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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
The Command ZoneTop 10 Black and Green Cards in EDH – Revisited | #159
It’s been a while since our original top 10 reviews for Black and Green in EDH – we’re going back to revisit our picks and NOT look at our original lists –…
The Command ZoneBreaking Boros | Winning with Red/White in EDH | #158
It is well known that Boros (red/white) is the hardest color pair to have success with in Commander. On this episode, we discuss ways to make it viable and up…
The Command ZoneMagic Community Spotlight! | #157
There’s a ton of awesome magic content out there but sometimes it can be hard to find. We’re hoping we can introduce you to some of our favorite stuff! Before…
The Command ZoneThe Importance of Mana Curve | #156
In this level-up episode, we talk about the idea of the Mana Curve to the table, and why it’s more important in Commander now more than ever. ---------- What…
The Command ZoneLEOVOLD BANNED! Amonkhet Set Review for Commander | #155
Amonkhet and a new cycle of brand new Gods are here for Commander consumption! Let’s break down our favorite cards for EDH in each color. We’ll also discuss…
The Command ZoneHapatra, Vizier of Poisons Deck Tech (from Game Knights #6) | #154
We promise no more snake puns! Josh’s build of Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons utilizes her snake creation potential to the max in this deck tech ---------- What We…
The Command ZoneAmonkhet Preview: Neheb, the Worthy & Deck Tech | #153
We’re diving into our NEW PREVIEW card: Neheb, the Worthy and discussing how Jimmy built a deck around the idea of discard. Learn more about your ad choices…
The Command ZoneSpice up your Commander Night! +Modern Masters 2017 Draft | #152
This week we’re breaking down a bunch of different ways to play Commander/EDH so you can keep things fresh in a playgroup! Try out some of these variants and…
The Command ZoneThe Commander Deck Building Template | #151
Deck building in EDH can be a daunting task, especially early in your Commander career! Today we’re tackling how to approach each EDH deck with a basic…
The Command ZoneTasigur, the Golden Fang with Jeremy Noell | #150
We welcome Jeremy Noell from StarCityGames to the show to discuss his projects and his awesome Tasigur, the Golden Fang brew, which aims to cast Villainous…
The Command ZoneThe Creative Process w/ Rob Prior (Live Painting!) | #149
Renowned artist Rob Prior joins the show as Josh and Jimmy discuss the Creative Process and their origin stories of their lives and time in Los Angeles and the…
The Command ZoneMODERN MASTERS 2017 PREVIEW, Rishkar & Sram Game Knights Deck Tech | #148
We’re showing off our Modern Masters 2017 preview card (Zur, the Enchanter) and doing a quick double deck tech on the mono colored Rishkar and Sram decks we…
The Command ZoneCommander Summit 2016 with Commanderin’ & Commander’s Brew | #147
Please welcome Phil DeLuca and Andy Hull from the Commanderin’ and Commander’s Brew podcasts as we sit to discuss the state of the format and look back on the…
The Command ZoneStraying From Staples with TheMagicManSam | #146
TheMagicManSam joins the show with an interesting perspective: how does one not let their Commander games become monotonous? How can you approach the game to…
The Command ZoneSilas Renn + Sidar Kondo Deck Tech | #145
Jimmy and Josh break down his Silas Renn & Sidar Kondo brew from Game Knights Episode 3! ---------- What We Mentioned on The End Step: Hardcore History…
The Command ZoneBlatant Favoritism? No-Counter EDH? Mailbag Q&A | #144
Mailbag Q&A time! This week we’re answering questions on deck refinement, how to make a successful LGS Commander Night, some blatant favoritism, and getting…
The Command ZoneEvaluating New Mechanics – Kaladesh Block | #143
Welcome to a new series where we take the mechanics introduced in new sets and evaluate them against Magic’s history as well as how they’re pertinent to…
The Command ZoneAether Revolt Set Review | #142
Aether Revolt is here and with it comes a ton of interesting cards for EDH – let’s review our favorite picks and combos from the new set! Learn more about your…
The Command ZoneMachiavellian Machinations | #141
‘The Prince’ by Niccolo Machiavelli is one of the most famous political philosophy manuscripts of all time. It is similar to Sun Tzu’s Art of War in that…
The Command ZoneRISHKAR’S EXPERTISE + Vial Smasher & Thrasios Deck Tech | #140
