That third match against the token deck... That was pretty special. I believe +99% of the MTGA player base would've screwed up somewhere along the line and lost it. So many triggers, targets and copying possibilities. I know I would've mis-sequenced, at least. Maybe miscounted my mana or something. It was brilliant to watch him snatch this win, even with the little slip at the end that almost cost him the match. I've been watching this dude's videos for so many years now. I don't even play any iteration of MTG anymore, and don't watch any other creator... But I really like to see Kenji work, especially in matches like that one. I'm really glad you can live off your talent, Nummy, thank you for so many years of videos and I wish you all the best
yeah no chance in a million years I'd see that line of play, but one thing i've learned from watching him is when you need an out drawing cards is the only way you can get there
You’re such a beast haha. It’s so fun watching you draft, find the lines in crazy games, and seeing you churn out this content! Don’t be afraid to get some rest too though lol, we’ll be patient for the next vid 🙂👍🏾
Here's the only(?) one I found with zacama th-cam.com/video/xQ_ULyJc_VM/w-d-xo.html ("Rivals of Ixalan | BEST DRAFT, FORMAT SOLVED") Nonetheless the other Ixalan & co. drafts are worth watching, even if just for the nostalgia.. and the pirate headband(?) :o th-cam.com/video/3PLVzsfrJ4o/w-d-xo.html ("Ixalan Draft | Raid Away")
1:15:41 they do if they stack the triggers correctly. flicker cloudblazer with the prince, then in the endstep stack the triggers so that charming prince is targetted by teleportation circle and cloudblazer comes back before that happens. also plays around sorcery speed removal like nicol bolas.
44:10 Thought for sure you were bouncing the Angel and then casting Kolaghan's Command for free off the Baral's Expertise to force op to discard the Angel.
51:00 had you bounced the Attendand, op could've cast it before the Mentor to make the latter generate tokens. So while bouncing Druid wasn't the optimal play (in case op does not draw a creature), bouncing Attendand wouldn't have secured you the win on that turn either. Big props on handling that match though, very impressive sequencing.
Am I missing something? Scholar is a may ability. Numot didn't have to cast Silumgar's command at all and had chump blockers available for the 2 attackers.
@@burrowingduck Oh yes, fair point. I assumed Kenji was talking about bouncing the wrong creature, when in fact not bouncing anything would have been the correct play. Thank you.
why is kenji playing some removals on upkeep for the opponent has a chance to counter? does he bank on that the opponent counter it even though he actually shouldnt?
It's not a wasted pick because it literally doesn't even take up a card slot in your deck . It's a free creature you otherwise wouldn't have every single game. With upside.
@@KK-pm7ud The cost is nothing because you're in a cube and you don't have any multiples and don't have limited sideboard slots because it's limited. Having a Lutri in your sideboard is strictly better than not having one. There's no reason to ever pass the card because it improves your deck without taking up a slot in the deck and without taking up a slot in the sideboard. It's not competing to be one of the 23 best spells in the deck, it's not competing to be one of the 17 best lands in your deck. It's competing with literally nothing to be the best card in your companion slot. Even if you end up not being blue or red, the option to spend three mana to put an extra card in your hand you might need to discard to an enemy Ob Nixilis or something is strictly better than not having that option, which is what happens if you don't draft it. Lutri is always a windmill slam first pick. Literally always.
Nummy - why aren't you working smarter not harder? Cut the twitch schedule down a bit if you have to make YT videos....no sense in working 12 hours a day or something like that
That third match against the token deck... That was pretty special. I believe +99% of the MTGA player base would've screwed up somewhere along the line and lost it. So many triggers, targets and copying possibilities. I know I would've mis-sequenced, at least. Maybe miscounted my mana or something. It was brilliant to watch him snatch this win, even with the little slip at the end that almost cost him the match.
I've been watching this dude's videos for so many years now. I don't even play any iteration of MTG anymore, and don't watch any other creator... But I really like to see Kenji work, especially in matches like that one. I'm really glad you can live off your talent, Nummy, thank you for so many years of videos and I wish you all the best
yeah no chance in a million years I'd see that line of play, but one thing i've learned from watching him is when you need an out drawing cards is the only way you can get there
Came here to say this, that was something extra, super complex thinking several steps ahead
This dude is nuts during draft, between his ridiculous game knowledge AND articulated commentary. Fuckin love it man
it's a pleasure to watch you work, kenji. that third game was something else. i actually applauded to no one. GGs brother.
Love watching you draft this format. Yesterday you CRUSHED. It's so nice to see the domination after such a volatile format like new capenna
Wow... game three was one for the books. What a come back. Great content.
You’re such a beast haha. It’s so fun watching you draft, find the lines in crazy games, and seeing you churn out this content! Don’t be afraid to get some rest too though lol, we’ll be patient for the next vid 🙂👍🏾
3:40 that Zacama draft is to this day one of the best Standard draft videos ive ever seen
do you know the title?
@@ObscenumLoL th-cam.com/video/xQ_ULyJc_VM/w-d-xo.html
@@ObscenumLoL it's called "Best draft, format solved"
Here's the only(?) one I found with zacama th-cam.com/video/xQ_ULyJc_VM/w-d-xo.html ("Rivals of Ixalan | BEST DRAFT, FORMAT SOLVED")
Nonetheless the other Ixalan & co. drafts are worth watching, even if just for the nostalgia.. and the pirate headband(?) :o th-cam.com/video/3PLVzsfrJ4o/w-d-xo.html ("Ixalan Draft | Raid Away")
1:15:41 they do if they stack the triggers correctly. flicker cloudblazer with the prince, then in the endstep stack the triggers so that charming prince is targetted by teleportation circle and cloudblazer comes back before that happens.
also plays around sorcery speed removal like nicol bolas.
