“Squirreled Away” Full Deck Reveal & Upgrade - Bloomburrow | The Command Zone 620 | MTG EDH Magic

[@commandcast]

What do you think about this deck? Are you excited about it? What new cards slot in perfectly to your existing commander decks?

[@bashlindsay7618]

I am so getting the precon deck, it looks really awesome and Golgari is my favorite color pairing and I really want this deck so badly.

[@doctorskeptical4718]

I think Hazel of the Rootbloom is going to be awesome in mycotyrant.

[@ferretmtg]

if i build a squirrel deck or golgari token deck i would absolutely build this deck. but i prefer gruul or naya for color combos. like i have an etali and a phylath deck and used to have a gishath deck. btw keep the good videos coming i love them and they make my day😃

[@Jaxaxo]

Brightcap badger seems as really interesting addition to fungus guy, for me propably better than Hazel

[@darkfire1234]

I’m excited for it. My favorite new card in this deck is the face commander and the sword of the squeak. I will be getting all 4 decks

[@Cal-fr9mw]

Love that y’all combined the reveal and the upgrade into one

[@travisrose2277]

Definitely prefer this new format and hope it's here to stay. With each video often being roughly an hour; ain't nobody got time for that

[@hornchen667]

This will be my very first deck. Staring with Bloomburrow into the world of MTG and Iam so happy about this video!

[@ctodragon4696]

Good luck on your journey into this amazing TCG!

[@hornchen667]

@@ctodragon4696 Thank you so much! Loved visiting my LGS and got my Flubs the fool with my Bloomburrow. Super excited!

[@DocBree13]

Same

[@KnickKiller]

Hope you’re enjoying the deck! I’m picking it up today.

[@patrickeisert6873]

Most hyped precon this is going to be NUTS

[@Almighty_Mage]

BOOOOO

[@commandcast]

:o

[@mobiasjoe2807]

I'm looking forward to the non-stop puns this set will bring 😅

[@monadoheir870]

Boo this man

[@danielvo4754]

Hold on to your NUTS

[@dbroccoliman]

Great idea to combine the two videos!

[@CDeVries]

Totally agree.

[@judgemoffatt4326]

I love the idea of having the full reveal and upgrade in a single video. Gives a easier watching experience and it's fantastic for listening when alt tabbing with other things!

[@SuperDemogorgon666]

I really enjoy having the upgrade guide with the reveal. I feel it is more cohesive, and it allows to be able to jump on potential upgrades right away rather than having to wait.

[@coolguywithahat]

LOVE combining the reveal and upgrade!! It always felt bad when you revealed my fav precon and I had to wait the longest to see your upgrade. Super stoked about this change❤

[@Blacklodge_Willy]

Absolutely agree!

[@Nr4747]

I really love the design spacing here between Hazel and the Gang: Hazel is the more powerful, more "sweaty" commander that doesn't neccessarily be built around squirrels at all while the Gang is a more casual squirrel tribal commander. I would certainly build yet another tribal deck around the Gang if I hadn't just bought and upgraded the Sliver precon.

[@MrJBrown-ez9gy]

The reference to Siskel and Ebert brings back some memories. Wow. They were the premiere movie reviewers when I was a kid and I used to love watching their show and seeing all the cool movie previews. I would put forth that Josh & Jimmy are the "Siskel and Ebert of the M.T.G. community " ;-) I always enjoy these Deck Reveal's and card reviews when you two guys are on the Mic. Thanks so much for the great content. 🙂

[@adventarchivist5789]

This was the deck I absolutely made sure to pre-order before it comes out. Squirrels can get crazy in commander and looks like it has plenty of the necessary staples.

[@XakariahFox]

I preordered all 4 decks mainly because I saw Golgari Squirrels. Chatterfang is one of my favorite commanders and this may get some of my staples from it and become my new fave

[@taa347]

Same here. The moment I heard squirrel precon I wanted it. The moment they went up for pre-order, I'm on it. Seems like we made a good choice too what with all the high cost reprints in it.

[@aidennoir597]

You guys MAJORLY misread Springheart Nantuko. The way it actually works is that on landfall, regardless of what state it's in, you will get a 1/1 for no additional mana. However, if it's bestowed, you can choose to pay 1G to instead create the token copy. So it's much better than you think.

[@dericplummer9272]

By far the best reveal out of the channels.

[@ONKELREY]

This time it wasn't so hard to be best.

