The Command Zone

The Mirran resistance fights for its mere existence, and we’re here to help them out… on a BUDGET! This episode we bring you our budget upgrade guide for the new red and white “Rebellion Rising” Phyrexia: All Will Be One preconstructed Commander deck. With a budget of only $30, we’ll give you 10 cards to add to your ranks and the 10 to remove. Your deck will be a lean mean Phyrexian-smashing machine, ready to fight the power at any table. -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- HELLOFRESH: Save time AND money on America’s #1 Meal Kit when you go to http://www.hellofresh.com/command22 and use code command22 for 22 free meals plus free shipping! BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.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! -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards the fastest and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, 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: Grand Designs: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421099/  -------- 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 Jan 20231h 11min

Normally, we don’t like being toxic here at The Command Zone but today we’re making an exception for the reveal of “Corrupting Influence,” the Abzan precon Commander deck from Phyrexia: All Will Be One! It’s compleat with 10 new cards including 2 brand new Commanders which we think will be infectiously fun, so join us as we break down the reprints, deck value, stats, and more. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- "Corrupting Influence" Decklist: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/phyrexia-all-will-be-one-commander-decklists -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- HELLOFRESH: Save time AND money on America’s #1 Meal Kit when you go to http://www.hellofresh.com/command22 and use code command22 for 22 free meals plus free shipping! BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.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! -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards the fastest and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, 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: Avatar: The Way of Water https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1630029/ -------- 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

18 Jan 202344min

If a Magic card is powerful, you should play it right? Well in a format like Commander, the choice isn’t always that simple. There’s a whole bevy of reasons a discerning player might choose not to play perfectly “good” cards. This episode, the Command Zone crew weighs in on the staples and high-powered cards that they refuse to put in their decks. Whether it’s the art, the gameplay pattern, or just plain old gut instinct these are the good cards we don’t play! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- MARVEL STRIKE FORCE:  Download Marvel Strike Force today and start playing for FREE! For more information, go to: https://www.marvelstrikeforce.com BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.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! -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards the fastest and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, 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: MagicCon: Philadelphia https://mcphiladelphia.mtgfestivals.com/en-us.html  GK LIVE MTG30 https://youtu.be/3q84e1fARC4  EDHREC https://edhrec.com/  Extra Turns #18 https://youtu.be/3lyPUZBjcpg  DJ (Jumbo Commander) Twitter: @jumbocommander Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JumboCommander  Reading Rainbow https://www.readingrainbow.org/  Thirteen Lives (2022) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12262116/  Gaurav Gulati Twitter: @DoubleGXG Instagram: @DoubleGXG Josh Murphy Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Instagram: @alsonamedjosh Arthur Meadowcraft Twitter: @TheShadowcroft Damen Lenz Twitter: @DamenLenz Jake Boss Twitter:@JakeBossMTG Instagram: @JakeBossMTG Craig Blanchette Twitter: @CraigBlanchette Instagram: @MrInfectMTG Manson Leung Twitter: @MansonLeung_ Instagram: @the_manson Ladee Danger Twitter:@Brttnymchlle Instagram: @Theladeedanger Jordan Pridgen Twitter: @JordanPigeon Instagram:@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

12 Jan 202349min

This year, make a New Year’s Resolution to be a better Magic Player.  There are a lot of bad habits around the Commander table. This episode, we're talking about what they are, why they're bad, and how to fix them. This is a complex format with plenty of room to make mistakes, but many of them are easy to avoid if you start putting in the effort. Find out what you can do to keep games fun and the format healthy! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! --------  BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.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! -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards the fastest and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, 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: InfiniToken https://www.infinitokens.com/  How to Mulligan | The Command Zone #504 | Magic: The Gathering Commander EDH  https://youtu.be/aWoEzXLUppM  The Power of Priority (and The Stack) l The Command Zone #267 l Magic: the Gathering EDH https://youtu.be/co25vcPvDsE  Combo Masterclass w/ Jim LaPage (CAG, The Spike Feeders) | Command Zone #435 | Magic The Gathering https://youtu.be/P5BCUH0GGmU  The Spike Feeders https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGh7-4mDFssqhu_UpOwRzIA  Scryfall https://scryfall.com/  Gatherer https://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Default.aspx  Life Linker App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lifelinker/id1204187272  Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.collectedcompany.MatchTracker&hl=en_US&gl=US  CZ Commander Clock App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/commander-clock/id1632848487  Mono-Colored Melee | Extra Turns #30 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay https://youtu.be/E5rZPQ7jbX0   MTG Arena https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena Spelltable https://spelltable.wizards.com/  Aaron Miller MTG Artist https://www.aaronbmiller.com/tokens  -------- 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 Jan 202358min

