The Best Wilds of Eldraine Cards (In The 99) | The Command Zone 559 | MTG EDH Magic Commander

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Show Notes:
With all the new cards from Wilds of Eldraine, you’re probably feeling like Goldilocks, wondering which ones are “just right” for your next deck! This episode we’ll go over all the cards you need to know for the 99 from Magic’s newest set. Find out which cards we think will be inspiring stories from years to come. Stories of VICTORY that is!
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Honoring Sheldon Menery
00:04:40 - Intro
00:07:35 - Audition for Game Knights!
00:09:11 - In the 99 Analysis
00:09:27 - Agatha's Soul Cauldron
00:26:02 - Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
00:36:06 - Is Exiling Cards Better than Paying Life?
00:38:17 - Asinine Antics
00:44:35 - Beseech the Mirror
00:51:52 - Court of Vantress
00:55:34 - Decadent Dragon
01:00:16 - A Note About Adventures
01:03:27 - Extraordinary Journey
01:13:37 - Faerie Slumber Party
01:16:27 - Gruff Triplets
01:21:32 - Lich-Knight's Conquest
01:24:48 - Likeness Looter
01:28:44 - Misleading Signpost
01:33:28 - Moonshaker Cavalry
01:39:39 - Mosswood Dreadknight
01:45:31 - Stroke of Midnight
01:49:44 - The Irencrag
01:54:40 - Throne of Eldraine
01:59:19 - Virtue of Courage
02:06:37 - Virtue of Knowledge
02:10:31 - Virtue of Loyalty
02:15:39 - Virtue of Persistence
02:18:01 - Virtue of Strength
02:23:20 - Our Favorite "In the 99" Card
02:25:41 - Most Powerful "In the 99" Card
02:26:34 - Outro
02:28:56 - Watch GK Live at MagicCon Las Vegas!

[@commandcast]

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

[@VincentWolfeye]

What happned to the evaluation of the other courts? Was the blue really the only one that seamed interesting? There were really many cool cards in this set, so I don't blame you for having to cut it at some point though. All the love for Sheldon. The send off was really beatifull 💕 May he rest in peace.

[@commandcast]

@@VincentWolfeye Unfortunately they just didn't make the cut in this set. There are SO many sweet cards that had stronger discussion points than the other four courts.

[@lazarlazarteam1033]

Isn't beseech very efficient to tutor for One Ring, Sheoldred, the Apocalypse, or Rhystic/Necropotence. RIP Sheldon, He was such and kind and cheerful person. He will be missed but never forgotten by this community.

[@gatekeeper_]

i kinda know how you gyes feel at the start of video rick may´s death hit me hard and i have lost about 6 living beings irl 1 was my favorite cat

[@durandalbbcom]

I am so excited for the new food support in this set. I think there are finally enough food token creators and payoffs that it can be more on the powerful end rather than niche and janky. Great art direction on the set too.

[@davidbain7629]

Rip Sheldon. I got to meet him once in Indianapolis last year. Such an amazing and kind person.

[@e6staffsargeify]

He's not gone, just back in the command zone

[@AmCzAmBz]

His eminence will forever affect our boards and hearts.

[@captain6915]

Sadly he forgot to use recursion

[@masterbd0505]

The command zone got me back into magic, and hearing you all speak about Sheldon is proof that his impact and spirit will live on. Truly beautiful tribute.

[@DaKareerKilla]

Awesome tribute to Sheldon, you guys did him proud and put over his impact on people's lives. I wouldn't be playing Magic if it wasn't for his contribution to the EDH/Commander format.

[@clanechelon]

Commander got me back into magic and our group have been playing for 10+ years now. We owe all this fun to Sheldon. Thanks doesn't even cut it.

[@UnforsakenKing22]

Rip Sheldon you will be missed and never forgotten for everything you did

[@CHEFPKR]

Thank you for sharing this game with us, Sheldon. And thank you to the command team for this tribute.

[@sahjhan1]

RIP Sheldon. Magic is 30 years old... we won't have some of the earliest influential MtG figures for much longer.

[@Roy-ln1rn]

that openening was so heartbreaking and warming at the same time

[@enigmatic7665]

Never got the chance to meet Sheldon but I’m sure everyone including myself appreciates and loves all the hard work he put into this game for us!!! Rip

[@dr00ness]

aw man, seeing Josh start to tear up, and then everyone else. and here i am ugly crying at my desk. it was a really beautiful tribute.

