Thragtusk, The Polarizer

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This video looks back on Thragtusk's polarizing tenure in the Standard format.
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@winter6751 7 лет назад

The transitions are very smooth. How do you do it? Great video as always!

@BastiansChannel 7 лет назад

I like how he pins your comment, but doesn't answer your question.

@overshare7 7 лет назад

Gj on this video :D and I agree 3GW made more sense

@DD-zs9du 6 лет назад

Winter ßß

@jakejutras2733 5 лет назад

Seb90 a master never reveals his secrets ;)

@ForeverLaxx 7 лет назад

My issue with Thragtusk is that he was printed to fight combo/control and ended up being used in a combo/control manner himself. That speaks of a failure of design on some level.

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

this is a good point.

@davidmcconnell8426 4 года назад

But he enters and gives 5 life. I was fairly new at the time but I had a idea why baneslayer was used a lot just before I started playing. But this card is probably my favourite with Jace being second

@wingsof5stack390 4 года назад

He doesnt seem like he was designed to fight control or combo. He looks like he is made for aggro matchups

@joeldykman7591 4 года назад

The real reason people hate thragtusk isnt actually thragtusk, it was restoration angel flickering thragtusk. The easiest way to fix thragtusk from being abused is to say 'if an opponent would remove thragtusk from the battlefield, put a 3/3 beast token into play'- or something along those lines. Gaining 5 life is nice, but the free 3/3 after it leaves is what put it over the edge.

@smileyvr4438 3 года назад

@@wingsof5stack390 He was. The top deck that Thragtusk countered was a blue counter-aggro deck that could recurse spells from graveyard.

@TheManaSource 7 лет назад

SWAGTUSK IS SWOL!

@Supsup516 7 лет назад

hey wedge

@NecroAsphyxia 7 лет назад

TheManaSource swagtusk was the bane of my existence during that era...

@JuanTheBone 7 лет назад

Didn't play standard when Thragtusk was around but almost everything you said reminded me of the Ravnica days with Loxodon Hierarch. He was exploited in the same manner and was actually GW.

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

see, and that card is kinda fair. kinda.

@yawgmoth5662 5 лет назад

Thragtusk was Loxodon Hierarch on steroids.

@LapahnYT 7 лет назад

Wtf, I never saw the baby in the Den Protector artwork until now

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

nicknamed Maternal Witness for good reason!

@thelunchlady8276 7 лет назад

Hamsters are cute!

@yerily2535 7 лет назад

@arenkai 7 лет назад

And I only saw it after my third time watching this video Oo

@joe.k1831 7 лет назад

Can we get a Bolas video?

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

oooh, that could be awesome.

@joe.k1831 7 лет назад

He's my favourite character, and going to Amonkhet I'm soooo hyped You do great stuff btw :)

@t1glistenerelf 7 лет назад

Maybe wait until he comes out so that we get a bit of a fuller picture, though (as much as it would stink to have to wait.)

@MrMarclax 7 лет назад

Taptomana the Dr doom of the multiverse

@For3verKnigh7 6 лет назад

I agree to nick bolas, plain Walker Supreme.

@kyzer422 4 года назад

2:02 Brontotherium was a real animal, but went extinct a few million years ago, I think.

@bobwilson679 Год назад

Ah, a fellow man of culture I see

@TheFremontTroll07 Год назад

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@JoySynthesis 5 лет назад

"Whatever 'thrag' means, it's definitely... this thing." That line made me actually laugh out loud, which never happens.

@gordonlekfors2708 3 года назад

*kicks u in the nuts* shhh buddy

@liamsnow5701 7 лет назад

I still don't know why you get so little views man. All of your vids are really solid and legit interesting. I really hope you gain more traction man.

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

thank you man! it takes time.

@For3verKnigh7 6 лет назад

We want more videos, counterspell mana leak card vids, cheaply underestimated oblivion ring hatred vids with Angels mercy vids and why the cost is not so merciful.

@lauravturner Год назад

Here in 2022. This comment aged like wine.

@obeycelestia 7 лет назад

When covering a Thragtusk story, always carry two mics.

@Kyrbi0 5 лет назад

Underrated comment.

