Shorikai vs Isshin vs Light-Paws vs Grand Arbiter Augustin IV ft Julian Kok | Commander EDH Gameplay

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In this episode, we bring on Singaporean artist and illustrator for Magic: The Gathering - Julian Kok! He's brought a classic blue-white control deck headed by the one and only Grand Arbiter Augustin IV (GAAIV) and pitting it against some of our new commanders from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. We have Shorikai, Genesis Engine, Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice, and Isshin, Two Heavens as One.
Decklists and socials below!
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Decklists:
Esmond's Shorikai: www.moxfield.com/decks/vWavLq...
Gabriel's Isshin: www.moxfield.com/decks/aeHZyP...
Zansher's Light-Paws: www.moxfield.com/decks/czJbsf...
Julian's Grand Arbiter Augustin IV: www.moxfield.com/decks/mYGFCB...
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[@QMTG]

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[@matty4100]

Once again the gang takes the opportunity of my absence to completely throw out red mana tsk tsk tsk. Only Gabriel my mountain buddy keeping the mountains up. Great to have had Julian on, he's great and his art is great! Just wish COVID had not stopped me from playing :(

[@ryangoodenow2518]

Swift recovery 🙏 so the red mage can return

[@mattd3978]

Hope you feel better soon Matt. Missed ya this episode. No disrespect to anyone else, it was still a great game, just like the fun you bring to the table

[@SteakOSaurier]

Recover well and fast my friend! Let the mountains flow through you! ⛰️🌋

[@avatarofpapermagic]

I assumed you were too high and mighty on your red throne to play with such poor colour choosing plebs 😂

[@QMTG]

I feel like there's a bias here

[@CosmicGiggalo]

I love Zasher going "Call an ambulance but not for me" when two Grand Arbiter's were on the field. That just got me real good and it only got better from there!

[@QMTG]

Hahahaha yeah that was funny

[@PraetorGix]

Kudos to you guys for letting a stax deck play on the episode. Everyone else is too afraid of recording a game with these kinds of decks so this was really refreshing.

[@QMTG]

Hahahaha we're cool with anything. I actually would've preferred to see him blow up some lands too 😆

[@trickfoot7221]

The huge MISPLAY banner flashing on the screen during Zansher's turn made me laugh. There were other misplays but only he gets the red banner. Great game as always, good stuff guys!

[@QMTG]

Lol yeah he deserves it the most

[@LaustinSpayce]

“I will be playing Isshin, this is the first time I’ve played this deck” 🤔

[@QMTG]

The mind games begin before the game

[@HandsomeDan504]

You forget that last time it was The Chosen One playing, not Gabriel

[@bimbobam8233]

Zansher dying inside saying "NOOOOOO" when the second Grand Arbiter Augustine IV hits the board That is the best moment in this game as it encapsulates how most players feel about STAX Your content is amazing keep up the great work

[@QMTG]

Lolololol it was hilarious. Thanks!!!

[@frankensteinclockface8091]

I liked it when Zansher was pleading for his commander’s life - and then smoked everyone, even if there were two misplays!

[@QMTG]

Yeah tsk tsk

[@CR-wz7gv]

Maybe I missed something, but isn't Transmute only able to be done at sorcery speed and couldn't be done at End Step? Teferi was gone and I don't think he allows that anyway so figured I would ask. Love the content and look forward to each video!

[@QMTG]

Yeah we got that wrong! Good spot :)

[@CR-wz7gv]

@@QMTG Cool! No worries at all! I know all the stuff to keep up with while filming is rough. I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss something because Transmute at instant speed would be really nice!

[@richardwood3802]

Transmute is an ability but it's at sorcery speed.

[@fernandodiaz9064]

I noticed that too! I feel good for realizing that. Great video by the way!

[@SteakOSaurier]

Hands down my favourite EDH show out there. All the love to you guys, tell the whole team they're awesome! 🤗

[@QMTG]

Thank you!!!!! They know it 👍🏻

[@pheonixbluere]

I enjoyed watching Julian loose most of his life to mana crypt. It was my favorite part of the game other than maybe watching Light-Paws get its revenge.

[@everettchew5797]

I just like that the Julian, the control player with 2 stax effects did more damage to himself than anyone else at the table. 😂

[@raphsbabe7337]

Great episode. It's hard to pick a favorite moment. I love that light-paws and Isshin were played and were the last ones standing. Light-paws can be so resilient its awesome!

[@QMTG]

Lightpaws is crazy resilient!!!!

