The Command Zone

Talion offers you a choice. But what’s the RIGHT choice? With this faerie, results may vary, so we ran the numbers on the numbers to help you draw as many cards as possible. Come check out the stats and find out what you should pick whenever you play this exciting new legend from Wilds of Eldraine! -------- 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 “HERO” TOKENS: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Tokens! These ten comic-book inspired tokens are the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/HeroTokens  -------- 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. -------- 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: Magic Data Science Twitter: @mtg_ds -------- 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 Aug 202331min

There are a lot of new Commanders these days, so it makes sense that not every single one of them gets the attention they deserve. But today, we’re shining a light on some hidden gems: powerful, cool, or flavorful commanders we think should be more popular! Rachel and Gaurav go over a selection of underappreciated commanders, telling you why they should be more played and how to play them. Maybe you’ll find the perfect next brew to surprise your playgroup. 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 “HERO” TOKENS: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Tokens! These ten comic-book inspired tokens are the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/HeroTokens  -------- 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. -------- 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: Esix vs Thantis vs Zetalpa vs Jirina - Scrap Trawlers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6AX91ku3DM Bennie Smith: Twitter: @blairwitchgreen Bennie Smith on Grothama: https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/popping-the-hood-on-my-grothama-all-devouring-commander-deck/ SummyTummies Stangg Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/OFrwEt1qCUirnse44LpskQ THE END STEP: Gaurav is gonna be a dad!! -------- 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

15 Aug 20232h 2min

Show Notes: Want your new enchantress deck to stand the test of time? Then don’t miss our $50 upgrade guide for “Enduring Enchantments,” the Abzan (WBG) preconstructed deck from Commander Masters. We’ve chosen 10 cards to add and 10 cards to Nyx in order to give this deck some life in higher powered pods. 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 -------- GAME KNIGHTS “HERO” TOKENS: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Tokens! These ten comic-book inspired tokens are the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/HeroTokens  -------- 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  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: Ladee Danger Twitter: @Brttnymchlle IG: @Theladeedanger THE END STEP: Wasteland Weekend: https://www.wastelandweekend.com/wasteland-weekend-returns-september-27th-october-1st-2023/  -------- 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

8 Aug 202356min

From the depths of the Blind Eternities, the Eldrazi monstrosities spill forth, bringing unspeakable destruction in their wake. Now that unspeakable destruction can be yours with our upgrade guide for the colorless “Eldrazi Unbound” precon from Commander Masters! And who better to upgrade the deck than returning guest and Eldrazi expert Ashlen Rose! She’ll bring you 10 cards to devour and 10 to bring into existence for about $50, to turn this deck into something that will tear your opponents worlds apart! -------- 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 “HERO” TOKENS: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Tokens! These ten comic-book inspired tokens are the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/HeroTokens  -------- 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! 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. -------- 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: Ashlen Rose Twitter: @AshlenRose IG: @rawritsashlen Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ashlen_rose FAN vs Game Knights l Episode 24  https://youtu.be/bG4h_C9eUHg  THE END STEP:  Kingdom Two Crowns https://www.kingdomthegame.com/  -------- 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 Aug 20231h 5min

Commander Masters may be mostly reprints, but the precons are loaded up with new toys for your next deck! But which ones are you going to see in the wild? This episode Rachel and Jordan go over all the new cards you need to know from Commander Masters. We’ll cover the best and the worst, giving you the inside scoop on all the strategies and synergies you’ll want to take advantage of on the battlefield! -------- 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 “HERO” TOKENS: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Tokens! These ten comic-book inspired tokens are the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/HeroTokens  -------- 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. 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: Jordan Pridgen Twitter: @JordanPigeon IG: @Jordanpridgen -------- 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 Aug 20232h 16min

If you live for the Sliver, Commander Masters has you covered! This episode Jordan and Rachel sit down to upgrade the new 5-color “Sliver Swarm” precon deck. With a $50 budget, they’ll suggest 10 cards to join the hive, and 10 to cut out of the gene pool. Can craft the perfect hoard of mega slivers and be the terror of your table! -------- 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 “HERO” TOKENS: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Tokens! These ten comic-book inspired tokens are the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/HeroTokens  -------- 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. 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 THE END STEP: Dave the Diver: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1868140/DAVE_THE_DIVER/ -------- 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 Juli 20231h 6min

Want to party like a planeswalker? Have we got a deck for you! This episode, editor Damen Lenz joins Rachel to bring you our $50 upgrade guide for the new Jeskai (RWU) “Planeswalker Party” precon deck from Commander Masters. They’ll pick out 10 cards that spark joy, and 10 to cast off into the blind eternities to help you put the “Super” back in Super Friends! -------- 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 “HERO” TOKENS: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Tokens! These ten comic-book inspired tokens are the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/HeroTokens  -------- 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. 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: Damen Lenz: Twitter: @DamenLenz How to Play WHITE w/ Rachel Weeks | The Command Zone 546 | MTG Commander: https://youtu.be/Hvfa6p10H6c  Dominaria United l Game Knights 56 l Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay: https://youtu.be/X__qapQRP50  -------- 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 Juli 20231h 14min

It’s time to exhume some enchantments and send your opponents to the underworld! This episode, we’re revealing the new Abzan (WBG) precon deck from Commander Masters, “Enduring Enchantments.” We’ll break down the stats and examine all ten brand new cards – including 2 new legends – to see if the stars have aligned to create any new format staples. Plus, don’t miss the reprint value and synergy discussion that make this enchantment deck come alive… from the dead!    -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- “Enduring Enchantments” Decklist: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-masters-commander-decklists -------- GAME KNIGHTS “HERO” TOKENS: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Tokens! These ten comic-book inspired tokens are the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/HeroTokens  -------- 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  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. -------- 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: Amy the Amazonian Twitter: @coL_Amazonian Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/amazonian/  THE END STEP: Stormgate: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012510/Stormgate/  Project Loki:  https://www.theorycraftgames.com/  -------- 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 Juli 202359min