I Love The Most Irritating Commander Deck | Shuffle Up & Play #34 | Magic The Gathering Gameplay

How To Irritate Commander Players: Play With This Deck. I sit down with D from Node, Carmen from Wizards Of The Coast, and Jesse from Tolarian Community College to play with Commander decks we love.
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Carmen Handy: @Em_TeeGee
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[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Did you miss our Commander game with Ben Wheeler, Shivam Bhatt, and Kurohitsuki? Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap-mfayvj712epI

[@gatodeluvas6514]

Thanks for introducing Ben Wheeler into my procrastination life

[@matthewdisbrow507]

At 28:43 the professor forgot to take 2 damage for casting his commander via his own spellshock. Sneaky pass turning.

[@matthewdisbrow507]

the professor is not at 31 but 29.

[@xplorindylan9655]

I also love being the threat prof 😂 its a fun role

[@acheron1872]

Zuzu deck list?

[@MaxAim]

The perfect episode to honor Sheldon, an episode about loving commander

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

[@U1TR4F0RCE]

Also a game where prof reminds people of why the rule 0 that Sheldon often talked about exists.

[@augmentedlinguist4674]

Ngl Only been playing magic for 3 years,This Sheldon guy seems pretty important,what exactly was his impact to the game as a whole? Asking be cause I have no clue

[@MaxAim]

@@augmentedlinguist4674 He created commander as it is today. Also, as far I I've heard and seen, he was a pretty great guy. He's in some of the shuffle up and play videos, I recommend them.

[@augmentedlinguist4674]

@@MaxAim Got it so he’s basically the GodFather of the commander format?

[@Node]

What a fun game! This table was a blast to play with, thanks again for having me Prof! - D

[@nom-cha]

feed today is filled with crossovers 🎉 comforting that D’s also a Rakdos player

[@yoda9240]

Loved seeing you here D! Hope it happens again.

[@Connor-kh8sh]

Always great to see shared hobbies amongst the wonderful content creators I enjoy

[@PaladinLostHour]

"I have some bad news about the punchability of your face" is an all-tine great line.

[@FROZENSOLID]

beautiful to see that in the beginning, magic would never be what it is today without Sheldon, and he will be missed by the whole community, there is no doubt about it

[@MsMiDC]

The fact the four of them are at that table playing Commander just shows what influence he had on the game.

[@floogalflambyn6805]

Yea idk the guy so I can't really miss him. Never met em.

[@RLKC8]

@@floogalflambyn6805he’s generally recognized as the father of commander, he shaped the format to be what it is now

[@floogalflambyn6805]

@@RLKC8 Yeah I knew that I meant like on a personal level I never knew him. Never met him. Just saying it's kind of hard to miss someone I've never met. I'm sure wizards is glad he existed though considering 80% of trash coming out is commander focused.

[@elijahdavila3684]

​@@floogalflambyn6805Dude

[@TimmyTurner421]

So unexpected. Not long ago Sheldon was his guest and he seemed healthy and in good spirits. R.I.P. 🙏

[@felixsonofscouty]

it sucks but sometimes thats how cancer goes

[@itslexactually]

I know 🥺 Becca Scott had a huge crush on him! He definitely had a presence that made people feel at ease.

[@nycstreetpoet]

I was astonished about the cancer. He seemed perfectly healthy when I saw him recently on this very show. He seemed like a lot of fun.

[@andrewsparkes6275]

​@@nycstreetpoetHe wasn't at all healthy, physically. He just had a very good way of dealing with it mentally, which shone through over it. As we've come to find out, he was having weekly cancer treatments at least as far back as 2+ years ago (back when he was helping to design the Silverquill deck, he flew home at weekends to get said treatment), which never actually ever stopped. Man was a legend at keeping optimistic, and that's honestly probably what did help him survive so long even though it was really bad for so long.

[@AJKiesel]

As I said some place else a few days ago: The ancient Greek seemed to believe that immortality lay in the continued remembrance of the dead by the living. With that mindest he would indeed live on with every game of Commander played.

[@stratuvarious8547]

It's amazing that Prof. is playing Zo-Zu and Carmen still manages to turn the entire table against her.

[@thatmtgnerd]

Y'know I disagreed with sheldon on a lot, but commander would not be the same without him. RIP to the true highlander

[@xaxscratchxax926]

Do we know how/why? Was it a heart attack?

[@xaxscratchxax926]

Just read it was cancer. Damn. Fuck cancer.

[@ott6206]

​@@xaxscratchxax926He died of cancer unfortunately

[@Mecha82]

@@xaxscratchxax926 It was cancer.

