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The Command Zone
Your weekly source for all things Commander (aka EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format, with hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. Focused on all aspects of gameplay and strategy from table politics, budget builds, to deck building and more! commandzonecast@gmail.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy…
Episodes
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The Philosophy of Commander with The Professor | #278
Show Notes: In this special episode, Jimmy is joined by The Professor from Tolarian Community College to react to and discuss the Rules Committee’s newly…
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Commander Summit 2019 Part Two | #277
It's the SECOND and FINAL half of the 2019 COMMANDER SUMMIT! Each year, we gather with prominent members of the EDH community to debate and discuss the hot…
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Reacting to the New Bans | #276
Show Notes: In this special episode, Jimmy and Josh give their thoughts and reactions to the Rules Committee’s most recent card bannings (and the unban!) Learn…
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Commander Summit 2019 | #275
Show Notes: It's our fourth annual COMMANDER SUMMIT! Each year, we gather with prominent members of the EDH community to debate and discuss the hot button…
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M20 Set Review | #274
Show Notes: Magic’s latest Core Set – M20 – is almost here! Jimmy and Josh go over all the new legendary creatures and then discuss which cards they think will…
The Command ZoneMaintaining Your Meta | #273
Show Notes: DJ from Jumbo Commander is back to talk with Josh about a very important topic: How to Maintain Your Meta. Cultivating, organizing and fostering a…
The Command ZoneM20 Preview Card | #272
Show Notes: DJ from Jumbo Commander is back on the show to help unveil and discuss our exclusive M20 preview card! It’s Kykar, Wind’s Fury, a new legendary…
The Command ZoneWhy Some Commanders Are(n’t) Popular | #271
Show Notes: The creator of EDHREC.com, Donald Miner, joins the show to examine some statistics and analyze some data regarding why certain Commanders become…
The Command ZoneMagic VS Hearthstone with Amaz | #270
On this episode we’re joined by the popular streamer Amaz, a player who has made waves in both the Magic and Hearthstone communities. We’re talking about how…
The Command ZoneModern Horizons Set Review | #269
Modern Horizons is almost here! And it’s so good for EDH that many are calling it “Commander Horizons”. Jimmy and Josh discuss all of the new cards and which…
The Command ZoneModern Horizons Preview Card | #268
On this episode we unveil our Modern Horizons preview card! Straight up, it’s one of the most powerful legendary creatures we’ve ever seen. Let’s explore just…
The Command ZoneThe Power of Priority (and The Stack) | #267
On today’s episode we’re diving deep on a complex and often misunderstood topic: The Stack and Player Priority. We’ve got L2 Judge Danny Simard in studio to…
The Command ZoneCommander Variants with LoadingReadyRun | #266
Graham Stark and Kathleen De Vere from LoadingReadyRun join the show to talk about Blind Commander, Oathbreaker and their favorite EDH Variants. ----------…
The Command ZoneThe Ultimate Guide to Planeswalkers in Commander | #265
Show Notes: War of the Spark is a planeswalker paradise! As a result, we expect to see a lot more of them on the battlefield for the foreseeable future. On…
The Command ZoneWar of the Spark Set Review | #264
Jimmy and Josh discuss the brand new cards from War of the Spark and which ones we think will make the biggest splash in Commander. And there are a lot of…
The Command ZoneWar of the Spark Planeswalker Set Review | #263
War of the Spark is almost here! This set is so chock-full of splashy cards for Commander that we’ve decided to split our traditional review into two episodes…
The Command ZoneFiresong and Sunspeaker Game Knights Deck Tech | #262
On this episode we’re breaking down JLK’s Firesong and Sunspeaker deck from the latest episode of Game Knights. Y’all tried to troll him by voting that he had…
The Command ZoneWar of the Spark Preview Card | Special Episode
It’s time to unveil our EXCLUSIVE WAR OF THE SPARK PREVIEW CARD! And this one is sweet. We’ve got an awesome new legendary creature named Feather, the…
The Command ZoneMOST WANTED REPRINTS in Modern Horizons | #261
