Im pioneer commander legacy and Mordern also the card that wins the game if you untap 15 creatures thats is great for a modern token deck but that in a white and green elf token deck and wins start walking to you
Its wild how comparably small changes to once look can give someone a very different energy. Nothing bad about that, of course, its just an interesting little observation.
Commissioner Gordon is really on-point for this New York Noir themed set. He's may not by the MTG reviewer the community deserves, but he's the MTG reviewer the community needs.
Yeah, the whole angel thing with the story was really confusing. Apparently the angels were supposed to start breaking out of statues at the end of the story and spreading out into the city but... They didn't. Just didn't get to it in the story. Had to make space for Ob Nixilis to be bland in.
Having gotten back into MTG fairly recently, I visited the Prof's channel on an algorithmic whim and, in the week or so I've been watching his content, have learned more about Commander and Modern than I previously had in my three years of decently-active playing. There are, however, a great deal of reasons beyond that I keep coming back to Tolarian Community College; the staunch and reasoned consumer advocacy, the stalwart stodginess carried with enough self-awareness and genuine humor to morph into charm, the firm willingness to give credit where credit is due, the constant underpinning of sincere enthusiasm for the game and, of course, the Professor's recurring tendency to unhinge his entire jaw and swallow the latest Secret Lair whole. Also, through the wide array of guests and supporting members, I now have a far greater knowledge about the MTG content creators that exist in case I'd ever want to go into the Tolarian Expanded Curriculum. As I am not a Constructed player, I can't speak as to what cards I would like to play in Modern. However, at the upcoming prerelease hosted by my LGS, I'm hoping I can delve into the Cabaretti and potentially crack a few angels, or, if nothing else, just go wild with tokens with the new set's Large Cat Man. Between moving out of the city two years ago and the continuous spectre of Covid, I'm really looking forward to seeing the folks who used to hang around my LGS again. It's been too long, and I'm real glad to be back.
Rocco's a "they", according to both Rocco and Warm Welcome. Thanks for listening to me correct you on something that really doesn't matter but I think is cool.
@@quasarkwell4823 I think the "they" in the flavor text is referring to the people mentioned, not Rocco himself. Some people are just too desperate to insert their identity politics into everything..
I love the new look, I've been growing my hair out recently and have been deciding if I want to try just a stash, it's a killer style on you so I'll give it a shot. Also are we not just calling "halo", "angel dust", because it's literally just angel dust
Prof looks like a guy who never let go of the 80s and still swears that he can grind the 30ft stair railing downtown, despite not having been a board since he was 15... But he pulls it off pretty well. Love you, Prof, and I cannot wait until I get that deck box in my hands.
Apparently Soul of Emancipation is meant to be Giada ushering in the angels' return, hence the existence of angels other than her in the set. Probably would've been made clear in the story if they didn't try to cram a third of it into the last chapter.
Ever since they decided to cram everything into one single set, the story went to crap, everything needs to be set up and resolve in a single act. Pls, Wizards, do at least 2 sets per plane.
i been a big fan of angels ever since i started playing magic but there was never a dedicated commander for them until now. Excited for Giada, Font of Hope to come out to play mono white angel tribal.
I still think that 'An Offer You Can't Refuse' is going to do work across formats. Yes, your opponent gets treasures, but if you're countering all their stuff anyway, extra mana doesn't matter.
Without a doubt my favorite intro of all time. It made me laugh almost as hard as that one Raycon ad read where Prof was talking about the colors available and said he chose "plain"
I will admit the mustache surprised me. But thanks to the professor with he modern list(which I don’t play I prefer commander) I found a new combo pice of my new Bant deck. Also love the tee shirt
With cards like force of negotiation and counterspell running around, and my love of Esper control, I'll be picking up a couple copies of Void Rend to side for control match-ups
They have bigger problems... and more of them... and more evil ones... and sophisticated ones... how did Innistrad make dragons a nonissue compared to everything else lol
I don't know if this was the mustache or what, but this video was GREAT. The humor and the little gestures were on point, I liked it very much. Thank you Prof !