[@marioramirez6277]

Your love for Sheldon really came through here. Although a somewhat casual player, I can sense just how impactful Sheldon was on the Command Zone and Magic overall. Sending you all much love.

[@n0obz27]

I never got to meet the guy, never even heard of him till now actually. But the way that you guys talked about him, and the raw emotions on display... I'm sure he was a great dude, and he will be missed.

[@TheMonsterClips]

Such a heartfelt sendoff for Sheldon Menery! You can clearly see how much he meant to all of them, and I'm happy Magic was lucky enough to have him in the community for as long as we did. What an amazing person. He will be missed

[@aaronvincent816]

Thank you guys for the very raw and real tribute to Sheldon. I even started tearing up, and I’ve never met the man.

[@Siegfriedmuetz]

This was a really heartwarming memorial to Sheldon, I could really feel how much he means to you all, my condolences.

[@comedycorpse9768]

man that made my cry a bit not gonna lie. its crazy to realise i owe someone ive never seen before so much. i made so many friends playing commander, found a hobby that got me out of bad influences. thats incredible. Rest in peace legend. thank you for Commander, my friends and all the good time i had and will keep having playing Commander

[@dorsalfin22]

Sheldon took time out of his incredibly busy life to talk to as many of us as he could. I did not know him personally but we had a great conversation on reddit for his last AMA. I built a deck based on his "stop hitting yourself" deck in his honor, and cannot wait to play it. RIP Sheldon. You created this amazing format that is open to all and changed so many people's lives for the better, mine included.

[@9807036]

It’s been an honor and a pleasure Sheldon, you never knew me and you’ll never need to but your love for the game and the format you effectively invented gave me something at a time when I had little else. See you elsewhere in the multiverse, here, there or in the blind eternities.

[@durandalbbcom]

Wonderful tribute to Sheldon. RIP. Aside from that, this is my favorite type of non commander game episodes you do! It is just so fun to listen to you highlight the 99 cards and how you would play them. Putting in a huge card kingdom order as we speak. Thank you!

[@insainraven9875]

I love how much respect and love the community just has for Sheldon. Whenever you get these oh we will miss So&So it always feels like oh you checked the box. With Sheldon though it really feels like the entire community loved and will miss this Behemoth of a Man.

[@jessicaplayford2939]

Magic brought me and my husband together, commander became one of the biggest part of our lives. We've met so many amazing people thanks to him. ❤

[@JackOropeza]

I lost my brother right before your friend Sheldon passed away. I was very touched to see you all open up and share that moment with us. It helped me with my processing my grief. I thank you. ❤

[@jongailey85]

Sheldon seemed like a very down to earth guy and is the one who resparked my love for magic through the commander format. He will for sure be remembered and missed.

[@JaceHubbard]

If I wasnt doing my animation stuff I would have definitely started doing Magic content, especially in the Commander format. My favorite one to play. You guys did a great job paying respect to Sheldon. He'd be super proud to see where Commander is. May he rest in peace.

[@nathanwilson9351]

I was never able to meet him but I have followed his articles on his play by play of commander since he started. I was the only one in my home town with 13 commander decks before 2011. I would bring them with me weekly to Friday nights and get others to play along. No one was willing to make a deck of their own. If they only knew what the format would be like in the future. He was simply amazing!

[@savannahlion3081]

Rest in peace Sheldon ! You will be missed ... 🤘🦁🤘

[@navarrebaharestan5209]

Thank you Sheldon 🥰 for an amazing format that fuels my love of this game. We were honored to have you run us and keep us on track.

[@TheHeartofPraise]

I’ve interacted with Sheldon a few times online. He was a good guy. I always appreciated that he took the time to reply to a fan of the game.

[@fluffylegend294]

RIP Sheldon. When I was first introduced to Magic in 2017, I was first introduced to Commander and the Command Zone, and the first game I did 180 damage and the first hour I heard “Commander as Sheldon intended”. Wonderful tribute, and thank you for what you guys do ❤

[@nerdgaming3976]

Krenko mob boss and Agatha's soul cauldron would be insane

[@alanstandley1378]

Best sendoff was an amazing and agreed at times a stubborn guy but I've had the pleasure of meeting him in Vegas and Indianapolis 3 times each. Always remembered and never forgotten. Goodbye Sheldon Rest in peace sir

[@jalbor]

RIP Sheldon. Someone who's commitment to play and the accessibility and enjoyment for others is inspiring.