[@LeifTheRogue]

For how insane these decks were, this was a REALLY fun episode to watch. Rest in Peace Sheldon, we have a lot to thank him for.

[@felity1773]

I agree, it was really nice to see powerful cards like Mana Crypt or Force of Will for a change (since usually the episodes are rather "low" powered)

[@TheBadRandolph]

'Do I look like a coward? Don't answer' - I'm taking that. xD Carmen is so funny, great stuff

[@summeraidan5815]

Its so great that the Proff lives in his own world of MtG related things and has no cultural touchstones past the 80's and has so many cool people from all walks of life come through and only talks with them about magic. Its truly magical

[@PiquantPan]

Didn't realize that Sheldon passed away, thanks so much for honoring him, Prof

[@Dekaar]

Can we agree that Carmen utilized 3 decks to create a web of chaos annihilating everyone except the player that ticked her off? Which casually died in the crossfire....

[@TheShanty02]

"Misleading is my drag name" this was My favorite line of the episode ❤ May Rest in power Sheldon 🙏

[@GeoQuag]

Miss Leading 🥹

[@raiderdevellian5752]

I knew that was a dude

[@scottricks1676]

Was a good as joke.

[@tracyh5751]

@@raiderdevellian5752 nah, you're just a miserable person.

[@bricknolty5478]

Miss Leading Lady

[@sharkyprodiver4904]

28:38 Judge! The Professor should have taken 2 damage from Spellshock due to successfully casting Zo-Zu. Thankfully this minor misplay doesn't affect the gameplay

[@SteamClockWork]

Also, shouldn't the force of will right before that have stopped the spellshock damage for dread return?

[@danl9030]

@@SteamClockWork Nope! The spell being cast is what triggers the damage, not it resolving.

[@sharkyprodiver4904]

@danl9030 why does Spellshock specify "successfully cast", I assumed it means that the spell must resolve?

[@muhlor]

because it's pre 2000 old and weird worded like many cards back then. They also used "played" instead of "cast", but it is basically the same in MTG. Similar to "when creature is put into your graveyard from play" being changed into "when creature dies"

[@sharkyprodiver4904]

@@muhlor I see, thank you!

[@iMac76]

A fitting tribute to Sheldon, without whom I wouldn't have just watched the most fun game of Commander I've ever seen.

[@The_Datlon]

The next game should be a two headed giant with spice8rack and rhystic studies on the same team. Please and thank you

[@MusicalMethuselah]

At first I thought Jessie had the worst plays with Verdict and Force, now I can see they were all right when Carmen did her thing lol

[@infernuu]

10 minute turn 😪

[@theconspiracy124578]

These were my sentiments exactly, i also felt bad later because that was mostly all she did haha

[@MetodoCuboAzul]

I dont know, the verdict seemed way earlier than needed, a bit premature

[@MusicalMethuselah]

@@MetodoCuboAzul that's kinda fair

[@seraphimconcordant]

@@MetodoCuboAzul Wheel of fortune did just cause her to lose her sol ring so she was probably a little salty and wanted to play around the Professor potentially doing the same thing.

[@dshockeybreaks]

Very sad to see Sheldon's passing. He was such an energetic and captivating individual and I really enjoyed seeing him on the show. Will go rewatch that after this one for sure.

[@davidroa2525]

This is, by an extremely large margin, my favorite (MTG) gameplay series on KZbin! ... The editing and effects are entertaining and un-intrusive, the games are so natural and organic, AND the personalities are so genuine. We need more of this!

[@Grryn33]

Always love seeing Jesse on, great vibes! Hope to see her on more often!

[@KyunaCookies]

I hope she actually gets to play next time

[@mzdrizzle]

Aw, c’mon, guys, “Miss Leading is my drag name” was comedy gold

[@Minedeleis]

Props to the editors for their great work every episode !

[@EDZ1LLA]

I love that Zo-Zu deck! I've been looking for a mono red deck to get......Also the Prof's suit this episode is on point! Looks sharp as hell.

[@Velochromantic]

Thanks, Sheldon and thanks Prof! Wouldn’t be playing commander without either. Sheldon’s spirit is in the air around every pod, every kitchen table, every LGS, every game hall.

[@brandoncoyne8090]

Way to hit right in the feels. Rest easy Sheldon. You will be missed.

[@RoninRose541]

Thank you Sheldon Menery for creating the format that got me through my childhood Fly high King. 🕊️ ❤ 🙏

[@matthewnewman6039]

He didn't create it.

