Top 10 White EDH Cards | The Command Zone 26

[@jonathanmedina9484]

Swords to Plowshares is from a Bible Passage: "He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore." - Isaiah 2:4 It's a analogy for peace, that God will bring on earth. :)

[@EliyaSelhub]

Swords to Plowshares is a biblical reference. Isaiah 2:4 He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.

[@KabukiKid]

Yeah, their guess as to its meaning was off. This is where the phrase comes from, and the card is very thematic for it.

[@blackmountain1983]

I would love it if you guys made updates of these vidoes. Keep up the good work!

[@TheBobtheratkiller]

Just saw this and decided to post my top 10 white cards for EDH, in no particular order: Path to Exile Swords to Plowshares Luminarch Ascension Serra Ascendant Sun Titan Enlightened Tutor Recruiter of the Guard Monastery Mentor Elspeth, Sun's Champion Weathered Wayfarer

[@Cryonicity]

Command zone: do you guys have any plans to update the list with the new cards out? Has a lot changed for the 5 colors?

[@marcjerry5604]

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[@thomasasa5610]

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[@thomasasa5610]

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[@robdpoplin]

Feel like Martyr's Bond deserves an honorable mention. its basically grave pact for all your permanents, including itself. Don't think its stronger than most of the cards mentioned, but its still really strong

[@dragslyr8]

I like the DCI art for Land Tax better then the original art.

[@holygamerchair7574]

Rune-Tail Kitsune Ascendant, is really good in EDH as it can immediately transform into Rune-Tail's Essence, and enchantment that prevents all damage that would be dealt to creatures you control.

[@KabukiKid]

IMHO, Swords to Plowshares is basically always better than Path of Exile. I would be happy to have either in my hand, though. :-)

[@jesterbomb123]

I think it's situational, what if your using swords on like marit lage? or path to exile or a 1/1 in the early game

[@pandaking7772]

What if ur opponent is attacking u with a blightsteel collosus and you have no blockers?

[@soulfly159753]

@The command zone: Would you still rate oblation this high on the list considering commanders can't be shuffled into libraries anymore?

[@LFCrocksToronto]

Misfits was such a great show, loved the characters and the development. One character that showed up in another show everyone knows. Nice shout out @jfwong

[@mbalazs3544]

1:00:19 I can't believe you2 did not put rector on top 3 spot but you put tutor that is a card disadvantage on your list.

[@12braunsonsummers]

if your commander gets sent to the bottom of your deck can't you choose to send it to the command zone?

[@olafthemoose9413]

Back in the days you couldn't, but now you can.

[@gates7831]

No Sun Titan?

[@MajorlySpicy]

+Ryan Gates because they don't actually know magic cards lol

[@FennaDG]

Ryan Gates because sun titan isn't really viable in commander

[@LedPESRule]

Sun Titan? Not viable in commander? I hope you've reconsidered, lol, he's a format staple

[@regigigasplays518]

Did they change it so you can move your commander from your library to the command zone now in regards to terminus

[@700NitroXpress]

Mangara of Corondor is really good and I always liked Stonehewer Giant over Stoneforge Mistic. Also, Rout and Planar Cleansing are way better than Akroma's Vengeance, I would have given Final Judgement an honorable mention, especially because you just play Ghostway and your stuff is fine.

[@kleedrac]

How do you play Armageddon in a Nekusar deck?!

[@Stormraven96]

kleedrac Because Josh's "Nekusar" deck is led by Cromat. See podcast #13.

[@kleedrac]

Stormraven96 That makes more sense - thanks :)

[@MajorlySpicy]

+kleedrac it doesn't make sense, it's silly to build 3-color decks into 5-color decks because you think you need white for more board wipes.

[@kevinweaver2445]

+Ben It's almost like they dont play commander to win every game or make optimal builds but to have fun and create fun game states.