I think that Void Rend will be one of the most highly played cards in Esper Control, maybe even pushing out Prismatic Ending (If not it’ll be a decent sideboard card)
I think the cycle of creatures that can be exiled from your hand for two generic mana to turn any of your lands into a tri-land is at least worth an honorable mention. Especially if you run some way to copy the ability, as this isn't a land enchantment but an ability that targets the land once and then stays there until the creature is cast from exile.
I will be playing the Jund charm and the Jund Triome/proving grounds. Great video from your basement I mean office Professor lol. I like the new look and you did a great video like always. 👍🏼
I contributed to the campaign, and was looking forward to the ‘stache! I’m very glad you fulfilled your promise! Now that you have, well… How do I put this in the most kind, supportive way possible? *“Kill it with fire.”*
With Soul Sisters and MartyProc having a soft spot in my heart, Patch Up is my pick since it is a better Proclamation of Rebirth. You're not limited to reanimating 1cmc creatures.
I'm confused, are we learning about cards for modern or are we getting pulled over? 😄 Awesome tee shirt, I got a similar one for my birthday last year.
To start..."maustache O.P please dont nerf" And also. I dont play enough modern but i felt the joke/deck name i thought of,"Rocco's Modern playable" is absolute gold. Third and final thing i would like to add...this video has very profound dad energy, bravo good sir.
I think all the charms have some argument in modern (albeit small for some of them) but maestros charm I think is a fantastic addition to make Izzet Murktide switch to Grixis Murktide
13:09 it is for this kind of content that i'm subscribed :D keep up the good work prof! on a side note, i'm craving the day i will receive my boxes (one for a friend which is pink and teal and will be a huuuuuuuuuuge hit)
I would like to posit that what all 10 triomes have in common I'd that they would be considered the territory of a major legend in the set. therefore it would be flavorful if we started calling them the territory lands.
Hey Tolarian coffee guy I bought that coffee and it was delicious. Almost done with the homely house and can't wait to finish it and try out the others.
I wish "An offer you can't refuse" had been on the list. Ad naus can finally win at instant speed again!! But besides that you can have turn 1s like : play fetch, crack for blue source, cast Mishra's bauble, hold priority and cast an offer you can't refuse targeting your bauble. From here you can dash a ragavan, play a stoneforge mystic, or play double dragon rage channelers and have delerium turn 2 if you cast an expressive iteration
Lol that mustache XD For my modern deck, I'd say "An Offer You Can't Refuse" and maybe "Big Score" would be beneficial for my control. On the aggro side, I'd put "Devilish Vallet" as I can imagine doing some CRAZY things with it.
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Fire! And lots of it!
Wow, I can't believe you assumed how much we read or cared about the story of New Capenna, never a good thing to base remarks on.
I'm sorry, but that Mustache is the kind of humor we Germans have. Guess you have to bear(d) with it. Sorry...
I am really excited to see Lord Xander in modern. Might be a bit to expensive, but its such a fun card, I am hoping it finds a place.
Im pioneer commander legacy and Mordern
also
the card that wins the game if you untap 15 creatures
thats is great for a modern token deck but that in a white and green elf token deck and wins start walking to you
Its wild how comparably small changes to once look can give someone a very different energy. Nothing bad about that, of course, its just an interesting little observation.
I think he looks like Coach Steve now.
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@@nmr7203 lmao
Oh my gosh. I clicked this just for the Prof’s new look. I love this so much. Thank you as always for being so great and making such great videos! :)
It shook me and I am here for it!
The stache is so good. Really makes you look like the classic magic professor you are
The Prof has strong 'stache game!
It’s bad. It’s so bad.
It makes him look like a 90s biker. Or worse, an 80s cop.
Commissioner Gordon is really on-point for this New York Noir themed set.
He's may not by the MTG reviewer the community deserves, but he's the MTG reviewer the community needs.
Yeah, the whole angel thing with the story was really confusing. Apparently the angels were supposed to start breaking out of statues at the end of the story and spreading out into the city but... They didn't. Just didn't get to it in the story. Had to make space for Ob Nixilis to be bland in.
Prof went from professor to vintage record store owner.
So proud to have been part of this kickstarter and to have reached this goal, looking like an 80’s cop Brian, in the best way possible 😄
Or a 90s biker.
You're ... proud you bought a deckbox? People really be grasping for straws to feel good in these dark, miserable days we live in XD
I've wanted to build a Korvold deck with Gyome and the long name chef making food tokens and such.
