Who's the best Aether Revolt Commander? Sram, Kari Zev, Rishkar, Yahenni Gameplay | Game Knights 4

[@commandcast]

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[@DylanDougherty1]

The Command Zone Sad that the giveaway is on twitter, I don't use it and neither do my friends. Great episode though, love watching your games and with the amazing editing I actually can keep track of what's going on.

[@commandcast]

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[@alexviannnna]

What's the name of the App are you guys using to track life? Thanks in advance. Great episode!

[@darkneko972]

@Alex Vianna : My best bet is Mutility, but it´s iOS-only

[@obeycelestia]

How does the Eclipse fare vs KMC or Dragonshields?

[@Renshyra]

"Dont skip you're gonna want to hear this" "Were giving awa-" Sorry Jimmy I'm watching this video 2 years later I dont think I can win the giveaway Yo didnt expect this but now 3 YEARS *Gandalf voice* 4 YEARS *SpongeBob Narrator* 5 Years Later IM BACK FOR 6 YEARS

[@joppe5746]

Instinction same my dude

[@lynx3166]

Instinction same dude

[@Toast-jl9lo]

Instinction same

[@tmain1320]

Lol i one thousand percent just thought this

[@Renshyra]

Yooo just came back to 97 likes this is amazing

[@THESHADOWMASTER9]

"Im determined to say that everytime." And thus, it began.

[@PersonGuy]

Indeed

[@craigcollier3325]

The origin story I have searched for

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Reading that comment made me think of the Théoden meme at Helm's Deep: "So it begins..."

[@Flip4Crypt]

"One of the best legendary creatures ever printed- Ragavan!" Jimmy knows Red better than even he's aware of

[@saidinstouch2186]

I've been rewatching old episodes and went looking for this comment when he said that. Lol

[@NJBaars]

Style points for Vinny: "Is this Standard?"

[@markyday9076]

I remember you guys mentioning once in a podcast that it was really difficult to make Magic an entertaining game to watch, because it required too much interface to keep the audience engaged, or something like that. I understand that we didn't get to see what your hands were at all times, but I think this format is done really well, and was very entertaining. Other channels could learn from this.

[@commandcast]

We've certainly spent a couple of years in the tank thinking about how we'd go about making it entertaining - and it definitely is still a challenge. The multiplayer format lends a lot to helping it become entertaining - it's always fun seeing more than 2 players banter back and forth about a decision, or when something affects multiple people instead of just one. Thank you for the kind words! - jimmy

[@ThePestilentDefiler]

@@commandcast Ohh how the team at The Command Zone has mastered it!

[@jump_start]

@@commandcast it’s crazy seeing this comment now

[@nomatyx5789]

Cardmarket does it really well too.

[@davec8385]

by far the best live content online. the fact that you only go over only what is inportant, switch between players and board makes it easy to follow and make it feel like a grand epic story instead of just a game and finaly the graphics make things simple to follow as well as looking clean. thank you for the entertainment and have a good day. :)

[@joshleekwai8895]

Thanks so much! We're super glad you're enjoying it!

[@kingnerd7534]

How long does it take to edit the two games? The editing makes it so fun to watch, and I learn a lot of new combos, which isn't always the best because I already beat my friends 90% of the time haha

[@g-unithalstensgard5610]

Bryce Marrello (pst. that's a fake)

[@kingnerd7534]

Whatya mean?

[@poyi1013]

It also helps with them explaining a lot of stuff happening.

[@aidanhavey2368]

Good news Jimmy! Ragavan just got printed as his own commander, so now you don’t need to play Kari Zev at all!

[@DabbleDo]

*Zari Kev

[@brendenreyes1860]

And he is one of the greatest legendary creatures ever printed as well

[@hyperam4594]

With no monsters on the field I summon Dark Magician, declare direct attack

[@Comedy7788]

Ivan Garcia awww you got me

[@hyperam4594]

told you I was the master

[@Comedy7788]

GG

[@jeromeofmarmite8914]

This made me laugh

[@YTIshwar]

Ivan Garcia His smug face is the funniest

[@johnsethsalvador2298]

Rewatching this episode and it ages well, the production value is so different from today but the goofy "bloopers" and extra clips really made me remember why I love this series.

