Rachel Weeks' Commander Is The Colossal Dreadmaw | Shuffle Up & Play 44 | Magic EDH Gameplay

Rachel Weeks (The Command Zone/Game Knights), Gavin Verhey (Good Morning Magic / Wizards Of The Coast), and Georg (none) have built Commander decks using playtest cards from Gavin's Unknown Events as their Commander. I didn't have a deck of my own so Gavin built one for me using a never before seen card!
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[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Maldhound and Pleasant Kenobi playing Commander on Shuffle Up & Play??? It happened! Watch the full episode here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOzlaSabtyXntU

[@dreamlogic681]

if you want a bant merfolk commander, i recently had the idea of falco spara and reworking the caverns of ixalan merfolk precon, as falco works pretty well with explore

[@s33ur3lv3lvly]

i commend ur comedy.

[@Midragor]

WHERE CAN I GET THE FLUFFY SWEATER !!!! ...plz

[@jackhemsworth7515]

When you ran off for your merch plug i thought it was for the infinitoken counters so he could write a +2/+2 on it.

[@Deteuso]

To The Professor and people of the comments, do not joke about +2/+2 counters they are a very serious topic and a cornerstone of Magic's history!! So here are my favorite 3 that valiantly hold put against the blight of inferior counters! So at number 3 I have, 'Fungus Elemental,' a card I'm sure you WOULD have heard about if people bought more quality products like these +2/+2 counter pouches. And who could forget 'Dwarven Armory,' an extraordinarily powerful card that hit it's peak in the Ice Age, the set, not the era you uncultured swine. Before I announce big number 1, I would like to take a moment for some honorable mentions, these are staples proudly featuring +2/+2 counters that unfortunately couldn't make it into my Top 3 because it's such a competitive ladder: -- Iron-Heart Chimera -- Lead-Belly Chimera -- Brass-Talon Chimera -- Tin-Wing Chimera -- Soul Exchange Finally, I would like to bring your attention to 'BARON SENGIR' himself, one of the Great Classics, who was almost as prominent as 'Sheoldred the Apocalypse' is in Standard now! #bringbackgoodcounters

[@jackwilson5050]

I love how happy the Professor got at the reveal of his commander

[@MakerAcreNinjaNetwork]

Me too! It’s awesome, and a fun design!

[@michaelhuerta7469]

I really hope they make that an actually card and the art looks like the Prof

[@B3NN3TT066]

Bro same! It was awesome to see!

[@Rexcilious]

The sincere happiness is irreplaceable. Whenever they decide to print a Bant merfolk legend, there NEEDS to be some semblance or representation of Prof and/or the TCC. It is very much deserved

[@nerdtron8]

Genuinely charming

[@GoodMorningMagic]

This is one of the most I've ever laughed playing a commander game - what an absolute blast. Hope you all enjoy this episode of Shuffle Up and Dreadmaw!!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

See you in Chicago, Gavin!

[@KnicKnac]

Fantastic episode with fabulous nerds

[@20001119]

Will really release a new brat merfolk commander officially? Very much hope it is true

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

Lol, this was the most and hardest I've seen you laugh man! Hilarious situations and game omfg

[@ricardogallegos4213]

Gavin, "we have to go back! back to homelands!" lol. loved it.

[@therachelweeks]

Thanks for hosting me and all my dinosaur children! This game was an absolute blast!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

OMG, it's THE Rachel Weeks! Pilot of THE Colossal Dreadmaw~!

[@JaySay]

There're some really interesting synergies in that deck. And what luck to get Selvala out so early! Would have loved to see what 60 mana can do. If you had all those enchants on board still, I have a hunch it would have been 10 big dinos thrown down!😂

[@LukeLavablade]

Rachel, you're always so impressive in everything you're part of! Thank you for being you and being such an enriching part of the Magic community.

[@IIBloodXLustII]

Crazy cat lady, but giant tyrannosaurids.

[@ChrizzellJay]

I’ve been wanting to see Aeve, but this is close enough!

[@VengirSvogthos]

The prof getting those counters is exactly the same as when your dad realizes he has the exact piece of scrap to fix something, that he has been holding onto for years.

