The Command Zone

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 it. So our wonderful mono-white expert Rachel Weeks is here to show you how to make it shine. We’ll cover its strengths and weaknesses, then get into the nuts and bolts of how to build a winning white deck and pilot it to victory. Don’t miss out! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off your first box. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone  -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Brutal Warhammer Beatdown | Extra Turns 28 https://youtu.be/0DB-V0Xfd4g Phyrexian Praetors l Game Knights 59  https://youtu.be/KpopatzC-gI Blingmas Battle! Commander Holiday Special l Game Knights 50  https://youtu.be/sxfhy22AFvA Oops! All Cats | Extra Turns 36 https://youtu.be/zHYfHpCexKA The End Step:  Oppenheimer https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15398776/ Barbie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/ -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Heinä 20231h 15min

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 the most interesting legends in Magic’s new Lord of the Rings set – the ones that might lead to strategies we’ve never seen before. Come see if these cool and crazy characters inspire you to make something new! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone  RAYCON: RayCon wireless earbuds look, feel, and sound better than ever! Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/command to save 15 % on your entire order for a limited time!  -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Joshua Murphy Twitter: @alsonamedjosh IG: @alsonamedjosh The Best 4 Color Commander in 2016 | Game Knights 1: https://youtu.be/caC8y8G8kj4  Dominaria United | Game Knights 56: https://youtu.be/X__qapQRP50  “Riders of Rohan” LOTR Precon Upgrade Guide | The Command Zone 544: https://youtu.be/GHK0whGDyEM  Spider-Man (2002) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/  -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Heinä 20232h 27min

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 precon from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Come see which 10 cards got recruited to join the fight and which 10 were deemed unfit for battle. The beacons are lit and so is this episode – don’t miss it! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off your first box. LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you go to https://www.LiquidIV.com and use code COMMAND at checkout. -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Joshua Murphy Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Erin Murphy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HDJjsTvDDiq9OnOmqokFT  Audio-Technica - Stereo Turntable: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp60x  RPM Speed & Wow https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AM.AM.RPMSpeed&hl=en_US&gl=US  -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Heinä 20231h 8min

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 that truly bring Tolkien’s epic story to life in cardboard. They’ll be tossing some spicy book quotes and lore tidbits into the stew, along with all the hearty strategy and synergy discussion you crave. Get ready to dig in! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you go to https://www.LiquidIV.com and use code COMMAND at checkout. FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off your first box. EBAY: In a world full of fakes, it’s time to get real with the ebay Authenticity Guarantee. Visit https://www.ebay.com/ for terms. -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Jordan Pridgen  Twitter: @jordanpigeon IG: @jordanpridgen The Best LOTR Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 542: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRbhbfUP7VQ -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Heinä 20231h 59min

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 breaking down the new tech you’ll want to amass for your collection. What new staples could the Shire be hiding? Which must-have cards lurk at the base of Mt. Doom? And just how good is The One Ring? Come journey with us to find out!   -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off your first box. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone  -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Jordan Pridgen  Twitter: @jordanpigeon IG: @jordanpridgen Out of the Box l Commander 2016 Gameplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRu1jN67qSM Game Knights Live - MagicCon Minneapolis  https://youtu.be/hKBwKEwYBAU  -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Kesä 20232h 27min

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 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth. We’ve got 10 cards to add and 10 to remove in order to maximize this deck’s villainous powers. That way it’ll be able to compete at more Uruk-HAI-powered tables. Don’t miss it! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Work Opportunities: FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER: If you’re a game-lover with solid graphic design experience, we could be looking to hire you on a freelance basis: https://commandzone.com/freelance-graphic-designers-needed/  ART DEPARTMENT / OFFICE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Join The Command Zone team full time! From sets and costumes to locations and props, you’ll be involved in every step of our production process. Note: Applicants must reside in the Greater Los Angeles area. If you’ve got what it takes, click here to apply: https://commandzone.com/jobs/art-department-office-production-assistant/  -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off your first box. EBAY: In a world full of fakes, it’s time to get real with the ebay Authenticity Guarantee. Visit https://www.ebay.com/ for terms. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone  -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Ladee Danger Twitter: @Brttnymchlle IG: @theladeedanger -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Kesä 20231h 1min

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 Middle-Earth precon. Our esteemed panel of Jake Boss has nominated 10 cards to add and 10 to remove so you can send your elves to war with the strength of Valinor behind them! Tune in and check it out, the fate of Middle-earth DEPENDS on it! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Work Opportunities: FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER: If you’re a game-lover with solid graphic design experience, we could be looking to hire you on a freelance basis: https://commandzone.com/freelance-graphic-designers-needed/  ART DEPARTMENT / OFFICE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Join The Command Zone team full time! From sets and costumes to locations and props, you’ll be involved in every step of our production process. Note: Applicants must reside in the Greater Los Angeles area. If you’ve got what it takes, click here to apply: https://commandzone.com/jobs/art-department-office-production-assistant/  -------- LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you go to www.LiquidIV.com and use code COMMAND at checkout. EBAY: In a world full of fakes, it’s time to get real with the ebay Authenticity Guarantee. Visit https://www.ebay.com/ for terms. -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Jake Boss Twitter: @JakeBossMTG  IG: @jakebossmtg Sheldon Menery  Twitter: @SheldonMenery  Post Malone Twitter: @PostMalone  IG: @PostMalone NPR Tiny Desk Concerts https://www.youtube.com/@nprmusic - Taylor Swift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvVnP8G6ITs&ab_channel=NPRMusic - Moon Hooch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwBhxBBa7tE&ab_channel=NPRMusic - Tyler Childers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkDYKk9k-2E&ab_channel=NPRMusic - Red Baraat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgmw41CY1Fo&ab_channel=NPRMusic - Randy Newman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wFWR5qCB2k&ab_channel=NPRMusic - Sesame Street - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMp0SlkVU8w&ab_channel=NPRMusic - Mandolin Orange - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2QjEgOtCAA&ab_channel=NPRMusic -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Kesä 20231h 7min

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 Commander? This episode, we break down The Ring’s rules and highlight the cards that use it best—including some powerful new Commanders. So give in to the call of The Command Zone and see which cards might shake up your next game night. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Work Opportunities: FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER: If you’re a game-lover with solid graphic design experience, we could be looking to hire you on a freelance basis: https://commandzone.com/freelance-graphic-designers-needed/  ART DEPARTMENT / OFFICE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Join The Command Zone team full time! From sets and costumes to locations and props, you’ll be involved in every step of our production process. Note: Applicants must reside in the Greater Los Angeles area. If you’ve got what it takes, click here to apply: https://commandzone.com/jobs/art-department-office-production-assistant/  -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off your first box. EBAY: In a world full of fakes, it’s time to get real with the ebay Authenticity Guarantee. Visit https://www.ebay.com/ for terms. -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!  CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Kesä 20231h 48min