The Command Zone

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

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 our favorite old school Commanders. We’ll lay out how to build these OG EDH stars, including all the new tricks they picked up in recent sets. Come join us! -------- 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 -------- WHATNOT: The Command Zone is going back on Whatnot with more mystery boxes and awesome giveaways on January 12th at 1pm PST! Sign up at https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command to follow our channel and get $15 FREE to spend anywhere 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 for a limited time! -------- 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: Everything Everywhere All at Once: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/ Commander Fright Night w/ Amy the Amazonian | Extra Turns 40: https://youtu.be/317AjcoOOHQ?si=6EnrgVwNTIVTmO7l Commander Advisory Group BATTLE (CAG) | Extra Turns 24: https://youtu.be/P7oDhVWKwOQ?si=fL_K1_EM6Lnc16Xs EPIC Commander Combat w/ Pixie Kitten | Extra Turns 16: https://youtu.be/ZUYN4tdCToQ Wild Commander Warfare | Extra Turns 25: https://youtu.be/OErPKHLnuT0 Post Malone Plays Magic: The Gathering | Game Knights 45: https://youtu.be/j8FtcDd9wbc -------- 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

10 Jan 20241h 32min

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 we play the game itself, there’s always something to improve. So come see what we’re working on for the next 365 and let us know how YOU are gonna up your game too! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- WHATNOT: The Command Zone is going back on Whatnot with more mystery boxes and awesome giveaways on January 12th at 1pm PST! Sign up at https://www.Whatnot.com/invite/command to follow our channel and get $15 FREE to spend anywhere on the site! 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: Jake Boss: Twitter: @JakeBossMTG Jamie Block Twitter: @Jamblock IG: @Benjamiela Damen Lenz: Twitter: @DamenLenz Gaurav Gulati Twitter: @DoubleGXG IG: @DoubleGXG Jordan Pridgen: Twitter: @jordanpigeon IG: @Jordanpridgen Joshua Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh IG: alsonamedjosh Jimmy’s Personal Commander Decks | The Command Zone 579 https://youtu.be/ERcLhi1LTMU?si=xIdPIQL2jk8Lch8g  -------- 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

4 Jan 20241h 4min

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 many controversies these past 365 days that it’s hard to keep them straight! Well don’t worry, we’re going to cover all of it! This episode Jimmy, JLK and Rachel convene to break down the entire year of highlights, missteps, and controversies in the MTG community. With MagicCons, Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, loads of Secret Lairs and more, there’s a ton to talk about. So strap in, everyone, because it’s time for the 2023 year in review! -------- 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 -------- MANSCAPED: Try the new Performance Package 5.0! Get 20% off your order plus free shipping when you use code COMMANDZONE at https://www.manscaped.com. SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today. STAR TREK FLEET COMMAND: Download Star Trek Fleet Command and start exploring the galaxy today! More info here: https://shorturl.at/agmC1 WHATNOT: Collectables, cards, community, and more. Sign up at https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command and get $15 dollars FREE to use anywhere on the site! 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. -------- 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 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 Pinkertons: https://www.polygon.com/23695923/mtg-aftermath-pinkerton-raid-leaked-cards Secret Lair Censorship: https://commandersherald.com/magic-removes-dong-from-secret-lair-stonecoil-serpent/ Troll & Toad Leaves Magic: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/55253/troll-toad-backs-off-magic-the-gathering Ambassador Program: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/what-is-a-magic-the-gathering-ambassador Hasbro Layoffs: https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/11/hasbro-layoffs-dungeons-dragons-wizards/?guccounter=1 Play Boosters: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/what-are-play-boosters The Financial Impact of Play Boosters: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/The-Financial-Impact-of-Play-Boosters/d871fbfa-d040-4a5e-beaa-16982c0f8ca9/ Jimmy’s Personal Commander Decks | The Command Zone 579: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERcLhi1LTMU&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

