Pro Tour Dark Ascension: Top 8 Semifinals

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  • @Casemister36
    @Casemister36 5 місяців тому +158

    Really good match! A little disappointed at the lack of Mesa Falcons, but I guess the Pros weren't considering that high level of tech at that time.

    • @vivid_swatch2091
      @vivid_swatch2091 5 місяців тому +36

      I see you too came to watch this game after cgb and rarran's video 😂

    • @wannabevampirelizard
      @wannabevampirelizard 5 місяців тому +11

      There will be more Mesa Flacons here in the comments :P

    • @AbaoA_Qu
      @AbaoA_Qu 5 місяців тому +5

      Mesa falcon blocks delver and infect lands, and butt breathing counteracts kessig wolf run at a more efficient rate. What a missed opportunity.

    • @vivid_swatch2091
      @vivid_swatch2091 4 місяці тому +2

      @@AbaoA_Qu BUTT BREATHING 😂

  • @JesusGrohl
    @JesusGrohl 5 місяців тому +84

    CGB sent me here. Well worth it! Mesa Falcon Gang!

    • @kingguy3
      @kingguy3 5 місяців тому +2

      After I watched the cgb vid, it was suddenly suggested to me by the algorithm

  • @kristofferbishop3511
    @kristofferbishop3511 2 роки тому +40

    Still my favorite block and time period for MTG. I got back into MTG when Dark Ascension came out, Innistrad was sooo good, DKA kept the flavor rolling, and then Avacyn Restored had all these Angels and Griselbrand, and I was hooked again.
    I watched this video when it first came out 9 years ago, and here I am, back for more.

    • @Paranoiddruid2
      @Paranoiddruid2 2 роки тому

      Same here man. So good back then!

    • @steet2
      @steet2 2 роки тому +2

      it's a shame to see how much worse MTG and WotC has become since then

    • @cavemanben
      @cavemanben 2 роки тому +2

      Same here, mirrodin was great, then right into Innistrad. Such a great era.

  • @michaelbismarckii9139
    @michaelbismarckii9139 10 років тому +83

    I've gotten so used to Kibler shuffling, I've begun to enjoy it

  • @WBRamsesIII
    @WBRamsesIII 9 років тому +24

    Enjoying a fantastic rewind in 2015! Best match I've ever watched

    • @WBRamsesIII
      @WBRamsesIII Рік тому +3

      11 years later and still the best match I've ever watched

  • @varcynal
    @varcynal 12 років тому +9

    Every so often I like to go back and watch this Match, I love watching these two play so seeing the two of them duke it out makes for great magic.

  • @jacobalarcon5171
    @jacobalarcon5171 6 років тому +76

    this might just be generational bias but I sincerely believe Innistrad is responsible for the best standard format in the games history. Also I really miss Kibler at the pro tour 😢

    • @thenoobdestroyer100
      @thenoobdestroyer100 5 років тому +12

      inistrad RTR was heaven

    • @patricioramosnegrete1192
      @patricioramosnegrete1192 4 роки тому +6

      @@thenoobdestroyer100 Innistrad/Mirrodin with all 6 sets was godly as well, but a little too dominated by Delver. Innistrad-RTR was incredible

    • @loganhhs2010
      @loganhhs2010 2 роки тому

      Yep. I had just started playing competitively in Mirrodin/Innistrad standard. That period, plus RTR has stayed my favorite period of the format. Just such diversity in the format and so much fun.

    • @itsthekid9815
      @itsthekid9815 Рік тому

      @@patricioramosnegrete1192 the thing about the full format people started to realize delver couldn't beat green white midrange.

  • @revengeonmrgrape09
    @revengeonmrgrape09 10 років тому +34

    I have lost track of how many times I have watched this match

    • @MSNking14
      @MSNking14 7 місяців тому +4

      Rewatching in 2024

  • @richurro20
    @richurro20 7 місяців тому +6

    god i miss old mtg.
    take me back.

  • @nerdstrong
    @nerdstrong 4 місяці тому +4

    Some of the best play at the top levels AND a Sheldon cameo! This video has it all!

  • @WisecrackJax
    @WisecrackJax 12 років тому +13

    By far one of the best matches I've ever seen. The second Whipflare was insane.

  • @chris5036
    @chris5036 8 років тому +48

    PRO TOUR GALVANIC BLAST
    NEVERFORGET

  • @FunkmasterA997
    @FunkmasterA997 10 років тому +9

    "I tap out and play Lingering Souls, your turn."
    "I tap out and play Primeval Titan, your turn."