The prof, or long lost mario brother? Love the stache!
Itse ME, the PROFESSOR !
Having gotten back into MTG fairly recently, I visited the Prof's channel on an algorithmic whim and, in the week or so I've been watching his content, have learned more about Commander and Modern than I previously had in my three years of decently-active playing. There are, however, a great deal of reasons beyond that I keep coming back to Tolarian Community College; the staunch and reasoned consumer advocacy, the stalwart stodginess carried with enough self-awareness and genuine humor to morph into charm, the firm willingness to give credit where credit is due, the constant underpinning of sincere enthusiasm for the game and, of course, the Professor's recurring tendency to unhinge his entire jaw and swallow the latest Secret Lair whole. Also, through the wide array of guests and supporting members, I now have a far greater knowledge about the MTG content creators that exist in case I'd ever want to go into the Tolarian Expanded Curriculum.
As I am not a Constructed player, I can't speak as to what cards I would like to play in Modern. However, at the upcoming prerelease hosted by my LGS, I'm hoping I can delve into the Cabaretti and potentially crack a few angels, or, if nothing else, just go wild with tokens with the new set's Large Cat Man.
Between moving out of the city two years ago and the continuous spectre of Covid, I'm really looking forward to seeing the folks who used to hang around my LGS again. It's been too long, and I'm real glad to be back.
That moustache is giving me major original art Land Tax vibes, I love it.
Rocco's such a good chef their milkshake literally brings boys to the yard.
Rocco's a "they", according to both Rocco and Warm Welcome. Thanks for listening to me correct you on something that really doesn't matter but I think is cool.
@@quasarkwell4823 I think the "they" in the flavor text is referring to the people mentioned, not Rocco himself. Some people are just too desperate to insert their identity politics into everything..
@@quasarkwell4823 Thank you for the information
@@quasarkwell4823 rip English
@@EdBurke37 really dude. You really edited your comment because someone someone doesn't know their English
I love the new look, I've been growing my hair out recently and have been deciding if I want to try just a stash, it's a killer style on you so I'll give it a shot. Also are we not just calling "halo", "angel dust", because it's literally just angel dust
I almost fell down the chair seeing the Prof.’s new look, respect for being a man of your word.
Yes. He has my utmost respect.
But he needs to - and I mean this in the kindest, most supportive way possible - *kill it with fire.*
Prof looks like a guy who never let go of the 80s and still swears that he can grind the 30ft stair railing downtown, despite not having been a board since he was 15... But he pulls it off pretty well. Love you, Prof, and I cannot wait until I get that deck box in my hands.
Apparently Soul of Emancipation is meant to be Giada ushering in the angels' return, hence the existence of angels other than her in the set. Probably would've been made clear in the story if they didn't try to cram a third of it into the last chapter.
WOTC has been on a story fail for the last couple of sets.
Ever since they decided to cram everything into one single set, the story went to crap, everything needs to be set up and resolve in a single act.
Pls, Wizards, do at least 2 sets per plane.
PROF! This is the most entertaining and well produced video I've seen from you recently. And I don't even play Modern. Great work! 👏👏👏
I love ob nix. I'm playing a domain zoo list with general ferrous rokrick and I think he's gonna be awesome there
I think "An offer you can't refuse" will be heavily played. Solid stash good sir!
i been a big fan of angels ever since i started playing magic but there was never a dedicated commander for them until now. Excited for Giada, Font of Hope to come out to play mono white angel tribal.
:sad Lyra Dawnbringer noises:
OMG, that thumbnail is pure brilliance. Love your hard work and 'sacrifice' Prof!
I still think that 'An Offer You Can't Refuse' is going to do work across formats. Yes, your opponent gets treasures, but if you're countering all their stuff anyway, extra mana doesn't matter.
If you counter a spell you copy with Casualty, you get 3 triggers on Magecraft and 2 treasures.
Man the professor got some pep in his step after getting the bag with his kickstarter. Awesome to see!
Many Magic the Gathering players ask the question: "How does Prof actually look super good with silly facial hair?!"
