Elsha vs Kenrith vs Damia vs General Tazri EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

[@ThiccBrungus]

This dude ended up having a playset of sunbird's invocation in commander

[@claytondavis6835]

The theme of this game can be summed up as “and then I played another sunbirds invocation”

[@Arvensa]

"So anyway, I started Invocating"

[@MTGMuddstah]

*Pretty big misplay on my part during my last turn. I had forgotten Opalescence was back on the field. If I had realized this, I would have had tutored for something other that what I had, like Idyllic Tutor or something else. Sorry all!*

[@amros]

Big board states make you forget these interactions and usually people try to play faster so nobody is getting bored. I guess nobody minds these small misplays. By the way, doesn't Mind over Matter cost 2UUUU which is CMC 6? Did I overlook a cost reducer on the battlefield?

[@bedwarssweat6205]

Did you scrap Zedruu?

[@freya002YT]

amros the copy enchantment (the dryad) makes his lands tap as any color UwU

[@freya002YT]

*squees as my comment got hearted by muddstah himself OwO*

[@dannyboy5531]

Yea i was pretty sure i saw it during the replenish and when u cast the verdict "ohh crap..." Otherwise great game :)

[@DarkEinherjar]

Oh, god... the sequencing of casting Putrefy on one Golos and Maelstrom Pulse on Kenrith, instead of Putrefy on Kenrith and Maelstrom Pulse on both Golos and Progenitor Mimic, hurts my very soul... ...and yes, casting Maelstrom Pulse on the multiple Sunbird's Invocations would've also been a better plan.

[@evilgeek8417]

Was about to say this

[@nolanmartin4813]

Facts

[@iiGiacomo]

So I see the Zedru conversion went well

[@Closer2Zero]

Damn, this was one of the best games ive seen. All 4 decks were doing dangerous stuff and i just knew that at any moment someone could just go off. I didnt think it'd be Andrew tbh

[@Arcdemon44]

Because why not is the usual response to hilarious degeneracy like this, love it.

[@sofer2230]

"Why would you play an enchantment deck with Red instead of Green?" That's why.

[@peewee130946]

Well he never played elsha so why not just go 4 or 5 color

[@PalPlays]

@@peewee130946 Elsha is like a weird enchantress that gives flash.

[@DarkEinherjar]

Golden rule: when someone has a board wipe effect on the field and their finger on the button, everyone must stop whatever they're doing and start bullying that person until they push that button.

[@harrybaldino8955]

i do that to all blue players at the table

[@peewee130946]

Harry Baldino it’s so weird to me how people have blue that bad it’s such a childish thing

[@harrybaldino8955]

@@peewee130946 maybe in your meta blue player aren't a problem in mine it is. It's not childish it's strategy you take out the blue player because they are usually control or storm or whatever else they are they you deal with everyone else. Just because someone has a different play style then you doesn't mean thag its childish. Be more respectful.

[@LeojPies]

Ah, good ol Jeskai enchantments. I'm a big fan of Opalescence + Enchanted Evening with an anthem effect myself.

[@curio_sphere]

I really like the little cuts in the narratioin to let us hear fun reactions from the actual game. It makes it feel more lively and would definitely appreaciate seeing more of that! Love your content in general, just thought I'd give a little feedback.

[@garethsentry]

Agreed

[@Devilish420]

That was the most impressive Elsha deck I've ever seen. Definitely well built.

[@kingfuzzy2]

Thank goodness ( :

[@joshyoung2755]

Wouldn't the supreme verdict have killed your board after returning opalescence with replenish since the enchantments were creatures?

[@MTGMuddstah]

Oh no! I think you're right. I didn't realize the Opalescence was back, otherwise I would have had to tutor up another card instead.

[@nolife874]

i was thinking the same thing unless im missing something and there is a enhancement in that pile of cards that saves everything

[@MTGMuddstah]

There wasn't. It was a punt on my part.

[@mikeguzman7055]

Ehh it happens!

[@kanvaros4451]

The classic 3 sun birds , a strategy as old as time itself Great game as always !! Wished we could have seen more of the ally deck though I was digging the swarming and burning !!

[@evafox9696]

Muddstah, I've always underestimated Sunbird's, but you've made me a believer now!

[@DarkEinherjar]

Looks like Zedruu was kicked out of the command zone by Elsha. :P

[@hiddenleaf414]

Wow what an explosive turn to take the win at the end! More enjoyable to watch. Than a storm deck going off too.

[@DarkEinherjar]

It's enjoyable because there was no guarantee he would win before running out of mana, and if he didn't, the game would've become archenemy.

[@JonLeitheusser]

I've always wondered why Sunbird's Invocation isn't more popular! Great work!

