Cut-Rate Commander | Ahoy Mateys Precon Upgrade Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @GrazzetMTG
    @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +7

    Hey folks! Please see below for the full list of upgrade suggestion made in the video, check out the link in the description for the full decklist and link to the 15k Subscriber Giveaway (if you haven't signed up already) and let me know in the comments if you agree with my changes, disagree, and/or what changes you think I missed!
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    Remove Counters
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    Azure Fleet Admiral >>> Hex Parasite
    Daring Saboteur >>> Soul Diviner
    Blood Money >>> Hexavus
    Distant Melody >>> Fain, the Broker
    Evacuation >>> Goldberry, River-Daughter
    Commander's Sphere >>> Power Conduit
    Nephalia Drownyard >>> Nesting Grounds
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    Loot/Graveyard Setup
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    Arm-Mounted Anchor >>> Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
    King Narfi's Betrayal >>> Glint-Horn Buccaneer
    Windfall >>> Big Score
    Port of Karfell >>> Unexpected Windfall
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    Pirates
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    Don Andres, the Renegade >>> Captain Vargus Wrath
    Captivating Crew >>> Dire Fleet Neckbreaker
    Fathom Fleet Captain >>> Forerunner of the Coalition
    Dire Fleet Ravager >>> Kitesail Larcenist
    Captain Lannery Storm >>> Breeches, Eager Pillager
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    Pirates Matter
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    Pitiless Plunderer >>> Kindred Discovery
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    Land Overhaul
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    Thriving Bluff >>> Stormcarved Coast
    Thriving Isle >>> Shipwreck Marsh
    Thriving Moor >>> Haunted Ridge
    Evolving Wilds >>> Dragonskull Summit
    Terramorphic Expanse >>> Drowned Catacomb
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    Additional Upgrades
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    Ghost of Ramirez DePietro >>> Pirated Copy
    Blasphemous Act >>> Raise the Palisade
    Icon of Ancestry >>> Coat of Arms
    Spectral Sailor >>> Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
    Enterprising Scallywag >>> Dockside Extortionist

  • @thebookscollective8543
    @thebookscollective8543 Год назад +7

    Honestly, this is one of the most comprehensive upgrade videos I’ve seen 👌🏼

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +4

      Glad to hear it! I generally want to folks to understand in depth why I make the changes I make, so I'm happy that folks appreciate that!

  • @scottricks1676
    @scottricks1676 3 месяца назад

    Best upgrades on RUclips! Love your channel!

  • @Maecii
    @Maecii Год назад +17

    I really like the pirate tribal and the idea of changing a downside with finality counter to a upside due to the right choice of cards and work around. But...... This deck won my heart with the second commander Don Andres. I hope you have the time to build around Don Andres with a grixis thievery theme. :D....As usual nice work, keep your pace, stay healthy.
    much love

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +9

      Fair enough - Don Andres is indeed a fantastic build around and I would love to take a crack at building a deck with him at the helm - so expect to see him in an upcoming poll once the precon upgrades are completed!

    • @piotraugustyniak6591
      @piotraugustyniak6591 Год назад

      You can add spell from merefolk deck, what phase out creatures with counters for protection.

    • @connorbax7767
      @connorbax7767 Год назад +1

      Don Andres is going in a soon-to-be built Evelyn the covetous. I think its a neat boost to the deck. Evelyn does the theft part very well, and the potential treasure generation is a nice feeder for more spells.

  • @TheRaptorJohnny
    @TheRaptorJohnny Год назад +4

    This formatting is awesome, and I appreciate the work you put into this. You still cover the reasons why the cuts and go in-depth on why the inclusions were chosen. Amazing work on a fast upload!
    I'm excitedly waiting on when you cover the dinosaur Precon, myself. 😄

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback.
      Dino's are coming up after vampires - so stay tuned, because that build is arguable the strongest out of all the ones of tested so far.

  • @4oWhat
    @4oWhat Год назад +2

    Definitely this format is completely fine for precon upgrades, you still went though the strategy and how the cards work within the deck. Can’t wait to try out the new pirates, hopefully some theft will still remain a part of the pirate theme looking forward for that secondary commander as an option too. Thanks for the fast upload on the new video!

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback on the new format!

