The Command Zone

The Command Zone
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Your weekly source for all things Commander (aka EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format, with hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. Focused on all aspects of gameplay and strategy from table politics, budget builds, to deck building and more! commandzonecast@gmail.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

  1. 5 hr ago

    Don’t Buy Staples. Buy These Cards Instead | 761

    Sick of feeling like you need to take out a loan to afford the fancy staples in Commander? There’s a better way! This episode, we’re going over some affordable (but still very powerful) alternatives to some of the most expensive staples in the game. With these budget replacements for every color and archetype, you’ll save so much money you can go out and buy—okay, we’ll be realistic—it’s probably more Magic cards. Let’s get started! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: 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 smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Reggie AKA Arcade: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReggieTheArcade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggie.aka.arcade 200-Card Decks! | Extra Turns 67: https://youtu.be/xupnwElKm7o?si=yEPgJYh4U-3ECS7r Tomer Abramovici: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/budgetcommander.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/BudgetCommander YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MTGGoldfishCommander Commander Cards We Were Wrong About | The Command Zone 744: https://youtu.be/4aGmNlEqb7o?si=rLEjq5Nl_tcuPj_i -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social 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://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 1 Sept

    We Upgrade Each Other’s Decks w/ Murph | 760

    Collaborate and conquer! This episode we’ll prove two heads are better than one by upgrading each other’s decks. Rachel and Murph each take one of the other’s brews and make 10 changes to bring it up to snuff. How will Murph’s obscure old-school sensibilities mesh with Rachel’s efficient and analytical deckbuilding? Our guess is quite well, but tune in and find out! -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 25 Aug

    Mystery Booster Commander’s Most Powerful New Legends | 759

    Mystery Booster: Commander Edition is full of powerful, wacky, new legends to brew. But figuring out which are the best of the bunch doesn’t need to be a mystery! This episode, we’re breaking down our picks for the set’s strongest new Commanders and giving you all the info you need to optimize their builds. These cards were literally made for fans of the format like us, so don’t miss out! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- WHATNOT: Be there Aug. 27 @ 4pm PT as The Prof joins us LIVE in-studio for an epic Whatnot event full of giveaways, gameplay, and more! Get $15 free when you sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: What's Inside Mystery Booster Commander Edition?: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/whats-inside-mystery-booster-commander-edition We Play w/ BANNED Cards (ft. Crim) | Extra Turns 73: https://youtu.be/BEMxzQkenRA?si=JvJmf4Ca8LMD-04c 10 PLAYER Commander Game!: https://youtu.be/CvyRDmwOeCs?si=So3x1_zCkw-8Ydsq Post Game Talk | 10 Player Commander Game: https://youtu.be/FBHdfPb9zXc?si=j7uREHiiltvhfo3y -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social 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://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 18 Aug

    The Hobbit’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 758

    The Hobbit is here and full of precious and powerful new spells to slot into the 99 of your favorite Commander decks. Don’t miss the biggest hits (including some BUSTED new toys for white) as we break down the best cards this trip through Middle-earth has to offer. With these new includes, your brews will be honed and ready for battle! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for a year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Does Commander Have a Turn Order Problem? | The Command Zone 755: https://youtu.be/bBZ-PvOyYKY?si=sR8TZO1AAnPbJ6Sv The Hobbit w/ Post Malone! | Game Knights 87: https://youtu.be/iD3BPb7WzPo?si=dVsxLwQ2PAoFNJQ4 -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social 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://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 11 Aug

    Four Hobbit Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 757

    The Hobbit is finally here, but without any precious precons! Don’t worry! If you want a list you can pick up and play, we’ve brewed four exciting options for you using some of the set’s coolest legends. From Elves to Goblins to Dwarves to a brand new Bear Force, we’ve got decks with different punching powers for whichever bracket you like to play. Don’t miss them! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON! 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 smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Reggie AKA Arcade: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReggieTheArcade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggie.aka.arcade The Great Goblin Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/24659968/cz_757_the_great_goblin Beorn, the Fierce Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/24750291/cz_757_beorn_the_fierce Thorin, King of Durin's Folk Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/24750891/cz_757_thorin_king_of_durins_folk Thranduil, the Elvenking Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/24662123/cz_757_thranduil_the_elvenking We Play w/ BANNED Cards (ft. Crim) | Extra Turns 73: https://youtu.be/BEMxzQkenRA?si=JvJmf4Ca8LMD-04c 10 PLAYER Commander Game!: https://youtu.be/CvyRDmwOeCs?si=So3x1_zCkw-8Ydsq Post Game Talk | 10 Player Commander Game: https://youtu.be/FBHdfPb9zXc?si=j7uREHiiltvhfo3y Modern Horizons Commander w/ LoadingReadyRun | Game Knights 27: https://youtu.be/elOZ2EnWlCM?si=Bt2SVVFCxQN3CjiV March of the Machine Planechase w/ LoadingReadyRun | Game Knights 61: https://youtu.be/HKGl-_gCmt0?si=MrPJn3iJ1JNav1WX Game Knights Live - MagicCon Minneapolis: https://youtu.be/hKBwKEwYBAU?si=zY2SougSMJBh-vPb The Hobbit’s Most Powerful New Commanders | The Command Zone 756: https://youtu.be/2UjW3dT3MXA?si=Xs4pS3jnkpYhDU0C -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social 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://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 3 Aug