[@WiiTara]

:D -1 Style points for not copying sunbirds invocation with the clever impersonator

[@MTGMuddstah]

I need the extra Helm

[@DarkEinherjar]

That style point could've cost him the game, so all is forgiven.

[@WiiTara]

Not that I dont know, but style points ;P Who needs to Hats when you got a lot of sunbirds

[@DarkEinherjar]

Picture the sunbirds with hats and there you go.

[@WiiTara]

Okay i just did. Wont complain anymore xD

[@josueantonio12]

Holy cow! Andrew just went nuts!

[@JoshOfFire]

Really liking the look of that Kenrith deck. I had a Golos Gates deck for a bit but I took it apart as it ended up playing way too linear. Always good to see gates shenanigans though.

[@austinjordan4237]

Wish I had a play group

[@Chuubii]

Afttr the coronavirus thing dies down check, if game stores near you have commander nights. If not, go to a draft and ask around

[@horribleville]

Play online in discord

[@thisisludo]

This might be my favorite episode so far.

[@GaucheEtVeule]

Going all in with the invocation, noice!

[@isaiahkahler4838]

Can you try to bring back Tazri sometime in the future? I think the deck is awesome and could use another run. Great channel and game 🤟🏽

[@DarkEinherjar]

Oh, this didn't impact the game in any way, but another slip from Eric: he forgot to get his 9/9 kraken token at the end step. Kiora, from the graveyard: **cries in emblem**

[@MTGMuddstah]

He was actually looking for it when I started my turn. He kind of gave up after things got nutty.

[@Arvensa]

"RELEASE, the-- oh, wait. Nevermind, don't bother."

[@seanowens5423]

Christian's playmat is officially the greatest thing I've seen all day.

[@andreasmuller8395]

The Supreme Verdict at 17:35 would have evaporated his whole board. There is an Opalescence lying around :D

[@hobosssftw1013]

Hey mtg Muddstah, I am curious how you manage your expensive cards like OG duels and cradle. Do you move your duels between your decks or do you have multiple copies?

[@mattfaas3040]

That was insane!!! Once again, a great game

[@hectormorales4090]

One sunbird's on the battlefield is bad... what about 4?!?! Love it!

[@AidanWR]

That moment when you playmat just becomes your entire deck

[@mugiwaralee9592]

I would have immediately gone after you Andrew after you easily recovered from back to back boardwipes.

[@NeuroDeus]

I so wanted to see Wild Research in action, loved that card for it's flavour and options back in the day and it seems I always wanted to include it in something. Is it just a maybe tutor most of the time?

[@saidinstouch2186]

I love altar of the brood. I don't see it nearly as much as I should.

[@DarkEinherjar]

Whenever I drop it, if it survives two rotations, it's too much.

[@kyubbiman2255]

As a victim of the helm and Rest in Peace combo I can say that I respect you for playing it seeing as it's a truly good combo and I would probably run it myself for efficiency. That being said I don't like it, there's something about it that makes it feel cheap though I can't really say what it is. I think it just rubs me the wrong way.

[@Jensees901]

Should have named this video 'Sunbird Invocation vs Kenrith vs Damia vs General Tazri' instead. Fun game to watch, thanks!

[@damo9961]

Damia generally has to survive a turn cycle to be effective, so cards that grant her flash make her much better. My list has Alchemist's Refuge, Winding Canyons, Vedalken Orrery and Teferi with multiple ways to tutor them up. Scapeshift with Urborg, Coffers and Tron is a nice way to get the lands.

[@monomanamaniac]

Tell Tommy with the kennreth he needs to run zirda, it's amazing

[@peewee130946]

He probably does in the 99 if he’s running biomancers familiar just not as the companion because you have to warp your deck so bad

[@garethsentry]

Love love LOVE Sunbirds, my pod always kills it when they see it though so I never get those sweet, sweet triggers

[@miscellaneousgoblin910]

Hey MTG Muddstah! Another great game! Just out of curiosity, are you planning to do any new deck techs at some point soon? I built your Trostani deck from a few years back, and I would love to get some more inspiration! Perhaps the Elsha enchantment deck you played on this episode?

[@manuelgomez6520]

I don't know if that Dominaria radio intro was new, but I loved it!

[@DarkEinherjar]

It's not.

[@yoshiman9521]

nice to see zedruu got a new coat of paint!

[@TxarlesN]

The maestrom pulse can hit both Golos (the copy as well). Also, Tommy forgot a zombie token.

[@matchiu92]

small misunderstanding in the outro, damia isnt a graveyard commander, your thinking of muldrotha but not a huge deal anyway

[@MTGMuddstah]

Ah darn! I must have gotten tongue tied. Good catch!

[@DarkEinherjar]

I think he meant that Damia is one of the few Sultai commanders that *doesn't* revolve around the graveyard, but considering that Damia is in the precon deck that has Mimeoplasm as the box commander, it's an acceptable mistake even if he means that she is.