Modern Horizon is…on the horizon (releases June 14th). WotC has announced that the set will only include cards that are NOT currently Modern legal. So, on this…
The Command ZoneHow to Reach Mythic in Arena Tech | #260
The road to Mythic can be tough and discouraging. On the podcast this week, Jimmy and Josh talk about MTG Arena and, more specifically, they give out some…
The Command ZoneAshlen’s Kozilek Game Knights Deck Tech | #259
Ashlen Rose joins the show to breakdown and discuss the Kozilek, the Great Distortion deck that she played on the most recent episode of Game Knights…
The Command ZoneJacob’s Game Knights Deck Tech | #258
Show Notes: Newly minted knight and fan audition winner Jacob Holloway joins the show to breakdown and discuss his “Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better” deck…
The Command ZoneThe Biggest Gamesplay Mistakes (That Are Costing You Wins) | #257
We’ve all been there. It’s crucial point in the game, and you’re faced with a critical decision. You have numerous cards you could play, multiple threats you…
The Command ZoneShould Infect Be Changed in EDH? | #256
It’s a mailbag episode! On today’s show we’re answering listener questions like: Should the INFECT rules be changed in EDH? How do you handle missed rules…
The Command ZoneThe BLING Episode | #255
On today’s episode, DJ and Jimmy are highlighting their favorite ways to bling out their Commander decks, covering the many different things you can do to…
The Command ZoneCards You Should Be Playing (But Aren’t) | #254
On today’s episode, we’re talking about a bunch of cards you should be playing, but probably aren’t. We'll help you find some cool new tech that fits into a…
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To The Rules Committee | #253
Exciting news! Josh has been selected to the new Commander Advisory Group (CAG). This is a panel of people whose role is to provide official feedback on topics…
The Command ZoneLavinia – Game Knights Deck Tech | #252
We’re continuing our deck techs in advance of the upcoming episode of Game Knights (which will be released on January 25th) by breaking down Jimmy’s Lavinia…
The Command ZoneJudith – Game Knights Deck Tech | #251
We’re doing something a little different. We’re going to deck tech the Judith deck that JLK built for an upcoming episode of Game Knights (to be released on…
The Command ZoneRavnica Allegiance Set Review | #250
Jimmy and Josh discuss the new cards from Ravnica Allegiance and which ones they think will make a splash in Commander. From the new legendary creatures and…
The Command ZoneHow NOT to Evaluate Cards + Ravnica Allegiance Preview Card | #249
This week, we’re taking a look at some of our old episodes and wondering how we could be so wrong at about certain cards. And then we discuss how those…
The Command ZoneWhat Magic Did Wrong (and Right!) This Year | #248
It’s been a rocky, controversial, crazy year for Magic, with many ups and downs. On this, the last episode of 2018, Jimmy and Josh are looking back at the past…
The Command ZoneProblems With Your Playgroup | #247
There are many issues which can crop up in a tight-nit group (like a playgroup) which, if not addressed, can cause fissures and strain and, ultimately, lead to…
The Command ZoneDJ’s Final Episode - Jumbo Politics | #246
It's DJ's last episode as an official co-host of the show. But don’t worry, we’re sending him off in style with a hand-picked topic of his choosing: TABLE…
The Command ZoneMost Hated Commanders | #245
We’ve all experienced it. Everyone is shuffling up and placing their Commanders in the command zone to start the game. And then the groans start. “Oh no! Not…
The Command ZoneMost Overrated Cards | #244
DJ brings his own new perspective to an old debate: What are the most overrated cards in Commander? Buckle up, because Josh does not necessarily agree with all…
The Command ZoneUltimate Masters Discussion + Preview Card | #243
The announcement of Ultimate Masters has been a contentious subject in the community. Josh and DJ give their perspectives on the controversy surrounding the…
The Command ZoneThings Commander Players Need To STOP Doing | #242
This episode is a PSA to all Commander players. If you’re doing something on this list – you need to STOP. It might be costing you games, it might be costing…
The Command ZoneAre There Cards You Shouldn’t Play? | #241
Many cards and effects are contentious in EDH. Armageddon, Stasis, Iona, Scrambleverse…the list is long and varies depending on your playgroup. On this episode…
The Command ZoneBraids Deck Tech l DJ’s Favorite Deck! #240