[@camwithoutbenefits4985]

I've been refreshing the page for 2 hours finally it's here

[@maxbodifee3263]

Ok

[@bkweddle7599]

I can tell you that I do remember watching "At the Movies" when I was a kid, so I got the reference Josh. Also, I currently have a Chatterfang deck and I've already preordered this one. I appreciate listening to you guys talk about the upgrades and the reasoning behind it. It actually gave me ideas for focusing the squirrel deck I have and I'll be using it to great effect for the precon!

[@willkerch7671]

I'm so glad you rolled the reveal vid into the upgrade vid. It cuts an unnecessary video and allows you to discuss the cards in a strategic way which you couldn't do in the reveal video. Great idea!

[@Kwansu_Dude]

Great idea combining both of the content ideas into a single video. It'll make it easy to refer back to one video instead of two videos for those that like to rewatch it multiple times.

[@JustforKikX]

Glad I made a Chatterfang deck a few months ago. Bought all the good squirrel cards while they were in stock.

[@itsazombiethingsgaming1107]

I built squirrels a few years ago, I'm glad to see a few new friends to add to the deck. I hope to see the same with Bears as well! Keep up the good work.

[@stfu_ayden]

holy shit. i was just lookin for an upgrade to my bloomburrow deck but i didnt realize ted from vghs was a part of this channel. instant sub!

[@Nerex7]

I love that way of upgrading the deck. I personally went in the direction of putting out more squirrels, putting Chatterfang as the commander.

[@FelipeLundgreen]

Im so happy with the decklist. It has a lot of cards i really needed in my collection. ❤

[@20marzboy]

A few cards that can be good to add that I have in my current squirrel deck: Westvale Abbey Arachnogensis Peregrin Took Citizens Plunderer Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Bitterblossom Idol of Oblivion Mirkwood Bats Emrakul's Evangel I do more of sacrifice style deck and use chatterfang as my commander. Can't wait to get my hands on a few of these cards to add in!

[@KingRorix]

I believe this deck already comes with Idol of Oblivion.

[@20marzboy]

@KingRorix oh dang I must have missed it, good pointing it out!

[@mindspank]

I just finished building my own Chatterfang deck. Wanted the squirreled away precon, but it was sold out in my LGS and was crazy priced online. Most of the cards you've mentioned are in my deck. Had to cut Mirkwood Bats and never seen Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia, will probably include that in the next upgrades I do. Other things I've also added that don't break the bank: Bloodroot Apothecary Deathrite Shaman Gala Greeters Champion of Lambholt Valley Rotcaller Thornvault Forager Cankerbloom Scute Swarm Saryth, The Viper's Fang (instead of that 5 mana snake in this video) Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Parallel Evolution Harvest Season Ashnod's Altar Treasure Map Cloakwood Hermit Growing Rites of Itlimoc Carpet of Flowers Primal Vigor (if you don't have a doubling season) Heroic Intervention Noxious Revival

[@HJOTech]

Big fan of the joint podcast! I typically get overwhelmed by all the new episodes when these precons get revealed so I end up listening to less than half of them all but this way I see myself checking out all the podcasts

[@simyster9922]

Since I have both this one and the Family matters precons, I'm planning to move Helm of the host to this one. Equipping Hazel nets you 5 copies of herself in one turn, letting you copy 6 times afterwards. Insane!

[@DragonmasterSK]

Love it. I was actually building the Necrobloom, Shelob and Meren. There's tons of stuff that could work for Golgari that I was not able to include in those, now they have a home❤

[@frozentyphoon2049]

Thats awesome having the upgrade included with this!

[@kstephenson5857]

This seems actually a pretty dope deck, so I’m pumped! Also: Siskel and Ebert’s review of “North” is one of their funniest that I can remember

[@Kinopio710]

Just started playing by grabbing one of those commander decks from Costco that include a 2023 commander deck and a bloomburrow pack and I was loving the art for Bloomburrow so when I saw this deck at target today I had to grab it at target and I’m so glad I did! It’s going for 80 online rn and it’s the exact one I wanted!!!!

[@CeltiesSin]

Oooh, I love that art for saw in half. Hadn’t seen it in the spoilers yet Edit: don’t love how many humanoids are in the deck. Feels pretty off theme but oh well…

[@Oreospartacus]

Definitely loved a little longer video to get the deck and upgrade guide. Love having a longer video while doing the chores

[@leodalkey651]

I love that they shoved Saw in Half into the deck. You won't see it in many chatterfang lists. It's such a flexible fun card that slots right into the aristocrats theme. As my fellow golgari aristocrats believers know. Having 2 aristocrats on the battlefield is serious business. Saw in Half say one of those new marionette apprentices and your off to the races. Do it mid game, with a doubling effect, thats 4 aristocrats for a mere 3 mana. I could go on.