Got to say prof. Your thumbnails are getting better and better! I can't resist those videos. Really enticing
Kind of ironic since last set we had the reality chip that was used by the emperor. Could've also equipped to walkers. 😅
Without a doubt my favorite intro of all time. It made me laugh almost as hard as that one Raycon ad read where Prof was talking about the colors available and said he chose "plain"
Technically not "modern" (since it is a 60 card casual/goofy deck), Giada is exactly the card I need for my Mardu Angel deck.
I haven't watched past the intro and I already love all of this video. That moustache is excellent; snap keep!
The Viven combo is doable turn 2 with a Ponza shell, which is nuts and what I'm going to be trying first.
You know what else's nut ?
Cashew.
@@tandorgamash Gesundheit.
Professor looks like he would be shouting "Raise hell Praise Dale" at the Nascar race.
The stache of power
The first reward video from the Kickstarter! I can't wait to have you explain how magnets work!
I will admit the mustache surprised me. But thanks to the professor with he modern list(which I don’t play I prefer commander) I found a new combo pice of my new Bant deck. Also love the tee shirt
It was a stretch goal on his Kickstarter.
With cards like force of negotiation and counterspell running around, and my love of Esper control, I'll be picking up a couple copies of Void Rend to side for control match-ups
Man.. it's so weird seeing the professor in a T-shirt ......
Maybe I like watching the Professor's videos because he just has such a wholesome dad vibe and my real dad hasn't spoken to me in years.
Still worried about smugglers stache, but I know it likely won’t have as big of a impact. Just a high price.
This might be the best video you done @Tolarian Community College. I dont even play modern , but the whole thing is incredibly well done and written!
At least the Dragons on Innistrad don't actually contradict Innistrad's lore, they just kind of ignore them.
They have bigger problems... and more of them... and more evil ones... and sophisticated ones... how did Innistrad make dragons a nonissue compared to everything else lol
Instead they upside the lore of the Innistrad by adding in a Phoenix.
Unlike on Ravnica...
@@ZakanaHachihaCBC how does a Phoenix contradict stories or general lore for Innistrad?
@@brandongalarza7873 I think the Dragons of Innistrad preferring attacking undead to humans mostly.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PROF🎉🥳🎈🎊🎁🍾
Idk, I could say that honor mentions could be more;
Giada and Unlucky Witness are solid for Modern.
Not to mention An Offer You Can’t Refuse
I don't know if this was the mustache or what, but this video was GREAT. The humor and the little gestures were on point, I liked it very much. Thank you Prof !
I think that Void Rend will be one of the most highly played cards in Esper Control, maybe even pushing out Prismatic Ending (If not it’ll be a decent sideboard card)
What a beautiful MUSTACHE-Minute. Wait... that's another YT-Channel!
Coop ON! 💚
I wish would do more pauper videos again :D please prof I needs pauper content :D
I think the cycle of creatures that can be exiled from your hand for two generic mana to turn any of your lands into a tri-land is at least worth an honorable mention.
Especially if you run some way to copy the ability, as this isn't a land enchantment but an ability that targets the land once and then stays there until the creature is cast from exile.
You forgot the best angel in the set 🥺
I will be playing the Jund charm and the Jund Triome/proving grounds. Great video from your basement I mean office Professor lol. I like the new look and you did a great video like always. 👍🏼
Yeah Angel Dust!
Spot-on outtro at 14:05. I'm sure a few viewers can relate. And by "few" I mean all.
Hoping this translates to Pioneer also!
Edit: made the comment before I watched, not a lot of Pioneer translation. Bitching mustache by the way.
I contributed to the campaign, and was looking forward to the ‘stache! I’m very glad you fulfilled your promise! Now that you have, well… How do I put this in the most kind, supportive way possible?
*“Kill it with fire.”*
This is awesome! And he didn’t have to name the video something dumb like “Don’t buy this product!”
With Soul Sisters and MartyProc having a soft spot in my heart, Patch Up is my pick since it is a better Proclamation of Rebirth. You're not limited to reanimating 1cmc creatures.
I'm confused, are we learning about cards for modern or are we getting pulled over? 😄 Awesome tee shirt, I got a similar one for my birthday last year.
To start..."maustache O.P please dont nerf"
And also. I dont play enough modern but i felt the joke/deck name i thought of,"Rocco's Modern playable" is absolute gold.
Third and final thing i would like to add...this video has very profound dad energy, bravo good sir.