We discuss our preview card for Aether Revolt: Rishkar’s Expertise, and then break down Josh’s Vial Smasher & Thrasios deck that he played in Game Knights #2…
The Command ZoneWhat Would You Change in 2017? New Year’s Resolutions! | #139
What do YOU resolve to change about yourself and how your Magic: the Gathering habits in 2017? Jimmy and Josh walk through their resolutions for the new year…
The Command ZoneThe BEST of 2016 – Year In Review | #138
2016 has almost come to a close, so let’s take a look back on the year that the podcast had and our picks for our overall BEST OFs! Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneControversy! Combos and Concessions | #137
We’ve got Controversy a-brewin this week! Jimmy and Josh discuss the ethics and workarounds for combo-heavy metas, and if it’s ever ok to “concede” as a…
The Command ZoneCommander at WotC and Atraxa Alterations with Trick Jarrett | #136
The awesome Trick Jarrett from Wizards of the Coast joins the show to discuss what the Commander community is like at the mothership and the direction he’s…
The Command ZoneCommander 2016 Deck Testing – Kydele & Breya | #135
We got to brew decks around the Commander 2016 Legendaries and test them out against each other! Jimmy and Josh talk about their ideas for Breya, Etherium…
The Command ZoneSaskia the Unyielding – Open Hostility C16 Deck Tech | #134
We’re breaking down each of the Commander 2016 Preconstructed decks, reviewing what cards to add and take out, and how you can modify these decks quickly and…
The Command ZoneBreya, Etherium Shaper – Invent Superiority C16 Deck Tech | #133
We’re breaking down each of the Commander 2016 Preconstructed decks, reviewing what cards to add and take out, and how you can modify these decks quickly and…
The Command ZoneKynaios and Tiro of Meletis – Stalwart Unity C16 Deck Tech | #132
We’re breaking down each of the Commander 2016 Preconstructed decks, reviewing what cards to add and take out, and how you can modify these decks quickly and…
The Command ZoneYidris, Maelstrom Wielder – Entropic Uprising C16 Deck Tech | #131
We’re breaking down each of the Commander 2016 Preconstructed decks, reviewing what cards to add and take out, and how you can modify these decks quickly and…
The Command ZoneAtraxa, Praetors’ Voice – Breed Lethality C16 Deck Tech | #130
We’re breaking down each of the Commander 2016 Preconstructed decks, reviewing what cards to add and take out, and how you can modify these decks quickly and…
The Command ZoneFirst Look at Commander 2016 | #129
Commander 2016 looks to be an incredible set of Pre-Constructed decks for EDH player, so let’s dive in and take a look at all of the new mechanics and 4-Color…
The Command ZoneCruel Entertainment + 2 more COMMANDER 2016 Preview Cards! | #128
We’ve got THREE exclusive Previews from Commander 2016! Introducing CRUEL ENTERTAINMENT, and our two reprints Iroas, God of Victory and Hanna, Ship’s…
The Command ZoneCard Draw & Card Advantage | #127
Card Draw and Card Advantage are two terms often mentioned on the show; Josh and Jimmy dive deeper into the specifics of each and how they effect your…
The Command ZoneThe Meta and You | #126
This week we're going deep on the idea of the "meta" and how it applies to you as a Magic: the Gathering player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Command ZoneTalrand, Sky Summoner Deck Tech | #125
Craig Blanchette joins the show to discuss his Talrand, Sky Summoner build and Josh and Jimmy deck tech it to make some improvements. Learn more about your ad…
The Command ZoneConspiracy 2 Set Review | #124
We've gotten our hands on Conspiracy 2 and had a couple of chances to draft it! Here's our EDH set review for what we think might make it into your next…
The Command ZoneKaladesh Set Review | #123
Kaladesh is here and we couldn't be more excited about the inclusion of the Masterpiece Inventions! Well, Jimmy is at least. Here's our set review on what's…
The Command ZoneKaladesh Preview Card + Mark Rosewater & Gavin Verhey Interviews! | #122
We've got an exclusive Kaladesh Preview card as well as two interviews with Mark Rosewater and Gavin Verhey, recorded from PAX West 2016! Learn more about your…
The Command ZoneInside the Set: Conspiracy 2 with Glenn Jones | #121
Friend of the show and Wizards employee Glenn Jones joins us for a Q&A on Conspiracy 2! We talk mechanics, favorite cards, underrated draft picks, design…
The Command ZoneHow Would You Change the Color Pie? Q&A | #120