[@atrouserbomb]

Something to note about Springheart Nantuko you don't need to pay for the 1/1 insect. You only have the pay 1G option when it's bestowed to make a copy of what it is bestowed on. Otherwise you just make an 1/1 insect

[@Xylak]

Surprised Helm of the Host wasn't included in the "cards to add" section, since putting it on Hazel makes exponential tokens with her ability. Make a non-legendary copy of Hazel, target it with her ability on the end step, and you have 4 Hazels on the field that can each make 2 more on the next end step.

[@Dunespire]

I'm a fan of both the reveal and upgrade in a single video. Nice work folks!

[@TilmanHelm]

I gotta say, I really love your precon reveals and upgrade videos. I think I watched every single one you released the last 2 years. One thing that sometimes bothers me though ist that you never talk about the flavor of a deck. The cards you add are of course strong and will of course help to win. But in my opinion flavor is a big factor. (Especially in a set like Bloomburrow) So while I see the benefit of a Jaheira in this Deck, a little voice inside me is shrieking "flavor fail!" I would love to see you talk about the flavour of the Decks more. Thanks anyways for this content and I always love to see you both together.

[@calmlyvacant]

This deck has so much potential, can't wait for it. GenX here - Love a great Siskel & Ebert reference!

[@warpo7460]

Loved the upgrade. But squirrel is the name of the deck. I would've loved to see a squirrel upgrade guide. I have a squirrel deck and was really looking forward to seeing how to make it better.

[@sleepingthroughthewar]

glad I'm not the only one who thought a squirrel deck should have a bit more squirrels

[@warpo7460]

@@sleepingthroughthewar I like the new commander. I wanted to make my squirrel deck black and green.

[@sleepingthroughthewar]

@@warpo7460 Yes both of the squirrel commanders are cool I agree with you there. But, I don't understand your reply, because any squirrel deck is inherently black and green.

[@geezlueaze1951]

The combo reveal and upgrade MUST stay from here on out! Love it!❤

[@Glanbalf]

Really liked this 2 in 1 format!

[@phatnana2379]

I just watched Dude Bro Party Massacre III and was pleasantly surprised to see, none other than, Jimmy! Respect due! Hilarious movie!

[@Timbuktu-qt2lj]

I really like this format of deck reveal and upgrade in one episode.

[@rayganrambles]

My brother is super excited for this one. He's already got most of the squirrel cards in his Chatterfang Deck.

[@jaycue7641]

This was a great breakdown! And I'm super excited about getting this deck and upgrading it. I would really love the same treatment for the Raccoon Deck! An Artifact and Enchantments Gruul deck sounds like my kind of deck.

[@JeromeElliott]

Great choice to combine the reveal with the upgrade guide ⭐️

[@mickaelbeaudry1914]

Thanks jimmy for doing the upgrade of squirrels away i am honoured to see that video thanks 😁✌️

[@fawilson78]

very nice to have the preview and upgrades in the same video

[@BettaFishTaco]

Really appreciated the more abbreviated format and combining the upgrade and review/reveal. I would like to see the upgrade guide lean into the unique elements of the deck as opposed to adding more generically powerful cards even if that means not strictly sticking to the 10 card limit or even swapping the commander.

[@mylesbrown2764]

nah I like the singing, it brings a sense of human ness to the show. relatableness. you can show a professional side all the time , but showing you can have fun doing something you're not good at/ is silly and fun shows you don't take the game too seriously. going back to the point commander is a game! let's have fun!

[@nailz92002]

I'm going to have so much fun with this precon. Bloomburrow so far is my favorite set of this year.

[@artificeralf]

The name of the deck was too misleading, as it pointed to a lot of cool new squirrel stuff. The Squirrels here feel more like a subtheme and an excuse to reprint a lot of the non-squirrel cards. Going to cancel my preorder and buy the squirrels I need. Also, it's a shame that Bloodroot Apothecary wasn't included. No worries either way, just feels less exciting after waiting years for a Squirrel theme and then months waiting for the deck to get announced. I wish we knew what other cards got upgraded art, as that's always a big cause for excitement with these decks.

[@TK-zd7ym]

Disappointed in every one of these decks. I was hoping for more unique animal cards.

[@Rathammergames]

Same

[@dude5932]

They effed it out :(

[@thrasherftw]

If it had bloodroot apothecary it would be worth it.. there are some cool upgrades but I did the same, cancelled my preorder of the deck to focus on singles.