[@MagicTheNoah]

I like the the colossal dreadmaw card

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

I never would have guessed

[@SchneeWaltz]

"They aren't selling! No one wants +2/+2 counters!". Dear gosh, the mid video ad read from Prof. for his own merch is freaking incredible!

[@joshuamartin3232]

So good

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

www.tolariancommunitycollege.com/store ;p

[@SchneeWaltz]

@@TolarianCommunityCollege I swear I already own some.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

@@SchneeWaltz Hero.

[@MareczqZglos]

Anywhere in EU ? :) @@TolarianCommunityCollege

[@GastonPRamirez]

"It's not a sponsor because it's ME!" LOL. Just the salt of the Earth over there.

[@industrialillusionist1305]

The vampire deck should be called "Bite Club"

[@GoodMorningMagic]

BRB, changing my deck name

[@JacobBos1988]

Now that's a pun you can sink your teeth into.

[@larsgotcars5669]

Guys SSSHHHH! The first rule of bite club is you don’t talk about bite club!

[@mrfishfr]

Yeah... don't sound so good in French you know :o

[@orojiratsu12]

​@@mrfishfrIt fits the original text. I'll allow it.

[@Etruth14]

Two things. 1. Rachel's laugh is amazing and makes me happy 2. The Professor always dresses in such classy suits but this one is my ABSOLUTE favorite. Strips and such a wild, fun tie 👔

[@thomasthemtman]

The prof has more formal wear than STEVE HARVEY !!!

[@crazman36]

Literal tears streaming down my face from the “ad” for the +2/+2 counter 🤣🤣🤣

[@daybreakoutdoors2142]

Same 😂

[@DrSnap23]

That +2/+2 counter moment had the same energy for when you need a very specific cable and you remember you have it in a box somewhere in the basement that you haven't even looked at in 15 years, that was amazing xD

[@dylanslonks5061]

Late response but holy crap that's one of the best feelings one can get when you play TCGs 😁

[@GalaticCyrus]

shuffle up and play really is the Dreadmaw of magic, since it always come back and it's always welcome whenever it shows up.

[@christopherbrown1988]

Don't you mean... colossal dreadmaw!!

[@keylockmvp]

I love the pop up video style when mistakes happen. good job editors.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Thanks! We prefer it to the old style of me interrupting the video by pausing it.

[@PieBandit]

Honestly, both are good and both match your style

[@GrizzneyGames]

​@@TolarianCommunityCollege It's probably best to switch depending on the video. In this one, the antics were just way too far gone to interrupt with a pause.

[@therealax6]

I'd say it also depends on the type of mistake. Player should be alive and get another turn? Big game-changing mistake: worth an interruption. A huge creature has its stats slightly off? Perfectly good for a pop-up.

[@jefftan6788]

I've never left a KZbin comment before, but this episode brought me so much joy, I had to add to the chorus of comments. May we all one day be as gleeful as the Prof seeing the Scholar of Seas for the first time, and may all our tables be filled with laughter as raucous as Rachel's.

[@LightxHeaven]

This was probably the most funniest episode of Shuffle Up & Play I’ve ever seen. Absolutely laughing my socks off throughout the entire episode. The Prof self-advertisement segment is too damn good 😂

[@CarlosTorres-vj3vh]

That moment when Prof realized he had the +2/+2 counter felt like a Dad realizing he has the exact kind of screw for a broken piece of furniture and i love it.

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

That plug has me sold. I'm on my way to buy a bag of counters!!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Hero

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

Prof's genuine JOY at reading his commander for the first time just made my whole week. 🥰

[@dangerdean9066]

Prof is like a kid at Christmas with that Bant Merfolk deck

[@infinitokens6748]

The amount of laughter from the silly drawings is heartwarming!

[@jasonhart543]

The love from Gavin to Prof with that commander reveal was the sweetest thing. What a great episode. I love Rachel owning the big green stompy too.

[@raengraves5760]

Seeing Prof get so excited about merfolk, +2/+2 counters, and seeing obscure planes is really charming This is a great episode, very wholesome

[@peterperry8516]

As soon as I realised they needed specific +2/+2 counters I thought of the Prof's counters from the Academic Kickstarter, of which I have 2 sets myself, and thought he needs to get a pack out. I'm glad he got to to in the end.

