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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
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How to Play GREEN with Brian Kibler | 606
It’s not easy playing green – unless you’re two-time Pro Tour champion and Magic Hall of Famer Brian Kibler!
Let his wisdom be your guide as he discusses how to pilot green decks like a true beast. He’s laying out where green stomps the competition and where it has the most room for growth. So make like a tree and stay exactly where you are while you absorb the light of our special guest’s insights.
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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: https://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 https://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!
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Relevant Links:
Brian Kibler:
Twitter: @bmkibler
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bmkibler
Commander at Home:
https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome
Commander at Home #20 - Rowan vs Thalisse vs Hazezon vs Anikthea with Rachel Weeks and Joe Johnson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0sbMgKCZY
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Game Knights Isn’t Scripted, BUT… | 605
Ever watched an episode of Game Knights and thought that it was so dynamic, so thrilling, and so focused that it must have been planned out ahead of time? Well… it isn’t, but that doesn’t mean there aren't tricks to help keep games as exciting as possible!
We’ve developed a ton of gameplay and deck building strategies to make Game Knights good television. Here’s the big secret though: YOU can use these techniques at your own table! Want to play like a Game Knight? We’re about to tell you how!
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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 https://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!
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Relevant Links:
Arin Hanson:
Twitter: @egoraptor
Kyle Hill:
Twitter: @Sci_Phile
Xolo Mariduena:
Twitter: @Xolo_Mariduena
Jacob Bertrand:
Instagram: @thejacobbertrand
Kathleen De Vere:
Twitter: @Kathleen_LRR
Graham Stark:
Twitter: @Graham_LRR
The Professor:
Twitter: @TolarianCollege
Jake Boss:
Twitter: @JakeBossMTG
Jamie Block:
Twitter: @Jamblock
Josh Murphy:
Twitter: @alsonamedjosh
Mia and Beezy:
Twitter: @NitpickingNerds
Kenji Egashira
Twitter: @NumotTheNummy
Murders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlHaidWhzt8
MTG Fallout w/ Kyle Hill & Tiffany Smith | Game Knights 68:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kuauoZWyyo
Blingmas Battle! Commander Holiday Special | Game Knights 50:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxfhy22AFvA
Kaldheim w/ Hawk from Cobra Kai | Game Knights 42:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuDcK9dYwqY
Modern Horizons Commander w/ LoadingReadyRun | Game Knights 27:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elOZ2EnWlCM
Theros Beyond Death w/ The Asian Avenger and Ashlen Rose | Game Knights 33:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJXqzB75pW8
FAN vs Game Knights | Episode 24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG4h_C9eUHg
Post Malone Epic Magic The Gathering Gameplay | Game Knights 51:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJIKljeQK88
Wilds of Eldraine w/ Brian Kibler | Game Knights 64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEtsQptedKA
Strixhaven: School of Mages | Game Knights 44:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je9_7IQbBZA
The Best 4 Color Commander 2016 | Game Knights 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caC8y8G8kj4
Post Malone Plays Magic: The Gathering | Game Knights 45:
https://youtu.be/j8FtcDd9wbc?si=TivYRnhyTK3Hg1i4
The Brothers War w/ The Professor | Game Knights 58:
https://youtu.be/AvXZ5CvzdTY?si=fu-KIZk9DJPK5J92
Upside-Down Stranger Things w/ Kenji NumotTheNummy | Extra Turns 39:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lDiNarf764
The cEDH Episode w/ Higher | Extra Turns 46:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9eyXuKOpwE
Budget Battle w/ the Nitpicking Nerds | Extra Turns 45:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KfAI3KMOm8&t=1s
Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596:
https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE?si=qR -
The Best Cards (In the 99) from Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 604
Want to know how the West was won? Well, obviously by running these super powerful cards from MTG’s newest set Outlaws of Thunder Junction! This episode, we’re wrangling up all the finest tech to play in the 99 of your favorite deck. It’s a brutal and lawless land out there, but with these strategies and synergies hidden in your boot you’ll be ready to hold your own when danger comes a knockin’!
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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
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Relevant Links:
Nathan Steuer:
TW: @Nathansteuer1
Game Knights Live: Tournament of the Guilds w/ The Professor | MagicCon Chicago:
https://youtu.be/oUf0RCZemCM?si=Z9Qez2_ZUB4xFDLP
Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest:
https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE?si=vslCKszKLsSWfQNC
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Email us:
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Commander Rules and Ban List:
https://mtgcommander.net/
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:30 - In the 99 Analysis - Outlaws of Thunder Junction
00:06:02 - Angel of Indemnity
00:11:31 - Annie Joins Up
00:15:08 - Aven Interrupter
00:21:43 - Crackling Spellslinger
00:27:37 - Duelist of the Mind
00:31:52 - How Criminal Do You Need to Be?
00:35:40 - Fblthp, Lost on the Range
00:47:52 - Final Showdown
00:57:25 - Fleeting Reflection
01:04:07 - Great Train Heist
01:12:24 - Insatiable Avarice
01:16:35 - Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
01:21:13 - Lavaspur Boots
01:25:58 - Lost Jitte
01:31:04 - Memory Vessel
01:36:23 - Pillage the Bog
01:41:42 - Pitiless Carnage
01:43:18 - Railway Brawler
01:46:08 - Thoughts on Plot
01:47:52 - Return the Favor
01:52:06 - Smuggler's Surprise
01:55:04 - Sword of Wealth and Power
02:01:01 - Three Steps Ahead
02:03:56 - Tower Winder
02:05:59 - Vaultborn Tyrant
02:09:03 - Worldwalker Helm
02:13:32 - Our Favorite "In the 99" Card?
