Rachel Weeks' Commander Is The Colossal Dreadmaw | Shuffle Up & Play 44 | Magic EDH Gameplay

Rachel Weeks (The Command Zone/Game Knights), Gavin Verhey (Good Morning Magic / Wizards Of The Coast), and Georg (none) have built Commander decks using playtest cards from Gavin's Unknown Events as their Commander. I didn't have a deck of my own so Gavin built one for me using a never before seen card!
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Gavin Verhey
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@GavinVerhey
Rachel Weeks
@wachelreeks
Georg
@GermanGaryOak
▶Decklists
Autumn Willow And Baron Sengir
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The Colossal Dreadmaw
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Polis The Planeshifter
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►Credits
Lead Editor | Director: Kevyn Wallace
Editor: Theo Nguyen
Assistant Editor: Brian Sirk
Music / SFX: Def Cat @defcatofficial
Intro VFX: Kyle Sullivan, Kevyn Wallace
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Andre Garcia
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[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Maldhound and Pleasant Kenobi playing Commander on Shuffle Up & Play??? It happened! Watch the full episode here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOzlaSabtyXntU

[@dreamlogic681]

if you want a bant merfolk commander, i recently had the idea of falco spara and reworking the caverns of ixalan merfolk precon, as falco works pretty well with explore

[@s33ur3lv3lvly]

i commend ur comedy.

[@Midragor]

WHERE CAN I GET THE FLUFFY SWEATER !!!! ...plz

[@jackhemsworth7515]

When you ran off for your merch plug i thought it was for the infinitoken counters so he could write a +2/+2 on it.

[@Deteuso]

To The Professor and people of the comments, do not joke about +2/+2 counters they are a very serious topic and a cornerstone of Magic's history!! So here are my favorite 3 that valiantly hold put against the blight of inferior counters! So at number 3 I have, 'Fungus Elemental,' a card I'm sure you WOULD have heard about if people bought more quality products like these +2/+2 counter pouches. And who could forget 'Dwarven Armory,' an extraordinarily powerful card that hit it's peak in the Ice Age, the set, not the era you uncultured swine. Before I announce big number 1, I would like to take a moment for some honorable mentions, these are staples proudly featuring +2/+2 counters that unfortunately couldn't make it into my Top 3 because it's such a competitive ladder: -- Iron-Heart Chimera -- Lead-Belly Chimera -- Brass-Talon Chimera -- Tin-Wing Chimera -- Soul Exchange Finally, I would like to bring your attention to 'BARON SENGIR' himself, one of the Great Classics, who was almost as prominent as 'Sheoldred the Apocalypse' is in Standard now! #bringbackgoodcounters

[@jackwilson5050]

I love how happy the Professor got at the reveal of his commander

[@MakerAcreNinjaNetwork]

Me too! It’s awesome, and a fun design!

[@michaelhuerta7469]

I really hope they make that an actually card and the art looks like the Prof

[@B3NN3TT066]

Bro same! It was awesome to see!

[@Rexcilious]

The sincere happiness is irreplaceable. Whenever they decide to print a Bant merfolk legend, there NEEDS to be some semblance or representation of Prof and/or the TCC. It is very much deserved

[@nerdtron8]

Genuinely charming

[@therachelweeks]

Thanks for hosting me and all my dinosaur children! This game was an absolute blast!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

OMG, it's THE Rachel Weeks! Pilot of THE Colossal Dreadmaw~!

[@JaySay]

There're some really interesting synergies in that deck. And what luck to get Selvala out so early! Would have loved to see what 60 mana can do. If you had all those enchants on board still, I have a hunch it would have been 10 big dinos thrown down!😂

[@LukeLavablade]

Rachel, you're always so impressive in everything you're part of! Thank you for being you and being such an enriching part of the Magic community.

[@IIBloodXLustII]

Crazy cat lady, but giant tyrannosaurids.

[@ChrizzellJay]

I’ve been wanting to see Aeve, but this is close enough!

[@VengirSvogthos]

The prof getting those counters is exactly the same as when your dad realizes he has the exact piece of scrap to fix something, that he has been holding onto for years.