That token match was absolute fire 🔥
Snow-covered lands also work with Field of the Dead. You could split your basic lands into normal and snow!
Holy crap, you've played so fuding well against that token deck. GGs, deserved that win for sure.
The goat. Finding lines and playing to your outs perfectly
Wow those were some fun games!! I'm all here for the URx control grinds
1:22:00 pogchamp
44:10 Thought for sure you were bouncing the Angel and then casting Kolaghan's Command for free off the Baral's Expertise to force op to discard the Angel.
I learn so much from watching your videos. You’re a genius magic player!
Awesome run. Cool deck. I like these chromatic cube drafts. Thanks.
Masterful navigation and escape artistry. Thanks for the content, Kenji!
That's why I don't put lithoform engine into my decks. My opponent could use it against me
LOL🤣
51:00 had you bounced the Attendand, op could've cast it before the Mentor to make the latter generate tokens. So while bouncing Druid wasn't the optimal play (in case op does not draw a creature), bouncing Attendand wouldn't have secured you the win on that turn either.
Big props on handling that match though, very impressive sequencing.
Am I missing something? Scholar is a may ability. Numot didn't have to cast Silumgar's command at all and had chump blockers available for the 2 attackers.
@@burrowingduck Oh yes, fair point. I assumed Kenji was talking about bouncing the wrong creature, when in fact not bouncing anything would have been the correct play. Thank you.
Feels like a great set of cards to draft where sphinx isn't just the best card
Master class in finding the hidden convoluted line. Tip my cap sir!
Do you drop draft guides? I’d love a quick 5-10 video when new drafts drop on arena! Especially cubes. I really suck at those
why is kenji playing some removals on upkeep for the opponent has a chance to counter? does he bank on that the opponent counter it even though he actually shouldnt?
token deck is insane, there's so much support for it.
I believe I’ve drafted Lutri and Field of the Dead 3 times already in this cube.
That one game though :O.....................
Amazing 3rd match! The tenacity is commendable as well, many people including would've scooped instead of fighting it out to the last sliver of life
Game 3: incredible return. And me doing absolutely shit with my draft…
I loved ix and Rivals, just needed a larger pool of cards in the first set. Felt dry
That token deck didn't look halve bad, hoping you will give it a try if it's a thing for your lane :)
the first three picks would’ve been a nuts start for a tokens deck
The third game was legen....wait for it...daryyyy. Well done :)
nice another cube kinda made me happy kinda made me smile
You don't need Elemental Masterpiece for your spells deck if you can produce one of your own ... like in game three. Awesome gameplay!
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'you otter know'
Lutri is rediculous in limited. It reads start with 8 cards instead of seven. Then sometimes copy a spell. So busted. Idk how people sleep on it.
Cause it does nothing in creature decks
Last time I checked it's still a free card in a creature deck. With still upside unless you're running 23 creatures lol
@@Shawnybravo42 I had it do nothing in all my games.. And then it's a wasted pick
Lol okay you keep passing it and I'll keep drafting it
It's not a wasted pick because it literally doesn't even take up a card slot in your deck . It's a free creature you otherwise wouldn't have every single game. With upside.
Wonderful content!
Was it just me or was Orzhov super open in that draft?
Cube is so much more fun than new Crappenaw
Game 3 wow!
I had Lutri in my red black sac deck. I went 7-1 without buying it ones. I almost buyed it ones to discard it lol
Do you by chance have a link to that old Ixalan draft?
th-cam.com/video/xQ_ULyJc_VM/w-d-xo.html
It's called best draft format solved
or sort his videos by 'most popular' and you'll see it near the top with 67K
I was so sad when you cut Xanathar 😢
please please please do quasiduplicate/murmuring mystic before it rotates out.
Big brain deck.
should have bounced the angel of invention and made them discard it with command
Found the Zacama draft (thanks to Squiggleblorg and lukektelfer in the comment section)
th-cam.com/video/xQ_ULyJc_VM/w-d-xo.html
Which card is he talking about?
Lutri, as the companion text is basically free in cube
+1 card in your hand at the start of the game, plus the effect isn't bad in the right deck
@@elijahwilliams6977 What am I missing? It doesn't seem amazing.
@@KK-pm7ud it’s actually fantastic in the right deck (Izzet spells, essentially).
@@KK-pm7ud The cost is nothing because you're in a cube and you don't have any multiples and don't have limited sideboard slots because it's limited. Having a Lutri in your sideboard is strictly better than not having one. There's no reason to ever pass the card because it improves your deck without taking up a slot in the deck and without taking up a slot in the sideboard. It's not competing to be one of the 23 best spells in the deck, it's not competing to be one of the 17 best lands in your deck. It's competing with literally nothing to be the best card in your companion slot. Even if you end up not being blue or red, the option to spend three mana to put an extra card in your hand you might need to discard to an enemy Ob Nixilis or something is strictly better than not having that option, which is what happens if you don't draft it. Lutri is always a windmill slam first pick. Literally always.
@@ftrollman Thank you for explaining. I had absolutely no idea about the dynamics.
You are too good
Arming gala strong too p1p1
Command and Conquer! (command tribal name)
Is this a copy paste draft from yesterday 😅
Myfuckinggod
Watch out. Theres a Pro player playing gm3
Nummy - why aren't you working smarter not harder? Cut the twitch schedule down a bit if you have to make YT videos....no sense in working 12 hours a day or something like that
I'm working smarter by working harder while things are good :) Get the bread while I'm young so I can sip daquiris while I'm also young
@@NumotTheNummyYT good to hear....i can get behind that!
@@NumotTheNummyYT You want to sip tears?