[@cianlacy6515]

Rest in peace Sheldon for creating something so truly loved by many. You were an incredible guy and I hope your afterlife is incredible

[@WarpedPhoenix710]

R.I.P. Sheldon and thank you❤❤❤ You guys did a great job sending Sheldon off I was therr at Magic 30 in Las Vegas for Sheldons intro and it totally was so amazing to be in his presence. I thank my lucky stars that I was able to be there at that moment. Much love Josh,Jimmy,Rachel and all the CZ and GK family

[@davidcrain453]

My condolences team... respect for the genuine display of love for the late great Sheldon Mignery

[@jt_myth]

Virtue of knowledge was a clutch print win con for my books deck where every nonland card must have a book in the art. It created 2 win con lines for me and I love it.

[@abovetheaverage9962]

Thank you Sheldon, for everything. EDH got me into magic 7+ years ago. And thank you guys for paying respects and acknowledging him. Beautiful intro.

[@SRGoldfish]

It’s a shame that I didn’t know who he was till this video. I’m going to learn more about how he lived because you guys obviously loved and respected him. People should know what we think about them before they pass. Much love. Thank you.

[@ProphecyPhrase]

Damn it, I wanted good insight of the new set. I didn’t wanna see Josh and Rachel getting emotional. Now I'm crying. 😢 R.I.P Sheldon. Thank you for everything you have done for the format. You will be missed. My condolences to his friends and family.

[@RazgrizAce67]

A beautiful tribute to Sheldon. When Josh choked up, immediately tears running down my face too. Losing a friend is always tough. Through his guidance of commander format, he brought so much joy to so many people. He will be missed.

[@YaBoyEdGames]

This opening hit me hard. I am new to commander and to content creators in it so I have not had the chance to meet him in any way. A man who was willing to go the extra mile for his format, the game as a whole and the player base. A man who wanted to seek out every opinion on the game and loved the challenge while doing it and still showing smiles and love despite the discourse we may have. A person like him will be truly missed. RIP.

[@MrRockguy84]

Bam, right in the feels. Thank u for your amazing tribute. I believe he needs to be immortalized on a card, please & thank u xo

[@SuperAmaton]

Oh, thats a shame, I didn't know Sheldon died. I've got to thank him for making my favorite Format to play Magic the Gathering, I spent many, many hours with my friends playing Commander and I am always eager to play more, no matter how long it usually takes us :D

[@benbarclay4239]

For those still confused by the flashback/adventure interaction, I had to do a little extra research to understand it: In this video they say that "They (lier/wrenn) check if the card is an instant or sorcery on the stack and not in the graveyard". That sounds weird, because the effects literally say "instant and sorcery card(s) in your graveyard", which sounds like they are checking in your graveyard. Here's the relevant rules that explain what's happening more clearly. - 601.2a To propose the casting of a spell, a player first moves that card (or that copy of a card) from where it is to the stack... Any continuous effects that modify the characteristics of the spell as you start casting it begin as it is put on the stack. - 601.2e The game checks to see if the proposed spell can legally be cast. The spell gets placed on the stack _before_ the game checks to see if it can legally be cast. By the time the game makes this check, the spell is already an instant/sorcery that was cast from the graveyard with flashback, which Lier says is legal, so the game is satisfied. Really weird and I guess you can technically propose illegal spells whenever you want, place them on the stack, get to step 601.2e, find out it's illegal and the game rewinds to before you put it on the stack. Here's the reddit thread I read: www.reddit.com/r/mtgrules/comments/q3k01w/lier_disciple_of_the_drowned_and_cards_with/

[@benbarclay4239]

@@NavonDemhier You might have missed this part of what I said: "The spell gets placed on the stack _before_ the game checks to see if it can legally be cast. By the time the game makes this check, the spell is already an instant/sorcery that was cast from the graveyard with flashback, which Lier says is legal, so the game is satisfied. "

[@lancer4224130]

I loved down here with him in FL. Armada games is an amazing place. His parties was amazing.