@aerodozz 7 лет назад

FYI, blastoderm and brontotherium are actual things, but they look nothing like their cards lol

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

TIL

@TheShinyFeraligatr 5 лет назад

Karstoderm is also sensible, actually. Karst is essentially worn limestone, and the -derm suffix (or -oderm) is skin or hide. So it’s a beast that has the hide of worn limestone.

@twarnold14 7 лет назад

Oh hey!!! The Yeva M13 green deck was my gateway deck too! Although the green rare that found the way into my deck and my heart was Wolfir Silverheart. Still, pulled a foil Thragtusk last night and am pretty please about it. :)

@NinjaFrog65 7 лет назад

The whole "nostalgia" thing is so true. I remember I started playing Magic on the tail-end of M14, going into what would be my first and soon-to-be favorite block so far in Magic career: Theros. I started out playing Standard like most players do, and I hated Mono-Black Devotion. Now fast-forward to the present-day and I can't help but look back and admire how good of a deck that was, even if it kicked my ass!

@macannathairghrian5257 7 лет назад

Benjamin. I started playing then too, mono blue devotion was a lot of fun for its brief doninance. if you ever want to feel Garys power again, play some pauper. :)

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

Thoughtseize into Bile Blight into Underworld Connections into Desecration Demon into Gary. oooooof. do you know how hard it was to beat that curve??

@NinjaFrog65 7 лет назад

TheMagicManSam Yes, yes I do. Didn't help I that played Mono-Green devotion back then. XD

@Srcsqwrn 7 лет назад

Man, I came back to Magic around the same time. Theros was amazing. I loves Ajani, I loved the lore. I loved the downfall of Elspeth. It evoked emotions, it was fun to play. It blasted me in to Bew Town. I knew significantly less about rules, and how to play, in comparison to now. But it was a blast. it was interesting. I hope we revisit Theros, and I hope we have decent writers again by then! Lol

@qwormuli77 7 лет назад

Nah, The the planes avengers are not going to leave us be that easily...

@varasatoshi3961 6 лет назад

I like the subtle differences in this video from the other ones. You seem a lot more excited and personally attached to this video and it's really fun.

@WeskersPlayhouse 7 лет назад

no one can hate Swagtusk, its like the Snoop Dogg of Magic

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

hahahaha. the snoop dogg of magic.

@thatonenecromancer4044 7 лет назад

TheMagicManSam the snoop....thrag

@bmsonic7468 7 лет назад

Well he IS a green card....*wink wink*

@MrMarclax 7 лет назад

That one shit poster snooptusk

@Daedalus-ed5nd 6 лет назад

Hmmm... I hate Snoop Dogg, but I love Thragtusk. Something doesn't add up.

@edocor8081 2 года назад

4 years later, we would get elder gargaroth, a 5 drop 6/6 (trample, vigilance, reach) which gains you life, spawns 3/3s and draws you cards (multiple times). Thragtusk outclassed I’m afraid…

@chester1882 2 года назад

Came here to say this.

@alexgeorgescu1546 2 года назад

Yeah but he has to enter combat

@jakenator13 5 лет назад

0:50 WOW that transition

@lookeoj 7 лет назад

Beautiful man. Great homage to one of my favorite cards.

@WoWhunter007 7 лет назад

Amazing video once again. Keep up the good work, Sam!

@coryd531 7 лет назад

I just found your channel. Excellent work! I can't imagine the amount of time you spend putting these together.

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Your content is so good. We need more!

@Bucket_Boy101 7 лет назад

Ok, this is literally the best video I've watch all week. Love your work Sam.

@jordanferreri5377 3 года назад

I’m loving these videos man! Clean presentation!

@Srcsqwrn 7 лет назад

I always love seeing your videos. They're so chill and choked full of information. Thanks dude.

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the videos are incredibly well made! you certainly deserve more recognition in the community!

@ZerekanNephilim 7 лет назад

I love your videos! Always so fresh with the content and so well edited/put together.

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This was an amazing video am very happy that I have found this channel I can't wait to see more

@unkindfairyman 7 лет назад

This video was so soothing. Thank you.

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Your videos are nothing short of great. Looking forward to your next artist spotlight vid, keep up the great work!

@austinhatfield 4 года назад

Dude. i go through and watch your videos back every so often and i remember how much i love your calming voice as well as your in depth analyses

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Dude your vids are so chill. I love the way you describe the cards

@ryanmanning1098 6 лет назад

I love the Coheed and Cambria shirt! The rest of your videos are amazing as well. Keep doing what you're doing.