[@GoodMorningMagic]

This is one of the most I've ever laughed playing a commander game - what an absolute blast. Hope you all enjoy this episode of Shuffle Up and Dreadmaw!!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

See you in Chicago, Gavin!

[@KnicKnac]

Fantastic episode with fabulous nerds

[@20001119]

Will really release a new brat merfolk commander officially? Very much hope it is true

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

Lol, this was the most and hardest I've seen you laugh man! Hilarious situations and game omfg

[@ricardogallegos4213]

Gavin, "we have to go back! back to homelands!" lol. loved it.

[@SchneeWaltz]

"They aren't selling! No one wants +2/+2 counters!". Dear gosh, the mid video ad read from Prof. for his own merch is freaking incredible!

[@joshuamartin3232]

So good

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

www.tolariancommunitycollege.com/store ;p

[@SchneeWaltz]

@@TolarianCommunityCollege I swear I already own some.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

@@SchneeWaltz Hero.

[@MareczqZglos]

Anywhere in EU ? :) @@TolarianCommunityCollege

[@crazman36]

Literal tears streaming down my face from the “ad” for the +2/+2 counter 🤣🤣🤣

[@daybreakoutdoors2142]

Same 😂

[@GastonPRamirez]

"It's not a sponsor because it's ME!" LOL. Just the salt of the Earth over there.

[@industrialillusionist1305]

The vampire deck should be called "Bite Club"

[@GoodMorningMagic]

BRB, changing my deck name

[@JacobBos1988]

Now that's a pun you can sink your teeth into.

[@larsgotcars5669]

Guys SSSHHHH! The first rule of bite club is you don’t talk about bite club!

[@mrfishfr]

Yeah... don't sound so good in French you know :o

[@orojiratsu12]

​@@mrfishfrIt fits the original text. I'll allow it.

[@Etruth14]

Two things. 1. Rachel's laugh is amazing and makes me happy 2. The Professor always dresses in such classy suits but this one is my ABSOLUTE favorite. Strips and such a wild, fun tie 👔

[@thomasthemtman]

The prof has more formal wear than STEVE HARVEY !!!

[@DrSnap23]

That +2/+2 counter moment had the same energy for when you need a very specific cable and you remember you have it in a box somewhere in the basement that you haven't even looked at in 15 years, that was amazing xD

[@GalaticCyrus]

shuffle up and play really is the Dreadmaw of magic, since it always come back and it's always welcome whenever it shows up.

[@keylockmvp]

I love the pop up video style when mistakes happen. good job editors.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Thanks! We prefer it to the old style of me interrupting the video by pausing it.

[@PieBandit]

Honestly, both are good and both match your style

[@GrizzneyGames]

​@@TolarianCommunityCollege It's probably best to switch depending on the video. In this one, the antics were just way too far gone to interrupt with a pause.

[@therealax6]

I'd say it also depends on the type of mistake. Player should be alive and get another turn? Big game-changing mistake: worth an interruption. A huge creature has its stats slightly off? Perfectly good for a pop-up.

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

That plug has me sold. I'm on my way to buy a bag of counters!!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Hero

[@LightxHeaven]

This was probably the most funniest episode of Shuffle Up & Play I’ve ever seen. Absolutely laughing my socks off throughout the entire episode. The Prof self-advertisement segment is too damn good 😂

[@jefftan6788]

I've never left a KZbin comment before, but this episode brought me so much joy, I had to add to the chorus of comments. May we all one day be as gleeful as the Prof seeing the Scholar of Seas for the first time, and may all our tables be filled with laughter as raucous as Rachel's.

[@GermanGaryOak]

This game was so much fun to play!

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

You’re always so much fun to watch! Thanks as always for playing for us 😊

[@CarlosTorres-vj3vh]

That moment when Prof realized he had the +2/+2 counter felt like a Dad realizing he has the exact kind of screw for a broken piece of furniture and i love it.

