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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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“Elven Council” LOTR Precon Upgrade Guide | 540
The votes are in, the people want more power! We’re bringing it to you with our $50 upgrade guide for the “Elven Council” The Lord of the Rings: Tales of…
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The Ring Tempts You - New Mechanic Analysis | 539
In The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth, Magic gets a brand new mechanic: The Ring tempts you. But is the ring powerful enough to make an impact in…
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“Food and Fellowship” LOTR Precon Upgrade Guide | 538
Hungry for a higher-powered Commander deck? Come chow down on our $50 upgrade guide for “Food and Fellowship,” the white, black, and green precon from Magic’s…
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The Most Powerful LOTR Commanders | 537
Show Notes: Many new legends were forged in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth. But which will emerge to rule them all? This episode, we’re breaking…
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LOTR “Riders of Rohan” Full Precon Reveal | 536
Show Notes: The horn is sounded and the “Riders of Rohan” will answer! This episode, we’re revealing the full blue, red, and white preconstructed Commander…
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Rachel’s Personal Commander Decks | 535
Do you want to be a brilliant brewer like Rachel Weeks? Well this episode is a great place to start. Rachel is doing a mini deck-tech and ranking for every…
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How to Play RED with Jimmy Wong | 534
Show Notes: Do you want to make “Red Deck Wins” a reality at your next commander night? Well your brew is only half the battle! You also need to know how to…
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Sol Ring Should be Banned | Fact or Fiction 01 | Bonus Episode
The debate is on! Sol Ring may be the most played card in commander, but it’s also one of the most controversial! This episode, our panel of experts sits down…
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Compleated Commanders - March of the Machine | 533
Show Notes: No Phyrexian invasion would be complete without some legends becoming compleat. This episode, we’re breaking down these transforming terrors from…
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"Divine Convocation” Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 532
Do you want to achieve god-like power in your next Commander deck without needing to pass around a collection plate? We’ve got you covered with our budget…
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“Cavalry Charge” Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 531
Show Notes: Give your friends a knight to remember with some help from our “Cavalry Charge” super budget upgrade guide. We’ve taken the white, blue, & black…
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AFTERMATH: Cards You Need to Know | 530
In the wake of brutal war, the multiverse must rebuild. Kingdoms have been shattered, planeswalkers have been desparked, and sweet new cards have been…
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The Best Cards (In the 99) - March of the Machine | 529
March of the Machine is full of legendary characters from across the multiverse, but what about the other spells and soldiers that are backing them up? Today…
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“Call for Backup” Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 528
Do you find yourself alone on the budget battlefield, fighting to make a great deck without spending too much money? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We’re…
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“Tinker Time” Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 526
Love to tinker with your decks, but don’t love spending too much moolah? Well our $10 budget upgrade guide for the new green/blue/red “Tinker Time” March of…
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Which Praetor Is Most Powerful? | March of the Machine | 526
Good guys? Sure, they’re nice. But this episode isn’t for them. This one’s for the bad guys! Today we’re tackling the meanest of the mean from March of the…
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“Growing Threat” - Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 525
It may be hard to convince people you’re not the threat when you break out the “Growing Threat” Commander precon from March of the Machine. So to help you keep…
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March of the Machine - Team Up Commanders (Part 2) | 524
The war for the multiverse rages on, and some truly legendary pairings are staunchly defending their planes. This episode, we finish breaking down the team-up…
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March of the Machine - Team Up Commanders (Part 1) | 523
In March of the Machine, the multiverse’s most beloved legends must team up to take down the Phyrexians. This episode, we start to break down the two-in-one…
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“Divine Convocation” Precon Deck Reveal - March of the Machine | 522
Are you ready to rally your allies, band together, and fight the March of the Machine? Today, we’re revealing a whole new Commander deck that’s perfect for…
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Rules Commander Players Get Wrong | 521
Magic is a complicated game. “How complicated?” you ask. With over 265 pages in the comprehensive rules, it’s safe to say it’s more complex than most people…
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Scariest Commanders to Play Against | #520
Some legends are truly terrifying to see in your opponent’s command zone. But they get a little less scary once you have a gameplan to stop them. Today, we’re…
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Does Kingmaking Ruin Games? | Bonus Episode
It’s good to be king, but is it good to be the kingmaker? So often in Commander, a player on the brink of death has the power to choose which remaining…
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Building a Deck You Love to Play | #519
Building a powerful deck can be a lot easier than building one you actually love to pilot, especially after repetitive play. Today, we’re breaking down the…
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Commander Staples That Aren’t Worth the Price | #518
Commander can be expensive, especially when you’re starting to build your collection! When you’re trading your cash for cardboard, take a moment to optimize…
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Are MagicCons Worth It? | Bonus Episode
MagicCons are Wizards’ latest attempt at cracking “The Gathering.” But are these big live events actually worth attending? We’re breaking down our experiences…
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Bad Cards We Still Play | #517
Can any Magic card truly be called “bad?” Yes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun playing them! This episode, Rachel polls the Command Zone crew on cards…
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How To Play Infect with Mr. Infect | #516
Do you love Commander but hate counting past 10? Then we have a strategy for you! This episode, Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette is here to teach you about–you…
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The Best Cards (In the 99) from All Will Be One | #515