We're back at it again with more of your Listener Questions. We've got some great ones on the docket today! ALSO if you hear your voice, you've won a draft set…
The Command ZoneKarador, Ghost Chieftain with Corbin Hosler | #119
Special guest Corbin Hosler joins us this week to review his Karador, Ghost Chieftain deck and discuss how it's been shaped by his playstyle for Commander…
The Command ZoneBlue – The Color Wheel Series (& CONSPIRACY 2 PREVIEW) | #118
We're talking about Blue this week in our Color Wheel series. It's the last color we haven't covered yet! We'll be breaking down each of the 5 colors in Magic…
The Command ZoneBuilding On A Budget | #117
This week we discuss the basics of building a deck on a budget - how to prioritize, organize, and correctly identify what your deck needs before purchasing its…
The Command ZoneDeck Doctors: Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim | #116
Deck Doctors has RETURNED! Josh and Jimmy revisit Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim to give her a proper rebuild and go deep on some deckbuilding strategy and theory…
The Command ZoneListener Questions! | #115
Josh and Jimmy asked you to send in some audio questions for our final giveaway with Card Kingdom - and you provided! We had so many entered that we could only…
The Command ZoneSuperfriends – EDH Archetypes | #114
In honor of the Gatewatch being in full force on Innistrad now, we're breaking down the Superfriends EDH archetype and how you can build your own! Learn more…
The Command ZoneEldritch Moon Set Review | #113
The Eldritch Moon is just over the horizon and we're here to bring you our full set review for Commander! Lots of very interesting cards and mechanics in this…
The Command ZoneFostering a Healthy Playgroup | #112
This week we break down some of our thoughts and opinions on how to foster a healthy playgroup and make sure you're getting the most out of your Commander…
The Command ZoneBrewin Brisela + EMN Preview Card! | #111
We're back and ready to preview our exclusive Eldritch Moon card as well as discuss the awesome new Meld mechanic and how to brew around Brisela, Voice of…
The Command ZoneHow to Play Faster | #110
Commander games can be long. They can last all night. Here are Josh and Jimmy's tips on how you can learn to play faster, get more games in, and hopefully have…
The Command ZoneEternal Masters Set Review | #109
Eternal Masters is filled with Commander staples and we couldn't be more excited! Josh and Jimmy break down their favorite cards of the set. Learn more about…
The Command ZoneMYSTICAL TUTOR & ASHNOD’S ALTAR – Eternal Masters Preview Cards! | #108
Josh and Jimmy discuss their two Eternal Masters preview cards: Mystical Tutor and Ashnod's Altar! We can't wait for this set to come out! Learn more about…
The Command Zone4-Color Commanders & Organization 101 | #107
4-Color Commanders are on the way! We discuss some of the possibilities of what to potentially look forward to as well as top tips for organizing your…
The Command ZoneBuilding Around Story with Alison Luhrs | #106
The awesome Alison Luhrs joins the show to discuss some of her favorite Magic stories and characters and Josh and Jimmy talk through some initial steps to…
The Command ZoneShadows Over Innistrad Draft with Frank Lepore – The Sideboard | #02
Welcome to the 2nd episode of The Sideboard! We're joined by Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Frank Lepore as we dive into the Shadows Over Innistrad limited format…
The Command ZoneEDH Essentials with Craig Blanchette | #105
We’re handing over the reins of the show to our good friend Craig Blanchette (Twitter: @CraigBlanchette) who has come up with and outlined his own show topic -…
The Command ZoneTop 10 Lands in EDH | #104
Josh and Jimmy break down their top 10 lands in EDH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Command ZoneThe Gitrog Monster / Self Expression in Deckbuilding | #103
Everyone's stoked about The Gitrog Monster, but how do you build a new deck when it's the talk of the town? Josh and Jimmy walk you through a concept to foster…
The Command ZoneShadows Over Innistrad Set Review | #102
Shadows Over Innistrad is right over the horizon! Josh and Jimmy take you through their top picks for Commander/EDH and what you can look forward to in this…
The Command ZoneThe Correct Answers | #101
What makes a player strong or weak? Josh and Jimmy dive into the tactics of having the right answers at the right time in Commander. Learn more about your ad…