[@JaredDines_]

watching these makes me want to play magic

[@juniorflores5406]

You totally should give it a try. So much fun with friends 🧡

[@PsionicMonk]

Lol I never would have expected a comment from you on this channel bro. Check MTG out it's fun

[@LazarusIsBackBaby]

This series got me into Commander. It rules and you can proxy as much as you want since it's a casual format 😁

[@CassSheldonMisri]

This comment is the unofficial mtg players/guitarists home base

[@drewthorsen]

Play a maelstrom wanderer deck! big stompy bois ftw

[@dangerdean9066]

Prof is like a kid at Christmas with that Bant Merfolk deck

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

Prof's genuine JOY at reading his commander for the first time just made my whole week. 🥰

[@petertrifilo7557]

Magic vocabulary got me an perfect score on my algebra 101 midterm because my professor gave a bonus challenge which was if you could name what a fear of the number 13 is you get a perfect score

[@dragoon9airsoft560]

I was going to like your comment, but I rather not mess with the sacred number haha

[@GrizzneyGames]

​​@@dragoon9airsoft560You can now. 😂

[@infinitokens6748]

The amount of laughter from the silly drawings is heartwarming!

[@raengraves5760]

Seeing Prof get so excited about merfolk, +2/+2 counters, and seeing obscure planes is really charming This is a great episode, very wholesome

[@peterperry8516]

As soon as I realised they needed specific +2/+2 counters I thought of the Prof's counters from the Academic Kickstarter, of which I have 2 sets myself, and thought he needs to get a pack out. I'm glad he got to to in the end.

[@darktigersharkmax4432]

1:16:44 Profs desperation for the counters to be sold was so real I literally cried laughing lol

[@brianhawkins8397]

Just straight bangers of this show. Love it. Also, major props to the editor - the banners and confetti and background music change, the mini-Dreadmaw animation on the table when the camera was on everyone. It’s all top-tier.

[@joshuapardee4901]

Seeing the Professor so giddy at his commander reveal was perfect. Real version please!

[@thatguyintherain3168]

It makes me so happy to see prof so happy to see a bant merfolk commander!

[@paultuck]

From Prof's joy at seeing his commander to Rachel's ever-growing family of Colossal Dreadmaws to the "+2/+2" counter moment, this episode was so much fun and laughter to watch. Thanks Josh for letting the Prof play at the Unknown Event in Magic Con Chicago. "Not a sponsor, because it's me!"😂The organic ad placement with all the energy of an adrenaline shot to the heart🤣

[@jasonhart543]

The love from Gavin to Prof with that commander reveal was the sweetest thing. What a great episode. I love Rachel owning the big green stompy too.

[@officialdoctortnt7252]

If we get prof in the unknown event, he needs to have some of Chicago's famous food to go along with it /j

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Oh, you bet I am going to enjoy the local food.

[@officialdoctortnt7252]

@@TolarianCommunityCollege We need to get you the chocolate cake shake ;)

[@randombearfacts2224]

Mutated Merfolk dog fished out of the Chicago River?

[@GrandDuchessTaco]

Got to soak those mutated Merfolk in Malört, it's the only way to go.

[@Trizero8003622]

This is by far the funniest commander games I have ever seen! I enjoyed it very much, thank you!

[@Antare5]

The Colossal Dreadmaw deck is just pure, childlike joy in a deck.

[@acornman17]

The "ooohh" sound that Georg makes reminds me not of Yoda, but of the Skeksis from the Dark Crystal.

[@ericarikaliean172]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm

[@sarahbuck2506]

I was also thinking this. Fingers crossed for secret lair Dark Crystal some day

[@diessner2]

I am really proud of what u guys do

[@diessner2]

Keep it up

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Thanks so much!

[@thriftypsgr]

The fact that yall had to pause because Rachel lost it was perfect. Thank you for not editing that out all the way

[@Gtank74]

I came because I love each of the folks at this table. I stayed for Rachel's laugh. I melted when I saw the prof's reaction. I love this show.

[@LadySayeh]

Merfolk family reunion! When Gavin said SPECIAL for Prof I knew Merfolk he couldn't keep 😂

[@Vina.Acecook]

wow that was quite wholesome seeing the prof giggling out of joy bc of his bant merfolk commander 😊

[@TheVoxxification]

As great of a game this was, my favorite part was prof getting so excited to show off he had +2/+2 counters.