  • @keyes53ljh
    @keyes53ljh 12 років тому +4

    one of my favorite matches, the thought process between turns for finkel and kibler was amazing. great match.

  • @M0mentum11
    @M0mentum11 8 років тому +17

    This match was incredible

  • @ILIKEITSIMPLE
    @ILIKEITSIMPLE 11 років тому +13

    I love how almost 300.000 people have seen this video, and not even 100.000 have seen the Finals video.

  • @Charge183IF
    @Charge183IF 12 років тому +4

    Starting to learn this game at 23 (watching this to learn from the best). I'm amazed by it's complexity and style, so I can't understand how anyone could say it's "for kids". Everyone playing should try to make Magic as popular and known as poker or chess.

  • @CharstarAlmighty
    @CharstarAlmighty 12 років тому +3

    I think it is amazing that you were able to switch games in the middle like that when there was an issue. Very good coverage.

  • @tbguillermo98
    @tbguillermo98 12 років тому +5

    Ladies and gentlemen who are confused. This is one of the greatest Magic duels that have ever happened. It was staggering and daggering indeed.

  • @0doral
    @0doral 11 років тому +1

    They reset the board state because they had cameras. Finkel just won when they continued to play and the casters didn't show or talk about it. They simply mentioned there was a Drogskull at the end.

  • @Zeferet.
    @Zeferet. 11 років тому +3

    this video was what got me into magic, and i do not regret it!!

  • @alcapownage44
    @alcapownage44 12 років тому +1

    That mistake of not blocking cost him at least 10 thousand dollars. I wouldn't be able to sleep for days. Awesome match though most exciting I have seen in a while.

  • @drop0ut606
    @drop0ut606 10 років тому +3

    This standard all the way til the end of the summer was probably the funnest in recent memory.

    • @richurro20
      @richurro20 10 років тому +1

      Agreed. I also liked Avacyn and m13 Standard. New standard is so lame.

  • @Ox5f3759df
    @Ox5f3759df 12 років тому +1

    It makes it so that your opponent doesn't even try to see what you've been holding since your opening hand. It also gets to be habit after a while and you just do it without noticing.

  • @al0ndite
    @al0ndite 12 років тому +3

    Definitely, without doubt, the most exciting match for all of PTDKA.

  • @Trivedi_Tuesdays
    @Trivedi_Tuesdays 4 роки тому +9

    The fact that finkel got so far in this terrible matchup speaks volume on his greatness. It was just kibler’s time to shine, the dragonmaster’s legendary run

  • @Drecon84
    @Drecon84 12 років тому +2

    Sick topdeck for Kibler. Really cool to see two of the best players in the world battle it out.

  • @LearnAndReflect
    @LearnAndReflect 12 років тому +2

    that's amazing, the last play. the ONE time that Jon Finkel is a teeny bit hasty, it costs him a spot in the finals. Just absolutely stunning.

  • @tylerschafer412
    @tylerschafer412 8 років тому +10

    I honestly dont know why he didn't block his 2/2 at the end. I mean he knew at the very least kibler was running red in the deck, In my opinion thats enough knowledge to at least start blocking when your at 10 or less health.

  • @Ajudge9
    @Ajudge9 12 років тому +2

    One of the best matches I have seen

  • @bobrossasaurus
    @bobrossasaurus 12 років тому +1

    I agree 100%. Shuffling your cards in your hand like a maniac doesn't make you a better Magic player, it doesn't look cool, and it stalls the game. For example, at one point Kibler shuffled his hand for about 30 seconds straight, then played a Mountain and passed the turn. I was so furious after that. If I were Finkel, I would've raged.

  • @4mped
    @4mped 12 років тому +5

    This was in my recommended videos... and I have no freaking clue what's going on here.

  • @tyler71989
    @tyler71989 6 років тому +1

    anyone else coming back to this in 2018?

    • @masondyer7604
      @masondyer7604 5 років тому +1

      yep, gotta watch some GOOD standard every now and again

  • @oPoptartz
    @oPoptartz 7 років тому +3

    Had to come here after PT Hour of Devastation top 8. Watching misplays like that just hurt, but at least the match was fantastic.

  • @Greydjinn
    @Greydjinn 12 років тому +1

    great match! So crazy to see the disputed wolf token be the difference! Classy pros, great games...i'm so glad I am playing Magic again!

  • @cadaverdoggy
    @cadaverdoggy 8 років тому +13

    why not block? finkel c'mon

  • @TatsuMakiSeppuKyaku
    @TatsuMakiSeppuKyaku 12 років тому

    You're supposed to do that. It stops observant players from tracking which cards you have in your hand and where they are. There are a lot of layers to Magic beyond just playing with the cards

  • @cannedpears6050
    @cannedpears6050 8 років тому +3

    I enjoy how the old stream layout is significantly better than the current.

