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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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The Command Zone The Command Zone

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    • 4.9 • 2K Ratings

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   
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    We Draft the Best Planeswalkers in Commander | 595

    We Draft the Best Planeswalkers in Commander | 595

    It’s time for an all-new Command Zone fantasy draft featuring some of your favorite characters from Magic lore! This episode, Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel are making their picks for the top planeswalkers in Commander. Where will each of their loyalties lie? Which decisions will spark controversy among the group? And who will be the ultimate winner? To get these answers and more, tune in and see for yourself!

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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 

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    We Draft the Best Utility Lands in Commander | The Command Zone 577:
    https://youtu.be/sIyNw06rTko?si=ivkm5imA4AuWO3_K

    We Draft the Best Equipment in Commander | The Command Zone 562:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS13XyQcD5k

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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Every Card You Need to Know from Fallout | 594

    Every Card You Need to Know from Fallout | 594

    Want your Commander decks to really set the world on fire? Then you need the best cards from Magic’s rad new set! This episode, we crawl out through Universes Beyond: Fallout to find the strong new staples you’ll want for your deck lists. So crack open a Nuka Cola and join us as we show you which cards we think are truly S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

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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:
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    Wilds of Eldraine w/ Brian Kibler | Game Knights 64:
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    • 1 hr 42 min
    Fallout Precon Upgrade Guides w/ Kyle Hill | SCIENCE! vs Mutant Menace | 593

    Fallout Precon Upgrade Guides w/ Kyle Hill | SCIENCE! vs Mutant Menace | 593

    War never changes, but your precons probably should! This episode, we’re diving deep into the “SCIENCE!” (blue/red/white) artifact deck and the “Mutant Menace” (black/green/blue) radiation brew from Universes Beyond: Fallout. We’ve got upgrade guides for both, telling you which 10 cards to add (for under $50) and which 10 to cut. Then we’ll pit them against each other in the ultimate thought exercise to determine which is post-apocalyptic precon is stronger.

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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:
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    Twitter: @Sci_Phile
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    The Casual vs Competitive Debate w/ Kyle Hill I The Command Zone 313:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSbtkO4Pwk8 

    "SCIENCE!” Precon Upgrade Deck List:
    https://archidekt.com/decks/6873967/cz_593_science_precon_upgrade

    "Mutant Menace” Precon Upgrade Deck List:
    https://archidekt.com/decks/6874052/cz_593_mutant_menace_precon_upgrade 

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    • 2 hr 15 min
    Fallout Precon Upgrades & Comparison | Hail Caesar vs Scrappy Survivors | 592

    Fallout Precon Upgrades & Comparison | Hail Caesar vs Scrappy Survivors | 592

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    Show Notes:

    The year is 2287, America has been devastated by radiation, and you have a decision to make: Which Fallout preconstructed deck to upgrade! Do you want the hearty tenacity of the “Scrappy Survivors” (white/red/green) precon, or the brutal military might of the “Hail, Caesar” (white/black/red) deck? This episode, we’ll bring you our upgrade guides for both, showing you 10 cards to add and 10 to remove for under $50 apiece. Then we’ll compare them both and tell you which one we’d want with us in the apocalypse. 

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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:
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    We Draft the Best Equipment in Commander | The Command Zone 562 | MTG EDH Magic Gathering:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS13XyQcD5k

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    • 1 hr 27 min
    How to Become a GENIUS at Commander | 591

    How to Become a GENIUS at Commander | 591

    Do you ever feel like you aren’t getting what you want out of Commander? Maybe you need to rethink how you’re thinking about the game. In fact, with the right mentality, you might even become a commander GENIUS! This episode, Jimmy and Rachel walk you through their thoughts on improving your mental relationship with EDH, helping you to find format fulfillment and hone-in on your (command) zone of genius! Don’t miss it.

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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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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Official Fallout Preview Card - Elder Arthur Maxson | 590

    Official Fallout Preview Card - Elder Arthur Maxson | 590

    Good news Fallout fans, the Vaults are open, and new cards are emerging into the wasteland! We’ve got an explosive preview card for you, so grab your power armor, because it’s time to reveal Elder Arthur Maxson from the new Universes Beyond: Fallout precon decks!

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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:

    Murders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlHaidWhzt8

    Throne of Eldraine w/ Reid Duke and Melissa DeTora | Game Knights 30:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qGYM62UMjQ&t=294s&ab_channel=TheCommandZone

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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
2K Ratings

2K Ratings

WiscoWood ,

What a turnaround!

Updating my review. I recently gave my opinion that CZ primarily showcases products and doesn’t go into the many interesting nuances of commander. That is no longer the case! Props to Rachel Weeks and team for taking the time to come up with interesting ways to discuss and analyze the game.

Hoosiersman ,

A Fully Trained Padawan

What a great podcast! I joined the MTG community last summer when Lord of the Rings dropped, and I’ve binge-listened to most of the episodes at this point. I’m certainly not an expert, but because of this podcast I feel like I know what I’m doing and have a solid foundation to build off of, something that would have taken me years to develop otherwise. Love the hosts and appreciate the quality and passion present in every episode. Keep up the incredible work!

Sequoia Sanders ,

Best show ever!

You guys are amazing! Y’all are the only podcast I ever listen too. Also, has anyone thought of than turbine with osgir, the reconstructor? Probably the best card in the deck, no exceptions.

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