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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…
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“Painbow” Budget Precon Upgrade Guide - Dominaria United | #485
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Dominaria United - Best Multicolored Commanders (Part 2) | #484
Show Notes: On Dominaria, legends take center stage, so it’s no surprise that Dominaria United has brought us a TON of new multicolored commanders who could…
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Dominaria United - Best Multicolored Commanders (Part 1) | #483
Show Notes: In Dominaria United, Magic returns to the plane where it all began – a world known for its variety, lore, and legends. This set is overflowing with…
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“Legends’ Legacy” Budget Precon Upgrade Guide - Dominaria United | #482
Build something people will remember forever with our budget upgrade guide for the “Legends’ Legacy” Commander precon from Dominaria United. See which 10 cards…
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“Painbow” Full Deck Reveal - Dominaria United | #481
Show Notes: Get ready to taste the "Painbow" as we unveil this five-color Dominaria United preconstructed Commander deck. We'll dive deep into the ten brand…
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Playing Competitive w/ Cassius Marsh | #480
From the football field to the battlefield, Cassius Marsh is always a competitive player. This episode, we bring him on to talk about how he got into the Magic…
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Good Cards That Make Us Salty | #479
Show Notes: Magic is a game, and games are supposed to be fun, right? But everyone’s got cards that rub them the wrong way, cards that make you – in gamer…
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"Must Have" Cards For Your Commander Collection | #478
Having a collection of Commander staples – love ’em or hate ’em – can make the deck-brewing process much less overwhelming. Things like ramp, removal, and card…
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The Best 1-Drops in Commander (besides Sol Ring) | #477
There’s a whole world of 1-drops out there. Ramp and removal, tutors and counters – if you play your cards right, one mana can do it all! This episode, we’re…
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Is 2X2 the Highest Value Reprint Set Ever?!?! | #476
Magic’s “Masters” sets are always packing powerful reprints, and Double Masters 2022 is no exception. But how does it stack up against its impressive…
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The Most Obscure & Underrated Cards | #475
Show Notes: If you’ve played Commander for a while, you probably know a lot of the staples. But with so many cards legal in the format, it’s easy to miss some…
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“Draconic Dissent” Budget Upgrade Guide - Baldur’s Gate | #474
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Maximizing Your Magic Events | Command Zone Live #04
Show Notes: The Summer of CommandFest is in full swing, and if you’re heading to a big live Magic event you’ve gotta be prepared! So this episode, we’re laying…
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In the 99 Analysis - Baldur’s Gate | #473
Show Notes: Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate is teeming with splashy, powerful cards designed specifically for our favorite format! This episode…
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“Party Time” Budget Upgrade Guide - Baldur’s Gate | #472
Show Notes: The “Party Time” deck don’t start until Ashlen Rose walks in to present you with this official Baldur’s Gate precon budget upgrade guide! This…
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“Mind Flayarrrrs” Budget Upgrade Guide - Baldur’s Gate | #471
Show Notes: Avast, scallywags! Here be the budget upgrade guide for “Mind Flayarrrs” of the Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate precons. This episode, Josh…
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Background Breakdown - Baldur’s Gate | #470
Show Notes: In Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate, the mono-colored commanders bring their checkered pasts to your future decks. This episode, Jimmy…
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“Exit From Exile” Budget Upgrade Guide - Baldur’s Gate | #469
Show Notes: Return, banished ones, and behold our budget upgrade guide for the “Exit From Exile” Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate preconstructed…
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Best Multicolored Commanders From Baldur’s Gate - Part 2 | #468
Show Notes: There are more multicolored characters in Baldur’s Gate than you can shake an immovable rod at! In this “Part 2” episode Jimmy and Murph finish…
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“Party Time” Full Precon Deck Reveal - Baldur’s Gate | #467
Let’s get this party started! It’s time to reveal the full list for the new Battle for Baldur’s Gate preconstructed “Party Time” Commander deck! We’re showing…
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Best Multicolored Commanders From Baldur’s Gate | #466
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Best Ways to Organize Your Card Collection | #465
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Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Preview Card | Command Zone Live #03
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Cards You’re Playing Wrong | #464
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“Riveteer Rampage” Budget Upgrade Guide - New Capenna | #463
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“Obscura Operation” Budget Upgrade Guide - New Capenna | #462
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In the 99 Analysis - New Capenna | #461
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“Bedecked Brokers” Budget Upgrade Guide - New Capenna | #460
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Top NCC Cards w/ Post Malone! | Command Zone Live #02
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Mono-Colored Commander Breakdown - New Capenna | #459
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Best New Multicolored Commanders from New Capenna | #458
If you wanna make it on the Streets of New Capenna, you gotta know the right people. Luckily, the city is full of multicolored legendary creatures who could be…
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“Cabaretti Cacophony” Budget Upgrade Guide - New Capenna | #457
Make some noise party people! It’s time for our “Cabaretti Cacophony” Streets of New Capenna precon upgrade guide. This episode, editor and cEDH player Shauna…
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“Maestros Massacre” Budget Upgrade Guide - New Capenna | #456
Sharpen your blades and clean your brushes! It's time for the budget upgrade of "Maestros Massacre" from the New Capenna Commander decks. This episode, JLK and…
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The Ultimate Guide to Lands | #455