[@murlocmasher3368]

16:51 the smile on profs face is so infectious. “I got a new ring tone”

[@hermansterdal3587]

Rest in peace Sheldon. Thanks for all the good times ❤

[@jakelarntz]

RIP Sheldon, one of my favorite guest's you ever had on this show, and a man whose importance is truly unmatched.

[@nicdesmedt7443]

The 4 damage to each into "so the professor actually takes 14" was pretty cool.

[@andrewpeirce9189]

Was wondering why they released a sub-hour Shuffle Up & Play, until they revealed their commanders. All questions answered, thank you lol

[@xgnphaserunner2457]

We love and miss Sheldon and everything he did for us as Magic players and I'm looking forward to seeing who wins this match!

[@pops91]

Truly a great ep for a great man that brought many of us into magic the gathering. Thank you Sheldon what a legacy you left us, may you Rest In Peace!

[@BoardGameHype]

Literally everyone looks at Profs hand when they sit next to him lol

[@Tornven2003]

Sheldon seemed like such a gentle soul 😢 I can't imagine how sad his passing must have felt being someone who hadn't met him. But I know you Prof and your gaming buddies (all lovely people) will have filled his heart with joy just from your company. Something that means more than anything in this world is being around good people. Bless all of you in this sad time. 💔

[@floogalflambyn6805]

Carmen definitely lookin at profs opening hand 😂

[@coryjones1346]

i saw that 😭😭😭

[@indigo_tribe]

A few times actually. But who's counting lol

[@Henghast]

Every time he was on the play she seemed to be leaning to take a good long look!

[@TheTruRealbornkiller]

all that looking and she couldnt see the booger in her nose lmao

[@brownthunder8609]

6th​@@TheTruRealbornkiller

[@hellspeth8255]

Jesse is one of my favorite players, I find her incredibly fun and I love her sense of humor. Cracks me up every single time 😂

[@JoeNathan255]

prof. just yelling "trigger!" repeatedly got me

[@mikotagayuna8494]

Your spark has ignited. GG, Sheldon.

[@TheMedivalmann]

One of the best Magic channels out there. I love the way Shuffle up & Play presents itself... Some of the other popular Magic channels that have games played ... don't have the camera angles, audio quality and great personalities that this one has. This is enjoyable to watch unlike the others where you're wondering what the heck is going on between their annoying banter and garbage close ups of cards on the table. Thank you.

[@aidanschauer1581]

“Who hasn’t wanted to see Elesh Norn cast at instant speed”. Dying😂

[@Anarchisinside]

I watched your video on Zo-Zu years ago and built it Prof! I still rock it to this day. One of my favourite decks. Its always fun... well for me haha

[@minetree479]

CAN"T FREAKING WAIT TO SEE FIT FOR A KING THROW DOWN🤘

[@joshbaker1639]

Never in a thousand years would I have thought the guys from FFAK played magic, let alone commander, and would be on Shuffle up and Play. What a world we live in 😂

[@Words-of-encouragement.-.]

@@joshbaker1639 I've never heard of them. so it sounds like I've found another bad to check out. Love seeing people who are known for other things playing commander!

[@indigo_tribe]

Excuse me?????

[@willow8269]

I played a couple of commander games with him i believe at my local game shop (armada games). I have a commander card still in my deck that was signed by him. I always remember how cool of an experience that was for a new mtg commander player and it really cemented my love for the game.

[@JaySay]

R.I.P. Sheldon. Thanks for everything you did for so many players/fans of the game. Even if there are some people who vehemently disagree with some rules you stuck by, no one can take away the fact that you helped change the social aspect of magic with EDH, and your love of the game and sense of community surrounding Commander shone true your character regarding the "Gathering" within the game of Magic the Gathering. Thank you for all you did for this entire community! And even though it's expected/warranted, Prof, I appreciate the love and compassion you have for every single person within this community to have the vignette of remembrance for Sheldon at the beginning of the vid. There may be plenty of people in this community, creators or not, who wouldn't care to go to the "effort" of doing something like that, but you have shown all of us so many times how caring and supportive you are of every single person in and out of the entire community, and of everyone you come across in your life (assumingly, but i'm guessing i'm not wrong there!) Thanks again for all you do for everyone, Brian, and for being such a humble, fun filled, down to earth, guy, and with so many other good traits in a person. Just like Sheldon was to so many, you are one of a kind, and such a wonderful aspect of this massive community. Appreciate all you do, Prof!🤙

[@pigeon5935]

Holy smokes what an insane turn for that Gyruda deck

[@lisafoadstock1452]