[@petertrifilo7557]

Magic vocabulary got me an perfect score on my algebra 101 midterm because my professor gave a bonus challenge which was if you could name what a fear of the number 13 is you get a perfect score

[@dragoon9airsoft560]

I was going to like your comment, but I rather not mess with the sacred number haha

[@GrizzneyGames]

​​@@dragoon9airsoft560You can now. 😂

[@brianhawkins8397]

Just straight bangers of this show. Love it. Also, major props to the editor - the banners and confetti and background music change, the mini-Dreadmaw animation on the table when the camera was on everyone. It’s all top-tier.

[@darktigersharkmax4432]

1:16:44 Profs desperation for the counters to be sold was so real I literally cried laughing lol

[@Gtank74]

I came because I love each of the folks at this table. I stayed for Rachel's laugh. I melted when I saw the prof's reaction. I love this show.

[@paultuck]

From Prof's joy at seeing his commander to Rachel's ever-growing family of Colossal Dreadmaws to the "+2/+2" counter moment, this episode was so much fun and laughter to watch. Thanks Josh for letting the Prof play at the Unknown Event in Magic Con Chicago. "Not a sponsor, because it's me!"😂The organic ad placement with all the energy of an adrenaline shot to the heart🤣

[@Trizero8003622]

This is by far the funniest commander games I have ever seen! I enjoyed it very much, thank you!

[@JaredDines_]

watching these makes me want to play magic

[@juniorflores5406]

You totally should give it a try. So much fun with friends 🧡

[@PsionicMonk]

Lol I never would have expected a comment from you on this channel bro. Check MTG out it's fun

[@LazarusIsBackBaby]

This series got me into Commander. It rules and you can proxy as much as you want since it's a casual format 😁

[@CassSheldonMisri]

This comment is the unofficial mtg players/guitarists home base

[@danacoleman4007]

don't do it

[@joshuapardee4901]

Seeing the Professor so giddy at his commander reveal was perfect. Real version please!

[@thriftypsgr]

The fact that yall had to pause because Rachel lost it was perfect. Thank you for not editing that out all the way

[@LordDrieg]

1:15:30 I love how his friends all had a laugh at Prof's enthusiasm. But genuinely, I love this moment. Love you, Prof! I love Shuffle Up and Play, the Tolarian Community College & all you do to bring a little joy to us! ❤

[@thatguyintherain3168]

It makes me so happy to see prof so happy to see a bant merfolk commander!

[@GermanGaryOak]

This game was so much fun to play!

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

You’re always so much fun to watch! Thanks as always for playing for us 😊

[@Antare5]

The Colossal Dreadmaw deck is just pure, childlike joy in a deck.

[@alexanderfoyle3977]

The sheer JOY radiating from this episode brightened my day immeasurably. So much fun to watch!

[@catboy_on_main]

I love seeing Gaven on here bc you can tell he and Prof are genuinely friends despite how Prof feels about WotC. I like to believe Gaven made that card just FOR Prof even if he can't say that.

[@Tornven2003]

Ahh another lovely episode and wonderful gathering of friends 🥰 Prof and his guests including their content outside of tolarian from elder dragon hijinks, command zone to commander at home. My days are made happier thanks to you lovely people ❤

[@acornman17]

The "ooohh" sound that Georg makes reminds me not of Yoda, but of the Skeksis from the Dark Crystal.

[@ericarikaliean172]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm

[@sarahbuck2506]

I was also thinking this. Fingers crossed for secret lair Dark Crystal some day

[@kgoodfarms]

Be me. Don't play magic for 20 years, see some TCC shorts on social media, spend days watching SUP games, spend hundreds of dollars opening packs and restarting your collection(/obsession) be happy.

[@sire2702]

That’s great!(feed your addiction)

[@faiyaztajuar920]

"this is not the best mage in the world this is just a tribute" broo just made an underrated Tenacious D joke

[@ursulcx299]

Hey prof, just wanted to thank you for making all those videos, they've been a bundle of fun and joy that brightened my days. In particular, today's video dropped at the right time since I lost my job with no warning or explanation and it really triggered my mental health issues. Seeing all the joy and fun you 4 (and staff probably?) had has been a breath of fresh air in a suffocating day and I cannot thank you enough.