TONIGHT ON BOTTOM ACADEMY, THE PROFESSOR ROCKS A MUSTACHE AND TRANSCENDS INTO A NEW REALM
Bless kickstarter campaign donation goals 🙏🙏🙏
What an absolutely amazing video. Well done Prof (i feel like the mustache makes you one of those hip professors who are cool with abbreviations)
FYI, Prof, Rocco uses they/them pronouns. You can see it on the flavor text of Warm Welcome and in a few places in the story like Episode 3: Tests.
As a 79er and mustache wearer myself, I applaud your look, Prof. And the t-shirt too :P
This was my favorite intro you've ever done. Long live the stash.
Seeing Proff with his hair back, a stache and wearing a T-shirt warmed my heart today.
Best intro.
Brilliant video Prof. Thank you for sharing who you are with all of us. 💜
That wombo-combo made me buy the cards ASAP. That looks hilarious I play affinity right now.
Damn prof, loved the look, the vibe and all the puns you made there. Súper fan here writing his first comment on a video! Cheers from Mexico
I think all the charms have some argument in modern (albeit small for some of them) but maestros charm I think is a fantastic addition to make Izzet Murktide switch to Grixis Murktide
The sound of absolute pain for that intro, was absolutely glorious. Best money I've ever spent!
Loving the 'stache! You're a literal legend, and I love your ethics. Happy belated b-day, Profff!?
The background funk really fits the mustache, now that is what I call production value!
13:09 it is for this kind of content that i'm subscribed :D
keep up the good work prof! on a side note, i'm craving the day i will receive my boxes (one for a friend which is pink and teal and will be a huuuuuuuuuuge hit)
I genuinely think this is my favorite look of yours. Omg. Yes. Please.
Love that intro. Glad I helped reach that stretch goal lol
YESSSS! Was so excited to see this Kickstarter goal hahaha. Prof you’re the GOAT
Love the stache!
Ngl, that stache actually suits you, prof. I mean it.
Love it Prof. So glad I did the kickstarter thing. So good
I would like to posit that what all 10 triomes have in common I'd that they would be considered the territory of a major legend in the set. therefore it would be flavorful if we started calling them the territory lands.
That intro! Looking good Prof!
Honestly, the 'stache isn't bad. If your hair was shorter it might actually work but I know you only get your hair cut once a year for some reason.
Prof you're rocking the Bob Belcher look hard! I love it! This student demands a cross over episode, perhaps titled, The More Than Magic Burger
Hey Tolarian coffee guy I bought that coffee and it was delicious. Almost done with the homely house and can't wait to finish it and try out the others.
Damn that stash really looks good on you. This plus a mullet would look awsome!
that is actually really cool splinter twin and birthing pod kinda coming back in some sense.
ah spam bots
I cannot stress just how happy this thumbnail makes me.
That intro gave me a good chuckle. The stache needs a mullet to go with it.
I vote you keep the mustach forever! Great look prof
Please keep the stache, it looks amazing. The t shirt really suits as well. Love the vibes 🙏🏻
I wish "An offer you can't refuse" had been on the list. Ad naus can finally win at instant speed again!! But besides that you can have turn 1s like : play fetch, crack for blue source, cast Mishra's bauble, hold priority and cast an offer you can't refuse targeting your bauble. From here you can dash a ragavan, play a stoneforge mystic, or play double dragon rage channelers and have delerium turn 2 if you cast an expressive iteration
The pun was perfect. Love the new look!
Things I definitely wasn't expecting:
1) So many bonkers treasure cards
2) Prof to have the sickest moustache on mtg youtube outta nowhere
Love the mustache prof, change is good and it takes some ball to make a video with it.
I'm a little surprised that you didn't mention Witness Protection, Professor. It could potentially see some play in Merfolk.
This is the best intro that you’ve ever done.
loved the muschate!!!
The card art for Shadow of Mortality is 10/10
Loved the intro Prof!
I love this Vivien combo! I first saw it on MaxMakesMagic's channel, and I'm considering purchasing it and building a deck around it.
Lol that mustache XD
For my modern deck, I'd say "An Offer You Can't Refuse" and maybe "Big Score" would be beneficial for my control.
On the aggro side, I'd put "Devilish Vallet" as I can imagine doing some CRAZY things with it.