[@matchiu92]

@@MTGMuddstah it wasn't a big deal honestly, just wanted to pitch in something that might be used to create even better content in the near future also, great job with the channel, it's very amazing to see this much variation of games

[@MTGMuddstah]

Well I really appreciate your doing so. This kind of stuff slips by me so it's good to know when I have a hiccup here or there. Thank you!

[@ryoujizero2909]

Kenrith is scary but woah~ Elsha barging in with her spookiness. This is why sometimes, EDH is like a battlefield 😁

[@PalPlays]

Andrew went OFF this game wow!

[@admanios]

Wow, I thought Tommy had this game on lock with his Maze's End.

[@GamerX13X]

OMG, I got some new ideas for my more mid-range elsha dwck

[@therubyskeleton1002]

Hey, I’ve been watching your channel for a while now, and I LOVE your dereti deck! I’ve decided to build one, any tips! My favorite card I have so far for the deck is platinum angel. Thanks!

[@jaredremedies8730]

Awesome to see your new jeskai deck it makes me wanna change up my Elsha

[@ShadowWasntHere8433]

Elsha enchantment storm is NOT what I expected

[@mugiwaralee9592]

Imagine being Jeskai combo and getting out hated by a Maze's End deck. 🤣

[@georgiygerman2251]

Super great job Andrew!!!

[@tmakalpha1]

Andrew also has the Solemnity + Decree of Silence + Phyrexian Unlife lock in the deck, I see. Not taking out the copies of Sunbird's Invocation made this win possible

[@mmogeek1]

I was trying to tell Eric to maelstrom pulse the sunbird's / copied sunbird's through my monitor ;p yep that's what unchecked sunbird's do. Would've destroyed both sunbird's thanks to the ''flavor text'' on maelstrom pulse too :/

[@DarkEinherjar]

Also, Eric could've switched spells: Putrefy on Kenrith and Maelstrom Pulse on Golos to take the Progenitor Mimic along with it.

[@zoopdoop_games]

I felt that counter on Sea Gate Loremaster... mine always gets countered too lol

[@MTGMuddstah]

What do you run it in?

[@zoopdoop_games]

@@MTGMuddstah pretty similar to this deck lots of allies and flickers plus graveyard recursion. I like things like March from the Tomb, Rally the Ancestors, and Return from Extinction. Rally the Ancestors is a pretty big hail mary move as your allies get exiled but if paired with board flickers like Legions Initiative and Eerie interlude is permanent mass recursion. Then I got big plays like Rite of Replication, Unified Front, and Kindred Charge. Then ETB clone effects like Flameshadow Conjuring and Mirror March and hopefully soon the tribal version of that effect that came in the c20 decks cant remember what its called.

[@zoopdoop_games]

tappedout.net/mtg-decks/call-in-dem-bois/?cb=1589475475 My current decklist

[@luna6315]

boy that is a wild board state at the end

[@amethystwyvern]

Remember when Tazri was the best food chain commander? Lololol

[@sjoerd972]

Well that is a step up in power level...

[@jlbrooks74]

maelstrom pulse that sunbird's not kenrith lol. what a missed opportunity and the result... sunbird's shenanigans

[@briankettenbach984]

Shouldnt everything gotten wiped?

[@MTGMuddstah]

I think you're right. I didn't realize the Opalescence was back, otherwise I would have had to tutor up another card instead.

[@thelastguardin8079]

At the end there were so many stacks on the battefield that the question was what can u even do

[@MrLinkx1]

Does anyone know where to get that cat playmat? The space one. Or is it custom made? Thank you

[@MTGMuddstah]

I'll try and ask Christian!

[@MrLinkx1]

@@MTGMuddstah Thank you so much! Love your videos :D

[@moxavenger]

What the hell is a Muddstah? (love your channel!)

[@Dave_Ebert]

Interesting take on elsha, but I don't really get why you would play eldrazi in the deck, is it because of omniscience/rector?

[@MTGMuddstah]

It's a combo component for Mind over Matter and Temple Bell. Essentially I just use it as a shuffler so that I can never deck myself.

[@ivernedit]

Rip the goat deck, I will always remember you. Made my zedruu deck based off of yours :).

[@imperialtutor8687]

I understand certain decks getting hated out but for the love everything that's holy... kenrith didn't have much of a boardstate compared to muddstahs board.

[@ru5h1n68]

The last time I was this early Paradox Engine was legal

[@jmobley6]

Was there a playmat under all those cards Muddstah?

[@Punintentionally]

That Storm count though!

[@kapmasta]

that maelstrom on kenrith was dumb af when he couldve hit 2 sunbirds or even a possible 3rd if the planets aligned that way and he couldve put christian at 10 just to even things out a bit

[@TheBloodswordsman]

I am certain I am not the only one who's group would be bullying the heck outta the player with the Alter... at least not until the O-stone came out.