  • @ObieNet04
    @ObieNet04 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this analysis! I was trying to find ways to remove counters outside of power conduit. Video was detailed and organized.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  7 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @lorenzorossatti5918
    @lorenzorossatti5918 Год назад

    Found a new subscriber today! Amazing job, also it's a pleasure to learn more about the lore of the game in such an interactive way. Keep it up!!!

  • @stebann5350
    @stebann5350 Год назад +1

    Dude you're one of the best MTG upgrader deck haha, your videos ar alaways so cool and usefull to watch and you're rlly fast, like ty Grazzet !!

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Thanks for the kind words and happy to hear that you enjoy the content!

  • @chetasaur
    @chetasaur Год назад +2

    i love this series, i cant wait to see your take on the merfolk precon! merfolk have been one of my fav creature types sense original Ixalan block standard so i cant wait to get the precon and start making upgrades for it!

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +2

      Glad to hear you enjoy it! Merfolk are actually going to be the last of the 4 precons I'll be covering (due to the order in which they were spoiled) but they should be out by 11/18, so hopefully the wait won't be too long.

  • @Lyzarion
    @Lyzarion Год назад +1

    As someone who tries to get into magic from yugioh, i think your channel is one of the best for deck profiles for commander.
    Idk if i am blind but i barely find any deck profiles for commander here in yt. If I find one then they include like one of the most expensive cards and their deck breakdown isn't like yours.
    Your videos are great, you try to keep the cost down and you still find good upgrades or sidegrades for the decks, which is really good for beginners.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Glad to hear that you enjoy that content and thanks for the feedback. As a previous YGO player myself, I'm happy to hear that these video's are easy to follow for folks coming over from it to follow, even if they're relatively new to magic.

  • @Ironaho
    @Ironaho Год назад +1

    Looks like 2 pirate commanders I’ll be making! This and Don Andres. Love my pirates

  • @pirachist551
    @pirachist551 Год назад

    So looking forward to getting my hands on the precon. Fantastic upgrade suggestions!

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Glad you think so and best of luck to you when you do get it!

  • @nathaniellee6934
    @nathaniellee6934 Год назад

    Awesome work on this list I never considered the amount of effects in grixis that remove counters to maintain value from the reanimation. Looking forward to the next video, also I really enjoy the new format for the videos making them more streamlined. Keep up the fantastic work.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback on the new format!

  • @codumus
    @codumus 9 месяцев назад

    After a decade long exodus I have just gotten back in with this deck. I picked it because of the pirate theme and after playing a handful of games ive come to love the pirate theme. No wanting to mess with the deck a bit, this video is super helpful at providing a place to start. I dont know if its just the NZ tax, but the cost of all the upgrades is significantly more expensive atm. But i picked up most of them for the budget. Thanks for the great vid! subbed

  • @4oWhat
    @4oWhat Год назад

    Wow didn’t expect this out so early!

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      I am to please! But seriously, I've been working on these since the full lists dropped, so I'm hoping to knock all of them out within 2 weeks to get back to our regular deckbuilds.

  • @CaptainZone1337
    @CaptainZone1337 Год назад

    Arrr! Awesome as always Grazzet!

  • @4oWhat
    @4oWhat Год назад +1

    if there is voting for future commanders I would love a Don Andres, the Renegade build!

  • @Kobabel333
    @Kobabel333 11 месяцев назад

    Siren's Ruse looks like an interesting card to add, it protects our pirates from targeted removal, reuses ETBs, and "removes" finality counters

  • @barrysetser3909
    @barrysetser3909 Год назад

    Nice; the new format works well

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Glad you like it and thanks for the feedback!

  • @burningprodigy
    @burningprodigy Год назад +10

    merfolks next pls

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +4

      Sadly they are going to be last - since they were the last deck to deck spoiled and I am tackling these in the order that they dropped. That said, if everything goes according to plan, they should drop by 11/18, so hopefully it won't be too much of a wait.

    • @kismet8010
      @kismet8010 Год назад

      ​@@GrazzetMTG;_;

    • @xr9790
      @xr9790 Год назад

      @@GrazzetMTGWhat’s the next deck then?