[@richardwood3802]

It's always great to hear that the artists for Magic sometimes even play the game. Having 2 GAAIV on board is oppressive but manageable lol My favorite moments are every time Light-Paws was killed lol

[@QMTG]

Hahahahahaha yeah it got killed soooo many times

[@mrmifune6578]

Hello from Belgium Games Haven's team, I discovered you recently and you're really the best commander channel ! There's such an alchemy between all of you : Esmond, Gabriel, Matthew, Zansher, Paul, Liang Ying, Shu Qiao, Mc, The Chosen one, and all the others, different people but same spirit. The atmosphere is fun and you don't "overdo" like some american channels. It makes me just want to play with you guys so thanks a lot for your contents ! Again a lot of fun in this episode (the double Augustin, the mana crypt (almost) suicide, the Light-Paws "reanimator" plan, Gabriel's (non-)impact as usual (sorry)) but my favourite moment was Esmond's face when he didn't understand Zansher was attacking him. Looking forward for the next episode ;)

[@QMTG]

Oh hi, thanks so much! Glad you like our videos and yeah, we just try to make it as authentic as possible 😁

[@backgroundcharacter7987]

I was laughing from the dark-paws joke all through the video, thanks. I love it when the underdog wins and there's nothing more underdog than mono white in commander

[@QMTG]

Lololol yeah

[@QMTG]

Hey! Congratulations, you've won our giveaway for this episode! Drop your contact/address details to [e-mail] and we'll send over your prize asap :)

[@princess-celestia]

I appreciate the effort you took to subtitle these! It makes the game a lot easier to follow for someone with not-so-great hearing like me.

[@QMTG]

You're welcome! It can be difficult for people who can't understand our accents as well

[@andrewroy5677]

Best moment of the game: Zansher stacking the enchantments onto light paws and then swinging lethal commander damage at Esmond while doubling his life total. He finally got to do his thing! Absolutely great game (I was worried due to control, stax and pillow fort elements), but you guys are always so much fun! Keep up the great content!

[@zantcg]

Took me awhile but I got to go off 🔥

[@andrewroy5677]

@The Lion Hobbyist I've seen others try, but you are the only one I've seen pull it off, despite having light paws face removal multiple times 🤣

[@zantcg]

@@andrewroy5677 haha yes wasn’t sure id make it - wanted to show off all the spice in the list

[@blackfearjays2286]

i am so lucky you arrived in my recommended, loved the energy at the table and the gameplay! Hopefully the fact that i saw you means you will get a deserved influx of subs

[@QMTG]

I hope so too!

[@simoncss1]

That's a lot of mis-plays off Sun Titan's enchanted Protection from White. I'm always on the look-out when my friends try to mix-it-up in their decks with Swords of X & Y + incompatible colored Auras. GOTCHA!

[@demonicthief08]

My favorite part is the missed pro white. My buddy and I were just talking about how many rules or things that are missed and completely change game outcomes. Funny how this only messed up the last few turns.

[@ch0ngbear]

Enjoying the editing to highlight fun moments! Thx for the hard work!

[@QMTG]

Great! Feels nice when peoe notice hahaha 😆

[@chriscunningham6401]

"Call an ambulance, but not for me!" lol

[@gaymer4rmmeletis]

I’ve never wanted my card autographed by an artist so bad before lol I pulled a full art foil Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire! Great video guys loved the dynamic and energy in this one.

[@QMTG]

Hahahah sweet. Thanks!

[@00Victor3]

this was so fun to watch thank you!!

[@QMTG]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dangoose9512]

I liked and shared this vid. My favorite part was hearing about the artist mtg experiences.

[@QMTG]

Thanks!

[@wui-kittan2383]

Your channel is awesome because of the amazing atmosphere and camaraderie. A fine balance of power level and fun like watching a game between friends. I appreciate Julian for holding back and not going overly degenerate. It feels he could have messed up White Paws more than he did. Love his artwork too!

[@QMTG]

Thanks! Yeah, he definitely held back lol 😅

[@zakmarcus6222]

Such a good showing from Light-Paws, seems like a very resilient engine.

[@QMTG]

It sure is!

[@williamzhang153]

7:00 Back to bullying Gabriel(& Zansher) I see xD

[@QMTG]

Nahhhhhhh

[@AyrreR]

That second grand arbiter coming down as a vehicle was great

[@QMTG]

I know right

[@j-son221]

Wow, someone was monstrous enough to bring Grand Arbiter.

[@QMTG]

Pls read this Julian

[@trigunner4532]

I built a Light-Paws deck recently but didn't get to play that yet, so seeing how that deck went off (even though a lot of mistakes were made) was really cool. :)

[@QMTG]

Definitely

[@ProudLikaAGod]

The banter in this episode was so great!^^ 08:25 especially, fav moment right there. Also gotta say, Neon Dynasty brought some amazing legendaries to the table, so many commander options!

[@QMTG]

Lolol sweeet. Yeah so many new commanders!