[@MajorlySpicy]

Lol you're maybe the first person to suggest that somebody added Armageddon to their deck in order to have fun and create a fun game state. Josh's main reason that he often gives for making a 3 color into a 5 color deck is because he feels he needs access to white for board wipes. This seems like nonsense to me since black has plenty of efficient boardwipes, red has blasphemous act, blue has a good number of bounce wipes, and between the three colors there are sufficient options. Going into five colors and putting your "general" in your deck requires the further addition of stuffing the deck with tutors which limits the amount of actual "fun" cards and flavor you can build into a deck as well as defeating the spirit of EDH, where you have a commander that is more unique than just a 1-of in your deck. Your comment, Kevin, displays a profound lack of understanding of the format, the argument, and Josh's motivations in the first place.

[@olafthemoose9413]

Why can't Linvala stop all activated abbilitys from your opponent? She would be soooo much better.

[@cgoldiz]

Any chance to get an updated list? Maybe comparing this list to the new one?

[@nickleewright]

kinda surprised that ghostly prison wasn't mentioned in this list.

[@jebus9303]

wasnt the change to the tuck rule enforced march of 2015? did they record this months before releasing this or something? what am i missing here?

[@-Banoffee]

BIG MAMA MAKES ALL THE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES! With in-season Canadian maple syrup too.

[@mbalazs3544]

1 Reya Dawnbringer (bring back card from grace at the brink of your turn affect) 2 Akroma, Angel Of Wrath (strongest combat minion of the game EVER and you guys did not even mention her aside her spell version) 3 Battlegrace angel (and when you get these 3 to the graveyard with a buried alive and reanimare Reya the fun starts :D if dark ritual in second turn) 4 Stoneforge Mystic (tutor+cheat) 5 Avacyn angel of hope (reason for being down so she is not good in reanimate that much) 6 Gift of Immortality 7 Swords to Plowshares or as we call it in Hungary Kasza (Scythe) 8 Wrath of God (cheapest exterminate) 9 Academy Rector 10 Always watching (because Glorious Anthem was not a good enough overkill back from the old days, ~ love free vigilance)

[@TheAverageDuo]

Iona, shield of imeria for a top ten placing at least :D

[@Roan.bot.]

List starts at 12:00

[@ChristiantrospectiveGamer]

Hey guys, what is that poster of all the planeswalkers right in the beginning, and where can I find one?

[@MajorlySpicy]

+BrianS89122 it was promo art for one of the past core sets i think and you probably can't buy it anywhere

[@SilverDragon33Productions]

no Grand Abolisher, Phyrexian Rebirth, False Prophet, Adarkar Valkyrie, Reya Dawnbringer, Aegis of the Gods, Mother of Runes, Nomad Mythmaker, Suture Priest, True Believer, Preacher, Unruly Mob?

[@reshad1123]

Anyone know what the card is at 9:30?

[@junglingmitapfel2902]

Naya Battlemage

[@thisislesbomaya]

how does terminus work with the tuck rules?

[@swordoflorn]

Avacyn gets removed so easy. Don't think I've never seen her stay out for more than 1 turn before she gets removed.

[@gabrielalmeida1195]

hi, guys talking about white cards: do you believe a Serra card will be printed ?

[@olafthemoose9413]

Yes, there will be one.

[@averytwo1]

boonweaver gaint is my number 1 hands down fight other strategies? nah it just wins you the game on the spot

[@stormchaser9738]

How am I supposed to play humility and Armageddon in nekusar?

[@wooboy11]

Stormchaser9 Using Cromat as the deck's commander. Read the previous posts.

[@robbycarr1905]

card name at 27:51?

[@pizzaman5435]

+Robby Carr Khalni Hydra

[@adrienne5004]

I'm trying to build a deck with Avacyn, Angel of Hope as my commander... any suggestions?

[@overwatch1672]

EDH rec

[@crawdaddy1234]

All the board wipes? Armageddon, Wrath of God, Catastrophe, Akroma's Vengeance, Thalia, Mother of Runes, God's Willing....

[@ecos889]

any of the angels that stop your opponents doing stuff angel of tithes, angel of jubilation, there is a angel that can give another permanent indestructible too etc ;)

[@terrabite87]

Two words

[@terrabite87]

LoL - Life of Lacey angel. Tribal.

[@Seghe124]

Enjoying your video's Keep it up !

[@jocas94]

did they skip number 3?