  • @MidgarMerc
    @MidgarMerc Год назад

    I had decided to avoid precons til the Fallout set but this video is definitely tempting me

  • @PierruPlays
    @PierruPlays Год назад

    Awesome content! I'm a new subscriber and I find your channel very helpful. Keep it up! Looking forward to more of this.🙏

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Thanks for subscribing and glad to hear you enjoy the content!

  • @eltrollex5687
    @eltrollex5687 Год назад

    Amazing video as always

  • @AlexYuvia
    @AlexYuvia Год назад

    Great video!!

  • @Emalculator1
    @Emalculator1 Год назад +2

    I would love to see you make a commander deck with Admiral Beckett Brass. Her playstyle is so different and interesting from this commander despite being the same person. Awesome video

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!
      Sadly, between the precons, my backlog of poll winning commanders, and now having to edit the video's myself - I simply don't have the time to tackle older commanders. Still, if enough folks request it, I may throw in some "retro" polls to make builds with older commander reprinted in precons / the main set to make builds with them.

  • @jacks7991
    @jacks7991 Год назад

    Stellar video man

  • @soyhurok3050
    @soyhurok3050 10 месяцев назад

    Hi mate, can we have one for Don Andres the Renegade?

  • @HalcyonAcorn
    @HalcyonAcorn Год назад

    Wow!! Getting ahead of the game, we’re going to have to call you Teferi!

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      I may not have time magic, but I may as well when it comes to deckbuilding!

  • @stevebell7273
    @stevebell7273 Год назад +1

    Let’s go Dinosaurs 🦖 on the next one!

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Not next but they are after vampires, so stay tuned!

  • @UgoneTheBest
    @UgoneTheBest Год назад

    Thank you so much for this video! I dunno if I should pick this precon up or not, it seems way behind the other 3 and it's like the pirate tribe isnt really "glued" together

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      No problem! I can see the argument to skip this one if your strictly interested in tribal synergies - since vamps and dinos have a LOT of self synergy and merfolks arguable have one of the most self synergistic tribes (next to elves) - though I would say that power level wise this one fall in line closer to the vampires deck, but behind dino's and merfolk out of the box.

  • @kylebene4749
    @kylebene4749 Год назад +8

    I have to be truely careful watching these or my over sized collection continues to grow

  • @masterhedgemon5381
    @masterhedgemon5381 Год назад +2

    Huh didn't expect It that fast tbh, Dino's, vampires or merfolk next ?

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Yep, been working on these as soon as they dropped to try and get them our ASAP (so we can get back to regular builds)! The plan now is vampires next, then dinos, and merfolk last - but they'll all be dropping within the next 2 weeks so hopefully there won't be too much delay between them!

    • @masterhedgemon5381
      @masterhedgemon5381 Год назад

      @@GrazzetMTG personally I got all of them besides ahoy mateys cause I'm not the biggest pirate fan, but generally I see big potential in playing elenda the dusk rose as your commander instead of clavileno, she seems awfully solid

  • @Polemion
    @Polemion Год назад

    Really good upgrades! I copy your Decklist add more ships such as The Belligerent, Subterranean Schooner and Magmatic Galleon and will have hopefully a wounderful pirate adventure. :)

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Can't argue with that logic! Every pirate crew needs a ship after all!

  • @sero271
    @sero271 Год назад

    im just getting into magic and edh, and had no idea you can remove fatality counters, thats so sick

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Glad to hear I brought this fact to your attention - especially since this set has multiple sources of them and we can expect to see them in both standard and commander moving forward.

  • @ufojoedude
    @ufojoedude Год назад

    Pretty cool. Was looking forward to the closer look at this commander. Even if it was cut, Don Andres actually looks kind of interesting as well. Shame it creates tapped treasures, but it still could be a neat card to experiment with.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +2

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it.
      Sadly Don Andres did get the axe here, but only because he deserves to have a build of his own (and this build lacked enough theft effects to make him reliable) - so expect him to be on an upcoming poll to get his own build coming soon!