    • @MonsterM4sh
      @MonsterM4sh 8 років тому +1

      +Cole Thompson I don't enjoy it, but you're not lying.

  • @MTGNetDecker
    @MTGNetDecker 11 років тому +1

    He shuffles even more.
    MIND BLOWN

  • @PerhapsOOTMM
    @PerhapsOOTMM 9 років тому +17

    Rich Hagon may talk a lot, but he doesn't say much.

  • @milesname1
    @milesname1 12 років тому +1

    It is relatively simple - don't let the Magic nerds rage over you.

  • @Stillson14
    @Stillson14 12 років тому +1

    Maaaan. The double Whipflare play is just as awesome the second time.

  • @7mean7bunny7
    @7mean7bunny7 10 років тому +2

    The judge said this was the first time they ever rolled back a game state before. What is DCI policy if something like this happened and it wasn't on camera?

    • @isaaclopez5998
      @isaaclopez5998 8 років тому +4

      +7mean7bunny7 They must have recently changed policy about making that kind of review. Pro Tour Dragons of Tarkir, Patrick Chapin received a game loss after he failed to reveal a card off of Ajani, Mentor of Heros. He urged the judges to review the recording to prove that the card he was identifying was the card off Ajani. It was clear from video which card he got off the Ajani, yet he received a game loss for something like 'drawing extra cards'. Judges made a statement afterwards that the feature area does not receive extra benefits, such as review of recording.

  • @Saritenite
    @Saritenite 12 років тому +3

    Famous words from Rich Hagon, "There's almost no way a Game 5 can top it"

  • @TheIntelife
    @TheIntelife 12 років тому +1

    That was the most self-screwed loss I've ever seen, but I don't think anyone could reasonably expect three galvanic blasts...

  • @NeoNeko99
    @NeoNeko99 12 років тому

    Personally I found the absolute best way to get the hang of Magic was Duels of the Planeswalker. I love it and it introduces you to all the mechanics and makes it really easy to learn the turn order etc. Free to download the basic version on iPad too. Really recommend it.

  • @jsnipn
    @jsnipn 10 років тому +3

    I'm so glad that they just shook hands instead of flipping the table. But of coarse they aren't teenagers.

  • @kyleashby3422
    @kyleashby3422 2 роки тому

    also does anyone know either A how to qualify ingeneral or if u can use mtg arena to qualify ?????????

  • @chiazach3972
    @chiazach3972 12 років тому +1

    amazing comback at the end

  • @Andreitism
    @Andreitism 12 років тому +1

    ive never seen this game played before... but a triple galvanic blast!!?!??!?! wow amazing play

  • @huron994
    @huron994 Рік тому

    1:40:02 yes i am enjoying a fantastic rewatch. What a set of games!

  • @mattm7798
    @mattm7798 8 років тому

    What were the two deck names Kibler and Finkel were playing? Funny enough, I like the graphics more back then but they don't show close ups of the cards nor say the deck names. I assume one was Delver something but what was Kibler playing?

    • @XxNovaz
      @XxNovaz 8 років тому +1

      +Matt M I believe Kibler was playing wolfrun ramp and Finkel was play spirits.

    • @spoopyboi1882
      @spoopyboi1882 8 років тому +1

      wolfrun ramp vs delver spirits i think

    • @annabellethorpe2542
      @annabellethorpe2542 8 років тому

      correct, kibler team was the wolfrun deck

  • @TheSlowDesign
    @TheSlowDesign 12 років тому

    random question:
    I recently put a card into my green white populate deck called "Trostani, voice of selesnya"
    it's main ability is that i gain health equal to the amount of toughness a creature has when it enters the field under my control.
    If i were to populate Trostani, would the ability multiply depending on how many tokens of her i own?

  • @Espelleanthus
    @Espelleanthus 12 років тому +1

    kibler seems to be a fair and a pleasant player to play with

  • @nandersonpage
    @nandersonpage 12 років тому +2

    1:51:03 onwards was just as funny... Gotta love how these 2 hosts the game.. seriously :)

  • @That1GamerDude7
    @That1GamerDude7 12 років тому

    does that mean they cant be obtained in stores then? since they are custom? I am actually new to magic (played 9 years ago, but wasnt that good) what are some great places to buy both old and new cards from? is there a newsletter I can get signed into to always know whats new and on the way?

  • @00000EPIC00000
    @00000EPIC00000 12 років тому +1

    How to be good at magic.
    1. Be skinny.
    2. Have a good deck.
    3. Win.

