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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 Unwritten Rules of Commander | 597
The comprehensive rules of Magic: The Gathering are almost 300 pages long. On top of all that, Commander has a whole set of UNWRITTEN rules that can be a lot…
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Mistakes Were Made! | Real Talk w/ The Professor | Bonus Episode
With almost 20 combined years of YouTube under their belts, The Professor and JLK are some of the most experienced veterans in the MTG content space. Both…
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How to Playtest Your Decks | 596
It happens to everyone: you sit down at the table with your brand new deck and it completely flops. NOTHING goes right. Your deck doesn’t do anything. All the…
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We Draft the Best Planeswalkers in Commander | 595
It’s time for an all-new Command Zone fantasy draft featuring some of your favorite characters from Magic lore! This episode, Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel are making…
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Every Card You Need to Know from Fallout | 594
Want your Commander decks to really set the world on fire? Then you need the best cards from Magic’s rad new set! This episode, we crawl out through Universes…
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Fallout Precon Upgrade Guides w/ Kyle Hill | SCIENCE! vs Mutant Menace | 593
War never changes, but your precons probably should! This episode, we’re diving deep into the “SCIENCE!” (blue/red/white) artifact deck and the “Mutant Menace”…
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Fallout Precon Upgrades & Comparison | Hail Caesar vs Scrappy Survivors | 592
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How to Become a GENIUS at Commander | 591
Do you ever feel like you aren’t getting what you want out of Commander? Maybe you need to rethink how you’re thinking about the game. In fact, with the right…
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Official Fallout Preview Card - Elder Arthur Maxson | 590
Good news Fallout fans, the Vaults are open, and new cards are emerging into the wasteland! We’ve got an explosive preview card for you, so grab your power…
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The Best Cards (In the 99) from Murders at Karlov Manor | 589
Wanna murder the table (in-game) at your next commander night? Well, Murders at Karlov Manor is loaded up with fancy new tech to spice up your deck! This…
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Karlov Manor Precon Upgrades & Comparison | Deep Clue Sea vs Blame Game | 588
Need a clue about which precon to upgrade from Murders at Karlov Manor? Don’t worry, we’re on the case! This episode, we’re bringing you another back-to-back…
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MKM Precon Upgrades & Comparison | Deadly Disguise vs. Revenant Recon | 587
What’s better than one precon upgrade? TWO PRECON UPGRADES! This episode, we’re premiering our new side-by-side upgrade and comparison format, where we bring…
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Most Powerful Commanders from Murders at Karlov Manor | 586
WHO KILLED TEYSA KARLOV?! The culprit must have been quite a force to be reckoned with, so we’re reviewing all the most powerful Commander suspects from the…
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“Deep Clue Sea” Full Deck Reveal - Murders at Karlov Manor | 585
Still investigating all of the new cards in Murders at Karlov Manor? Fear not! We have a major piece of the puzzle right here: an entire deck! Today, we reveal…
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Cards that Change Your Deck's Power Level | 584
When it comes to power, not all cards are created equal. Synergy is important but there are plenty of cards out there that can take a deck to the next level…
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The Most Powerful Old School Commanders | 583
Commanders don’t need modern borders to be playable in the modern era. There are plenty of forgotten legends that still slap! This episode, we’re going over…
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Our Commander New Year's Resolutions | 582
New year, new you, new strategies and brews! This episode, the Command Zone Team breaks down our Commander resolutions for 2024. From how we build decks to how…
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MTG in 2023 - Year in Review | Command Zone #581
2023 will forever be remembered as the year Wizards censored the Pinkertons. Or wait, did the Pinkertons take down the MTG Ambassador Program? There were so…
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We Rank Every Precon from 2023 | 580
2023 had more Commander preconstructed decks than any year in MTG’s history, so you might have missed some of the very best ones. Well don’t worry! Rachel…
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Jimmy’s Personal Commander Decks | 579
Agent of chaos, champion of red decks, and misser of land drops—that’s right—it’s Jimmy Wong! Welcome to a guided tour of Jimmy’s personal commander decks. The…
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How to Play BLACK w/ Ladee Danger | 578