[@j.r.morrison89]

Just put Bloodroot in the deck....problem solved.

[@taylorlovell3072]

I love the combined format for reveal and upgrade!

[@Braedon023]

Why was the good toxic squirrel put in the group hug deck? 😂😂

[@starviper1813]

Probably to synergies with the gift mechanic. Also to get people to buy more than one precon.

[@alexbalgar8369]

​@starviper1813 all they will get is me to buy more singles 😠😭🤣

[@redbirdriot]

Also Tendershoot Dryad (a token powerhouse) is in the Gruul deck for...reasons?

[@shawnseabaugh9095]

Might be in group hug?

[@starkilleranthony]

Which squirrel? Must've missed it in the other video😅

[@Byteside546]

Starts @5:03

[@TheNathan4122]

You're a G

[@snakeman830]

I rreally like the combined reveal + upgrade method. Sure, you miss out on being able to recommend cards from the main set, but it's very nice having only one video on the deck.

[@Preppyicon]

@Preppyicon 0 seconds ago These are the best precon videos online, definitely like the way you break down the deck stats and walk us through it all.

[@ty_sylicus]

Looking forward to the Bunny Hug deck. 🐇

[@rallyflag2957]

I'm so keen for this deck, played a Chatterfang deck in the past but it didn't have enough non-token squirrels for me. MORE SQUIRRELS!

[@Zickzag]

Really good video. One small note to editing team: Having the price overlay over the mana cost of the card makes it harder to evaluate it during those first seconds when they are talking about it, would love if it could be moved down a tiny bit so it can be read right away.

[@rcashion4853]

Interesting that the new art for Maelstrom Pulse has Bolas in the back. Would've thought it'd be Bloomburrow themed.

[@richardalan5064]

I'm glad someone else caught that. I was only listening at first and when I heard "new Maelstrom Pulse art" I had to look because I love that card. But I wasn't really impressed.

[@Acebell72]

Loved playing this deck out the box and after sliding in just a few little upgrades, its busted.

[@NaniTCG]

I'm so hype for more squirrels, they needed some love... been long overdue for my first edh deck, Chatterfang!

[@craftmasterasaga]

Could you do a video about 'how to upgrade'? Josh started down that tangent and it was really interesting because it involves a pretty extensive decision making process but is perhaps a little easier than deck-building from scratch. This Squirrels precon clearly has a few different directions to take it in - e.g. going all in on the squirrels, or mainly pump effects or mainly aristocrat effects, it seems like there's even more such as abusing Hazel's ability and turning it into a bit of a monolith commander deck. It's a complex topic, worth an episode maybe?

[@NuggieNugs555]

Thank god they added the upgrade!! Last time they did a pre on reveal it took forever for an upgrade to the deck 😭

[@bigfhtagn]

I like the combined episodes! I like the one stop shop we got here.

[@joshuacarr333]

Was not expecting Florence + The Machine Pahaha ✨

[@DoubleOhSilver]

Timestamp?

[@OneoftheVoice]

@@DoubleOhSilverthe song is “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + the Machine

[@TheRedKnightOfPain]

This might be the first set in a while that I buy more than one precon. On Jimmy's point of taking out a bunch of cards to make a new deck. I've done that. It's a lot of fun, and you end up with 2 sick decks. (Mine was a queen marchesa that was lifegain + tokens and aristocrats, I pulled out the 10-15 card life gain package and it's now my Ayli eternal pilgrim deck)

[@danielklein5829]

As a film nerd and a magic nerd I love Siskel and Ebert. They are legends even here across the pond.

[@mattmatthew256]

Oh my God thank you so much for the advice totally totally going to add this to my squirrel deck

[@jlaw131985]

Hazel and the Helm of the Host is a must answer…that’s some exponential growth there.

[@spidermonkey28]

You better have spot removal for the squirrel that just happened to go into the group hug deck that makes so that you get 2 poison counters anytime you sacrifice a noncreature token.

[@brandonwhiting4579]

What’s it called?

[@spidermonkey28]

@@brandonwhiting4579 Apothecary Bloodroot

[@salfredo]

​@@brandonwhiting4579Bloodroot Apothecary

[@noadaenderninja]

I got my hands and played this deck in a 3 man precon pod. While I do agree with those upgrades, I don't agree with what is being taken out. Squirrel Gang + Hazel's Brewmaster was actually what won me the game as I was behind on life and cards.. but what I had was Scurry of Squirrels. So I used him + Brewmaster to make a 21/21 Scurry and swing for lethal on both opponents due to Myriad Myriad

[@Louis-uj8mw]

Nice review, thanks ! Will you guys also review the other commander decks ? I would love an episode on the "animated army" one !