02:14:37 - Most Powerful "In the 99" Card?
02:17:48 - To the Listeners
#magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone
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“Most Wanted” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 603
It’s fun to be an outlaw, but if you want your ne’er-do-wells to do well at the table, you’ll need some upgrades.
So today, for just a $50 bounty we present our upgrade guide for the “Most Wanted” (red/white/black) precon deck from Thunder Junction. We’ve got 10 dastardly additions and 10 cuts that aren’t worth their salt, so you can get the thing you truly want most: victory!
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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
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Relevant Links:
"Most Wanted" Precon Upgrade Deck List:
https://archidekt.com/decks/7308796/cz_603_most_wanted_precon_upgrade
Mistakes Were Made! | Real Talk w/ The Professor:
https://youtu.be/8PyG2Sp_uOk?si=SeMhHrb18JGEa4Oq
We Draft the Best Utility Lands in Commander:
https://youtu.be/sIyNw06rTko?si=Tta0NOHNWoJgA-jz
“Most Wanted” Full Deck Reveal | Outlaws of Thunder Junction:
https://youtu.be/rURePA5zR6M?si=6ES4d1VBqsPPU8hq
The End Step:
The Good the Bad the Weird:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0901487/
Nope:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10954984/
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Commander Rules and Ban List:
https://mtgcommander.net/
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:39 - “Most Wanted” - Precon Upgrade
00:06:00 - Possible Commanders
00:11:17 - Notable Reprints
00:16:23 - Reprint Value
00:17:42 - Deck Stats
00:20:00 - Best Cards
00:23:57 - Upgrade Goals
00:31:10 - Cards To Add
00:45:12 - Cards To Cut
00:55:53 - How The Deck Plays
00:59:37 - To The Listeners
01:01:40 - Rachel And Jimmy's Favorite Westerns
#magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone
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“Grand Larceny” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 602
Feeling criminal? Tired of only piloting your own deck? Why not play your opponent's instead!?
We’re here to tell you how, with our upgrade guide for the new Outlaws of Thunder Junction “Grand Larceny” (blue/black/green) precon deck. For only $50, we’ll show you which 10 cards to bring on the job, and which 10 to ditch so they don’t weigh you down. Soon, your opponent’s decks will look better than ever… sitting on YOUR battlefield!
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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: https://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 https://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
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Relevant Links:
"Grand Larceny" Precon Upgrade Deck List:
https://archidekt.com/decks/7308730/cz_602_grand_larceny_precon_upgrade
Jordan Pridgen:
Twitter: @jordanpigeon
IG: jordanpridgen
Jamie Block:
Twitter: @Jamblock
IG: benjamiela
The End Step:
Shōgun:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2788316/
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“Desert Bloom” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 601
The desert can be merciless, empty, and unforgiving. But if you know where to look, there’s beauty to be found… in our mighty-fine Thunder Junction “Desert Bloom” (white/red/green) precon upgrade guide!
As always we’ll bring you 10 cards to add to your travel pack, and 10 that you should desert in the desert, all for under $50. With these upgrades at your side, we reckon it’ll be your opponents who are left high and dry at your next game night.
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AUDITION FOR EXTRA TURNS:
Think you have what it takes to play on Extra Turns? Then don’t miss your chance to audition for a spot on the show! If selected, we’ll fly you out to sunny Los Angeles, California to meet the Command Zone crew and show off your Commander chops as a special guest!
For details on how to enter, plus rules and restrictions, follow the link:
https://commandzone.com/be-a-guest-on-extra-turns/
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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
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Relevant Links:
"Desert Bloom" Precon Upgrade Deck List:
https://archidekt.com/decks/7308667/cz_601_desert_bloom_precon_upgrade
Murders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67:
https://youtu.be/KlHaidWhzt8?si=Zn1CJ8QwJe2PWELU
The End Step:
Pie Break! Robots with Jim LaPage:
https://commandsphere.libsyn.com/robots-with-jim-lapage-the-spike-feeders-commander-rules-committee
BattleBots:
https://battlebots.com/
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Customer Reviews
For both competitive and casual players who are interested in magic and entertainment
Rarely listen to any podcast, but really found this super interesting, and got myself back to Magic. @jimmywong I last seen you in the highschool video game :D was finding you familiar! @josh you and your veldekan orrey :D
New to Podcasts.
I don’t listen to Podcasts, or never did before you guys.
I recently found myself in a job with lots and lots of traveling, and also back to playing Magic thanks to introducing my girlfriend to EDH.
Topped off because it’s a pleasant surprise to see a ‘familiar face’ in Jimmy Wong(I loved you in VGHS!) on the pod cast.
Thanks for the work you do on this podcast, and have a fantastic week ahead. :)
Top Tier
The Command Zone is on my Top 4 mtg podcast next to Commanderin' , Limited Resource and MTGFinance in aspect of relevant information about their formats/topic.
However The Command Zone is #1 for me when it comes to Commander format. With their diverse topics such as Deck Docter, Set Reviews and Budget Builds(I just listened to). This podcast nails it when it come to the point of view of commander players. I recommand this podcast for and magic players and a must for players of the commander format.