The FAN-tom Menace | Game Knights 74 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay

[@paladinosaur_]

Hell yeah!!! Saul is one of my best friends and I’m so excited to see him play!! I know how hard he worked on his deck so I can’t wait to see it work against the command zone !!

[@maidonopai]

thats so nice to hear

[@inagyb]

Glad to see someone with Mexican heritage! Represent! 🙌🏻

[@liamhenry3025]

Legend

[@ShadowSpikeDeathstar]

I love the fact that I'm not the only one who enjoys gimbal. Was so happy to see someone play him! c:

[@GrimAdol]

it was crazy!!!

[@yotuel9064]

That blank check now can be exchanged for another game.

[@generalnawaki]

A different deck perhaps.

[@colberthale2907]

@@generalnawaki blank check to be invited back lol

[@kfunky209]

Josh's look of dismay when he realized that Exsanguinate wasn't doubled but copied was amazing, that was a super sick play

[@taylorforsyth4278]

Fierce Guardianship: $37.99 Teferi's Protection: $39.99 Watching JLK realize he can't counter two copies of Exsanguinate: Priceless

[@voltcorp]

@@taylorforsyth4278 1:01:33 either he took a second to realize it or he was very good at hiding his realization haha

[@SwagMaster824]

@@taylorforsyth4278and he had neither 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@PistolPete2141]

That play alone is inspiring me to make a Zaxara deck 😂

[@sandydelrosario6748]

I would like to compliment the animators and singer(s) of the Zaxara. It just made me absolutely Joyful.

[@chrispose1916]

❤ my favorite

[@Chaoslorden]

I think it was the best one so far haha!

[@CaulkMongler]

Gotta love that style!

[@rylanchampion5972]

I paused the video just to find the first comment on that. 10/10 would recommend

[@Trisaaru]

I would agree, but that art style looks way too similar to those NFT monkeys that were prevalent a while back.

[@chickennoodles4491]

This is hands down the best game knights episode in years, it seemed like the editing and pacing has returned to how it used to be, and it’s always a joy to see homebrew decks

[@ossiliere]

Agreed!

[@Matisyahuwu]

I was gonna say I think the homebrew decks really lends itself to a more “real” feeling game. I still enjoy episodes where they feature new commanders/cards, but unrestricted episodes are still the best.

[@chickennoodles4491]

@ I totally agree, the decks seems like they reflect each player so much better in the homebrew videos

[@chrisgebben2043]

the unstricted decks/fan episodes always smash the others episodes like a bug....and guess what as of episode 75....they now will be playing fan submitted decks from patreon and they already confirmed they will do this again so now we can get unrestricted deck episodes more often

[@mrboberson7424]

JLK ran a value engine so oppresive that Saul had to decline his own rhystic study triggers. There is only one value master and its Josh

[@CHEFPKR]

I very much appreciate how Allie had a thousand power in creatures on the board as a pure show of force.

[@Amavisaj]

The Chef PKR is here too? thats so rad.

[@Necro2Mutou]

Agreed. I actually have won with a similar play, but replace the card she used with torment of hailfire, in a treasure deck. She earned that win. Didn't even need that rift!

[@oxtim394]

​@Amavisaj Chef's been commenting on TCZ videos for awhile. He's a real one ✊️

[@Amavisaj]

@oxtim394 I usually just watch and don't comment. But this is the first time I've seen a fan one.

[@oxtim394]

​@@Amavisajright on. Welcome to the comments section!

[@FanOfMostEverything]

Can we run that "Jimmy discarding a Sacred Foundry" clip one more time?

[@mikhailismaelsanchezdejesu2942]

12:35 I gotchu

[@lifestyle936]

I was like you gotta be kidding me.

[@eldunae922]

Jimmy should really try putting lands in his deck

[@austinrolando212]

Just one more time lol

[@anthonymodak2957]

Is Jimmy ever going to learn?😂

[@jayberry2143]

When the Rhystic Study player doesn't want to draw.... GLORIOUS!!!