[@mitchellbruderlin8621]

I think extraordinary journey should rather be looked at as two mana draw up two 4 cards per rotation in a dedicated blink deck where you have tons of ways to blink your stuff on their turn and basically adds to all your blink targets the additional text "When this ETB draw a card". So I would often just run this out turn 2 or three not worrying at all about the removal side.

[@TSGypside]

1:00:30 I've been running a Kess, Dissident Mage adventure deck since the first trip to Eldraine (this set gave some great upgrades). I had to explain to so many people why I could do this and why I was able to exile to the adventure to cast as creatures later rather than exiling them to Kess as the adventure resolves.

[@joshknisley7149]

Wow, the feeling right now, You guys did a beautiful thing here. We love you and Sheldon 💖

[@rubengerritsen6868]

dude, that first part really hit me, I didn't know him of course but what a guy he must have been for you guys to have such a reaction to this news...

[@Jace9IX]

RIP Sheldon you made a lasting impact on the game that so many of us keep playing. Commander is the spark that ignited so many into loving this game you will never be forgotten, and im sure this community will keep your honour and ideals alive. Seeing Josh and Rachel break down in tears was so heart-breaking you will be missed

[@bgtmscotty3146]

the best card for Agatha's soul cauldron is Amodeus the Archfiend, give all your creatures with +1/+1 counters pay 3 black draw 7 cards or get interesting with it and exile a walking ballista to make an infinite +1/+1 counters creature (I use Grimgrin Corpseborn for example and make him infinitely big) then kill everyone by removing those +1/+1 counters

[@QueNoTeDicen]

So much joy this man brought everyone, and will continue even in the afterlife. Thanks so much Commandzone for this beautiful send off.

[@Anew522]

The argument for generous gift makes total sense but you guys also play completely different magic than I've ever played. I have never played against someone with a powerhouse land like you mentioned. They're both great and honestly I see as equal.

[@scottricks1676]

Yeaaaa tsa always scares me lol. Most of them are cool once I explain. Rip Sheldon!! Your mind has forever changed my life as edh is such a huge part of my life. Brilliant man.

[@eternaleclypse]

2:05:35 Virtue of Courage is great in Prosper. It did the thing almost immediately. Both the adventure and the enchantment. I've played it a few times and I'm really glad for the "may" portion. Things get out of hand quick.

[@SourWeezle]

Well, thanks for making me cry before work!

[@chasehatchett4756]

That tribute to Sheldon was really heartfelt. It’s nice seeing real emotion for someone who is literally the reason we are all here.

[@mist4620]

Damn. I didn't see this come out nor did I hear about Sheldon's passing. This really took me by surprise completely from left-field. Absolutely beautiful tribute to him. He'll be sorely missed but will live on eternally through the format and through the love that he's so obviously planted in the hearts of many of us.

[@Ladyjessica0]

Thank you for your heartfelt memorial to Sheldon. Of the ones I’ve seen so far you’re the only ones to make me cry.

[@Tempest-Official]

Although I never met Sheldon, I wouldn't have met so many great friends without his format. His spirit will always be here, apart of commander. And one of these days, when you sit around the table with your friends laughing during a game of commander, just take a moment to remember Sheldon. Keep him with you my friends.

[@dungeonrancher]

I have so much respect for Sheldon. Strength to you guys in your mourning. We were truly lucky to have his example. May his memory be a blessing.

[@dakotasherrick3047]

Gotta go with "Moon Crater Cavaliery". Rolls off the tongue, the moon has craters, it's perfect haha.😅

[@DemonicYami7449]

Thanks for giving us your true thougts on Sheldon, we can see you really appreciated him ❤

[@metricarea7546]

What if... Gruff Triplets in Yarok? Throw a Progenitor Mimic or a Deadeye Navigator on top and have fun

[@themobiustripper]

was not expecting to cry to this video. RIP Sheldon

[@WarmasterSidious]

Asinine Antics with Toxrill is just beautiful.

[@kraftounpiyaso2857]

RIP sir Sheldon. Thank you for this awesome format. We're so lucky to have you ❤️

[@shuichigojo415]

Rest In Peace Sheldon. I ONLY play magic for almost 2 years, and i in love with this format.Thank you for changing the game that I'm truly loved the game.May you rest easy captain

[@davethesanic]

Thank you, Sheldon. You'll forever be missed.