Dee’s anger finish was beautiful. Loved it haha. That deck of Carmens was roughhh

[@DjStarrzWorld]

Commander is by far the funniest way to play magic. Social, fun & lots of magic cards, what more can you ask for

[@iDog-kv8nc]

YEEEESSSSS ZO-ZU RETURNS!!! I built the Prof’s Zo-Zu deck in my infant Magic days, and I lovingly edited it and made it my own over several years… until my playgroup made me stop bringing it. It’s now become Solphim, Mayhem Dominus, and it’s much more focused on group slug and general punishment than outright land destruction. I managed to use Solphim, Fiery Emancipation, and Toralf to turn a single Lightning Bolt into 1.5 billion damage after clearing every creature off the board. Thanks for sparking my love of mono red, Prof

[@ashwean]

Wow what a way to find out Sheldon Mensery watching this playlist for deck ideas i guess im really out of the loop on alot of the news. On behaof of all of us Thanks for all the fun Sheldon.

[@rykx0r]

My brain heard Carmen say "I'm gonna get Anime Dad" instead of "Animate Dead", and now I'm just imagining Goku showing up.

[@WhiteDragon620]

I've been watching a handful of your shuffle and play videos. I have to say i wish i started watching these when they first came out. I'm learning quite a bit and also enjoying the fun conversations between players. I enjoy your videos and the content it comes with. I'm a bit late to the party when it comes to some of these videos but regardless im still enjoying, so thank you.

[@DarkDax12345]

So excited for the episode with Ryan and Ryan from ffak next week. Just so happens to be the day I see them live again 🤘 so glad you got them on. Hope we see more of the metal community that plays on your show

[@itslexactually]

I might not still be alive if I hadn’t picked up Commander in college. Having a community that cares this much about self-expression, friendly competition, and good sportsmanship has been as important to my health and wellbeing as therapy. Maybe more so. RIP to a man who has brought a perennial source of joy and fellowship to so many.

[@ScottofOakland]

16:43 One of the funniest interactions I've seen in a while.

[@shawnpanzegraf5642]

Just gotta say, I thought it couldn’t get better than watching 3/4ths of the pod being murdered by their own Mana Crypts, but then they started getting killed by *each other’s* Mana Crypts, too, and I found my Happy Thought. I can fly now, so thanks for that T.A ;) Edit: R.I.P, Mr. Menery. I did not have the pleasure of your acquaintance, but your work has brought happiness into my life and that of friends I’ve made due to Commander, so I won’t forget the work of your hands *as* the work of your hands.

[@hoodieninja01]

it's so fun to see D play magic. Dudes a part of the best dnd real play game ever recorded and reviews swords. AND plays magic.

[@JuanoSoccerMan]

I have Carmen's sleeves. I love them but maaaaaaan are they slippery lol. So I felt represented with that library flip!

[@_SignOfTheRaven]

Ah man the bad news just keeps on piling up. Rest in peace, Sheldon...

[@NaviJ98]

"Disrespect" "Which respect?" Getting iced is a crime

[@commiecommandermtg]

Commie Commander here, Excellent episode once again. So many to catch up on.

[@crouton_wav]

“Misleading is my drag name” got me really good 😂

[@dunstonlion1342]

"I have some terrible news about the punchability of your face right now," is my new favorite saying.

[@santajose]

Nice match, as a Gyruda deck owner it was very interesting to see this partner dynamic

[@residentgrey]

I can hear the song already: "The toxicity at TCC, at TCC..." LOL wow! That was a surprising amount of burn damage!!

[@altisum]

"do i look like a coward..... don't answer" had me fuckin rolling such a great game to watch while building a deck

[@steelwall4396]

I'll be honest, I'm only here because I have a crush on Jessie the same way a middle schooler has a crush

[@roydenhunt]

This was a great game. So many laughs. Also the credit reel. You guys had fun with this one!!

[@Solrac0050]

Watching this episode and seeing them argue about how to take down prof. while he's mimicking Mr. Burns reminds me of the scene from LOTR where the council is arguing amongst themselves as the one ring turns everyone on each other.

[@vide2010]

I love the quiver in her voice . When she said do I look like a coward

[@jarid89]

I almost died when she said "I've got some terrible news about the punchability of your face at the moment" xDDDDD

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

Great to see you play with the revised Ankh with OG art 🎉 Amy Weber is such an amazing artist

[@theamericanwordsmith2670]

That's gotta be the best (most fun) game of Commander I've seen in a *long* time! This is why tabletop is the best :)

[@kymaeraa]

I love Carmen’s deck. It’s so creative!