[@andreazardoni1825]

It is dramatically hilarious when a Blightsteel Colossus finds itself on a table filled with bodies ready to crunch him 😅😅😅😅 this game was pure gas 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GIandringg]

ikr, you know you're screwed when your Blightstell is only like the 12th strongest creature on the board lmao

[@chrisgebben2043]

i don't think blightsteel can be crushed since it's indestructible

[@Pherf]

Saul taught me magic and is one of the scariest mtg deck builders I've ever seen! So awesome to see such titans collide

[@benjaminhide7410]

Your choice of words has peaked my interest. Which qualities makes you dub someone "one of the scariest deck builder"? Are his decks powerful, very synergistic or downright madness? Or something else?

[@7y1er74]

@@benjaminhide7410you saw what he buildt right?

[@paladinosaur_]

@@benjaminhide7410 as someone who also plays magic with saul, it’s a bit of all 3 tbh. He comes up with crazy combos and uses all sorts of uncommon commanders and builds them with so much power and synergy. He’s so much fun to play against, albeit definitely terrifying at times. (My favorite deck of his ive played against is probably king of the oathbreakers because he’s practically untouchable when it pops off right. It’s so frustrating but in such a satisfying way)

[@skykur]

@@7y1er74 rhystic study and nothing else? Bro didn’t interact at all

[@glennm3420]

@@7y1er74 Tbf people in shows like these barely play interaction. It's not that hard to make a deck pop off when there isn't a lot of interaction in the pod.

[@shubtakkorathinasapostle1159]

This was probably the least impactful "blank check" deal in a game of Commander ever, Jimmy got no land out of it but was also never punished for making it I legitimately forgot he made it until he brought it up at the end

[@tajsdiscord5952]

well he lost so

[@SwagMaster824]

Just never came up cause the whole time everyone was just setting up their boards to the absolute limit

[@ericbarbara7486]

As someone who plays in Saul’s pod, and has been subject to Gimbal (and the other decks in his nefarious collection,) I’m amped to see Saul on the show!! He kicked butt, what an amazing game from every player!!

[@ChromeTeck]

Things i learned this episode. Don't pull a Jimmy Wong and discard your last land for greed.

[@chrisgebben2043]

and also learned "Reading the card explains the card"

[@maxbodifee3263]

@chrisgebben2043 those hydra cards are illegible so can't really blame Josh

[@chrisgebben2043]

@@maxbodifee3263 well I could read em alreast. Besides I knew what flourishing does from the beginning since it was first printed in modern horizons 1

[@Rebecca_Lockheart]

Something you would think he'd know better than to do. His trademark is missing land drops

[@villa3927]

The only bad thing about this fan games is that I want to see more of the fans! From people that know Saul here in the comments, he seems like an amazing guy, and gosh darn it, Allie just seems so cool and funny, its unfair. To any of them that may read this, thank you for representing the fans and living the dream. You gave us a hell of a game.

[@BassGr00ve]

"Victory knows only one name. Saul Padilla" Okay, instantly my favorite guest ever.

[@TheyCallMeDio]

He never got to say the thing... (Catlacan. The thing is Catlacan lol)

[@Caslu1986]

Josh's face upon realising that it doubled.....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jocken333]

That should be a poster.

[@themantyf1116]

Unbound Flourishing was her favorite card, and what's to say if not that it paid off.

[@chrisgebben2043]

@@Caslu1986 that was hilarious And as the professor would said "Remember kids, reading the card explains the card"

[@Lcngopher]

The last time i can remember jimmy giving a blank check deal on game knights, we got one of the most iconic moments of the show. Bear force one ftw

[@sixtysixstyx]

Gotta give it up for Allie and her GT swag. She showed up in style and finished with a flourish. Congrats on the win! And I loved seeing my girl Selvala really get to shine!