  • @InsaneChef
    @InsaneChef 7 років тому +1

    I want “I should’ve blocked” written on my gravestone

  • @xTobsecretx
    @xTobsecretx 5 місяців тому

    Galvanic blast you

    Galvanic blast you
    Negate
    Galvanic blast you
    What a moment!

  • @gildrop
    @gildrop 12 років тому

    @neveSykcuL what wolf token thing? I only watched the kibler match, but i saw nothing wrong there. Let me know what match it is and i'll go check it out

  • @josecohen1983
    @josecohen1983 12 років тому

    Stupid question: any particular reason to play Whipflare instead of Pyroclasm? Doesn't want to kill his Solemn Simulacrums?

  • @zhengjing1
    @zhengjing1 12 років тому

    @awdett Maybe slag storm+titan then? If finkel blcks, he goes down to 5 token, kibler cast titan, to maintain lethal damage, u have to manaleak it. Which which case kibler dont pay and play slagstorm instead? As to if he doesn't block, finkel lets the titan comes down, shoots down 3 tokens puts finkel on 4 tokens, still lethal?

  • @x3p5i10nx
    @x3p5i10nx 5 місяців тому +1

    CGB didn't mention fellow Mesa Falcon Sheldon in the video!

  • @That1GamerDude7
    @That1GamerDude7 12 років тому

    what kind of sleeves is brian using, I cant tell what they have on them, but they do look kinda cool....

  • @mmogeek1
    @mmogeek1 12 років тому

    Brian Kibler - 1 colorless - legendary artifact
    At the beginning of your upkeep, start shuffling your hand in a very annoying manner and put a piss off counter on Brian Kibler.
    Once there is 3 counters on Brian Kibler, you may shuffle your hand at an increasing speed. If this effect persists for a full turn, you make your opponent jump over the table and try to hit you, effectively winning the game by disqualification.

  • @ChadMaltoMusic
    @ChadMaltoMusic 11 років тому

    It is, as a former Pokemon and Yu Gi Oh player, I will say magic is the most fun out there!

  • @josephfoster6304
    @josephfoster6304 12 років тому

    QUESTION: will having doubling season AND parallel lives on the field start an infinite combo? Here's what I'm thinking- Call of the conclave- parallel lives-2 centaurs doybling seaon-6(2 for the call and 4 for the parallel lives). parallel lives- 12 more( for the doubling season). is my assertion correct, or am i stupid?

    • @blakewilliams8148
      @blakewilliams8148 2 роки тому

      I realize this question is 9 years old and you probably already know/ don't care but since they are replacement effects not triggers if you cast call of the conclave Doubling season would replace the 1 token into 2 and parallel lives would replace the 2 into 4. Final boardstate 4 centaurs.

  • @dragonestea
    @dragonestea 12 років тому

    To elaborate: Magic may have more overlap, but it also has way more cards, a much broader range of abilities (such as abilities that cause subgames, control opponent's turns, bring cards into play from outside the game, etc) and a superior economics system. The game state is also subject to a lot more change as a lot of cards straight up change the rules of the game. finally, has a lot more multiplayer associated with it. Just a few reasons why i say it's more complex.

  • @Sedilkin
    @Sedilkin 12 років тому

    Thank you very much, it was confusing me.

  • @kyleashby3422
    @kyleashby3422 2 роки тому

    this is one of my favorite and im still looking for jons deck list ten years later and yes i am an idiot

  • @awdett
    @awdett 12 років тому

    @Oiltuber He said it on his twitter account. During the game he thought he was playing around Inferno Titan, but later realized if he played Snapcaster->Mana Leak, that would tap Kibler out (9 lands) to let Finkel safely play his lord w/ Negate backup for the win.

  • @pitadude9836
    @pitadude9836 4 місяці тому

    Does everyone do the sway when they pile shuffle?

  • @Zaknaberrnon
    @Zaknaberrnon 8 років тому

    love how he just tosses the snapped back mana leak into exile like he doesnt give a shit hahaha

  • @pwpryan
    @pwpryan 11 років тому

    I stand corrected good sir. Thank you for the clarification.

  • @rhysieboy999
    @rhysieboy999 11 років тому

    In older formats there are cards that specifically reference a card in the graveyard by order placed, for instance 4th card in the graveyard etc. Hence changing it effects these cards

  • @ncclgrc
    @ncclgrc 12 років тому

    finkel said in the interview after the match that he didn't block because he was expecting an inferno titan. he could mana leak the inferno titan or even if it resolves, will leave him with 2 more spirits which would have been lethal next turn with drogskoll captain. he can handle 2 galvanic blasts but lucky for kibler he had three. good match!