[@LadySayeh]

Merfolk family reunion! When Gavin said SPECIAL for Prof I knew Merfolk he couldn't keep 😂

[@StevenBryceWroten]

One of the absolute funniest episodes I’ve ever seen. Amazing stuff.

[@Vina.Acecook]

wow that was quite wholesome seeing the prof giggling out of joy bc of his bant merfolk commander 😊

[@StevieSCustoms]

@TolarianCommunityCollege I ordered the counters set as soon as I saw them in this video and they arrived today (I live in The Netherlands)… Thanks Prof, they look great!!!

[@officialdoctortnt7252]

If we get prof in the unknown event, he needs to have some of Chicago's famous food to go along with it /j

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Oh, you bet I am going to enjoy the local food.

[@officialdoctortnt7252]

@@TolarianCommunityCollege We need to get you the chocolate cake shake ;)

[@randombearfacts2224]

Mutated Merfolk dog fished out of the Chicago River?

[@GrandDuchessTaco]

Got to soak those mutated Merfolk in Malört, it's the only way to go.

[@juanpablocelentano4828]

Best episode ever and its gonna be hard to top it. The laughter in these is damn contagious, can't not have fun!!! And Prof's counter ad was just the final nail in the coffin for seriousness, I was almost crying from laughter!!

[@TheVoxxification]

As great of a game this was, my favorite part was prof getting so excited to show off he had +2/+2 counters.

[@morgunkorn_]

That table was incredibly funny, so many emblematic moments, I'm loving you all so much!

[@jimmydotzel]

I love how George was just there to add to chaos of the game. He does almost nothing except made the colossal dreadmaws more dangerous. Though I guess he did Swords to Plowshares the creature that would give Rachel 60 mana.

[@zacharyglaeser537]

Thank you Gavin and Prof for nerding out about Into the Woods for a bit. Just did the show this past fall❤

[@Princess_Weekes]

The shirt and tie is so Nanami coded from JJK, but I also know that Prof doesn't watch new things so I'm just going to enjoy the delightful coincidence

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Yes, I have no idea what that is. hehehehe

[@urahara64360]

Honestly I thought it was a Flintstones reference which works with the dinosaurs being made

[@darktriadsun8440]

You've flourished my love for the game with these videos! You really do a great job at making the game look fun

[@CarlosMagnussen]

The +2/+2 madness is hilarious! 😂

[@davidtikwa423]

Rachel weeks has such a beautiful laughter i dont know why i just noticed its like a villanous laughter and i love it!! you rock Rachel! :D

[@kw759]

This is a great episode... or is it... A ! COLOSSAL DREADMAW ! 😂💚👍🏽

[@DivyaeMTG]

So far my favorite part in this episode is the random TWICE sidetrack, but also this ep is hilarious. xD

[@MopeyN]

25:35 Figures that _GermanGaryOak_ flips an _Immersturm_ ("ever storm" in German, basically) 😊

[@RazgrizAce67]

Rachel is just the most lovely person. Way she laughs so hard at Proff's dumb jokes just shows how she brings joy wherever she goes.

[@hajot2582]

Best episode, got me weak on my knees laughing throughout the episode

[@TheKamikaze667]

Shuffle up & play always put a smile on my face, but boy this episode is simply the best. The energy, amount of gags, pure players joy and madness of unknown event make this episode ideal. Please do it more! ;D

[@lucyarisato6850]

Always a good sign when I get a Shuffle Up and Play in my inbox. Thanks Prof. This really is absolutely incredible.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Any time!

[@Jamison-kh5wu]

Any episode with Gavin is such a treat and him and George in the same room together is so fun

[@diessner2]

I am really proud of what u guys do

[@diessner2]

Keep it up

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Thanks so much!

[@stelliocantos4639]

The sheer joy at the Merfolk commander is giving me life. What a wonderful game. Thanks for playing!

[@Decavolty]

Rachel's energy is infectious. What a good game!

[@weeklyweeks7545]

Prof was overcome with joy from a card that featured no art or special frame treatment! Let it be known that The Gathering is what makes Magic and its cards special, not the foil and frames (but don't get me wrong, love the Guilded foils). Thanks Prof and Gavin for all the support you give to this great community!

[@gaymer4rmmeletis]

The naughty Gavin pop-up was the most amazing thing I’ve seen 🤣. Also I adore anything Rachel is in, she is simply amazing in every channel she’s on. She’s not lucky to be on those shows, they are very lucky to have her. Amazing gameplay vid as always.

