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It’s good to be king, but is it good to be the kingmaker? So often in Commander, a player on the brink of death has the power to choose which remaining opponent will get the crown or who will take the loss. But what’s the right thing to do in that situation? Do you spite the player who wronged you?? Flip a coin? Or simply go quietly into the knight and let the game take its course? Today we ask the question: Does Kingmaking Ruin Games?

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Sheldon Menery:
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TurnTalks:
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Building a powerful deck can be a lot easier than building one you actually love to pilot, especially after repetitive play. Today, we’re breaking down the steps you can take to make sure your final brew is just as fun as the brewing process. From effective playtesting to identifying pain points, this episode is all about listening to your gameplay, playing what you love, and building the deck of your dreams. So come see how you can brew decks that are satisfying each and every game!

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ULTRAPRO:
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Mark Rosewater
Twitter: @maro254
IG: @mtgmaro

Super Bowl 2023:
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The Command Zone 426 | Decks We Built But Hated
https://youtu.be/6BpqARm8zZI 

EDHREC:
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Moxfield:
https://www.moxfield.com/ 

Game Knights 44 | Strixhaven: School of Mages:
https://youtu.be/je9_7IQbBZA 

Game Knights 42 | Kaldheim:
https://youtu.be/JuDcK9dYwqY 

Extra Turns Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLzs6vB3Xk6ghVVmVgNFF5vI83vH0AWU 

Game Knights Playlist:
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Commander can be expensive, especially when you’re starting to build your collection! When you’re trading your cash for cardboard, take a moment to optimize your spending. This episode, we’re breaking down some of the format’s priciest staples to determine whether they’re actually worth the price tag. Be sure to check it out before you hit “Checkout!”
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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 

ULTRAPRO:
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CZ0514 Dominus Cycle
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Post Malone 
Twitter: @PostMalone
IG: @postmalone

Post Malone Plays Magic The Gathering l Game Knights #45 l Commander Gameplay EDH
https://youtu.be/j8FtcDd9wbc 

Commander Legends l Game Knights #40 l Magic: The Gathering Gameplay EDH
https://youtu.be/latDzZF5yFE 

Wheel of Fortune (TV Show)
https://www.wheeloffortune.com/ 

Bad Magic Cards (We Play Them Anyway) | The Command Zone 517
https://youtu.be/iSfD_dI9SQc 

The Brothers War w/ The Professor l Game Knights 58 l Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH
https://youtu.be/AvXZ5CvzdTY 

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MagicCons are Wizards’ latest attempt at cracking “The Gathering.” But are these big live events actually worth attending? We’re breaking down our experiences from Vegas and Philly to determine just how much bang you’re getting for your buck. Is Command Zone access worth the extra charge? How about the VIP passes? Most important of all, are Magic Cons actually fun? Tune in and find out!

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ULTRAPRO:
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Is Infect Too Strong Now? | The Command Zone:
https://youtu.be/8LYmNVmJCig 

Blake Rasmussen:
Twitter: @blakepr

MagicCon 2023 Schedule:
https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-philadelphia-and-the-2023-magiccon-schedule 

Jamie Block:
Twitter: @Jamblock
IG: @benjamiela

Gavin Verhey:
Twitter: @GavinVerhey
IG: @gavinverhey

Reid Duke:
Twitter: @ReidDuke

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Can any Magic card truly be called “bad?” Yes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun playing them! This episode, Rachel polls the Command Zone crew on cards they love to play even though they aren’t exactly optimized. Commander is a casual format! Play more bad cards! From 9-drops to draft chaff, come see if your pet card is on our list.

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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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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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Jordan Pridgen:
Twitter: @JordanPigeon
Instagram: @Jordanpridgen

Jake Boss:
Twitter: @JakeBossMTG
Instagram: @JakeBossMTG

Manson Leung:
Twitter: @MansonLeung_
Instagram: @the_manson

Arthur Meadowcroft:
Twitter: @TheShadowcroft

Gabriel Pozos:
Twitter: @ImabrielG
IG: @itsgabrielpozos

Ladee Danger:
Twitter: @Brttnymchlle
Instagram: @Theladeedanger

Craig Blanchette:
Twitter: @CraigBlanchette

Damen Lenz:
Twitter: @DamenLenz

Josh Murphy:
Twitter: @alsonamedjosh
Instagram: @alsonamedjosh

Jamie Block:
Twitter: @Jamblock
IG: @benjamiela

Good Cards We Don’t Play | The Command Zone 508
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End Step: The Last of Us HBO
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Do you love Commander but hate counting past 10? Then we have a strategy for you! This episode, Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette is here to teach you about–you guessed it–playing infect in Commander! With Phyrexia: All Will Be One bringing the new “Toxic” mechanic into the format, poison counters are all the rage once again. So today we’ll go over the ins-and-outs of this controversial strategy and give you all the tips you need to start poisoning your friends at your next game night.
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OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE:
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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
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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 

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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Find Craig online:
Twitter: @craigblanchette

Bonkers Battle Between Brilliant Brewmasters | Extra Turns 31 | Magic Gathering Commander Gameplay
https://youtu.be/iv-xb2T7Z2E

New Guilds of Ravnica Legends l Game Knights 21 l Magic: the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay
https://youtu.be/TomR8EIzxk0 

Good Cards We Don’t Play | The Command Zone 508 | Magic: The Gathering Commander EDH
https://youtu.be/kM3nZS_hd4o 
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