[@mjollnir81990]

Do you have an updated list for Elsha? I saw you had Top in your list and I was curious what other changes you've made. This version of Elsha looks awesome! I'm in love.

[@MTGMuddstah]

Not currently. My Jeskai decks are in flux at the moment. I'm not sure if I want to commit fully to Gavi yet or do something like Elsha as Jeskai control and have Gavi as Enchantress.

[@mjollnir81990]

@@MTGMuddstah Thank you for the reply! That's fair and I understand. I can give some input, Gavi as enchantress might be a good way for her to go. My group played with her on Cockatrice and no one has really liked her (playing her as a cycle theme. Deck kind of slowed the game down but had nothing to win with). As a cycling commander it's not really enough. But as an enchantress type deck with cycling as a utility it could be way better! Especially b/c I really like a lot of the enchantments that resolve around cycling. I am grateful for your Elsha though. It's nice to see the deck not built around Top/reducer and drawing the whole deck.

[@NewOldEBM]

Wouldn't torpor orb stop grasp of fate working, too? Sick video though! Good to see non-stormy elsha

[@matthewmcarthur4782]

GG. What a fun watch!

[@XxCerebratexX]

I LOVE CHRISTIAN PLAYMAT!

[@kyubbiman2255]

Does your deck play differently if you use Kykar as a commander?

[@monomanamaniac]

What do you think of drawn from dreams over fact of fiction?

[@DrFrogman]

Your intro voice sound exately like jolts voice 😂

[@forerealz]

I see your Zedru deck became an Elsha deck.

[@allfatherschosen]

I want to learn how to throw answers like Tommy 5:20

[@thedeadfool1]

Elisha of the Sunny Birdies!

[@bromulrich483]

Did you change your Zedru deck to Elsha?

[@DarkEinherjar]

Apparently so, and it's easy to understand why: not having to spend mana and resources to get extra cards and giving said extra cards flash on top of it? Sign me up!

[@ThunderBirdJack]

Would opalescence have meant that Supreme Verdict killed all of Andrews creatures?

[@bradesmuyrad]

Will you be making a different Zedruu list or is she forever retired?

[@DarkEinherjar]

The Elsha deck has a lot of the old Zedruu deck's core cards, so it's a safe assumption that it's retired. I even think he listed the deck as retired when showing lists in previous games...

[@MTGMuddstah]

Zedruu is pretty much retired at this point. I have a budget one sleeved up, but it's got a lot of the staples I'll want to use in Gavi when I get the precon tomorrow.

[@MrMarclax]

I would've scoopted at replenish

[@maxmaier7023]

When you just want to have fun with your buddies, and that one asshole you know brings out his Elsha flex deck. That was so one sided.

[@PolyTheWerewolf]

When he didn't malestrom pulse the sunbird invocations I was like ????????

[@loptr9581]

I need to know where Christian got his playmat

[@alaroker]

I like the channel

[@afspeellijstnaruto]

So....why use Elsha as a commander? XD Just for the colors? (srs question)

[@MTGMuddstah]

I quite like her ability of playing things off the top at instant speed. It opens up a lot of lines where you can bring out your combo pieces before untapping on your next turn. Plus she has red!

[@randomguy2113]

Kinda disappointed you didn't copy another sunbird. I love that card

[@itamarafshari8787]

rest in bully

[@Abraktil]

this game was nuts ^^

[@newtpondskipper]

Christian still holding out on the list?

[@isaacgurney1927]

altar of the brood is extremely underrated

[@DarkEinherjar]

Not in my playgroups... if it lasts two rotations there, it's too much.

[@jessedorval7051]

I enjoy the card in my chaos commander deck with commander Norin the wary 😂😂😂😂😂

[@isaacgurney1927]

@@jessedorval7051 I run it in Hapatra

[@kurowasanabe]

So did Elsha replace Zedruu?

[@MTGMuddstah]

She did. I'm actually considering swapping Elsha to Gavi now though, but I'm not certain yet. I may just make a second cycling Jeskai deck lol

[@DarkEinherjar]

@@MTGMuddstah You probably watched the latest GameKnights episode by now, and you saw how Gavi does a huge amount of nothing without the cycling cards, so yeah... I would give dinocat mama her own deck.

[@TehFoamy]

"Ulamog, the Infinite Guy-re" Do you also pronounce "gyro" as "guy-ro"

[@MTGMuddstah]

Yes.

[@TehFoamy]

@@MTGMuddstah Understandable, have a nice day

[@bedwarssweat6205]

Did eric forget to pay for pact?

[@Abraktil]

no

[@MTGMuddstah]

Nope

[@bedwarssweat6205]

@@MTGMuddstah oops, I'm smort