[@Beerbones928]

Reveal/upgrade in the same video is an excellent move!

[@Demogerg]

its like 50% of my current squirrel deck that I first made back in the 90's with deranged hermit and lifeline, its been my favorite deck for nearly 30 years. Like that it exists, sad that my deck isn't so unique anymore.

[@jonlamoreaux2228]

rootcast apprenticeship is super good. It can take out the one ring, unless that player has 3 mana rocks they want to waste instead. In miirim, the temur dragon decks, it reads "4 mana, create 3 copies of your best dragon token" ...... Absolutely awesome

[@paytheonemtg]

Can't wait for the Pedro Pedro Pedro Pedro Pe! Deck video 🦝 We are so excited for Bloomburrow!

[@lonewulfric9607]

Love the reveal combined with upgrades.

[@Watusao1]

I am just so glad theres more squirrel options for commanders. I am kinda tired of having chatterfang insta-removed every time i cast it.

[@enoesiw]

Mirror box is a fun include if you want to use that Springheart to make copies of your legendaries.

[@Superangeldemongirl]

I love the combined videos! Are you guys going to do an extra turns where you play precons with your upgrades?

[@OhNoTheFace]

The new art for the reprints is awesome haha. I do know Siskel and Ebert

[@andreasmueller337]

Combo Episode is exactly the right thing to do❤❤❤

[@thewcreative]

I like the combo episode format, all yall need more merch besides those 3 things I say bring back some of the OG tokens.

[@originalink644]

Singing! Noted lol. Great upgrade/reveal

[@Mithrandork]

I love the deck! In my opinion, the strongest thing you can do out of the box is ignore both of the intended commanders and just put Chatterfang into the command zone. It makes the whole deck come together better than either of the intended commanders

[@jimharris5320]

Came here to say this too. It's what my son has been doing with the deck when he plays it.

[@mike9139]

YOU ARE AWESOME! ❤❤❤

[@mccoykleppe5298]

Love this deck. Will definitely be taking some cards for my merry and pippen food deck

[@taylorjohnson5148]

You’re NUTS for not putting exsanguinate in here (jk I just wanted to make a nuts joke) but I recommend this for a big x spell. Torment of hailfire is another if you want people to hate you I plan to make a deck around Camellia that’s way more squirrel focused. Peregrin Took has to be a good add for the extra food he can give you. Even if you’re not food focused, you’re token focused 🥰

[@johnathonlutz5427]

I’ve cut 24 cards out of this deck and replaced them with others to make it an actual “squirrel token” deck.

[@bada-g8i]

Which cards did you add? I like the squirrel aspect of it and see less information on that build.

[@GarchompFJ]

Yes would you mind sharing what cards you cut/added? 🙏🏼

[@lVideoWatcherl]

This deck looks crazy, just the singles within it are really really convincing. Maybe WotC has started to notice that they can capitalize on the secondary market better by just putting desireable cards in precons?

[@Greencoast8]

Great video, I like the break downs and overall information. I do have to say I am a little disappointed for a squirrel precon you turned away from them so heavily though.

[@Flyboy245]

Enjoyed the reveal and upgrade video being in one

[@hungryhungryhobo196]

New secret win con: Get out commander and Maskwood Nexus. Drop a Massacre Wurm, saw it in half, make 2 token copies every end step.

[@johntunstall8966]

I would love to have all 4 decks but I'd be happy just getting the group hug on because I've never had a group hug deck before.

[@pizzad1005]

I actually believe that Insatiable Frugivore allows you to repeat the process as many times as you wish, since it has the same templating as cultivator colossus. This means that if you have a lot of cards in your graveyard, you can use Insatiable Frugivore as an overrun you pay in installments, scaling as you deem is necessary.

[@stevendotzler8809]

Deck reveal + upgrade much better as a combo episode! Just makes sense to have them together!

[@Ogrekin]

I like the Reveal/Upgrade in one show.

[@SasoriRules2011]

25:54 Functionally, this badger Garruk makes sense. Flavor wise? I'd have preferred squirrel Liliana😅😅😅

[@MrFl0bo]

Got the deck today and thought to look up what different channels recommend as upgrades... And as always Command Zone does not disappoint...shit advise for cards to add, crap advise for cards to cut. Just like they've been doing for the last sets. Can't wait to see the video for "Peach Offering" to see what crap Rachel recommends.