[@rgeraldc80s]

Thanks for showing off Agatha's I didn't realize how crazy it could get.

[@alexweaver2078]

Asinine Antics and Doomwake Giant is such a fun board wipe in my Alela, Artful Provacateur aura deck. Got my friends the other day with that combo. Brought me joy lol

[@ChrisMcGiggity]

Never had the opportunity to meet sheldon :/ a real shame since hes impacted my life so much and hell never get to know.. :'( RIP to the godfather and founder of commander! But great video and definitely a great tribute to sheldon! Keep it up command zone crew

[@daneburke6592]

Rest in peace Sheldon. You will be missed 😢

[@bellerinthanout2740]

Can’t wait to add Agatha’s soul cauldron to my tazri, zirda companion deck

[@carlgroen3563]

Your love for him is a testament to his greatness.

[@king_of_red_lions6213]

Thank you for the tribute to Sheldon, RIP Sheldon thank you for this amazing gift of Commander/EDH!

[@unseeliedream42]

hearthbraking moment

[@BroncosDaBomb19]

Just got myself a copy of Moonshaker Calvary. Absolutely putting in my spirit blink/phase out deck.

[@akiraxdespair405]

Sheldon Menery RIP thanks for bring amazing commander format will miss you so much my first starter cause of this.

[@crss29]

Court of Vantress + One Ring? Sounds like Modern going to hell in a hand basket.

[@daneburke6592]

No love for the mythic turtle! There’s a bunch of fun stuff with him including some infinite things with the land ability cost reduction. Also just solid land ramp and graveyard filling value every turn. Excited to try it in my yarok deck

[@DragonAttack515]

#TurtleJustice

[@cupmallows]

What's good to note is Agatha's Soul Cauldron also just fixes mana colours for activated abilities

[@daneburke6592]

Virtue of knowledge’s adventure side can be used to copy fetch lands activated ability so can hold a ramp slot if you’re playing a lot of fetch lands at minimum

[@Oakenbull]

Rest In Peace Sheldon, thank you for being a Champion of the best game ever made.

[@gervasiosantos3563]

Commander reconnected me to so many great friends, I cant help but feel like one of them is gone 😢

[@luismiguelpradopatino2483]

I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Sheldon personally, but I thank you for letting us share in your grief for your friend, my deepest condolences to you guys. Thanks for being authentic as always

[@RefriedVirus]

Well I wasn't expecting to cry when I started this video

[@joejohnson3393]

That was a beautiful start guys! RIP godfather, getting into commander changed my life ergo Sheldon you changed my life without even meeting ❤

[@sirKonradical]

I'm new to the format but it truly is the gathering we all needed

[@hands_onfirearts]

Thank you for the tribute to Sheldon at the top of the show ❤

[@dmojica2000]

That was really nice from you guys.

[@sighnotes]

I just started playing magic a few months ago and this still made me cry. Homie really made a god tier game mode

[@chopuwon7765]

RIP SHELDON! THANK YOU FOR COMMANDER!!!!!!! REST IN POWER!

[@adamgarcia5616]

1. Gruff triplets in my Ginger Sculpter deck with token multipliers is gross. 2. I freaking love this set…haven’t had this much fun in sealed or draft in a long time!

[@erikohman2294]

Soul caldron can give a +1/+1 counter to Glen elendra arch mage. Simply having the option means you can sac the archmage many times over, all while accrewing more aibilities and removing cards in graveyards.

[@maniac0122cb]

Virtue of Courage goes hard in Urabrask Saga Commander decks. A ton of fast mana spells, Urabrask pays you back and deals the non combat damage to keep the cards and damage coming.

[@0ViciousV0]

man i didnt know he passed thats terrible RIP thanks for commander and everything you put into the community💯

[@TenzinTheWise]

In some enchantment builds, like my Sisay Shrines, Asinine Antics is an powerhouse. Doomwake Giant turns it into an extremely good one-sided wipe. Gets around indestructible and shroud/hexproof. Nothing is safe. Then on top of that you’ll get your draws or Pegasus tokens etc. Absolute all-star.

[@joeybres5158]

Virtue of knowledge is perfect for my brago blink deck because I can get value out of it immediately the turn its played!