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QUEST FOR THE JANKLORD Episode 3 | Jank EDH Commander Gameplay

QUEST FOR THE JANKLORD

Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Isperia, Supreme Judge

    Isperia, Supreme Judge

    Control the skies using Sphinx tribal synergies, restricting opponents' flying abilities and gaining card advantage through combat triggers, while building a life-gain and pillow fort style defense.

  • Ruric Thar, the Unbowed

    Ruric Thar, the Unbowed

    Punish opponents for casting noncreature spells by dealing damage directly, thereby controlling the pace of the game and limiting opponents' interactions.

  • Zo-Zu the Punisher

    Zo-Zu the Punisher

    Aggressively punish opponents by dealing damage whenever they play lands or cast spells, applying constant pressure to disrupt their development and force suboptimal plays.

  • Obzedat, Ghost Council

    Obzedat, Ghost Council

    Utilize disruption and life manipulation to weaken opponents while advancing a slow attrition plan, leveraging Obzedat’s evasion and removal capabilities.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Players carefully navigated around taxing effects that punished life gain, forcing strategic decisions about when to gain life or play spells.

  • 2

    The presence of Ruric Thar forced opponents to reconsider casting noncreature spells, shifting the game towards creature-based interactions and combat.

  • 3

    Zo-Zu’s punisher ability created an environment where each spell or land drop could cause damage, influencing all players to be cautious about their plays.

  • 4

    Isperia’s Sphinx tribal and flying restriction proved a strong control element, deterring opponents from relying on aerial attacks and granting card draw on combat.

  • 5

    Combat phases saw calculated blocks and damage prevention usage to mitigate the aggressive damage coming from multiple sources.

  • 6

    Players utilized counterspells and removal effectively to maintain board control and prevent any one player from dominating too early.

Notable Cards

  • Dawn of Hope

    Dawn of Hope

  • Warmonger Hellkite

    Warmonger Hellkite

  • Master of Predicaments

    Master of Predicaments

  • Story Circle

    Story Circle

  • Elixir of Immortality

    Elixir of Immortality

  • Acidic Slime

    Acidic Slime

  • Pestermite

    Pestermite

Summary

The game begins with players setting up their boards cautiously, each aiming to leverage their commanders' unique strengths. Early turns saw a buildup of mana and minor creature plays, with some players focusing on life gain and defensive positioning. One player, wielding Isperia, Supreme Judge, aimed to control the skies and restrict opponents' flying creatures, establishing aerial dominance with Sphinx tribal synergies. Another player, piloting Zo-Zu the Punisher, adopted an aggressive strategy, dealing damage indirectly and punishing opponents for casting spells or playing lands, creating tension and forcing opponents to play around constant damage triggers. A key turning point occurs when Ruric Thar, the Unbowed, enters the battlefield, bringing a threat of punishing noncreature spellcasting and shifting the meta to a 'rock-paper-scissors' style interaction. Obzedat, Ghost Council's player contributes with disruptive tactics and life manipulation, adding to the complex board state. Throughout the game, players navigate around multiple taxing effects and damage prevention tactics, leading to careful combat decisions. The game’s tempo fluctuates as players attempt to build board presence while mitigating incoming damage from Zo-Zu and Ruric Thar. The interplay between aggressive damage, life gain, and control elements defines the flow, with the eventual win condition likely revolving around maintaining board control and outlasting opponents through incremental damage and attrition.

Description

Four dudes, out of cash and addicted to cardboard crack, struck a deal with a demon for unlimited booster packs…

…those booster packs just happened to be Fallen Empires.

Now the dudes are stuck on a nightmare plane, forced to play commander by the demon’s janky rules FOR ALL ETERNITY. And you get to watch!

Behold the torture of ultra-budget EDH as the dudes vie for the victor’s prize: the title of JANKLORD and one month in the real world.

Will they find a way to escape? Or play jank forevermore?

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DECK LISTS: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/isperia-supreme-jank tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ruric-thar-the-unjanked tappedout.net/mtg-decks/zo-zu-the-jankisher-2 tappedout.net/mtg-decks/obzedat-jank-council

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(CREDITS)

STARRING Joe Kroll, Daniel McLaughlin, John Mueller, Tim Prince

FEATURING The Demon, Sean Sullivan, Dan Young, Nathan Farley

DIRECTOR, WRITER, EDITOR, & PRODUCER Daniel McLaughlin

STORY & CONCEPT Daniel McLaughlin, Joe Kroll, John Mueller, Tim Prince, & Sean Sullivan

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Timothy McLaughlin, Nathan Farley, & Kelsey McLaughlin

(OUR PATRON SAINTS)

JANKMASTERS & EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS LittleFXRadio, Thomas Bilbaugh, Dawson DeMars, Ryan Walker

INDULGENT JANKSTERS Matthew Spidle, Mark Everhart

PATRON OF THE HARMLESS OFFERING Robert Bishop

SET, PROP, & COSTUME DESIGNER Nathan Farley

CARPENTER Timothy McLaughlin

ASST. CARPENTERS/PAINTERS Dawson Ehlke, Joe Kroll, Daniel McLaughlin, John Mueller, Tim Prince, & Sean Sullivan

CRAFT SERVICES Kelsey McLaughlin Timothy McLaughlin

CINEMATOGRAPHY Tim Prince (In Game, Various Intro) Samara Ehlke (Various Intro) Daniel McLaughlin (Various)

DEMON ILLUSTRATION & Various Titles John Mueller

THEME SONG MUSIC Dan Stewart of WINGMAN (wingmanmusic.bandcamp.com)

THEME SONG LYRICS Daniel McLaughlin & Dan Stewart

BACKGROUND MUSIC “a ninja among culturachippers”, “The Pirate and the Dancer”, “Poppies”, “Death on the Battlefield", “The Black Kitty” & “The Black” by ROLEMUSIC

“Dark Sanctum (Boss Fight)” by VISAGER

Digital Voyage by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org

8-Bit March by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org

Inner Sanctum by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100196 Artist: incompetech.com

VARIOUS SOUND EFFECTS Soundsnap

SPECIAL THANKS The Source Comics & Games in Roseville, MN

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