Show Notes: Just because a card can’t be your commander, doesn’t mean it's not the piece you need to turn your deck into a perfect, mechanical abomination!…
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The Dominus Cycle - All Will Be One | #514
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The Best Mono-Colored Commanders from ONE | #513
In Phyrexia: All Will Be One, every color has been corrupted by Phyrexia’s influence, and that means a bunch of new compleated commanders! This episode, we’re…
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Is Infect Too Strong Now? | Bonus Episode
Show Notes: Poison counters are back in Phyrexia: All Will Be One and with them returns the age-old Commander question: Is infect too strong? Sure, 10 is a lot…
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All Will Be ONE - The Best Multi-Colored Commanders | #512
Show Notes: In Phyrexia, all may be one but today all the legends will be at least two… colors! That’s right! On this episode, we’re diving into the best new…
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“Corrupting Influence” Budget Upgrade Guide - Phyrexia: All Will Be One | #511
Have you been drinking glistening oil? Because it looks like you’re under a “Corrupting Influence.” Join us for our budget upgrade guide of this toxic white…
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“Rebellion Rising” Budget Upgrade Guide - Phyrexia: All Will Be One | #510
The Mirran resistance fights for its mere existence, and we’re here to help them out… on a BUDGET! This episode we bring you our budget upgrade guide for the…
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“Corrupting Influence” Full Deck Reveal - All Will Be One | #509
Normally, we don’t like being toxic here at The Command Zone but today we’re making an exception for the reveal of “Corrupting Influence,” the Abzan precon…
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Good Cards We Don’t Play | #508
If a Magic card is powerful, you should play it right? Well in a format like Commander, the choice isn’t always that simple. There’s a whole bevy of reasons a…
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Commander Bad Habits You Need to Quit | #507
This year, make a New Year’s Resolution to be a better Magic Player. There are a lot of bad habits around the Commander table. This episode, we're talking…
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2022 Year In Review | #506
Show Notes: 2022 is done, and it’s time to lay everything out on the table. (Yes, even 30th Anniversary Edition!) It’s been a year of new hosts, new events…
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The Best New Commanders From Jumpstart 2022 | #505
Show Notes: Jumpstart is back and better than ever! It’s fun right out of the box, but it’s also loaded with new cards for your decks! So let’s jump right in…
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How to Mulligan | #504
This epispose-- Sorry. This ebidsode-- Ugh, let me try that again. This episode, we’re going to discuss How To Mulligan! Sure the actions you take during a…
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Cards That Matter from The Brothers War | In the 99 Analysis | #503
In Magic – like in war – a strong commander can’t win alone. You need the best soldiers, tools, and munitions to get the job done. And The Brothers’ War has…
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Transformers: Decepticon Commanders - The Brothers War | #502
Decepticons, attack! The evil faction of Magic’s new Universes Beyond Transformers cards are here to convert your battlefield into a full-on war zone. This…
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Transformers: Autobot Commanders - The Brothers War | #501
Show Notes: Autobots! Transform and roll out! That’s right, it’s time to review the heroic half of these new Universes Beyond commanders. You’re gonna flip…
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How Good Are The Meld Commanders? The Brothers War | #500
Show Notes: The Brothers’ War features legends so powerful they can’t be contained on just one card. This episode, we’re breaking down the Meld Commanders from…
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The Brothers’ War - The Best Multi-Colored Commanders | #499
Show Notes: You can’t win a war without a capable Commander. Luckily, The Brothers’ War is giving us plenty of powerful new legends to bring into battle. This…
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“Mishra’s Burnished Banner” Budget Upgrade Guide - The Brothers War | #498
Show Notes: The sibling rivalry that nearly shattered a plane is now taking precon form! On this budget upgrade guide for The Brothers’ War Commander deck…
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“Urza’s Iron Alliance” Budget Upgrade Guide - The Brothers War | #497
Show Notes: The greatest war Dominaria has ever seen is in full swing! So steel yourselves for battle, with our Brothers' War “Urza’s Iron Alliance” budget…
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Our Favorite Unfinity Cards | #496
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Our Favorite Unfinity Cards | #496
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The Best Cards from Warhammer 40K | #495
Show Notes: The 40K Universes Beyond Commander decks have more new cards than any precon product ever before! With four factions and 40,000 years of warfare…
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“Tyranid Swarm” Budget Upgrade Guide - Warhammer 40K | #494
From beyond our galaxy, the ultimate predators have emerged: the Tyranids! Come join The Hive by watching our “Tyranid Swarm” 40K precon budget upgrade guide…
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“Forces of the Imperium” Budget Upgrade Guide - Warhammer 40K | #493
Show Notes: In the name of the God-Emperor of Mankind, it is decreed that a great upgrade shall commence! So Join us for our “Forces of The Imperium” 40K…
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“The Ruinous Powers” Budget Upgrade Guide - Warhammer 40K | #492
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“Necron Dynasties” Budget Upgrade Guide - Warhammer 40K | #491
Show Notes: The “Necron Dynasties” are waking up across the galaxy, and in this Warhammer 40K budget precon upgrade guide, Command Zone editor Gaurav Gulati…
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Mono-Colored & Uncommon Commanders - Dominaria United | #490
Show Notes: These days Legends come in all rarities and color identities, but do they have what it takes to lead your next deck? This episode we’re reviewing…
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The Cards That Matter (In the 99) from Dominaria United | #489
The plane of Dominaria is vast and ancient… and bursting at the seams with great new cards for Commander! This episode we put aside the legends for a moment to…
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Box Topper Lost Legends Review (Part 2) Dominaria United | #488
Show Notes: It’s time for Part 2 of our review of the Lost Legends Box Topper Commanders from Dominaria United! CAG member Rachel Weeks joins the show to break…
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“Necron Dynasties” Full Deck Reveal - Warhammer 40K | #487
Show Notes: From the depths of an ancient alien catacomb, the “Necron Dynasties” emerge! Join us as we preview the entire Warhammer 40K Universes Beyond…
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Box Topper Lost Legends Review (Part 1) Dominaria United | #486
Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone ---------- Show Notes…