The Command Zone

Show Notes: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan are full of many mysterious wonders: ancient civilizations, vast treasure troves, fearsome monsters, and… Commander staples?! This episode, we’re breaking down the best cards (for the 99) from Magic’s latest set. Come see which cards are worth bringing to the surface to slot into your favorite decks! With a bit of spelunking, you’ll be dunking on your friends in no time.  -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- 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! MINT MOBILE: 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.  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/.  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: Limited Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@LimitedResourcesPodcast Lost Caverns of Ixalan w/ The Professor | Game Knights 66: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA5qMDnyLc0 Most Powerful Commanders from Lost Caverns of Ixalan | The Command Zone 571: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjAn9kSqhfs -------- 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

20 Nov 20232h 37min

Shiver me timbers and shuffle your deck! Here be the precon upgrade guide for “Ahoy Mateys,” the Grixis (blue, black, and red) pirate deck from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Yarrr! We’ve got a map to the greatest treasure of all: winning! It weaves through 10 cards to join your crew and 10 cards to walk the plank, so the next time you raid your LGS you’ll be the scourge of the seven seas!  -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Link to full deck upgrade: https://archidekt.com/decks/5823861/ahoy_mateys_precon_upgrade_ep_574 -------- 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! 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  SHOPIFY Power your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today.  -------- 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 The Commander Sphere  https://www.youtube.com/c/CommanderSphere -------- The End Step:  The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0428441/ Lawrence of Arabia IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056172/ Side by Side IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2014338/  -------- 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 Nov 20231h 13min

It may be underwater but we’re gonna make it overpowered! This is the precon upgrade guide for “Explorers of the Deep,” the Simic (U/G) Merfolk deck from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. We’ll explore all the stats and reprints, then lay out 10 additions to help the deck’s flow and 10 the cards you can safely dump into a trench, all for under $50.  Want to make a splash at your next game night? Then 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 -------- Link to full deck upgrade: https://archidekt.com/decks/5823771/explorers_of_the_deep_precon_upgrade_ep_573  -------- 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! 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  SHOPIFY Power your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today.  -------- 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 Professor Twitter: @TolarianCollege Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege IG: tolariancommunitycollege -------- The End Step:  Spider-Man 2 (PS5) https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-2/ -------- 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 Nov 20231h 24min

Look, Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a cool set, but we all know what you’re really here for: DINOSAURS! You’re in luck because it’s time for our upgrade guide for the new Veloci-Ramp-Tor white, green and red precon. We’ll bring you 10 cards to add some teeth to the deck, and 10 cards you should excavate to make sure you stomp your opponents into extinction at your next game night. All for under $50! ---------- Link to full deck upgrade: https://archidekt.com/decks/5823682/velociramptor_deck_upgrade_ep_572 -------- 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: Don’t miss Raycon’s Early Black Friday Sale! Hurry now to https://www.buyraycon.com/command to get 20 to 50% off sitewide!  STAR TREK FLEET COMMAND: Download Star Trek Fleet Command and start playing now for free! Go to https://startrekfleetcommand.com/ for more information. -------- ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand newi lsts 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 End Step:  Killers of the Flower Moon  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5537002/ -------- 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

9 Nov 20231h 15min

Ixalan goes way deeper than anyone expected! And within its cavernous depths are some extremely powerful new Commanders! This episode, we’re doing a deep dive on the best legends from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. We’ll dig into the best synergies and strategies enabled by these sweet new cards, and give you everything you need to know to craft your next favorite deck! So come brave the caves and 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 FAN AUDITION WINNERS We have a winner! Two, in fact! Want to see which fans will be making a guest appearance on Game Knights? Then stick around until the end of the episode.  -------- 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: Don’t miss Raycon’s Early Black Friday Sale! Hurry now to https://www.buyraycon.com/command to get 20 to 50% off sitewide!  MINT MOBILE Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE! Go to 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 More Info About APEX SLEEVES: https://ultrapro.com/pages/apex-sleeves -------- Relevant Links: Amy the Amazonian Twitter: @coL_Amazonian Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/amazonian/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Amazonian  Commander Fright Night w/ Amy the Amazonian | Extra Turns 40: https://youtu.be/317AjcoOOHQ?si=okgDCfWLwm9emijS  Game Knights Live: GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP | MagicCon Las Vegas: https://youtu.be/TysYpxPMuR8?si=Q_CZ1zsNJPQu0B8o You're Reading Cards WRONG | The Command Zone 560: https://youtu.be/7eBGjtysGcY?si=j0SaWDjn6qWVC1RS  We Draft the Best Equipment in Commander | The Command Zone 562: https://youtu.be/pS13XyQcD5k?si=1cPaJW4DsvCPT7NN  -------- 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

7 Nov 20232h 56min

Does Lost Caverns of Ixalan get your blood pumping? Good, because we’ve got a brand new deck full of Vampires ready to feed. This episode, we’re revealing the full list for “Blood Rites,” the new white and black (Orzhov) Commander precon. With 10 never-before-seen cards including two powerful new Vampire legends, this deck’s got plenty to bite into. Come check it out! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- “Blood Rites” Decklist:  https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-commander-decklists -------- SHOPIFY Power your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today.  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: We Draft the Best Equipment in Commander | The Command Zone 562: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS13XyQcD5k New Ixalan Legends l Game Knights 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usg5PRywSxQ -------- 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

1 Nov 202350min

Doctor Who may be full of amazing legends, but like the TARDIS, the set is bigger on the inside! This episode, we’re diving a little deeper to bring you the best cards for your 99 from the Universes Beyond: Doctor Who precons. We’ll give you our take on which cards will stand the test of time, and which will stand the test of space. There may even be a couple new format staples in the mix! 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 -------- 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  -------- 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: Doctor Who Blink https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1000252/ Doctor Who - Battle Through Time & Space | Game Knights 65 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz0NNG6tvGo -------- 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

30 Okt 20232h 15min

Alright fam, it’s time to take the newest Who to new heights with our precon upgrade guide for “Paradox Power” from Universes Beyond: Doctor Who. Come see which 10 cards will give this deck a bright future, and which 10 ought to be things of the past, all for under $50. Don’t miss the tips you need to make this deck broken without breaking the bank or the spacetime continuum! -------- 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 a month and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE! Go to https://www.mintmobile.com/command. HELLOFRESH Sign up for America’s #1 Meal Kit today and get 50% off plus free shipping when you use code 50COMMAND at https://www.hellofresh.com/50command  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: Craig Blanchette Twitter: @craigblanchette Doctor Who - Battle Through Time & Space | Game Knights 65: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz0NNG6tvGo -------- The End Step:  Deadwood  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0348914/ Deadwood: The Movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4943998/ -------- 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

25 Okt 20231h 12min