[@caseyp5665]

I am ABSOLUTELY getting myself some +2/+2 counters, thanks for the masterclass in ad reading Prof. ❤

[@xaviertullis4804]

I love you you can tell the exact moment this game went off the rails, that being when Rachel could have 60 mana and shortly after the professer ran off screen to do a aid read for himself while out of breath

[@nertzyyy]

This was AMAZING. The amount of genuine fun and laughter made this my favorite episode to watch, yet!

[@GreenNightlight]

Prof unknowingly cosplaying as Nanami from Jujutsu Kaisen

[@robertwilson4834]

Was about to say the same thing, though honestly, would be even cooler if he was doing it on purpose.

[@JavierOrtizBultron]

This was so much fun. Looking forward to all the shorts that will come out of this one. I love those counters Prof.!

[@dontstealmydecals]

This is like my dream table. Love me some Georg and Rachel. Gavin is a cool dude too

[@NEALMateo]

38:15 OMG...Georg has a sleeve of Sana from Twice!!! He is now one of my favorite Magic players because of this! LOL 😁

[@GermanGaryOak]

No Sana No Life

[@NEALMateo]

@@GermanGaryOak Facts!

[@SaltySparrow]

The Unknown Event in Philly was my favorite part of the weekend. Also, Rachel and Gavin at one table!? Awesome.

[@FaB-Bear]

This is my favorite episode ever. I love it when everyone is having so hard and having this much fun!

[@Crowned_Goblin]

I can't believe I watched a video of Rachel giggling at the power that Colossal Dreadmaw gave her for an hour and half.

[@MandoTheJedi13]

I love the into the woods reference! My favorite quote that I say all the time is "I dont want your bread." Also might have to buy some counters after that hilarious ad

[@imafireingmylasar]

The real winners was the dreadmaws we made along the way.

[@pajurr]

What an amazing game. Thank you. Such a great moment of friendship

[@wheatly3341]

Profs tie looks like Swiss cheese if

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

such a small world, this magic community, I was in vegas and played in the unknown event (super awesome, ofc), against... none other than Georg! really nice guy, didn't know exactly where I recognized him from but all the famous faces in magic I saw that night was awesome. Gonna keep going to these cons as I can, its so cool (and I love magic)

[@JimDavisMTG]

😎

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Hey, look! It's Jim Davis! Jim, do you play Commander? Want to come on the show?

[@jorgejimemez1627]

I want to see more of Unknown Commander, these cards are so cool

[@inkarozu2309]

That comedic +2/+2 product placement actyally got me to look at the store. Didn't buy anything, but I looked. That's more effective than 99% of sponsor adds, well played Proffesor.

[@jediwildstar]

This was one of the BEST episodes ever... Prof running to get the merchandise was HILARIOUS... hahahhah... I'd bought some if I lived in a more convinient place...

[@terrajarrett4856]

The best episode ever......it just might be the greatest on all of KZbin....... OMG........thank you so much!!!!

[@altered_beast_of_burden]

Best episode thus far. Beautiful game that encapsulates the spirit of the format :)

[@SThormy]

"idk about you, but im feeling 22" LOL was not prepared for that, great video, great show, feels like old times game nights, thx prof, my fav magic youtuber, cheers from Brazil!

[@MaximumCarter]

Rachel has one of those laughs that makes everyone in the entire room smile. Great guest!

[@meaches2117]

Tremendous episode! I loved the pace of this game and it was fun to see the play test cards in action! And a special shout out to Rachel! She had me cracking up this week :)

[@willrot138]

Rachael's laugh is so contagious, it can't help but make you happy! I've never seen an unknown commander game so this was so fun and cool to watch. Love the suit Prof, looking extra snazzy!

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

I've been hyped for this episode all week! So excited it's finally here.🎉

[@SirDanyTheWarrior]

This episode was hilarious, I loved every single minute of it, keep up the great work Prof and TCC crew!!

[@11e-x9j]

Love it. Thank you for all the fun

[@RichardQuorvisGardner]

You always seem to have such fun playing these games. Another wonderfully joyful video to watch in a negative world filled with worry, depression and selfishness such a ray of sunshine in the dark.