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

The editing is so well done, I REALLY enjoyed watching it. Felt like something you pay for.

[@matthewwilson5578]

Tempest and a Computer I completely agree

[@valerioguercio4401]

Game 2 is why paradox engine got banned lmao

[@pkphantom]

Paradox Engine was banned because of the new Urza and Urza alone 🤣

[@darrylbradley3918]

@@pkphantom Paradox engine was a problem before that, Urza was just the anvil that broke the camel's back.

[@MoechoMoecho]

exactly

[@jadenlothes]

I was gonna comment this exact same thing

[@yashaskedlaya7326]

@@darrylbradley3918 lol the anvil

[@prognostication321]

*Forgets about Price of Glory* “I have some bad news for you jimmy” 😂😂😂

[@mythoughtsonblank5769]

I'm so glad that another game Knights is here so quickly!! Thank you guys, for always entertaining us and being awesome

[@joshleekwai8895]

My Thoughts On Blank Thank you for watching!

[@sadfrog2575]

Little did they know that 4 years from posting this video Ragavan would become one of the best legendary creatures ever printed.

[@jacobwestfahl1510]

I just love how the second game ended "We didn't do the math but everyone died" XD that is the definition of EDH in my mind

[@ianw.2411]

Thumbs up 100% for sriracha tribal

[@commandcast]

The spiciest tribal deck in the game :)

[@ZoidsNut]

I smiled when I saw Josh's shirt. I'm wearing that same shirt right now. =p

[@randym5824]

Sirachi hot sauce--least expected MTG sponsor.

[@GeneralBobbyLee]

This video inspired me to build Sram. It's less voltron and more bad storm/Krark Clan IronWorks-Walking Ballista hijinks, but what a deck. Most fun I've had in ages with a new deck. Great videos. Love watching every single one.

[@TheLegalCustodian]

I find your lack of mono blue... disturbing.

[@commandcast]

We decided very early on that playing Baral would not lead to a fun episode for viewers, or ourselves as players, since his entire ability is centered around counter-magic. We wanted to make the best episode for you all to watch, so we decided to play the other commanders instead :)

[@WhisperingWinds0]

I really thank you for that,Blue is not fun to play against, I say similar words to what WotC said when banning second sunrise.... It's not interactive,and goes against a fluid MTG game,when you play 3 spells in your turn and everyone gets counter,it's demoralizing,I rather get my things killed,than countered

[@gammie6062]

If Josh played Baral the politics would have been priceless!!! lol

[@papernes]

Baral is definitely the best of the 5. He replaces JVP as the High Tide commander.

[@themanwithaplan64]

I would love to see Baral High Tide

[@mikalsaenz5596]

I appreciate the way they show the spells the cast, now I know what they're doing!

[@justinmeneses9109]

The production quality of your videos is unparalleled in the MTG KZbin community, hands down. Keep it up!!

[@jacobyspurnger8488]

Justin Meneses votes to make Josh the chief editor of scg videos for this level of production quality!

[@apollo932]

I love win you guys play commander. Been watching you guys for years. Keep up the great work!! :)

[@Warlocktopus]

same here! They make one of the best commander gameplay series on the internet.

[@GFY60NiNe]

Watching this now after the new ragavan was printed…jimmy’s words about him being one of the best legendary creatures were so spot on

[@Zaeylo]

You'll never see this but thank you Wes for explaining what Vultron decks are. I've been confused for a few game knights about this.

[@chickennoodles4491]

“one of the greatest legendary creatures ever printed… ragavan!!!” oh how true that is now

[@Society.gave.me.anxiety]

There some moments from certain episodes that will always make me laugh: •Mel’s death animation when she died to infect • Cassius’ face when Kyle wiped the board • Craig’s reaction to not being able to target Aurelia with her own ability Jimmy’s “OHHH NOOOOO” topped all of that 😂

[@bleed2blue1]

"The Math is for Blockers" quote have to be there too

[@AJOLT151]

This is an awesome series--the editing is tight and makes what was a long game into something I could watch over lunch. I also like having themes/restrictions on the decks, so I see more cards that I typically wouldn't see in play. Thanks for your hard work, everyone!