[@heyumitsallie5056]

Thank you so much! Both the jacket and shoes were hand painted! The jacket also features the guild pins from the GOR guild decks! I started playing magic when that set released so I collected all the pins, I didn’t know what purpose they would serve until I was picked! Also selvala is a POWERHOUSE in the deck. Not the first time I’ve made that much mana with her!

[@calebbrown1068]

@@heyumitsallie5056 You were such a delight! The moment Selvala came down I knew she was going to put in WORK and she did not disappoint.

[@danielbretado7660]

Ol' Selvala. The Green Lamborghini herself. I have each of her cards helming a deck

[@jono330]

@@heyumitsallie5056 I did not know there were official guild pins! Such a sweet way to win! Congrats!

[@hotduelist]

​​@heyumitsallie5056 Theorists represent. You did awesome *clap and a half*

[@mistertadakichi]

As usual, the FANS episode rules! Both Allie and Saul had awesome decks, but as a fellow "Temur Trash" enjoyer I'm overjoyed to see Saul represent this deckbuild style on GK.

[@TheLeroyjenkins123]

Both fans were so great. Awesome vibes. Honestly, both would be really fun repeat guests. Especially Allie, she was sneaky good with her plays which was super fun to watch 😊

[@carlosmiguelteixeiraott3643]

"I'll discard a land, it's fine." - Jimmy Wong, presumably. *Five Seconds later "Well, well, well, if it isn't the consequences of my own actions" - Also Jimmy Wong, presumably.

[@stephenlewis6922]

I haven't started but thank whoever brought the Sultai Hydra Mommy. One of my favorite commanders!

[@amethystrose3480]

One of my favorite parts of this whole episode is hearing Saul keep talking about the cool combo pieces in his deck he has never gotten to play test in pods or anything like it with Gimbol, and being so happy to finally play them. I honestly feel that with my decks sometimes where it’ll feel like a year before I can make proper use of a card.

[@MarioGalindo-u2r]

Those two deserves another Game Knights, hope to see them soon again

[@Blu_Moon_Owl]

These are always awesome Game Knight videos. Guess I gotta audition again. Let’s hope I get lucky

[@LogoMotive11]

The look on Josh's face at the end there I will commit to memory. Fantastic game!

[@Jessthree]

lol that “wait what?” Killed me 😅

[@overknox6558]

Before i even get past minute 7, who thought of that hilarious singing hidra?? 😂😂😂

[@isshifrostfall1490]

that thing caught me completely off guard, i had to do a double take to make sure i wasn't high

[@ethanhorn6093]

I can't believe the command zone has the budget to pay for all of this outrageous animation and music. That was the most pleasant experience watching someone play Zexara I've ever seen. Like usually if Zexara is coming out I am putting both hands on my face not clapping along like a five-year-old.

[@Meetmeatthealamo]

Dude, discarding that Cyclonic Rift was CRAZY. What a gamble.

[@mindhackz]

She played it perfectly. Needed the Selvala to stick and her stuff not to get countered by Josh when she tried to play out her board again but also make it known she’s not threatening the board so people would leave her alone. It was honestly perfectly played start to finish.

[@chrisgebben2043]

and it worked she was able to stay in the dark for longer because of that then the real overload card popped out heck i do the same strategy I bide my time waiting for removal to be thrown around then play the cards when they are out of answers its part of the reason i do well

[@starkappeal]

This is my favorite fan episode to date. Both Saul and Ali are great and would love to see them in more Magic content.

[@Porlakh]

What a decks!!! INSANE. First time watching a Gimbal deck popping off in a way that I love. Saul really had a factory in his board!!! The Hydras winning with an exsanguinate!!! The tricky first strike and the axes in Jimmy's board!! and JLK taking 4 turns in a round!!! Enjoyable till the end. Loved this video and I hope to see more!!!