[@morganabrand1272]

Lol this is hilarious after 150+ episodes.

[@billyumbraskey8135]

lol the swords to plowshares theory...

[@Oridemos]

Kismet does lands though, but i run both lol

[@thedanath]

Now a days some of these cards arnt as good as they were when this video was made since now if a commander would be put to the bottom of your library, or anywhere else for that matter its controller can put it back in the command zone. between "Swords to plowshares" and "path to exile" im the opposite where i would always prefer to use Swords over Path. Iv been in quite a few games where my opponent had a tooth and nail (or something similar) in hand and they only needed one more mana to cast the card with entwine. For me ill gladly give my opponent life before land any day. Also some of your top 10 cards are very situational to what deck your using them in. Like stoneforge mystic is powerful in her own right but the only time shes useful is playing a heavy equipment deck. theres also some you didnt mention like O-ring , while maybe not quite making it into the top 10 its pretty darn close as it can exile everything. So it can reset planeswalkers or remove that primordial hydra that will die if it comes back into play. Another person in the comments mentioned Sun Titan which would be a staple in most decks

[@MrJoeleadhead]

Do a podcast on mimeoplasm

[@tyman6788]

my number 1 is Academy Rector just too good

[@paulmcbride442]

TheTyman yes I remember when it came out free enchantment. I traded for 4 asap used to love white life gain using it and serra avatar during the Urza's block. kinda new to commander used to modern and legacy. commander seems awesome though.

[@Cryonicity]

why is every card a white wheenie deck staple?

[@39josh05]

I own 5 different decks with white and I have never put serra acendent

[@MajorlySpicy]

+josh idler you are a much more sensible person than JLK then.

[@39josh05]

Ben I have one that should probably have it but I don't have it on principal

[@amarmehta01]

in an Animar deck, as long as you aren't trying to steal from Animar, Dagahar works. Animar has prowhite. Dagahar can't steal counters from Animar.

[@jhandlmproductions8344]

Any edh deck that contains white should have serra ascendant a turn one 6/6 flyer with lifelink is ridiculous

[@itzpharaoh2325]

When your commander goes to the bottom of your library can't you instead just put it in your command zone?

[@brendanvarner5370]

99% GAMER I believe this video was made a long time before the tuck rule was changed

[@LunarWingCloud]

Yeah this video was out when the rules allowed you to put the Commander back in the deck, now they cannot go in the deck anymore.

[@mbalazs3544]

41:51 I would say if you play armageddon or other land kiler board wipes you dont deserve to win the game, if you can't win without ruining others play you clearly not the strongest and deserve to loose to evolve. (I hate blue counter decks also :D)

[@Zafersan]

good players play armageddon when they have a board of creatures, artifacts, planeswalkers or enchantments that will help them finish the game. nubs who play armageddon and reset the game without winning are fuckers

[@serafimb2319]

when an effect moves your commander into your library, can't you choose to move it to your command zone instead?

[@methshin1]

before the tuck rule

[@serafimb2319]

could you explain? i dont understand :/

[@MortonGoldthwait]

Aven Mindcensor

[@39josh05]

and I'm upset no luminate primordial

[@timmiller-guyette875]

lol swords to plowshares is a Bible verse not an actual thing but it was funny .

[@nathantrammel4104]

swords to plowshares is a Bible term

[@milesrinesmith141]

no mention of Armistice for White card draw it can be political.

[@atokadreginsneb6635]

quit MLD shaming. its why white is so behind in edh! karakas is banned but gaea's cradles run rampant :( balance is banned yet most players who win statistically have the most lands in play. white is being held back because of subjective bans and shamed/taboo strategies. white excels in hate/prison strategies, just like in real life get it haha, but its harder to win in 4 player pod with it because you have to oppress 3 other people obviously. so the only white strategy that can excel in multiplayer IS the land-equalization strategy.

[@Skankhunt-sj7bk]

#reprinthumilityIneeditbutitsexpensivepleasewizardsofthecoast

[@nicholask7494]

tucking no longer works

[@snakeman4games383]

Lol there were 69 comments before I broke it. Lol get trolled. :P :3 ._. wink