@BartimaeusOfUruk 7 лет назад

This is great dude! One of my favorite cards of all time. Restoration angel + Thragtusk never forget.

@maeverglow 7 лет назад

First video of yours I've seen, but the quality is outstanding! Smooth transitions, chill music, pertinent information. I'll check out your other stuff but keep up the good work!

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

nice! welcome aboard.

@WhiteKnightAngel 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for this video and MTG history lesson. I started playing well after the time of Thragtusk and always hear about it every now and then. Now I can have a good sense of what it was like. Great presentation

@phatnana2379 3 года назад

LOVING the Second Stage Turbine Blade popping up in the intro a few times!!

@nilesamon7577 2 года назад

I'm from the future. There will be a fantasy New York themed set that features a powercrept version of Thragtusk and that isn't even in the top 5 of the strongest cards of the set.

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Your voice, the music, the transitions = awesome video. Subscribed!

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Great video, as always

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God I love your channel. I never know where you're going to go with a video, it means I watch videos of yours that I'd normally skip in another channel whilst looking for 'the good stuff.' The way you design content is thoroughly engaging and, again, unexpected, using MTG as a sort of source for exploration of the wider world of intellectualism, academia, philosophy, and other important sounding things. Thank you.

@michellewong4954 7 лет назад

A beautiful video, it's hard to know which is better - the content or the presentation? Both are amazing! Please don't stop making videos k thanks!

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Subbed, oh Lordy the quality of your videos really makes your channel superb

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

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@Bikegod1 3 года назад

Phenomenal content my friend.

@MaNU7908 7 лет назад

love tragtusk, love the video. I have a special place in my heart for him, memories about when I started to play with him, and I still play it in my kikichord from time to time, somewhere in my 75

@ragamuffin212 7 лет назад

Awesome video. Great scripting and thorough research. Keep it up man.

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

thank you.

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Best MTG content creator on RU-vid. Keep up the great work!

@sclassen 7 лет назад

Ace... as usual. Thanks for the video.

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@defjam8 7 лет назад

More card history videos plz these are awesome

@nicolletsertos5992 7 лет назад

Love the music for the video!

@tobi1557 7 лет назад

Wow that was so cool ! I loved this video , calm , relaxing , learning stuff about magic history ! Loved it ! I'm subscribing !

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed.

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Just found your videos and must say they are some of the best MTG videos on youtube in terms of info and analytical content. Keep the videos coming.

@ekings2119 6 лет назад

Hey man, thanks for these videos. I've never gotten to play Magic with physical media, and I don't even play a digital version in years, but I enjoy these videos so much. They are incredibly well made, entertaining and very valuable as studies on the Design of cards, which is why I see them in the first place. You've gotten a new subscriber and, if things keep going like they are, MTG will get a new player. I wish you all the best.

@alexjay7306 7 лет назад

Good look on the Coheed amd Cambria T-shirt at the beginning!!!

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

one of my favorite bands of all time.

@PlaneswalkerProject 7 лет назад

This video brings back memories. I was somewhat awful at analyzing cards when this card came out originally, and I had no idea how amazing this card was. I still have my little beastie.

@Tokeyo107 7 лет назад

lol I just opened a Thragtusk last night in a Modern Masters draft. Keep up the good work!

@dataovermind 7 лет назад

Fantastic vid.

@garyheckart1895 4 года назад

Love the Coheed and Cambria stuff in the beginning dude

@TheWholeBoxandDice 7 лет назад

Even though I haven't been playing MTG for a long time I still love this video. Just amazing work all round

@oath3867 6 лет назад

Great video dude.

@AndyRease 7 лет назад

Great vid, subbed.

@sonnymkatz 7 лет назад

Great vid!

@ealcantar9251 7 лет назад

Keep it up Sam. Hope to see more Pack Lores soon.

@flycodyfly 7 лет назад

subscribed 40 seconds into the video,the quality of those first 40 seconds left me no choice. goodjob

@travisanderson399 7 лет назад

Dope Coheed and Cambria shirt, Sam!

@flynnryan6165 6 лет назад

I cant believe you started that late and know this much, good on you, i started in '99 and am not as well versed

@atlys258 3 года назад

Thragtusk is one of my all-time favorite cards, absolutely loved him in my Esper-Green and later Abzan-Red etb decks.