[@matteobagni1235]

My fave moment(s) are every time LP gets cast and keep being the big threat!

[@supernova86]

Loving this channel!! :D Keep up the good work

[@QMTG]

Thanks!!!

[@christopherfields6146]

Another great episode !! I am dying is so funny ! More Julian please and Matthew better be back next episode lol!!!!!

[@QMTG]

Hahahhaa thanks! He'll be back!

[@justseewut1tdoo12]

Holy heck Esmond, organize that board of yours. 😂

[@QMTG]

Its too hard

[@kwilson20021]

I said it before and I will say it again, this series rocks! Favorite moment of the game: I will copy your stax to make me stax. Stax!!!

[@QMTG]

YEAHHHHH that was hilarious hahahha

[@befuddledfaun]

Loved it all. Super fun show!

[@QMTG]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TripleMMM47]

That imposter mech play 😂

[@EmmanuelZavala91]

Light-Paws got shot down so many times 😂

[@QMTG]

And yet....

[@chaelsonnen1]

I love Zansher's sleeves

[@zantcg]

Thanks :) it’s my favourite one I own

[@WolfChampion]

Great episode!

[@hotdachsbun]

This really showcases off white in commander. Really liked it.

[@brianclevenger4255]

Love that Command Tower from the black collection

[@QMTG]

Yeah the art is sweet

[@ConstanceMists]

Such a fun game to watch! Love this team, great people and great gameplay

[@QMTG]

Thanks, thanks and thanks!

[@calvinckj]

Fav moment is definitely whenever Julian rolls for odds

[@WanSanJr]

Congratulations!

[@caioo08]

Dude transmuted on the endstep! >:( This episode was super funny, I laughed so much with the Call the Ambulance joke 🤣🤣

[@bryanlim9817]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.

[@QMTG]

Haha yeah that was funny

[@scarfhat1]

Its really hard to decide a favourite moment lol. Im torn between light-paws constantly getting removed and all of the mana crypt triggers. There were like five 1s and three were in a row

[@alexjacobs9357]

i laugh so hard when light paws keeps getting targeted by effects

[@joefjunior]

Zansher's sleeves are RAD!

[@williamzhang153]

New Video WOOO!!

[@10sdoggos46]

When Zansher finally got to attack to kill off Esmond with light paws. (sorry, Esmond.)

[@QMTG]

You should be. It was totally undeserved 🤣

[@aster271]

Yes another game from games haven 😁 !

[@QMTG]

Yes indeed

[@TripleMMM47]

I’m pretty sure the pilots can crew big vehicles on their own lol I saw you tap more than one pilot even tho you didn’t need to

[@elpoluz9172]

Good and fun video XD The best moment: 2 Grand Arbiter Augustin IV xDDDD SaLuDoS desde España , haceis unos videos muy divertidos, seguir asi ^^

[@QMTG]

Thanks!

[@AndreborgeZ]

Missed Matty :) but at least Gabriel didnt disapointed ^^ bravo guys

[@QMTG]

Lol he'll be back soon!

[@ptp1999]

another great game, well played all.

[@QMTG]

Thanks :)

[@mikemartin9345]

I need more energy like this group.

[@QMTG]

It gets tiring 🤣

[@pheonixbluere]

I’ve been thinking about changing my mono-white deck’s commander to Light-Paws. I’ll want to swap some equipments for auras but I was already considering moving those equipments to the Isshin deck I’ve been working on. So it all works.

[@QMTG]

Nice! Light-Paws is super consistent and resilient but I guess rather one-dimensional. Very powerful tho!

[@ElementHobbies]

Late, but this was terrific. Super enjoyable.

[@QMTG]

Hey, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@olivergre1054]

Amazing!

[@vincentferrer1495]

Such a good artist 😩🙏🏼

[@QMTG]

Yes he is

[@Wrokzor]

Missed misplay, Julian transmuted Muddle the Mixture at instant speed on zans end step, but a great game as always :D

[@QMTG]

Yeah oh well

[@dxdraiba7604]

I just bought his command tower....its awesome

[@aaronlim2877]

A wild idea for a future episode, how abt a Portal Three Kingdom themed edh game? Can't seem to find something like this done by other channels but might appeal to Asian audience and a chance to dig up old cards for fun 😊

[@QMTG]

Lolol that's interesting! Gonna be hard to find them cards

[@DGMouro]

Terminus… Esmond: Well. I’m gonna take a nap… 🤪 Some misplays here and there, but always fun. Keep it up! 🤙🏽 Greetings from Argentina.

[@QMTG]

Hahahahhaa. Greetings from Singapore!

[@QMTG]

Hey, congratulations on winning the giveaway from this episode! Drop an email to [e-mail] with your details and we'll send over your prize :)

[@DGMouro]

Are you serious?! Hahahaha. Ok. 👍🏽

[@plain6677]

Julian, your art is beautiful!