[@kw759]

This is a great episode... or is it... A ! COLOSSAL DREADMAW ! 😂💚👍🏽

[@catboy_on_main]

I love seeing Gaven on here bc you can tell he and Prof are genuinely friends despite how Prof feels about WotC. I like to believe Gaven made that card just FOR Prof even if he can't say that.

[@jimmydotzel]

I love how George was just there to add to chaos of the game. He does almost nothing except made the colossal dreadmaws more dangerous. Though I guess he did Swords to Plowshares the creature that would give Rachel 60 mana.

[@LordDrieg]

1:15:30 I love how his friends all had a laugh at Prof's enthusiasm. But genuinely, I love this moment. Love you, Prof! I love Shuffle Up and Play, the Tolarian Community College & all you do to bring a little joy to us! ❤

[@MopeyN]

25:35 Figures that _GermanGaryOak_ flips an _Immersturm_ ("ever storm" in German, basically) 😊

[@keegs5632]

Georg with the Sana sleeve! Twice supremacy!!

[@alexanderfoyle3977]

The sheer JOY radiating from this episode brightened my day immeasurably. So much fun to watch!

[@zacharyglaeser537]

Thank you Gavin and Prof for nerding out about Into the Woods for a bit. Just did the show this past fall❤

[@JavierOrtizBultron]

This was so much fun. Looking forward to all the shorts that will come out of this one. I love those counters Prof.!

[@Decavolty]

Rachel's energy is infectious. What a good game!

[@juanpablocelentano4828]

Best episode ever and its gonna be hard to top it. The laughter in these is damn contagious, can't not have fun!!! And Prof's counter ad was just the final nail in the coffin for seriousness, I was almost crying from laughter!!

[@Tornven2003]

Ahh another lovely episode and wonderful gathering of friends 🥰 Prof and his guests including their content outside of tolarian from elder dragon hijinks, command zone to commander at home. My days are made happier thanks to you lovely people ❤

[@morgunkorn_]

That table was incredibly funny, so many emblematic moments, I'm loving you all so much!

[@darktriadsun8440]

You've flourished my love for the game with these videos! You really do a great job at making the game look fun

[@caseyp5665]

I am ABSOLUTELY getting myself some +2/+2 counters, thanks for the masterclass in ad reading Prof. ❤

[@user-iz7jl3sy4c]

I love the into the woods reference! My favorite quote that I say all the time is "I dont want your bread." Also might have to buy some counters after that hilarious ad

[@user-zr7rq6db6z]

Love it. Thank you for all the fun

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

I've been hyped for this episode all week! So excited it's finally here.🎉

[@Luca-lp2vk]

Love the guest and how much everybody seems to enjoy playing and goofing around

[@kazoknats1171]

Wow, this was really fun to watch!

[@terrajarrett4856]

The best episode ever......it just might be the greatest on all of KZbin....... OMG........thank you so much!!!!

[@nertzyyy]

This was AMAZING. The amount of genuine fun and laughter made this my favorite episode to watch, yet!

[@jameshanrahan5763]

This is my favorite episode ever. I love it when everyone is having so hard and having this much fun!

[@DivyaeMTG]

So far my favorite part in this episode is the random TWICE sidetrack, but also this ep is hilarious. xD

[@ursulcx299]

Hey prof, just wanted to thank you for making all those videos, they've been a bundle of fun and joy that brightened my days. In particular, today's video dropped at the right time since I lost my job with no warning or explanation and it really triggered my mental health issues. Seeing all the joy and fun you 4 (and staff probably?) had has been a breath of fresh air in a suffocating day and I cannot thank you enough.

[@robotov2334]

This is one of the happiest pods I've ever watched. 😁Great content!

[@SirDanyTheWarrior]

This episode was hilarious, I loved every single minute of it, keep up the great work Prof and TCC crew!!