  • @dachivale5319
    @dachivale5319 Год назад

    A question, sorry if I am asking you. But I am kind of confused about Admiral Brass herself. She reanimates a pirate as a 4/4 with haste and a finality counter. I figured you have to sacrifice the creature she reanimates at end of turn. The card however doesn't say this anywhere? A finality counter also doesn't make you sacrifice it as far as I have found.
    So do the creatures she returns stay in play?
    Sorry maybe a bit off-topic, but figured you would know. I rather be certain before I have this wrong.
    Thanks in advance if you would answer and also thanks for the guide, you actually opened my eyes to some cards I had long forgotten like Power Conduit. :D

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Good question! You actually do not have to sac the pirate she reanimates (you may be thinking of unearth, which is a different mechanic). They stick around like any other permanently reanimated creature, with the caveat that, the next time they would die, they get exiled instead. So, TLDR, they stay permanently until killed again, and are THEN exiled.
      Hope that helps!

    • @dachivale5319
      @dachivale5319 Год назад

      @@GrazzetMTG thanks for the answer. It is very clear now. Should have been clear right away, but the finality counter made it confusing for me. 😅

  • @stefanschmid1357
    @stefanschmid1357 Год назад

    There is one thing i want to say: when it is fact that many many cards tells you: When.. Whenever...At... (Triggered Abilitys) and also Admiral Brass says that.... GO FOR STRIONIC RESONATOR.

  • @michasolowski7630
    @michasolowski7630 Год назад

    Great video! What is your fav precon deck from these 4?

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Honestly, of the ones I've built and tested so far, it would have to be Dino's. The value and board presence they can generate is insane and, at the end of the day, I enjoy the simple pleasures of dropping gigantic creatures on the board.

  • @ProtoSkullX1
    @ProtoSkullX1 Год назад

    Can’t wait for dinos!! Is it next

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Dinos coming up after vampires, so expect them to drop next week.

  • @saiyaboy85
    @saiyaboy85 Год назад

    I really like the upgrades, but the only issue I got is the lack of cards that can protect our commander. Since the build is heavily focused on her, and got a mid size CMC, a couple of removals can ruin the whole gameplan, once the table realises this weekpoint. Even some counterspells and/or equipments that give protection to Brass would help a lot in my opinion.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Fair enough. You not wrong regarding it being very annoying for us to lose our commander but, at the same time, in my experience, Brass isn't generally going to be the biggest threat at the table and will usually be removed incidentally due to wipes rather than being picked off herself (unless we're ahead of course, but then we may have reanimated pirates in play that may be more immediate threats than here). Still, if your table is keep on picking off commanders, slotting in boots, greaves, and/or even a counterspell or 2 would do no harm in helping us keep Brass alive.

  • @childofodin
    @childofodin 28 дней назад

    I was able to get the stock precon to do about 80 damage with a stolen craterhoof and angrath's marauders with a bombardiers sack of craterhoof

  • @piotraugustyniak6591
    @piotraugustyniak6591 Год назад

    Great video.

    • @piotraugustyniak6591
      @piotraugustyniak6591 Год назад

      I would add Identity Theft. No pirate but helps with remove counters and gives extra enter battlefield trigger after exiled creature return.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Good suggestion! Identity Thief works nicely to retrigger our pirates ETB effect for extra value while removing the finality counter from them, so I can see it being included if we don't mind having said pirate lose its 4/4 statblock.

    • @piotraugustyniak6591
      @piotraugustyniak6591 Год назад

      @@GrazzetMTG great you like IT. IT works in my first ixalan set pirate tribal. I will also add military intelingens- if you attack with two or more creatures draw a card. Very good cheap enchanment for aggro deck. IT works well in my rouge tribal precon deck.

    • @piotraugustyniak6591
      @piotraugustyniak6591 Год назад

      @@GrazzetMTG IT is better to lose 4/4 stack instead your card go to exile.You can always reanimate again.

  • @lancekidder9011
    @lancekidder9011 11 месяцев назад

    Can someone explain to me why removing the finality counter? Let's keep the upgraded stat total. I thought it's the finality character that gives at base 44

    • @themadkat3374
      @themadkat3374 2 месяца назад

      The finality counter doesn't affect stats. Pirates Brass revives will be 4/4s whether the finality counter is on them or not.

  • @fredwedvaldes2720
    @fredwedvaldes2720 Год назад +1

    Please Mur folk next.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Yeah, sorry but the fish are actually the last on release schedule this time around - expect to see them on 11/18 after Vampires (up next) and Dinos (after vamps).