[@diimlly]

24:51 "Swamp-ass"

[@zachholt6830]

I heard it too xD

[@dillpickle694]

He said swamp- pass

[@mikeygames5946]

Best way to watch paper magic on youtube. You showed all the cards, had commentary, talked about mechanics. Really enjoyed this video!

[@lucaslahlum6331]

2:23 this aged surprisingly well

[@sassysasquatch1886]

I love these and i'm really surprised at how fast you guys are pumping these out considering how well done they are. You guys are the best! I really look forward to every episode of Game Knights!

[@Jormungadr]

16:35 the card destruction camera effect was dope as hell, should use more

[@eggowafflezYuc]

Said this on the last video, but these videos are great! I don't "thumbs up" many videos on youtube but I have for every episode of Game Knights, you guys don't ask for them but prove that you deserve them by the quality of your content. Jimmy, as a fellow red mage, I was rooting for you all the way but zari you didn't get there. Josh, again I really appreciate the amount of work you put in directing these and I feel that Game Knights proves magic content can be both entertaining and executed at a high level. Long time listener, keep it up guys!

[@joshleekwai8895]

Thanks Robbie! Means a lot.

[@diegopitt2236]

Best comander series on the internet by far

[@JediMasterRevenantMADNESS]

Man, Game Knights has come SO FAR since these early episodes.

[@timbitslunatic6319]

Not gonna lie thought this was a new video then I realized it was it was 2 years old 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaldrobny7151]

Keep in mind that Jimmy does not specify which ragavan is the greatest legendary creature, so he could be talking about nimble pilfiler. Which leads me to the theory: jimmy was part of the mh2 design team. Thanks for coming to my ted talk.

[@austingarrett9014]

Back when they could get 2 games edited into one video such simple times :)

[@damiananderkin5195]

"the greatest legendary creatures ever created.... Ragavan"... How right he would be... Jimmy just predicting the future...

[@CrippledMerc]

Omg I love that streets 1:12 shirt! I want one right now! I had no idea that Jimmy was a speedrun/Goldeneye fanboy! Definitely gonna be rooting for him this game just because of his shirt.

[@presterjack9764]

I also need to get this shirt as a gift for someone

[@RobbithThePengin]

That video was awesome! Love the format and editing of game knights.

[@joshleekwai8895]

Rob G Thanks!

[@magnionic1]

"The victors write the history..." That was the best quote for the best possible ending.

[@AeynYT]

Josh, Jimmy, thank you for this series. This is the best paced Magic content I have seen so far and your ongoing commentary provides needed insight for players not used to the cards. You guys are awesome.

[@KaiserKaizen]

Game Knights #4 was the best episode of the series for me. It's getting better and better each episode and it's awesome! The Rishkar and Sram decks were both cool and wanted to build them. I hope to see the Prof join in as well in the future. More power to you Josh and Jimmy! You guys are the best!

[@joshleekwai8895]

The Prof episode is definitely in the works! Thanks for the kind words and we're super glad you're enjoying the show.

[@maxhuttmann4760]

2 Years passed and this one is still so entertaining to watch. The lighter setting, optimal length and the commentary when you go sit 2 by 2, that’s so cool. Oh- and there are two games? Nice bonus!)

[@adwoll1884]

Game Knights - probably The best series 1 the whole internet at the moment - keep on doing this, thanks guys.

[@gustavovollmer8493]

At 23:53, when Vinny said "Live fast, die young", that was actually the name of two cards from Kaladesh that show Aetherborn (Yahenni is an Aetherborn) in them! Was that intentional?

[@cameronlancaster7596]

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one that caught that!

[@adym15]

New Game Knights video, woot woot! It's around midnight here in Malaysia 🇲🇾 and I've gotta wake up early.. but why sleep when I can watch you guys play, right? 🤣 Seriously, I love the choice of commanders this time around; I've thought of building Yahenni & Sram for a while now. After watching the video, though.. I totally wanna build Rishkar too. Thanks guys, keep it up! 💪🏻

[@thomaskeeble8796]

should have had a baral deck

[@HavocTheWendigo]

Thomas Keeble no offense but not really all that fun to watch mother may I as it is to play unless it's uniquely made

[@lokilxix]

Yeah The black and green decks combo'ing off playing solitaire was so entertaining. Some of us like control.