On this episode we’re breaking down DJ’s favorite deck: Braids, Conjurer Adept. It’s a goofy deck that packs a huge punch. If you like politics, bluffing…
The Command ZoneWhich Color is the Strongest? Gameplay STATS (pt2) | #239
It’s time for part 2 of our STATS SERIES! We’re going over the results of our data analysis from over 300 games of Commander. What effect does budget and the…
The Command ZoneExactly How Good is Sol Ring? Gameplay STATS (pt1) | #238
It’s finally here! The STATS episode (part 1 of 2). We’ve compiled data from over 300 games of Commander, analyzed the findings and now it’s time to go over…
The Command ZoneTop Budget Blue Cards | #237
We’re starting a new subseries discussing the top budget cards in each color. On today’s episode DJ and Josh list their top 5 best blue cards that are each…
The Command ZoneEmmara Deck Tech | #236
Today we’re breaking down JLK’s Emarra, Soul of the Accord deck that he built and played in the most recent episode of Game Knights. If you liked the look of…
The Command ZoneIzoni Deck Tech w/ Adam Savidan of LRR | #235
Do you like to make tokens and play with your own graveyard? Who doesn’t?!? Adam Savidan from LoadingReadyRun joins the show to talk about the Izoni…
The Command ZoneGuilds of Ravnica Set Review | #234
We’re returning to the return to Ravnica! Josh and DJ break down the new cards from the latest set, Guilds of Ravnica, and which ones they believe will make an…
The Command ZoneGuilds of Ravnica Preview Card – Etrata, the Silencer | #233
On this special episode we’re unveiling our exclusive GUILDS OF RAVNICA PREVIEW CARD! It’s a new legendary creature named Etrata, the Silencer. To talk about…
The Command ZoneJimmy’s Surprise Visit l Commander Q & A | #232
Jimmy’s taking a quick break from filming in New Zealand and stopped by the studio in LA for a special episode. We’re catching up on listener questions…
The Command ZoneSelvala, Heart of the Wilds Deck Tech | #231
On this episode, DJ is breaking down one of his strongest decks: Selvala, Heart of the Wilds. The creature “power matters” archetype has become more prevalent…
The Command ZoneCommander Format Wish List | #230
In this episode, Josh and DJ are putting on their game design hats and asking the questions: What does the Commander format need? What is it missing? What…
The Command ZoneIs C18 a Failure? | #229
Lack of reprints. Unfocused deck design. Low power level. These are some of the criticisms that have been aimed at Commander 2018. On this episode of the…
The Command ZoneVarina, Lich Queen – C18 Deck Tech | #228
Jimmy is back! And he’s breaking down an Esper Zombie build focused around Varina, Lich Queen. How does having access to white change/update this strategy for…
The Command ZoneXantcha, Sleeper Agent – C18 Deck Tech | #227
On today’s episode, Josh and DJ brew up a deck for one of the most unique new Commanders from all of C18: Xantcha, Sleeper Agent. Find out all of the cool…
The Command ZoneBrewing Brudiclad – C18 Deck Tech | #226
We're kicking off a series of deck techs centered around the new legendary creatures from Commander 2018. Today we begin with one of the most interesting…
The Command ZoneC18: Best New Cards | #225
We're continuing our coverage of the Commander 2018 product with a look at the BEST NEW CARDS from the set. Before we examined each deck and how to quickly…
The Command ZoneAminatou - Subjective Reality - C18 Deck Review | #224
Our complete coverage of the Commander 2018 product continues, with a review of the Esper "Subjective Reality" pre-con deck! Aminatou's text box can be…
The Command ZoneEstrid - Adaptive Enchantment - C18 Deck Review | #223
Our complete coverage of the Commander 2018 product continues, with a review of the Bant "Adaptive Enchantment" pre-con deck! Estrid combines a lot of abilites…
The Command ZoneWindgrace Lands Matter - Nature's Vengeance - C18 Deck Review | #222
We're continuing our in-depth coverage of the Commander 2018 product with a review of the "Nature's Vengeance" pre-con deck! Lord Windgrace finally brings…
The Command ZoneSaheeli Artifacts - Exquisite Invention - C18 Deck Review | #221
We're starting our in-depth coverage of the Commander 2018 product with a review of the Saheeli / Artifacts "Exquisite Invention" pre-con deck! Is this the…
The Command ZoneCommander 2018 Preview Card - Gyrus, Waker of Corpses | #220
It's that time of year, Commander Xmas! Which means we're unwrapping our exclusive COMMANDER 2018 PREVIEW CARD! Meet the newest JUND legendary creature: Gyrus…