[@davidtikwa423]

Rachel weeks has such a beautiful laughter i dont know why i just noticed its like a villanous laughter and i love it!! you rock Rachel! :D

[@CarlosMagnussen]

The +2/+2 madness is hilarious! 😂

[@altered_beast_of_burden]

Best episode thus far. Beautiful game that encapsulates the spirit of the format :)

[@meaches2117]

Tremendous episode! I loved the pace of this game and it was fun to see the play test cards in action! And a special shout out to Rachel! She had me cracking up this week :)

[@inkarozu2309]

That comedic +2/+2 product placement actyally got me to look at the store. Didn't buy anything, but I looked. That's more effective than 99% of sponsor adds, well played Proffesor.

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

such a small world, this magic community, I was in vegas and played in the unknown event (super awesome, ofc), against... none other than Georg! really nice guy, didn't know exactly where I recognized him from but all the famous faces in magic I saw that night was awesome. Gonna keep going to these cons as I can, its so cool (and I love magic)

[@loner419]

Prof's goblin run to go get his product placement sent me into orbit hahaha! Prof, it's YOUR SHOW! Why did you feel the need to sneak off camera?!?

[@MaximumCarter]

Rachel has one of those laughs that makes everyone in the entire room smile. Great guest!

[@TheKamikaze667]

Shuffle up & play always put a smile on my face, but boy this episode is simply the best. The energy, amount of gags, pure players joy and madness of unknown event make this episode ideal. Please do it more! ;D

[@mattman8436]

The dreadmaw deck looks super fun to play!

[@MrR2D2TS]

Such a great episode. Absolutely loved when Prof retrieved the +2/+2 tokens.

[@weeklyweeks7545]

Prof was overcome with joy from a card that featured no art or special frame treatment! Let it be known that The Gathering is what makes Magic and its cards special, not the foil and frames (but don't get me wrong, love the Guilded foils). Thanks Prof and Gavin for all the support you give to this great community!

[@Jamison-kh5wu]

Any episode with Gavin is such a treat and him and George in the same room together is so fun

[@ThorB0]

I laughed so hard at the TCC counters & merch bit, oh my god!! Thank you! 😂 Such an awesome episode!! ❤

[@sanguavour]

What a great way to start the week! Thanks Prof! :D

[@Everstranged]

It was actually so sweet of Gavin to make that deck for the Professor. (:

[@RichardQuorvisGardner]

You always seem to have such fun playing these games. Another wonderfully joyful video to watch in a negative world filled with worry, depression and selfishness such a ray of sunshine in the dark.

[@pajurr9437]

What an amazing game. Thank you. Such a great moment of friendship

[@stelliocantos4639]

The sheer joy at the Merfolk commander is giving me life. What a wonderful game. Thanks for playing!

[@GamesThatByte]

This is an amazing episode. Prof was so giddy to see his bant merfolk.

[@whompcity9003]

Best commander game play show on the tube, thanks Prof.

[@hajot2582]

Best episode, got me weak on my knees laughing throughout the episode

[@criticalwyrmling349]

I love how much fun everyone had in this and Prof's recent guest spot on Game Knights.

[@RazgrizAce67]

Rachel is just the most lovely person. Way she laughs so hard at Proff's dumb jokes just shows how she brings joy wherever she goes.

[@NEALMateo]

38:15 OMG...Georg has a sleeve of Sana from Twice!!! He is now one of my favorite Magic players because of this! LOL 😁

[@GermanGaryOak]

No Sana No Life

[@NEALMateo]

@@GermanGaryOak Facts!

[@Alex2099-]

The prof just lit up when his commander was revealed, i love it.

[@user-bw3hz4hv4l]

This is easily my favourite game play video ever. It’s simply the best. Top to bottom perfect. The mid game add had me on my knees laughing. I’m ordering one of those packs for the -1/-1 counters!!🤣

[@richardthomas9529]

Soooo much laughter!!! ❤❤❤❤ Rachel is the absolute greatest! I personally love this group of players together.

[@rolindahlquist3124]

Gotta love the thumbnail. Everybody is freaking out,except Georg lol

[@thebigapplegate5404]

This was the funniest game of commander ive seen. Was the most entertaining game ive seen in a while chemistry was top notch

[@CreatureMind]

This is the best one yet! I just love it so much, the funniest episode

[@imafireingmylasar]

The real winners was the dreadmaws we made along the way.