[@RandomInternetUser999]

Wow! Incredible synergies! Each deck popping off. I think that was the best Game Knights I've ever seen! And I've seen them all

[@armandogranados284]

That zaxara intro was 👌 *chefs kiss*

[@brendanguymer3885]

I’ve never played Magic, but I like watching Game Knights. Watching Allie’s deck is probably the most tempted I’ve been to pick up the game

[@giovannipalo1]

One of the best episodes ever! So much gas on the table. All of the decks got to pop off and do their thing. Then the suprise ending was the best way to see it go. Shout out to the fans for making some awesome decks!

[@QuixoticCowboy]

Going from 'do you pay the one' to the opponent saying 'will you draw the one' is the most insane rystic interaction I have ever seen

[@DraculHemming]

I love how stubborn JLK was that he forced his opponent to not even use their own draw engine. I love how great Saul's deck was. This was a commander I have been wanting to find something good. I love how goofy it was to watch Jimmy discard his Sacred Foundry. But I also did love his constant doubling of his Equipment. I love how Allie just had huge beasts and did nothing real with them as she just came in with that Sorcery.

[@shadewalkerlarp]

What an ending! That was such a hectic back and forth game! Amazing! You all did so well. Also that Zaxara into, wow. Great work graphics and sound team!

[@anthonymadrid6388]

“Rhystic Study is a ‘may’ ability” says the person that also learned that on Game Knights 🤣🤣

[@cancio34]

As one known professor once said, Josh, “reading the card explains the card” 😅

[@Joshbobjovi]

To be fair it's damn near impossible to read those particular cards lol

[@mcordovadarthwolf666]

46:55 that "ay weeey" came from the soul

[@TehRuffles]

Lol I started laughing cause his Texmex started showing. 🤣

[@brunt1984]

Got to say, each fan episode just gets better and better. Not just video production but the game play as well. I feel that the fans pull off some extraordinary moves which in turn makes the C.Z guys up their games too!

[@TabbyLavalamp]

Josh's shocked face was a delight, but juxtaposed with Jimmy's maniacal laughter when he realized what just happened? *chef's kiss*

[@honeybadgerzombie1159]

Saul reminds me of Arin Hanson charisma, and Allie ran my all time favorite commander, the first one I ever fully committed to. Excellent choice of fans, and instant classic game knights moments from both Josh and Jimmy. Love you guys, keep up the amazing work ❤

[@meanest3520]

Josh is definitely planning to eternalise that clip of Jimmy discarding his land 😂

[@R00mpMannen]

49:36 That was the perfect moment to say very Temur, very mindful.. so close. :( Literally the only way the episode could've been better, this was such an exiting game! Both Allie and Saul had such fun and interesting decks and I hope everyone had a good time.

[@Cal-fr9mw]

“I discard a SACRED FOUNDRY”

[@luemece]

It also baffled me that he seems to have discarded talisman of conviction (Which he could have totally casted at that point as well)

[@alexander.tahtadjian]

This was definitely a great video and an awesome game of Commander. Also, congrats Allie for the win. These fan episodes are some of the best ones to watch because it’s always fun to see what the fans bring to table with their homebrew decks and I’m happy you got to show them some love. Allie is now one of my new favourite fans to come on Game Knights since she was so much fun and it was nice to see her claim victory…with an amazing triple K.O. thanks to Exsanguinate. Allie and Saul are some of the best fans I’ve seen so far and it was fun to see them make their debut on Game Knights…and it was pretty fun to see Saul, Jimmy and Josh get taken out at the same time as well as seeing them get crushed by Allie Hydra deck…never underestimate the power of the creatures of mythology. It was also fun to see Blightsteel Colossus return. Great job Game Knights and I can’t wait to see what you guys do next.

[@EnrickTheMan]

Can I just say whoever does the editing does such an amazing job thanks everyone for the amazing episode!

[@mortpunch]

1:02:32 by far my favorite episode! And Saul dryly delivering "my goose is cooked" to no reaction just took the cake! Haha So many great moments here

[@unseeliedream42]

ok. the jingle for Zaxara is beyond awesomesness and it's going to be my new phone ring >.> SPECTACULAR!

