahonMagic]

Too new. it has 44 points, which is really good, but nowhere close to this list at this point.

[@mattblom3990]

Why did I throw my mint Tarmogyf in the trash offended at how "bad" of a card it was. Oh, to be young and stupid.

[@TransparentEclipse]

Birds of paradise is one of my favorite cards, I run it in basically every green deck regardless of if I need it or not 😂

[@brendananimation]

I dont think you can green suns zenith in response to an edict effect unless you play a quicken first. its a sorcery

[@gunbladeuser19]

"Maternal Witness" don't mess with Raptor Mom! Just cuz her adopted kid is a lizard doesn't mean you can make fun of them. 🪓👩‍👦🦎

[@pepijnwarmerdam8784]

The flavour tekst for Aluren is one of the best in Magic.

[@lancelot717]

Interesting to see all these new players in the comments.

[@hcfc4248]

I knew it Scavenging ooze get to the list, that card very good

[@aldotrioksidi]

Green Sun's Zenith is a sorcery, so you can't cast it in response to an edict.

[@NizzahonMagic]

*to protect against an edict

[@GanicoGSx]

Before watching the video: I’m guessing Questing Beast will be on the video list. After watching video: Well, Questing Beast didn’t make it on the list. Guess a pushed aggressive midrange creature that punishes weenie/low-power, turtling/stall and Superfriends builds is something that probably hasn’t been considered. Not helped by “you-know-what” happening 4 or so months after Throne of Eldraine’s release halting major in-person tourneys.

[@NizzahonMagic]

It basically just isn't here because its too new and the list is too stacked.

[@GanicoGSx]

@@NizzahonMagic Ah, that’s true. Thanks for the response. :>

[@けん404]

What’s the thumbnail creature?

[@josephmay852]

Oh boy I can't wait to see what massive, gigantic, trampling behemoth we'll see at number 1 annnnnnddddd...it's gonna be llanowar elves isn't it?

[@hindlebrad]

I was hoping to see my favorite green creature the Hoof daddy make the list. How many points does Craterhoof Behemoth have?

[@NizzahonMagic]

31

[@carolaqalk5978]

What card is in the background when you explain the point-system (at 1:10)?

[@NizzahonMagic]

Captive audience

[@carolaqalk5978]

@@NizzahonMagic Thanks :)

[@matttschida5812]

I'm surprised there is no arbor elf or noble hierarch in the top 10

[@chowbyebye]

Has nizzahon done a top 10 vehicles?

[@NizzahonMagic]

Nope. So far there aren't 10 with points.

[@chowbyebye]

@@NizzahonMagic damn

[@NateBullock-ow6on]

Questing beast should definitely be at least 2

[@v3prophet948]

Best mtg channel

[@heywes]

1,999 cards eligible. Idk but thats just so awesome to me. 1 off 2,000.

[@Goldscorpio7]

I wonder how questing beast fared

[@NizzahonMagic]

It has 44 points.

[@MmKayUltra1]

Dryad arbor is my favorite green land.

[@gil6297]

What about Colossal Dreadmaw?

[@hotcoldman9793]

They call me the mean green machine!!! No one calls me that 😔

[@invertedghostgames9899]

There were 1999 eligible. So, so close to an even 2000.

[@krosulhah5819]

Worldspine wurm

[@MisuziChan]

"1999 cards eligible for this list"... oof so close...

[@douglanmar]

LOL look at the price of Alpha’s Birds

[@SisypheanSeas13]

Love Nizzahon

[@nickbalmes6640]

Green is the one color in Magic that i have the most difficulty in using :(

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

historically or currently? Back in the days it was indeed quite inefficient on its own and hard to make work, but in the last couple of year it has been so pushed by design team that it does everything: best ramp, best creatures, good card draw, quite efficient removal.

[@nickbalmes6640]

@@ROMANTIKILLER2 both actually. My first ever deck was a Golgari Madness deck given to me by a friend with Noose Constrictor and Alms of the Vein as its star combo. I never really understood how it was supposed to work. Now with all the pushed green (and Simic) cards, I cannot deny its power but for the life of me, I just can't seem to mesh well with the color at all 😅

[@tonythepokemonguy751]

no scaled wyrm on the list, the list is flawed

[@volosguidetomonsters3440]

do red creatures next please

[@NizzahonMagic]

I'll get there.

[@GoblinmasterYT]

Responding to an edict with GSZ. You sure about that?

[@NizzahonMagic]

Yeah, I meant protect against one.

[@mercylessplayer]

Today I learned Mox Emerald is colorless

[@missmindy3585]

i love this video thank you so much

[@SuzukaYuka]

Best Green creature? It HAS to be Colossal Dreadmaw right, guys? Guys?

[@ryan91297]

Primeval Titan not being on this list is a damn travesty.

[@NizzahonMagic]

Yeah, he just missed out, as I mentioned when discussing the #10 card. I imagine he will get there if I revisit this in like two years.

[@jesterbomb123]

How about top 10 cards with the most points?

[@TempestDacine]

Poor greater garganoth. Couldn't even compete

[@ClexYoshi]

How in the heck is Noble Hierarch not on this list?

[@bonkstephenson4803]

I'm wondering the same thing I thought it would be number 2 for sure

[@n.m5253]

It would be. He might just have overlooked it

[@shikabaneconga]

ahh..i miss these no facecam intros

[@nonameimpotantlive9233]

Predicted nr 2 and 1 also double LiKe vedio cause it abut green 💚

[@keenanevans7888]

Number 1 is goyf, wait no... llanny elf

[@officialbusy]

Tarmy

[@worgenzwithm14z]

the #1 card on the list is a blue card XD

[@Lowelo860]

Green players: Only ten??

[@dickjohnson9996]

goyf, pfff.... dies to doom blade.

[@MegatronYES]

What in the name of FUCK is wrong with Eternal Witness’ forearm?

[@jrightly]

I'm Tate Mcrae and I have a weird speech impediment

[@glitchygear9453]

Now do the other colors.

[@NizzahonMagic]

That's the plan