[@HavocTheWendigo]

lokilxix I like control. I meant more of i was thinking that was there mind set. I should been more clear sorry. I wish they actually tried the hope tho I'd love to see how they did

[@commandcast]

We decided very early on that playing Baral would not lead to a fun episode for viewers, or ourselves as players, since his entire ability is centered around counter-magic. We wanted to make the best episode for you all to watch, so we decided to play the other commanders instead :)

[@EloquentTroll]

Baral is not only worse game play, but has the worst chance of winning. Counterspell centric decks generally don't win commander games, they either slow the game down to a crawl and draw all the aggro, or they keep one person from playing, and both are bad on camera, and neither path leads to victory.

[@Justin-qu7ck]

The production quality of these are insane, even on these older videos before the studio and everything.

[@jurajmikus2808]

Jimmy jokes about Ragavan but Ragavan took it personal and after four years, he destroyed all formats except vintage. I think he were given advise by Tibalt who does same with his trickery. Conclusion: don´t make fun of Magic creatures

[@loui5planks]

Just started playing about a month ago and this video, this video was freaking epic. Leagues above any other EDH series on KZbin, I was hooked. You guys rock with your video editing and I just wanna say I may start looking into more diverse deck styles because of this video. Amazing work

[@radikl_ed]

That moment at 22:08 when Jimmy magically has his lands back :p

[@syncro7740]

I'm from the future, Jimmy can now build a Ragavan deck.

[@nanya524]

Funny how Ragavan has its own card now.

[@TravisNestor]

As someone who doesn't really play commander (Masters of Modern sent me), watching this series is changing my mind and I may have to give it a try. Also, I appreciate Wes' shirt and the references that were made. "Do you see what happens Larry!?" Great content, keep up the awesome work!

[@zach1313]

Loving Jimmy's deck! So many good Red cards. Not to mention Snow-Covered Mountains.

[@niallreid7664]

I'm marathoning all of your videos and I am considering becoming a patron. To emphasise this part, you would be the first guys I have ever sent money too in all my time on the internet. And that is a considerable amount of time. I can't tell you how much I love these. Please keep up the good work, you are AWESOME.

[@MonkeySushii]

Still in 2020 this holds the title as one of my top 3 favorite episodes.

[@masonc.1528]

You guys are the best MTG channel i have found and I've found all of them. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@jaredreast6210]

Great episode! I was skeptical of the hyper edited format as I worried games would be too sped up for me to watch them develop and to see all the juicy detail. Out of the box had this problem as most of it was people describing the games in broad terms instead of actually seeing the turns. Episode 3 & 4 both helped assuage my fears. Both games this episode were dynamic and intense and we saw them in depth but not slow paced.

[@joshleekwai8895]

I agree. Out of the Box was our first shot and we learned a lot based upon feedback and our own reflection. I'll also say we had to do Out of the Box very quickly so that was a contributing factor as well. One thing we always pride ourselves on is continued improvement and evolution. We hope each episode of Game Knights is a step up from the last. Thanks for your thoughts and comments - they do very much help.

[@JSKibbie129]

Subscribed! Love the production value and commentary. As a Standard player wanting to get into Commander, these are really cool to watch!

[@WiShInGdRaGoN1324]

Lol Jimmy can totally make a mono red Ragavan deck now

[@voltagetoe]

GameKnights is grrreat ! You're doing it in so profound way that it is actually possible to easily understand what is going on in a game. I've never kept MTG game videos entertaining but now things are different - thank you. Please show some Gisa & Geralf (works with some synergetic vintage cards mixed in).

[@samthewisegoliath5993]

Little did Jimmy know, 4 years after this game knights episode Ragivan can actually be your commander...

[@jordonpohl7393]

Watching this now is awesome after seeing the games knights currently... played this set but didn’t know of the channel at the time so this was an awesome watch! Thanks for all you guys do! 🙌👍

[@СергейБондаренко-й9ю]

18:55 Jimmy's moment of glory

[@kryptoxeen5261]

Jimmy: I wanted to play one of the greatest legendary creatures ever printed, Ragavan! Little did he know...

[@Zanzibawrr]

further evidence that paradox engine is absurd

[@McClaran]

I love these videos! Please keep making them! The animations are excellent additions, the production values are intense, and I really feel like you guys put your heart into this.