[@anon176]

This was my first time watching a video of this series and I really enjoyed it! All guests were great and especially fun to watch some of my favorite MtG women jam some Commander

[@PeterButchens]

That Zo-zu deck looked like absolute pain - I love it

[@TheCipher2012]

12:17 Carmen is clearly looking at Prof's hand and then realizes she is on cam and looks away. 13:37 the other girl leans back to look at the sword guys cards. WTF are all these girls cheaters? (seen Carmen look at profs hand multiple times.)

[@罪のアリス]

As someone that loves to play the Rakdos, Lord of Eldrazi deck, this game is exactly accurate to how things end up for me.

[@AKitchell]

If you think paying 7 mana to recast Zo-Zu is bad, imagine having to pay FOURTEEN to recast Arcades, the Strategist! That's what happened to me in a Commander game. I still won.

[@chevin0]

It's always nice to have Carmen or Jesse on. I sent the link to my friends and they are so mad at you for showing me that Zozu deck :)

[@wertycas9882]

I love that Gyruda combo, might give it a shot myself.

[@whaleofdarkness]

The Instructor is back! Hope more EVIL plays are coming in the next episodes :).

[@MikeConstantinou]

I think this has been my fav shuffle up episode!

[@MediocreTCG]

RIP Sheldon. Watched for a while now after quitting MtG standard and selling my collection. Your videos got me into Commander and the last episode with Sheldon finally tipped the scales and got me to go buy cards and start up again.

[@notthemon3728]

God bless Sheldon Menery. Everyone in the magic the gathering community now and here after owes you a debt of gratitude and if there is something after this life I hope you are still making pheldagryf tokens in the here after.

[@GeorgeJohnsongeorgeej2006]

Came back from the clutch three times on MTG Arena lol, once 1 life vs 24 life opponent (Best game ever BTW) ... , another had 9 poison counters, barely won, and the last 1 life and dude quit at 7 life lol. got pics to show... never give up folks! I Hate that he died before I could play him in a game. Thank You Shelden Menery for bringing us commander.

[@austinwoodward8829]

"Do I look like a coward?" "Don't answer"

[@jackhemsworth7515]

I like Zozu the punisher. I like Torbran, i like Vial smasher the fierce, but i love Kaervek the merciless. It's basically "anytime you do a thing, take damage"

[@brianobra]

I love the effects😂 hilarious. I don't like sometimes we can't see the full card 39:55. Should have really capitalized on being able to see the decks during the mills. Love shuffle up and play keep up the good work

[@Strellzic]

That U/B clone deck looked so dang fun! RIP Sheldon ❤

[@ReyosBlackwood]

47:23 Judge here. While the permanent will cease to exist when he loses the game, the trigger will already be waiting to be put on the stack, and once an ability is activated/triggered it exists independent of the source. Prof should have lost one life.

[@lugh.i]

I'm a simple man, I Shuffle Up & Play. Btw, when are you gonna teach Commander to Team APS?

[@chrisnm93]

Wow loved Carmen's decks In this one the turn of her going off and making all those copies was WILD !

[@TheStephenation]

The "balloon" art (Ian Miller) for Ankh of Mishra is also on white-bordered cards. In fact, that art has never been printed in black border. It was used in Fifth Edition and Sixth Edition.

[@M3T4LBUD]

No black border in English, but you can get a foreign black border.

[@TheStephenation]

@@M3T4LBUD Really? In what set? Foreign releases of Fifth Edition and Sixth Edition were all, as far as I knew, printed in white border.

[@M3T4LBUD]

@@TheStephenation 4th edition, Sorry now i see you were referring to the Balloon art never being black border. My apologies.

[@Dwheel_91]

Was so cool to see D take a seat at the game table this episode. Became aware of his Node & Cerberus Arms YT through his collabs working with The Jaboody Show!!! Stoked for next Shuffle Up & Play episode, love Fit For A King and Movements 🤘🤓🤘 always hyped to see fellow metal head nerds out together. Wonder if Dickie Allen would make a Goblin deck with his work with Nekrogoblicon 😅

[@hectorfabricioaguilararias6066]

hey prof... that zozu video make me enter the world of commander... thanks for your work

[@godofchaos8131]

I commit my Talion deck to him, for although it was unbeknownst to me at the time, I built that deck on that day. May he rest in the arms of the ever expanding universe. He will be missed. Thank you Sheldon for making Magic what it is today.

[@LadyLunarSatine]

28:38: TRIGGER! TRIGGER! Prof takes 2 from Spellshock. He should be at 29 Otherwise, this was a really fun game to watch.