@arenkai 7 лет назад

Super interesting video once again ! You should do more Lore videos too ! I'd love to get you as the narrator :D

@CRAETION_ 5 лет назад

dope video!!

@felipebotelho7928 7 лет назад

Just subbed. Great quality video. WIZARDS! HIRE THIS MAN TO MAKE CONTENT FOR GP TRANSMISSIONS!

@plus2happiness 7 лет назад

damn your videos are so good

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great vids!

@gutemberg7946 6 лет назад

Dude, the quality of your videos are something almost unmatched.

@gaarn4000 7 лет назад

Really clean and well crafted video. And who doesn't love Thragtusk?

@facufacu22 7 лет назад

You just got a new subscriber! Great video!

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

welcome aboard!

@magicmiracles 7 лет назад

Soooo goood video Sam. Big thumb up! ;)

@warpdrivefueledbyinsomnia8165 7 лет назад

Great video, Sam. Thragtusk has a nice home in my G/R commander deck where he is good friends with Sneak Attack.

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

essentially Ninjutsutusk.

@Achoo02 6 лет назад

This is the third time I've watched this and it never gets old

@nwaa5275 3 года назад

Dude your coheed shirt has earned you a whole new level of respect from me lol. I fucking adore that band and your channel keep up the good word my card board loving bruddah

@Inkwelder 7 лет назад

Great video again! Keep em coming and Hook Em!

@magicmath6477 7 лет назад

If you keep making videos with the same great quality and with the amazing subject matter I have no doubt you will be up with the likes of the prof. And wedge

@TobiasTheGiant 5 лет назад

Dude, I saw you wearing that Coheed shirt and KNEW I recognized you from somewhere - your guitar covers! Magic and Coheed, great taste!!

@fergenstin252 7 лет назад

yo you make the dopest vids man!!

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

thank you!

@JD-td8kl 7 лет назад

Make a video about Dark Confidant! Excellent work as always!

@extrathicc78 4 года назад

I have that same Second Stage Turbine Blade t-shirt. Excellent taste.

@LucianDevine 3 года назад

Resto+Thragtusk takes me back!

@MTGDeckmastersGameplay 7 лет назад

nice video!!

@ProtomanBlues87 5 лет назад

Darba will always hold a special place in my heart: the first foil I ever pulled in a pack. I don't even remember the rare in the pack I was so hyped about the foil.

@senpaipugs 6 лет назад

I have never played MtG, nor owned any MtG cards, but i still love your videos and for some reason cant help but watch them whenever i see them

@parkerhan5836 6 лет назад

I don’t even play this game, but your videos are very interesting with all the art and your choice of language!

@themuffindragon 7 лет назад

I just had an awesome Bant flicker deck with Thragtusk on Friday! Sam this is kinda freaky

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

living the dream!!

@themuffindragon 7 лет назад

TheMagicManSam Oh boy was I. I won a game where I was at 3 against R/G go-wide that had 4 creatures against my 2/2. Top decked Swagtusk with momentary blink in hand. My opponent was not amused

@dinospumoni663 7 лет назад

God Return to Ravnica Standard is my favorite format ever. Such nostalgia. And I adore Thragtusk even though I played a ton of Red Deck Wins and it was the bane of my existence. But I also played a ton of Junk Reanimator and it was so satisfying to play.

@MtGYoungMage 7 лет назад

Amazing video. I don't what else to say.

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

cheers, Rhino.

@Raaanch 7 лет назад

I had to wait until I got to sit down quietly without any disruptions. I honestly don't remember the last time I did this to watch an MTG youtube video... oh wait... yes I do... It was your Sygg EDH deck tech!

@SuperJohan64 7 лет назад

I played against an opponent in mm17 draft where he had Thragtusk and Deadeye Navigator. He never played with it before but quickly learned how much value it can generate. I lost horribly btw.

@RhysticStudies 7 лет назад

yikes.

@BunnyTheOverlord 5 лет назад

Aww that Rob quote was so wholesome.

@MrTheFoam 6 лет назад

Huge coheed fan. I have seen so many subtle nods to the band. Respect.

@VVheeli 4 года назад

Holy shit I remember Thragtusk. I remember pulling one from my second or third pack I ever opened. That and a red boar with intimidate. Holy cow that brings back memories.