  • @OrochiBorgieman
    @OrochiBorgieman Год назад

    It's a nice build, but I might buy the precon for the alternate commander Don Andreas and build around him.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      I really wouldn't blame you - Don Andres, the Renegade is a fantastic build around that I wouldn't mind tackling myself!

  • @kennyboi01
    @kennyboi01 Год назад

    What does cut rate mean

  • @nicolamariconda2583
    @nicolamariconda2583 Год назад

    Special mention: Buccaneer+ Malcolm against all 3 players= gg.
    Glint Horn pay Red,ping opponents for 1,malcom makes 3 treasure token,use the token to pay glint horn ability again and again.
    Actually i Run temur Pirates Deck cedh,i love it.
    This ixalan one i ll take it for casual Games.
    But i m Not sure If Upgrade in that way or in stealing Things from opponents,combat and then sac for not giving Back 😂

  • @piotraugustyniak6591
    @piotraugustyniak6591 Год назад

    I would switch Black market for exquisite blood. One of weaknees of aggro decks is no defense or no life gain. If you hit people they hit you back.
    Black market is way better in lifegain vampire tribal precon you what even feel life lose from enchanment. It will be almost free staff.

  • @Galchoo1
    @Galchoo1 Год назад

    YARR HARR FIDDLE DIDEE- um, I mean, amazing deck upgrade as always!
    Also hey, Vampires are next! Man, Aristocrats sure suck, huh?
    I'll see myself out.
    Day 800 of waiting for the face reveal. Ever heard of The King of Fighters? Because I randomly realised how similar Oswald from that game franchise looks to you.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support as usual!
      Yep, vampires are up next on the blood alter - with them being the ones losing blood this time around for a change - but at least they get to turn into demons in the process, which is cool I guess?
      And regarding King of Fighters - I have heard of the franchise but I was not familiar with Oswald until I looked him up. And yeah, there is a uncanny resemblance there - purely coincidental, but it is there. Now I got to watch my back for SNK's lawyers.....

  • @MikoM1111
    @MikoM1111 Год назад

    Kindred discovery price is wrong! I wish it was only 20 cents haha

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      Whoops! Sorry about that. Looks like an editing mistake fell through the cracks now that I'm handling this all on my own. The price IS correct on the final pricing though - so thankfully everything is still good. Thanks for letting me know!

  • @Chillzo_o
    @Chillzo_o Год назад

    Please Vampire next

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад

      Already in the works - expect to see the Blood Rites Precon Upgrade by this weekend.

  • @hanoi_revolver
    @hanoi_revolver Год назад

    Very disappointed in the pirates available as commanders. None of them do what i want them to

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +1

      That's a shame. There are a few pirate commander out there now, so there are some very different playstyles that we can use them with. What playstyle are you looking for specifically?

    • @hanoi_revolver
      @hanoi_revolver Год назад

      @@GrazzetMTG i would love a Pirate CMD focused on making pirate tokens to crew ships and getting treasures or stealing cards each time a vehicle inflict damage.
      I love some of the new cards like The Indomitable and Francisco, but it doesn't feel like they have pirates buildt around them that much.
      The fact that Francisco makes you lose 1 color if you play him as partner is so sad to me.
      Also this deck is kinda splitting the pirate tribal between too many gameplay elements imo.
      Also this is less of a gameplay issue, but i wish we had a Pirate commander that looks like a cool bearded captain lel.

  • @Zeromus5555
    @Zeromus5555 Год назад

    WAAAAAAY too many counter removing cards. Its nice to have a couple, but more than that youre looking at bricking and dead draws. She only brings back 1 pirate per turn.

    • @GrazzetMTG
      @GrazzetMTG  Год назад +2

      That is a fair criticism - as the conistancy of the deck does need to be taken into account. That said, in testing I found that we would see - at most - 2 - 3 of these counter removing cards throughout the course of the game - more often than not falling into 1 - 2 even with this ratio, which ending up being a good balance between reliably drawing into them each game and not being flooded with them - though I could see the argument for cutting 1 - 2 of them for more pirates/pirate payoffs/loot effects if that is really a concern.

  • @Renegadetothe64th
    @Renegadetothe64th 4 месяца назад

    Why do you talk like that. I’m sorry but it makes it unbearable to watch. I don’t know how to describe it but it’s like you always finish your sentences off with a little jingle.