[@obeycelestia]

Come on and Sram, and welcome to the jam!

[@gensisgamer4787]

I don't even play Magic, but this series is done so nicely that I don't need to know the game in order to enjoy watching. Really, really great job

[@epicsmeg9075]

I just wanna answer the question of the title: The answer is Baral. 💯%

[@kohlorolo4700]

Josh and Wes's decks were amazing! Will definitely have to consider making either Sram or Rishkar in the future. Thanks for yet another excellently-made episode of Game Knights!

[@mattmabee5196]

24:52 the words swamp and pass should not be said together that quickly I'm laughing so hard rn.

[@hikkisuki]

That episode was awesome! I like how the story of the game was told and how the plays were represented! Despite Red and White both playing their own Sword of Feast and Famine, Black and Green won this battle! I love those colors! Well done and well played!

[@AH-cr5no]

@The Command Zone you guys should get Sean Plott aka [Day 9] from the KZbin show "Spellslingers" on this show, he's a Magic player and is a really fun guy, and it would make for a great episode. Chris Kluwe, former punter for the Minnesota Vikings also plays Magic and is a very formidable Magic player, and would be a worthy Game Knights opponent, maybe try and get him on too. Also, I understand these episodes are hard to make, but it'd be great to have these episodes come out more often, anyway, I hope you read this comment and keep up the great content you guys!

[@wis7604]

House Dimir I’m here from the future and your wish has been fulfilled

[@Anitek9]

4 years kater its funny to finally have the actual ragavan legendary creature.

[@robynmaag1266]

33:48: "I play Paradox Engine" "Oh my, that's very good, it seems"... One might even say... i'ts paradox engine good...

[@cobcob69]

the best paper magic edh games to watch, due to description and visualization for the viewer - 10/10 and a new sub. keep up the good work

[@davedu34270]

You're the best :O

[@roytyz]

Just got into your content a few days back and have been addicted since! Your videos are unlike other youtubers I've seen and it's amazing! I especially love that you guys give the deck list in the description too.

[@TonkaTheMagician]

I am eating lunch while watching this, and I have a bottle of Sriracha right next to me. I love this hot sauce.

[@joshleekwai8895]

TonkaMagic Drink it straight!!! 😜

[@jacobclements3652]

No they said not to try that at home

[@lalocazares1592]

i just found this channel today and love it! everything about it. the explanations, the editing and how you show the cards you're playing clearly. yall seem like a fun bunch to play with. keep it up!

[@silverwintter3497]

i love these game nights episode thare better then the star city games comander

[@njohn043]

it’s so cool to see these early episodes and look at the start of these traditions they do, the whole playmat unrolling thing, the knighting, the “only one may stand” it was just like a little joke then, it’s so cool to see how far it’s come :)

[@spiritreaper9595]

Jimmy, is there a game knights episode where you actually have a good mana ramp? Cause I think that’s 90% why you lose.

[@badbar01]

the one where he plays Azorius for the latest Ravnica block, and he won lol

[@FuriousHellcat]

11/10. Love the fast pace, love that you are all already so experienced with the game. Game Knights is a genuine pleasure to watch

[@kos7530]

you guys make the best commander videos. great job

[@kodyalamos3718]

Great video guys. Style wise it's easily the best game play video on youtube. Thanks for being awesome.

[@dizzyfish1380]

I just realized in this video jimmy just looks like Diddy kong

[@Thaxsar]

Yes, more frequent Game Knights and more counters and combos! I want to see more.

[@TheOrian34]

No Baral? Eh :P

[@ormmannen]

Now Jimmy don´t need to play Kari Zev to play Ragavan.

[@I318legion]

What even was Jimmy's Deck. Like I understand you can get screwed sometimes but whateven my dude. I felt like it was complete memes

[@CallMeCJ_]

Coming from someone that loves his Gruul Werewolves and Boros Vehicles, there is nothing more satisfying that just going "Fukkit! Flunge!" and it being a fatal attack. I felt a real connection with Josh during that last attack.

[@Trendy67]

Dat Streets 112 shirt tho

[@RazzMaTazz91]

I just wanna say thanks for making these videos. Your gameplay videos are the best by far! Keep up the great work!

[@Temphost1408]

R.I.P Paradox Engine