  • @zhengjing1
    @zhengjing1 12 років тому

    @awdett what about autmn's viel+untapped land+titan+combust+g-blast(the last 2 finkel knew about) I am trying really hard to see if in ANY case of kibler's hand finkel was correct. And i think finkel had 6 tokens, which is why kibler took 6.

  • @simonotaku
    @simonotaku 12 років тому

    Anyone know where I could find Finkel's deck list from this vid?

  • @Murphator
    @Murphator 12 років тому

    does anybody know what the second image shown in this video is? that is like THE coolest creature I've ever seen! anyone know the name of that thing?

  • @coldhank
    @coldhank 12 років тому

    What were the in-out sideboards of Brian Kibler's deck?

  • @StellarNinjas
    @StellarNinjas 12 років тому

    Thank you good sir.

  • @derekadams32
    @derekadams32 11 років тому +1

    Am I missing something? At 1:10:00 , Finkel could have played the captain, copied it with the image, and swung for lethal (12 in the air via lingering souls). I must be missing something because there is no way he would have missed that.

  • @schilke237
    @schilke237 12 років тому

    Congrats to both players, we probably should've seen Jon Finkel in the finals, but nobody can say that they would have expected to see three galvanics if you were in his shoes.

  • @dragonestea
    @dragonestea 12 років тому

    fair point. At least wizards goes out of it's way to make sure it has relevant rulings wherever there might be confusion.

  • @tankboy7373
    @tankboy7373 12 років тому

    Words of wisdom. I see it all now.

  • @bryantfamilyvids
    @bryantfamilyvids 12 років тому

    I love Kibler's Ascension sleeves, i've had this idea before...

  • @jeromewilliams8630
    @jeromewilliams8630 12 років тому

    if anyone knows what sleeves Finkel is using here, please let me know. they look like KMCs? i think? or Dragon Shields maybe? they definitely aren't UltraPro

  • @awdett
    @awdett 12 років тому

    @zhengjing1 Kudos, on coming up on that scenario I hadn't considered; for a moment I thought you were right, but I realized it still doesn't make Kibler win the game. Finkel also had a Dungeon Geists in hand, so this is what would've happened:

  • @heftigfin
    @heftigfin 12 років тому

    Really liking Brian's sleeves!

  • @Timuchin99
    @Timuchin99 12 років тому

    For all those saying "stop shuffling your hand!" shut up and get over it. He won the PT.

  • @Rajitak
    @Rajitak 12 років тому

    20:00 I don't understand how he went from 24 to 19. Can someone explain? 3 flyers went through, should have brought him to 21?

  • @StarCraftBlink
    @StarCraftBlink 11 років тому

    Did I miss something? at around 1:10:00 couldn't Finkel have just gone Drogskul Captain copy it swing for lethal? I thought he had a phantasmal image in hand but I guess I could have mis seen it.

  • @tamserenity
    @tamserenity 2 роки тому

    It would be kinda cool if you posted deck list to look at for more information.

  • @AvantTom
    @AvantTom 11 років тому

    Does anyone have a timestamp for when they tell you the judges ruling for the whole wolf and spirit debacle?

  • @Jakemana2
    @Jakemana2 12 років тому

    what is the red green land that brian is using called?

  • @StallordD
    @StallordD 12 років тому

    I noticed that they tend to update damage not often enough. They may have just been compensating for earlier turns.

  • @maxfailmezger5219
    @maxfailmezger5219 4 роки тому

    Kibler flicks his cards faster than my internet connection apparently.

  • @Aphex217Twin
    @Aphex217Twin 12 років тому

    I would have loved to see Finkel take down another pro tour, but Kibler's a great player, he deserved it.

  • @awdett
    @awdett 12 років тому

    Lots of people are missing that Finkel had 7 spirits in play at the time he chose not to block (two are offscreen). Finkel admitted that even if Kibler had Inferno Titan, Finkel could Snapcaster ->Mana Leak it to tap out Kibler to still win.

  • @gamester512
    @gamester512 12 років тому

    I can remember when I used to play this, I used primarily a pure Black or Black & Blue deck, with my deck's 'powerhouse' creature being the 8/8 Nightmare Horror, Hypnox, which has Flying, and exiles every card currently in the opponent's hand as long as Hypnox is is play, though you needed so much mana to summon Hypnox that if you did summon it, chances were good that you already had your opponent on the ropes, with Hypnox requiring the player to tap 8 colorless and 3 black mana to summon it.