Show Notes: Wish you had more of a knack for playing Black? We’ve brought in expert Ladee Danger to discuss the ins and out of piloting Magic’s spookiest…
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We Draft the Best Utility Lands in Commander | 577
The Command Zone has caught the drafting bug, because we’re back at it to pick the best utility lands in Commander. This episode, Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel face…
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Vampire Precon Upgrade Guide | “Blood Rites” | Lost Caverns of Ixalan | 576
Looking to give your precon more bite? Then don’t miss this upgrade guide for “Blood Rites,” the Orzhov (white and black) vampire deck from The Lost Caverns of…
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The Best Cards (In the 99) from Lost Caverns of Ixalan | 575
Show Notes: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan are full of many mysterious wonders: ancient civilizations, vast treasure troves, fearsome monsters, and… Commander…
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Pirate Precon Upgrade Guide | “Ahoy Mateys” | Lost Caverns of Ixalan | 574
Shiver me timbers and shuffle your deck! Here be the precon upgrade guide for “Ahoy Mateys,” the Grixis (blue, black, and red) pirate deck from The Lost…
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Merfolk Precon Upgrade Guide | “Explorers of the Deep” | Lost Caverns of Ixalan | 573
It may be underwater but we’re gonna make it overpowered! This is the precon upgrade guide for “Explorers of the Deep,” the Simic (U/G) Merfolk deck from The…
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Dinosaur Precon Upgrade Guide | "Veloci-Ramp-tor" | Lost Caverns of Ixalan | 572
Look, Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a cool set, but we all know what you’re really here for: DINOSAURS! You’re in luck because it’s time for our upgrade guide for…
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The Most Powerful Commanders in Lost Caverns of Ixalan | 571
Ixalan goes way deeper than anyone expected! And within its cavernous depths are some extremely powerful new Commanders! This episode, we’re doing a deep dive…
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“Blood Rites” Full Deck Reveal - Lost Caverns of Ixalan | 570
Does Lost Caverns of Ixalan get your blood pumping? Good, because we’ve got a brand new deck full of Vampires ready to feed. This episode, we’re revealing the…
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The Best Cards from Doctor Who (In the 99) | 569
Doctor Who may be full of amazing legends, but like the TARDIS, the set is bigger on the inside! This episode, we’re diving a little deeper to bring you the…
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“Paradox Power” Doctor Who - Precon Upgrade | 568
Alright fam, it’s time to take the newest Who to new heights with our precon upgrade guide for “Paradox Power” from Universes Beyond: Doctor Who. Come see…
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The Best Doctors (and Companions) in Doctor Who | 568
Who’s the best Doctor? Doctor Who of course! Okay, they’re actually just called “The Doctor” and despite being the same person, they’ve got a BUNCH of…
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“Blast from the Past” Doctor Who Precon Upgrade | 566
We’re going back in time… to the 1960s, when Doctor Who was new! That’s right, it's time for our ”Blast From the Past” precon upgrade for Universes Beyond…
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“Masters of Evil” Doctor Who Precon Upgrade | 565
Looking to exterminate your opponents with some vicious villainy? Don’t miss this devious upgrade of the new Universes Beyond: Doctor Who “Masters of Evil”…
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“Timey-Wimey” Doctor Who Precon Upgrade | 564
It’s Wibbly, it’s Wobbly, it’s about to get a lot stronger. That’s right, we’re talking about the “Timey-Wimey” Commander precon from the new Universes Beyond…
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The Most Powerful Commanders in Doctor Who | 563
When you travel across the endless bounds of time and space (in a blue box), you’re bound to come face-to-face with some pretty powerful forces. This episode…
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Doctor Who Preview Card(s) | Bonus Episode
Join us on a journey through space and time as we unveil two exciting preview cards from Universes Beyond: Doctor Who! We’ve got a much-needed reprint of a…
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We Draft the Best Equipment in Commander | 562
I bet you never expected to see the Command Zone drafting, did you? But we’re not building a limited deck; we’re picking the best equipment in Commander! This…
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Commanders We Hate Playing Against | 561
Just because you love Commander doesn’t mean there aren’t some legends you loathe playing against. This episode, we’re bringing out the team to share the…
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How to Read a Magic Card | 560
Properly reading a Magic card, and then translating that into an understanding of how it actually functions, is much more difficult than it sounds. Even…