Show Notes: 2022 is done, and it’s time to lay everything out on the table. (Yes, even 30th Anniversary Edition!) It’s been a year of new hosts, new events, new controversies, but most of all, lots and lots and LOTS of products. It might be fair to say that 2022 has had more Magic: the Gathering than any year in the history of the game.  This episode, we join together to go over the highs and lows of the year, giving our opinions on how things have gone and our hopes for what the future may bring. There’s a lot to cover so let’s jump into the 2022 year in review! (Note: The number we stated for “new commanders printed this year” was incorrect. We said there were 383. The actual number is 362. We inadvertently included "acorn symbol" non-legal legends in our original count.) -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone --------  BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.com/CommandZone FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://go.factor75.com/command60 and use code command60 to get 60% off your first box. -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards the fastest and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, accessories and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Gavin Verhey  Twitter:@GavinVerhey Instagram: @gavinverhey Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodMorningMagic  Mark Rosewater Twitter:@Maro254 Instagram: @mtgmaro The Best of the Year - How did Magic Do in 2019? | The Command Zone #302  https://youtu.be/RctPsvWPEpE  Everything Everywhere All at Once: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/  The Best (and Worst) of 2021 | The Command Zone #438 https://youtu.be/l92Wd4Qb8m0  Game Knights Playlist (EP. 34, EP. 44, EP. 50) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLzs6vB3Xk75kjIm45DQLrR8oT63_OvD  Saffron Olive  Twitter: @SaffronOlive Instagram: @saffronolivemtg Website: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/  New RC Members Announcement: https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2022/09/12/announcing-new-rc-members-olivia-gobert-hicks-and-jim-lapage/ Olivia Gobert-Hicks Twitter: @goberthicks Instagram: @goberthicks Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/affinityartifacts  Jim Lapage Twitter: @JimTSF @thespikefeeders Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSpikeFeeders  Extra Turns #24 Ft. Olivia Gobert-Hicks & Jim Lapage: https://youtu.be/P7oDhVWKwOQ  Wizards 30th Anniversary Edition announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/celebrate-30-years-magic-gathering-30th-anniversary-edition-2022-10-04  Philip DeFranco talks about Magic 30th Anniversary Edition, the Hasbro Stock drop, and the BofA assessment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvKF58FH2Zw Post Malone Twitter: @PostMalone Instagram: @postmalone TCGPlayer acquires CFB before being acquired by Ebay: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tcgplayer-to-acquire-channelfireball-and-binderpos-301583431.html  MTG Universes Beyond LOTR and Dr. Who: https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/universes-beyond-brings-lord-of-the-rings-warhammer-and-doctor-who-to-mtg/ Magic 30 Cosplay Contest Prize: https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/wotc-revamps-prizes-for-magic-30-cosplay-contest-after-community-outrage/  Magic 30 Cosplay Contest Winner: Twitter: @DarkPactCosplay  Instagram: @darkpactcosplay -------- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Dec 20222h 48min