    The Hobbit’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 756

    These commanders may be from Middle-earth, but their power level is anything but mid! We’re breaking down the best new legends to build around from Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit. We’ll lay out all the synergies and strategies you need to make your enduring story tell the tale of endless Commander victories. So don’t miss out on any of this precious info. -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! SHOPIFY Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at https://Brooklynbedding.com -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Nerd of The Rings: X: https://x.com/nerdoftherings1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NerdoftheRings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdoftherings/?hl=en Post Malone: X: https://x.com/PostMalone Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@postmalone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postmalone/ -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social 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://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 29 Jul

    How Important is Turn Order Really? | The Command Zone 755

    So the dice have spoken and you’re going LAST! How much does your plan need to change? The answer may surprise you.  This episode, we’re going over the effect of turn order in Commander. We’ll discuss how your position at the table shifts your chances of winning, your relationship with removal, and how you might need to alter your gameplan for a better chance at victory. Let’s jump into it! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at https://Brooklynbedding.com -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Playgroup.gg Data: https://playgroup.gg/metagame/2026/may Steel City Spectacular 2025 cEDH Tournament Results: https://edhtop16.com/tournament/steel-city-spectacular-20k-cedh-main-event NO BANLIST COMMANDER! (ft. Crim) | Extra Turns 73: https://youtu.be/BEMxzQkenRA?si=xDljrebnvPvggCHS Who’s the Target? Lessons in Threat Assessment | The Command Zone 652: https://youtu.be/DN_6bNCJ-kk?si=MgVjqBpUwz5aArpF Exactly How Good is Sol Ring? Commander Gameplay STATS (pt1) | CZ 238: https://youtu.be/Iwdb_kPCwNU?si=bOWcenzgAOjJraZO Which Color is the Strongest? Gameplay STATS (pt2) | The Command Zone 239: https://youtu.be/ttGjuNXWxpY?si=6Dt_lRuyukVqn71p Crim, TheAsianAvenger: Twitter: https://x.com/Theasianavenger Lorwyn Eclipsed w/Gabriel Luna | Game Knights 83: https://youtu.be/lNtqI3r4xiE?si=ENYLlpWVji3tJppS Marvel Super Heroes w/ ZachTheBold | Game Knights 86: https://youtu.be/sxe7cXfplmg?si=xFbUZDPg0W5Si9FT -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social 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://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 22 Jul

    Are You Ruining Commander Night? | 754

    Are your games perfectly balanced, as all things should be? If you're playing Commander, the answer is probably no. While perfect power balance might be impossible, there are always ways to work toward leveling the field for your playgroup. In this episode, we're going over techniques and strategies to help address power disparities and make the experience more fun for everyone involved. Let's get into it! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! MARVEL STRIKE FORCE: Download Marvel Strike Force and use promo code SPIDER to unlock Spider-Man and Hulk for free: https://tinyurl.com/GetMSF -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Reggie the Arcade: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReggieTheArcade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggie.aka.arcade Joe Johnson: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackneto.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TabletopJocks 10 PLAYER Commander Game!: https://youtu.be/CvyRDmwOeCs?si=MIhwZWPhvrdyA_Wg Post Game Talk | 10 Player Commander Game: https://youtu.be/FBHdfPb9zXc?si=5ichwtjfvJulC1dK The New, NEW Commander Brackets | The Command Zone 705: https://youtu.be/l-fyZMOHJsU?si=hHXaX4RsbttLk1D9 Commander Brackets Beta Update – February 9, 2026: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-february-9-2026 Battle of the Brews | Extra Turns 71: https://youtu.be/CoApRpfZrVE?si=5rXoKVch1fugGcKt Norin the Wary Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/9065103/cz_628_norin_the_wary -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social 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://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Your weekly source for all things Commander (aka EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format, with hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. Focused on all aspects of gameplay and strategy from table politics, budget builds, to deck building and more! commandzonecast@gmail.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

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  • Creator
    The Command Zone
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    810
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    Clean
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    © Copyright 2016 Collected Company
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