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The Best Wilds of Eldraine Cards (In The 99) | 559
With all the new cards from Wilds of Eldraine, you’re probably feeling like Goldilocks, wondering which ones are “just right” for your next deck! This episode…
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“Fae Dominion” Wilds of Eldraine Precon Upgrade Guide | 558
Faeries may be small, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t fierce! With our $50 upgrade guide for the new blue and black “Fae Dominion” preconstructed deck from…
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The Toughest Commanders to Brew from Wilds of Eldraine | 557
Not looking to cruise through your brews? Sometimes the most rewarding decks are the ones you have to really work for. So today, we’re covering the toughest…
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“Virtue and Valor” WOE Precon Upgrade Guide | 556
It’s time for enchantments to prove their mettle with the new White/Green Virtue and Valor Commander precon deck from Wilds of Eldraine! This episode, Rachel…
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The Most Powerful Commanders in Wilds of Eldraine | 555
Magic’s latest set is full of fearsome fairy-tale legends, but which storybook slugger actually packs the most punch? This episode, we’re listing off the most…
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“Fae Dominion” Full Deck Reveal - Wilds of Eldraine | 554
Wilds of Eldraine is just around the corner, and we’re FAERIE excited to reveal one of the brand new precons! That’s right, this episode we’re revealing the…
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Talion, The Kindly Lord - Which Number Is Correct? | Bonus Episode
Talion offers you a choice. But what’s the RIGHT choice? With this faerie, results may vary, so we ran the numbers on the numbers to help you draw as many…
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Commanders That Should Be More Popular | 553
There are a lot of new Commanders these days, so it makes sense that not every single one of them gets the attention they deserve. But today, we’re shining a…
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“Enduring Enchantments” Commander Masters Precon Upgrade Guide | 552
Show Notes: Want your new enchantress deck to stand the test of time? Then don’t miss our $50 upgrade guide for “Enduring Enchantments,” the Abzan (WBG)…
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“Eldrazi Unbound” Commander Masters Precon Upgrade Guidel | 551
From the depths of the Blind Eternities, the Eldrazi monstrosities spill forth, bringing unspeakable destruction in their wake. Now that unspeakable…
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New Cards You Need to Know from Commander Masters | 550
Commander Masters may be mostly reprints, but the precons are loaded up with new toys for your next deck! But which ones are you going to see in the wild? This…
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“Sliver Swarm” Commander Masters Precon Upgrade Guide | 549
If you live for the Sliver, Commander Masters has you covered! This episode Jordan and Rachel sit down to upgrade the new 5-color “Sliver Swarm” precon deck…
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“Planeswalker Party” Commander Masters Precon Upgrade Guide | 548
Want to party like a planeswalker? Have we got a deck for you! This episode, editor Damen Lenz joins Rachel to bring you our $50 upgrade guide for the new…
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Commander Masters “Enduring Enchantments” Full Precon Reveal | 547
It’s time to exhume some enchantments and send your opponents to the underworld! This episode, we’re revealing the new Abzan (WBG) precon deck from Commander…
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How to Play WHITE w/ Rachel Weeks | 546
White has gone from being considered Commander’s weakest monocolor option to a top-tier option. But even with a strong card pool, you have to know how to wield…
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The Most Interesting Commanders in LOTR | 545
Middle Earth is full of brand new Commanders, and many of them come with a built-in plan. But for others, the brewin’ takes some doin’. So we’re breaking down…
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“Riders of Rohan” LOTR Precon Upgrade Guide | 544
The “Riders of Rohan” deck calls for aid, and we shall answer! This episode, we’re doing a $50 upgrade for the red, white, and blue human-themed Commander…
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The Most Flavorful Commanders in LOTR | 543
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is loaded with flavor, and we don’t just mean Second Breakfast! This episode, Rachel and Jordan dish out the legends…
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The Best Lord of the Rings Cards (In the 99) | 542
While Middle-earth is full of iconic legends, Magic’s new Lord of the Rings set boasts plenty of precious cards for the 99 of your decks. This episode, we’re…
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“Hosts of Mordor” LOTR Precon Upgrade Guide | 541
One does not simply play “Hosts of Mordor” out of the box. So here’s our budget upgrade guide for the blue, black, and red precon from Magic’s latest set, The…