[@TempestTenor]

Wait a minute...Alpha, Magic's very first set, was released in 1993. Weatherlight wasn't released until 1997 =P

[@QMTG]

LOL! He must've gotten the dates wrong 🤣

[@StabbySideways]

... Weatherlight was years after 1993. Still a long time ago, though!

[@QMTG]

Lol yeah he got the years mixed up. Too long ago 😅

[@haroun1760]

Best moment copying Augustin and the look on the faces of the others. Great game as always!!

[@QMTG]

Lololol. Thanks!!

[@vincentaponte5726]

Easy game when you don't follow the rules Zasher 😂😂. Love it. Light-Paws is so powerful. I run a Balan Voltron Equipment deck. They are my two favorite decks to play when people tell me when mono white is bad in EDH.

[@ryanmann5497]

Never let the light-paws player at the table gaslight you out of bullying them…. Man had to drop 8 mana to get him out and still got there with ease….

[@sarcasticgamer2]

Favorite moment was the copy of grand arbiter

[@ryangoodenow2518]

The Chosen One returns.. will Twoshin also?

[@ys4502]

Transmute can only be done as sorcery.

[@warldworZ]

You guys are hilarious.

[@QMTG]

Aw thanks

[@colink638]

when sun titan got protection from white that Aura that is giving it protection from white would have fell off cause it is white itself

[@QMTG]

Benevolent blessing specifically prevents that

[@8bit_outcast708]

I absolutely love everything you all do! I eagerly await every video. I will be going through and trying to help your algorithm on your other videos. So expect just random comments from me! I want to see you all exceed as much as you can. I can't afford patreon right now so this is the next best thing I can do

[@QMTG]

Awww hey thank you so much!!! That really helps and I will reply to any and all random comments 🤣

[@ericmiltner3604]

Light-paws always gets so much aggro. Like on sight

[@dallindavis2915]

It's shorikai time! #quintessential commander

[@QMTG]

OH YEAHHHHH

[@lihuelseifert7068]

only transmute as a sorcery

[@ashtona5380]

You cannot transmute at instant speed, like Julian did with muddle the mixture.

[@QMTG]

That’s right

[@maxarbouw]

transmute is only as a sorcery

[@seanmachlan3282]

You can only transmute at sorcery speed. 13:10

[@MrNemitri]

You can't transmute as an instant!

[@gaaragresnik4140]

Best moment: esmond copying the arbiter for so much value on his own ^^ and also happy to see a magic artist at your table :D but have to admit: I hate arbiter and at my house, he is forbidden also land destruction decks.

[@QMTG]

Hahahaha I totally get it. The game can still be fun though!

[@joshua988]

That was alot of misplays to win the game gonna have to try that one for myself

[@QMTG]

Good luck :)

[@Orrphoiz]

Today on Quintessential Commander, Julian loses to Mana Crypt.

[@QMTG]

And that's why we don't play it

[@8bit_outcast708]

Lmao 5 mins into the video and two players are ready to scoop. That is stax for you. Especially when on turn three all your things cost 2 more to cast. A 4 mana grasp hurts me physically lol

[@QMTG]

Yeah it's ok they dealt with it 🤣

[@detectivecbass]

I have never been able to say light paws any other way since seeing this game smh

[@xicy133x]

11:29 was there a reason to not activate shorikai before your turn since Teferi died? It could be you forgot which is completely reasonable, in edh I forget way more than anybody else, just want to know if I missed somthing.

[@QMTG]

I completely forgot that it is not actually a creature. I thought it has summoning sickness

[@parkerseymour6046]

Could be wrong but can't you only transmute as a sorcery? Even Teferi's +1 would only apply to spells cast and not a transmute ability? If I missed something please let me know. Love your videos and each game is a blast to watch!

[@QMTG]

Yeah no, we got that wrong unfortunately :/ it was an illegal tutor tsk tsk

[@jovenwendellcabalida8900]

Transmute only as a Sorcery, thats a misplay hehehe,

[@QMTG]

Yeah :/

[@rafaelromero5111]

The link of Light Paws deck, is offline!

[@gilbert2836]

Judge!!!😂

[@andreashuber8414]

Weatherlight 1993? Am I the only one who recognized this?

[@QMTG]

Nope. He just got the dates messed up

[@jongailey85]

Man everyone hates Light Paws lol. To be fair she is a big threat though. Fun game

[@QMTG]

It can be obnoxious

[@everettchew5797]

Hey Esmond and team, love your guys’ work!! I wanted to ask what’s the best way to get in contact with you for a card signing with Julian?

[@QMTG]

Hey! I'm still working it out with Games Haven, there should be an announcement out by this week