You can’t play Commander without lands; they make up more than a third of your deck! But for such an important resource, lands aren’t discussed nearly as much…
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Cards We Keep Trying to Crack | #454
For many players the joy of deckbuilding comes from finding new, undiscovered card combinations; searching for exploits that open up fresh strategies and…
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The Worst Mistakes Commander Players Make + Baldur’s Gate First Impressions | Command Zone Live #01
This is the upload of a live episode that we recorded on 03/29/22: Everyone has holes in their game, mistakes and miscalculations that can really hold you…
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Advanced Deckbuilding: Mastering Your Mana Curve | #453
Mana Curve may seem like a simple enough concept, but there’s a lot more to consider than just keeping your CMC low. This episode, Jimmy and JLK are going to…
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How To Get Into Commander | #452
Commander can seem as intimidating to get into as it is fun to play! But don't worry: this episode Jimmy and JLK break down the best first steps you can take…
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Our Biggest Commander Level-Up Moments | #451
Improving your Commander game takes time, but every now and then, something just clicks. After that you never quite look at things the same way again. This…
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Tatsunari - Game Knights Deck Tech - Neon Dynasty | #450
It’s time to jump into our “Tatsunari, Toad Rider” deck tech! This episode, we break down Jimmy’s enchanting deck from the recent Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty…
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In the 99 Analysis - Neon Dynasty | #449
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty doesn't just bring 1200 years of history, it also brings hundreds of new cards that can go in your Commander decks. This episode, we go…
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“Buckle Up” Budget Upgrade Guide - Neon Dynasty | #448
Get ready to crew some mechs and accrue some wins, because it's time for the budget upgrade guide for the "Buckle Up" Azorius Vehicles preconstructed deck from…
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Mono-Colored Commander Breakdown - Neon Dynasty | #447
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is here and it's time to hack (technology) and slash (people in two) with a host of new monocolored legends! We’re breaking down every…
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"Upgrades Unleashed" Budget Precon Upgrade Guide - Neon Dynasty | #446
Want to upgrade your “Upgrades Unleashed” deck without unleashing too much money? Look no further! It’s time for our budget upgrade guide for the Kamigawa Neon…
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“Buckle Up” Full Precon Deck Reveal - Neon Dynasty | #445
START YOUR ENGINES! Today we’re revealing the entire deck list for the “Buckle Up” AZORIUS VEHICLES preconstructed Commander deck from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty…
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The Best New Multicolor Commanders from Neon Dynasty | #444
It’s time to light it up! Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is almost here, and it’s bringing a future where magic meets technology. On this episode, we’re breaking down…
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The Evolution of Magic Content w/ The Professor | #443
The Professor from Tolarian Community College joins us for a free-flowing conversation about all of the changes Magic content has gone through over the years…
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Most Underrated Mechanics | #442
What mechanic do you consider most underrated? How much graveyard hate should you be packing? Is land destruction absolutely taboo? This episode Jimmy and JLK…
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Weird & Wacky Rules and Interactions | #441
With a rules document almost 200 pages long, it’s not a stretch to say that Magic is the most complicated game ever created. This episode, Jimmy and JLK go…
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How to Play with House Rules | #440
No two Commander playgroups are the same. They have their own personalities, playstyles, and some have their own rules! This episode, Jimmy asks members of The…
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Dear Commander Design Team | #439
For better or worse, Commander has become the primary focus for Wizards of the Coast and their card design team. As a result, the format has begun to change…
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The Best (and Worst) of 2021 | #438
Show Notes: 2021 is almost out the door, but what a year it’s been! This episode Jimmy and Josh look back and reflect on a year full of ups, downs, new cards…
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Cards We LOVED From This Year | #437
We're bringing the whole Command Zone team to the table to talk about our favorite Commander cards that came out this year. See how our selections stack up…
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Why Do I Keep Losing Games? | #436
In a game like Commander, you can’t win ‘em all, but it’s no fun to ALWAYS lose! This episode Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins Jimmy to answer the age-old…
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Combo Masterclass w/ Jim LaPage (CAG, The Spike Feeders) | #435
C-C-C-COMBOS! Like ‘em or not, there’s no denying combos are a huge part of Commander. This episode, JLK is joined by special guest and fellow CAG member Jim…
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In the 99 Analysis - Crimson Vow | #434
Olivia’s Wedding has quite the legendary guest list, but now it’s time for the party favors! This episode we review the new cards for your 99 from…
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Vampiric Bloodline Budget Precon Upgrade Guide - Crimson Vow | #433
Commanding a legion of vicious vampires doesn’t have to mean breaking the blood bank! This episode, Josh Lee Kwai and editor Manson Leung bring you our 10-card…
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The Best New Mono-Colored Commanders - Crimson Vow | #432
Wedding bells are ringing, and Josh and Jimmy are singing. Then we're telling you about the new monocolored legendary creatures from Crimson Vow! This episode…
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"Spirit Squadron" Budget Precon Upgrade Guide - Crimson Vow | #431
The Spirits are willing, but the deck is weak, so it’s time for an upgrade! This episode, Jimmy and Game Knights editor Jake Boss bring you our 10-card budget…
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"Vampiric Bloodline" Full Deck Reveal - Crimson Vow - Commander Precon | #430
And now, the dramatic revelation of Crimson Vow's "Vampiric Bloodline" precon commander deck! We're going through the entire list, which contains 15 new cards…