[@Khigha87]

Fantastic episode! Allie and Saul were such awesome, wholesome guests who played a great game! The hydra animation and song is legendary!

[@jaydub5515]

Oh man Allie, i love Zaxara. Thats probably my favorite (and most expensive...😱) deck of all time

[@CianDelano]

That was amazing! Hell of an awesome game with big plays and big actions and everyone got to do what their decks wanted to do! That is the kind of MTG I love, even if it ended with an Insta-Kill, they still got to show off what they could do... perfection =D

[@TB317]

great game and great decks. I'm sure Jordan was happy to see Allie's X spells as a lover of those himself.

[@robertoggonzalez3801]

That 2 fans are some of the best guest in GK ever. Nice, fresh, natural and cool people, and both good players! Amazing that you give that chance to that nice guys! GREAT episode!!

[@BlindEyeGuy90]

Always a fun episode every year! Loved Allies energy and fun comments! great pick for sure!

[@bobwilson679]

Discarding cyclonic rift is SUCH a power move, props to Allie.

[@sifaasan4828]

Allie and Saul have been kicking ass. They have been great and hopefully we may see those knights in future game knights :)

[@jacobwyman6965]

Josh's nervous laugh at the IRS joke is GOLD

[@teferitoots8043]

Great guests this round! Great decks and personalities! They knew how to play their decks.

[@AsatLujan]

46:54 As a Mexican viewer, I love the Mexican representation from Saul by reacting with "ay wey" JAJSJAJAJAAJ

[@Coburnify]

That was a really good episode. Both the players and their decks were awesome. Bring these two back for some extra turns

[@rolindahlquist3124]

I have 2 different Zaxara decks. One is hydras the other is mill. Love to see it get some love!

[@Shade_Prime]

Great plays all around the table. It was definitely a game that keeps you on the edge of your seat to see who gets the advantage they need. All decks were iconic, and this video is one to remember! GG to the fans!

[@steenrai3415]

I love Gimbal. I once won a game by attacking with 14 4/4 flying Sol Rings :D

[@yosefzanerva806]

Absolutely love Allie's jacket! I have my own denim jacket devoted to my (many) pins, and I also roll up the sleaves!

[@heyumitsallie5056]

Thank you so much! It’s hand painted with all the guild pins for the GOR guild deck pins! But yessss I can’t do long sleeves, so they always have to be rolled 😂

[@TalkingOnTheTracks]

Great episode. First time I’ve ever seen a single card end the game on GK. Cheers to an amazing game!

[@ThaMobstarr]

Damn, Jimmy missing that land drop so miserably is peak Game Knights comedy. xD Oh COME ON JIMMY!!! Please never discard a land again without having a backup one in your hand hahaha.

[@Three_Star-ze2tk]

The moment he discarded it I knew what was coming.

[@Arrok]

I'm still watching right now and of course as soon as that happened I check his nahiri list and see... 35 lands.

[@shadochu128]

absolutely one of my favorite episodes of game knights so far. the guests were awesome and some of the banter was hilarious. also totally inspires me to try out a couple of the commanders y'all used

[@rodrigoe.deantunano2588]

Que genial!!! al fin un compadre latino en el programa!!! Thats so cool!! Awesome video as ever!!

[@JamesEvil9]

Exsanguinate is not only one of my favorite words but also one of my favorite cards in magic so I definitely love seeing it win a game,technically twice. Nice win, Allie!

[@casperpedersen223]

Lovely stuff. I expected Josh's deck to completely run away with it. Loved to see Gimbal do some sweet stuff.

[@ScorchedRusalka]

Amazing episode! Great casting, love the game and that final was amazing!

[@Nason599]

love the hydra song, might make it my ringtone

[@MechanizedMinionMTG]

really felt like everyone got to pop off in this game great to see every deck do its thing!

[@TheDrizztdourden92]

Love the commander, Saul! Gimbal is a goat. I got the Gimbal Precon for Father’s Day and loved tweaking it extensively!