28 Des 20233h 11min

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, Damen, and Murph are here to go over every single precon and see you how they stack up. Find out which were duds, and which were slam dunks right out of the box. It’s gonna be a good time! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- WHATNOT: The Command Zone is doing its very first Whatnot stream on December 20th at 4pm PST! Sign up at https://www.Whatnot.com/invite/command to follow our channel and get $15 FREE to spend anywhere on the site! MINTMOBILE: Get your wireless plan for just $15 a month. For a limited time, buy any 3-month Mint Mobile plan and get 3 more months FREE at https://www.mintmobile.com/command. MANSCAPED: Try the new Performance Package 5.0! Get 20% off your order plus free shipping when you use code COMMANDZONE at https://www.manscaped.com. RAYCON: Looking for last minute gifts or to ring in the new year? Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/command to save 15 % on your entire order for a limited time! 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. -------- 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: Damen Lenz: Twitter: @DamenLenz Joshua Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh IG: alsonamedjosh Wilds of Eldraine with Brian Kibler | Game Knights 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEtsQptedKA -------- 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

19 Des 20232h 36min

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 man himself is here to bring you a series of mini deck-techs on every brew in his collection, going over the strategies, key cards, and general power level of each Commander. Which deck is the current favorite? Which ones are destined to be taken apart? Tune in and 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 -------- Jimmy’s Decks:  Kykar, Wind’s Fury: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5907630/kykar_winds_fury  Neheb, the Eternal: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5907789/neheb_the_eternal  Obuun, Mul Daya Ancestor: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5907702/obuun_mul_daya_ancestor  Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5907498/miirym_sentinel_wyrm  Magnus the Red: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5907563/magnus_the_red  Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5908295/raggadragga_goreguts_boss  Marchesa, the Black Rose: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5908361/marchesa_the_black_rose  The Beamtown Bullies: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5908612/the_beamtown_bullies  Giada, Font of Hope: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5908749/giada_font_of_hope  Pako & Haldan: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5907939/pako_haldan  Samwise Gamgee: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5908414/samwise_gamgee -------- 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. 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. ETSY For handcrafted and affordable gifts, Etsy has it! Get 10% off your first Etsy purchase when you use code HOLIDAY10 at https://www.etsy.com/.  MINTMOBILE Get your wireless plan for just $15 a month. For a limited time, buy any 3-month Mint Mobile plan and get 3 more months FREE at https://www.mintmobile.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!  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: Commander at Home #7 - Chiss-Goria v Chishiro v Kamahl/Jeska v Raggadragga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaa8FSzr0fg  Lost Caverns of Ixalan w/ The Professor | Game Knights 66 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA5qMDnyLc0  Revenge of the Fans | Game Knights 63  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fqqf8AWqPg  The Blue Beetle Plays MTG Lord of the Rings | Game Knights 62 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7N1A1AmuSM  -------- 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 Des 20231h 36min

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 color. Come learn how to maximize its strengths and shore up its weaknesses so you can wield the shadows like a master at 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 -------- 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. 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! MANSCAPED Try the new Performance Package 5.0! Get 20% off your order plus free shipping when you use code COMMAND at https://www.manscaped.com.  -------- 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 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theladeedanger   Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ladeedanger0. “Shelf Indulgence” Discord: https://discord.com/invite/hw9mBWjKwD  -------- 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 Des 20231h 58min

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 off in a fantasy draft to choose the most essential lands that do more than just make mana. Which surprise picks will shake things up? Who will end up with the most powerful pool? Come see for yourself in this face-off for the ages!  -------- 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. MANSCAPED Try the new Performance Package 5.0! Get 20% off your order plus free shipping when you use code COMMAND at https://www.manscaped.com.  KINFIRE DELVE: Get your copy of Kinfire Delve: Vainglory’s Grotto at https://www.kinfiredelve.com/ and use code Command10 for 10% off. Tons of fun and strategy, all in a $20 box! -------- 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: Wilds of Eldraine w/ Brian Kibler | Game Knights 64:  https://youtu.be/sEtsQptedKA?si=bpy-_Cgu6gMFeyuj -------- 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

27 Nov 202358min