Show Notes: Jumpstart is back and better than ever! It’s fun right out of the box, but it’s also loaded with new cards for your decks! So let’s jump right in and talk about the all-new commanders from Jumpstart 2022. We’ll be going over the most interesting and powerful legends from the set, outlining the synergies and strategies that you can use to really get your engine going. 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 ---------- ORDER OUR NEW GAME KNIGHTS SLEEVES! Get your hands on the new collection of Game Knights Sleeves! These three amazing and unique designs are extremely limited, so follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameknights/exclusive-game-knights-sleeves-limited-supply?ref=159pgz&token=2df535a2 -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://go.factor75.com/command60 and use code command60 to get 60% off your first box. BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.com/CommandZone -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards the fastest and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, accessories and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode and providing awesome prizes for our giveaways. Be sure to check out their new 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: Rachel Weeks: Twitter: @wachelreeks Instagram: @wachelreeks Netflix’s Wednesday: https://www.netflix.com/title/81231974 God of War: Ragnarok https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/god-of-war-ragnarok/ Monty Python and The Holy Grail: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071853/ -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong 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 Dec 20221h 42min

This epispose-- Sorry. This ebidsode-- Ugh, let me try that again. This episode, we’re going to discuss How To Mulligan! Sure the actions you take during a game matter a lot, but if you don’t pay enough attention to your opening hand, you could lose before you even get started! We’ll go over how mulligans work, what you should be looking for in a good hand, and even give you some examples of common traps and mistakes players fall into.  Getting better at mulligans is one of the quickest and easiest ways to have more fun whenever you play Magic. And maybe grab a few more victories too. 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 -------- ORDER OUR NEW GAME KNIGHTS SLEEVES! Get your hands on the new collection of Game Knights Sleeves! These three amazing and unique designs are extremely limited, so follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameknights/exclusive-game-knights-sleeves-limited-supply?ref=159pgz&token=2df535a2 -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FnM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! --------  BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.com/CommandZone FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://go.factor75.com/command60 and use code command60 to get 60% off your first box. ETSY: For gifts of all kinds, Etsy has it. Go to https://www.etsy.com/ and use code MERRY10 at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards the fastest and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, accessories and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode and providing awesome prizes for our giveaways. Be sure to check out their new 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: DJ: Twitter: @jumbocommander Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JumboCommander Site: https://jumbocommander.com/ Ashlen Rose: Twitter: @AshlenRose Instagram: rawritsashlen Gijsbert Hoogendijk: https://blogs.magicjudges.org/hof/2015/04/24/gijsbert-hoogendijk/ Command Zone #478 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDOElrvgR8 Game Knights #6 https://youtu.be/vqalJabqJsA Game Knights #2 https://youtu.be/-l8sXRvwdT0 -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong 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

14 Dec 20221h 14min

In Magic – like in war – a strong commander can’t win alone. You need the best soldiers, tools, and munitions to get the job done. And The Brothers’ War has everything you need to tune up your arsenal! This episode, we’re diving deep to unearth the best cards for your 99 from Magic’s latest set. Fall in line, soldiers! You won’t want to 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 -------- ORDER OUR NEW GAME KNIGHTS SLEEVES! Get your hands on the new collection of Game Knights Sleeves! These three amazing and unique designs are extremely limited, so follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameknights/exclusive-game-knights-sleeves-limited-supply?ref=159pgz&token=2df535a2 -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FnM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! --------  ETSY: For gifts of all kinds, Etsy has it. Go to https://www.etsy.com/ and use code MERRY10 at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://go.factor75.com/command60 and use code command60 to get 60% off your first box. BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.com/CommandZone -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards the fastest and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, accessories and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode and providing awesome prizes for our giveaways. Be sure to check out their new 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: Rachel Weeks: Twitter: @wachelreeks Instagram: @wachelreeks Commander Sphere Podcast: Link: https://commandsphere.libsyn.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommandSphere Rachel’s Game Knights Appearances: https://youtu.be/latDzZF5yFE https://youtu.be/JuDcK9dYwqY https://youtu.be/X__qapQRP50 Rachel’s Extra Turns Appearances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DB-V0Xfd4g  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7oDhVWKwOQ  CZ Podcast #501: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlTuYh5hXIc&t=51s  EDHREC: https://edhrec.com/  -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong 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 Dec 20222h 20min