[@Viktxr]

"The Rhystic study triggers have grown in complexity." Best line of Game Knights

[@hoozoohleague8264]

6:30 is what you want to see

[@drewfudge1852]

Austin, TX represent! As a new viewer, I’ve got to say, these videos feel like a safe space for the younger me who was obsessed with VGHS. I’m Team Jimmy all the way-no question!

[@SeanR794]

Leave it to Josh to find a way to make Rhystic Study draw unappealing for the owner

[@beardedveteran101st]

Holy Cow, This was a great episode as a hydra player excited to see them win. Congrats to Allie Gier and Saul Padilla definitely had the right energy for GNL.

[@rooob-toob5845]

This was a really epic game. As a 2 month player, it was a good one to watch and learn.

[@connerpaulsen975]

Awesome episode!! I love how you guys appreciate your fans. Thank you all command zone!

[@matthewtaylor6829]

When a major world event happens during your lifetime: 1:02:03

[@MonkeyNinja99]

What an epic end to the game! It was really cool watching all of these decks pop off!

[@colini6643]

1:01:42 it was at this moment that Josh, Jimmy, and Saul knew...they f---ed up

[@taylorforsyth4278]

Seeing a control player go, "What...wait, WHAT?" is just...😘🤌 Can we play back that clip again?

[@alexander.tahtadjian]

Yep. That was very hilarious.

[@LeoneDeloris4730]

this one was awesome! love THE ANIMATIONS ARE BANGER! and this game was fun to watch!

[@joshuamccartney7712]

That... was a fun game! I remember rat-pocalypse last year. Iconic games.

[@pyropersonman]

This is the most powerful game of commander I have ever seen!

[@manwithabasicprofilepic]

What a wonderful game! I don’t know if it was the music, the fans, or what, but it felt like I was watching one of the OG episodes and I enjoyed it so much.

[@jebsoj]

Both these guests were so fun to watch! They had a great natural rapport with the hosts! And the decks were really fun to watch!

[@su0tin731]

This game was lovely, I loved that JLK decided to help Jimmy out of his own mana-screwing mess. It was very chivalrous of him, and oh, ehm...quite knightly.

[@cheapskateotaku7123]

This game knight is officially the best game since the first fan game knight. It is the first time every player was popping off and the race to the top was turn by turn breathtaking legendary Thank You for the awesome game ❤❤❤

[@vader2641]

Just want to say thank you Allie for wearing the hostages yellow ribbon pin! I didn’t expect to see it here, but it’s a nice surprise to have.

[@heyumitsallie5056]

The pin has a lot of meanings in my life, not only for that, but also for veterans and suicide prevention (which I have certifications in)! The yellow ribbon means a lot in my life ❤️

[@TheCrashdive]

Petition to make Allie a permanent player of game knights! I love her attitude uts so refreshing

[@markosvafeas]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that the Zaxara jingle features an A natural in the countermelody at 6:35 on top of the Bb7 in the vocals? Surprisingly dissonant harmony for a barbershop quartet. And for the composer of this masterpiece; what's the theoretical reasoning for including both the major and minor 7th of the chord?

[@theaamanable]

This might be one of the most pretentious comments I’ve ever read lmao

[@markosvafeas]

@@theaamanable thanks that was the point lmao

[@ProphecyPhrase]

This comment made the Zaxara jingle all the better.

[@lgriff94]

My only complaint is I really wanted to see Allie smash through with what seemed like a thousand power, but what a ride. I built my own Heliod deck and was stoked to see it on the show. Excellent job y'all!

[@Sparkie56alpha]

That. Was. Such. A. Brilliant. Game!! it was EPIC!! so here is a poem for you all. There once was a band of Three On a quest so adventurously Until they came across a dark forest scene For that is when they met the Hydra Queen Unbeknownst to them the Queen had sealed their Fates With a Dark and Hellish DOUBLE EXSANGQUINATES!! Loved the decks 10/10 Game!!!

[@diginic117]

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