The Command Zone

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 mentality, you might even become a commander GENIUS! This episode, Jimmy and Rachel walk you through their thoughts on improving your mental relationship with EDH, helping you to find format fulfillment and hone-in on your (command) zone of genius! 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 -------- MINT MOBILE Get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at Mint Mobile, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command. RAYCON RayCon wireless earbuds look, feel, and sound better than ever! Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/command to save 15 % on your entire order and get free shipping! -------- 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  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!  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: The Queen's Gambit  IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10048342/ Jon Finkel  Twitter: @Jonnymagic00 Paulo Vitor Damo Da Rosa  Twitter: @PVDDR Reid Duke  Twitter: @ReidDuke The Professor  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tolariancommunity Twitter: @TolarianCollege The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks  https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Big_Leap.html?id=EsCSwPii6LEC&source=kp_book_description -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone 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

22 Feb 20241h 22min

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 armor, because it’s time to reveal Elder Arthur Maxson from the new Universes Beyond: Fallout precon decks! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MINT MOBILE: Get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at Mint Mobile, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command. ETSY: Need to find the perfect gift? Don’t panic. Try Gift Mode now at https://www.etsy.com to find something for anyone on your list! -------- 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  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!  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: Murders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlHaidWhzt8 Throne of Eldraine w/ Reid Duke and Melissa DeTora | Game Knights 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qGYM62UMjQ&t=294s&ab_channel=TheCommandZone -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone 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

21 Feb 202445min

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 episode we’re going over the new cards for your 99 from Magic’s latest killer set. We’ve done the detective work for you, so all you have to do is tune in and find out which cards might be new format staples in disguise. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- ETSY Need to find the perfect gift? Don’t panic. Try Gift Mode now at https://www.etsy.com to find something for anyone on your list! SHOPIFY Power your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period 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  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!  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: Rectangle Theory EXPLAINED!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muZxRSiD8r8 Gavin Verhey: Twitter: @GavinVerhey Brian Kibler: Twitter: @bmkibler -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone 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

13 Feb 20242h 4min

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 deck upgrade and comparison. We line up two suspects – the Deep Clue Sea (white/blue/green) and Blame Game (red/white) preconstructed decks – then tell you how to upgrade both of them with 10 cards for under $50. Once the evidence has been laid out, we’ll let you know which deck we think is guilty… of being the best! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- WHATNOT: Don’t miss our first-ever Game Knights watch party LIVE on Whatnot, February 8th at 2:30pm PST! We’ve got tons of giveaways and stories, so sign up at https://www.Whatnot.com/invite/command to follow us and get $15 FREE to spend on the site! RAYCON RayCon wireless earbuds look, feel, and sound better than ever! Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/command to save 15 % on your entire order and get free shipping! -------- 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  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!  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: Extra Turns UNLEASHED! | Extra Turns 33: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD4lfJeKGGE -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone 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 Feb 20241h 36min

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 you 10-card upgrades (at a $50 budget) for double the decks!  We’ll be comparing the new Murders at Karlov Manor precons “Deadly Disguise” (white/red/green) and “Revenant Recon” (blue/black). Come crack the case of how to make these decks kill at your next game night, and get our take on which one is the smoother criminal! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- ETSY Need to find the perfect gift? Don’t panic. Try Gift Mode now at https://www.etsy.com to find something for anyone on your list! MINT MOBILE For a limited time, Mint Mobile is just $15 a month for premium wireless when you purchase a 3-month plan. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command. -------- 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  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!  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 Post Malone: Twitter: @PostMalone Lost Caverns of Ixalan w/ The Professor | Game Knights 66: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA5qMDnyLc0 Game Knights Live: Barcelona w/ Jacob Bertrand & Spice8Rack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCJNLb5NNAI "Deadly Disguise” Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/6541206/cz_587_deadly_disguise_precon_upgrade "Revenant Recon" Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/6541265/cz_587_revenant_recon_precon_upgrade -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone 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

31 Jan 20241h 29min

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 new set, Murders at Karlov Manor. We’ll bring you the whole lineup of legends, and clue you in to the best synergies and strategies you need to really make them sing. Don’t let the mystery go unsolved, tune in and find who your next partner in crime will be! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE w/ The Professor - MAGICCON CHICAGO (02/23): The Professor is about to take Game Knights Live to school! Be there at MagicCon Chicago to watch the show and hang with us all weekend: https://mcchicago.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html -------- MINT MOBILE For a limited time, Mint Mobile is just $15 a month for premium wireless when you purchase a 3-month plan. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command. MARVEL STRIKE FORCE: Download Marvel Strike Force today and start playing for FREE! For more information, go to: https://marvelstrikeforce.com/en/  -------- 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  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!  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: GK Hail Phyrexia! | Game Knights 59: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpopatzC-gI Lost Caverns of Ixalan w/ The Professor | Game Knights 66: https://youtu.be/vA5qMDnyLc0?si=EAXj6R-757poCqXi Clash of Creators w/ Ced from One More Mana | Extra Turns 41: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JYHys4QoQs Toyota Yaris Commercials: https://youtu.be/bF4gL4wYXHw?si=O0CQA9Ox_XRMP3Se -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone 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 Jan 20242h

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 the “Deep Clue Sea” Bant (green, white, and blue) Commander precon. With 12 brand new cards and a whole dossier of reprints, this deck has everything you need to gather the clues and crack the case! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- “Deep Clue Sea” Decklist: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/murders-at-karlov-manor-commander-decklists -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE w/ The Professor: The Professor is about to take Game Knights Live to school! Be there at MagicCon Chicago to watch the show and hang with us all weekend: https://mcchicago.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html -------- MINT MOBILE For a limited time, Mint Mobile is just $15 a month for premium wireless when you purchase a 3-month plan. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command. MARVEL STRIKE FORCE: Download Marvel Strike Force today and start playing for FREE! For more information, go to: https://marvelstrikeforce.com/en/  -------- 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  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!  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: Gavin Verhey: Twitter: @GavinVerhey -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone 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

24 Jan 202449min

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 all on their own. This episode, we’re going over some of the most impactful cards in the format, giving you the rundown on spells to look out for which can take a deck from “Kitchen Casual” to “Bane of the Board” in an instant. 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 -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE w/ The Professor: The Professor is about to take Game Knights Live to school! Be there at MagicCon Chicago to watch the show and hang with us all weekend: https://mcchicago.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today. RAYCON RayCon wireless earbuds look, feel, and sound better than ever! Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/command to save 15 % on your entire order and get free shipping for a limited time! MARVEL STRIKE FORCE: Download Marvel Strike Force today and start playing for FREE! For more information, go to: https://marvelstrikeforce.com/en/  -------- 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  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!  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: Commander Legends | Game Knights 40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=latDzZF5yFE Brian Kibler: Twitter: @bmkibler E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/ -------- THE END STEP: Stormgate Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stormgate/stormgate -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone 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 Jan 20242h 29min