The Command Zone
This weekly podcast is devoted to Commander (EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format. Hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai cover gameplay and strategy, including deck building, political play, and budget options. The show also features community questions and updates on the Commander format.
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Stop Falling for these Commander Deckbuilding Traps | 767
Deckbuilding may seem fun, but it’s also incredibly DANGEROUS! From unfocused gameplans to awkward mana curves, everywhere you look there are traps and pitfalls just waiting to kill your grand vision. Today, let us be your guides through the perilous world of brewing Commander decks. With our help, you can avoid these common missteps and make sure your decks are all ready for action!
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Reality Fracture’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 766
Ready to step into a fresh new world of power? Reality Fracture has you covered with a multiverse’s worth of sweet new tools for your 99. This episode, we’ll lay out all the cards you don't want to miss from MTG’s latest in-universe set, and trust us, there’s some real staple potential going on with some of these picks. Jace’s Echoverse might not have lasted long, but these cards are here to stay,
Reality Fracture’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 765
Bad news: Jace has broken the multiverse.
Good news: That means YOU get some broken new Commanders to play with!
That’s right, this episode we’re going over the most powerful new legends from MTG’s latest in-universe set, Reality Fracture. We’ll lay out everything you need to know to start crafting around these cool color-swapped characters, so you can turn YOUR universe into one
“Multiverse Reforged” Precon Upgrade Guide | Reality Fracture | 764
Behold Jace’s perfect world in the form of the four-color ”Multiverse Reforged” Reality Fracture precon! He may have “improved” the multiverse, but now it’s up to us to improve his deck with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ll lay out 10 cards to bring into existence, and 10 to banish into nothingness to make this deck a true masterpiece. Soon you’ll be reforging the reality of your next game night into
Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763
Sometimes, you just like something. Even if it's overcosted or never pays off, a pet card holds a special place in your heart. This episode, we’re polling the Command Zone staff to find each of their most beloved pet cards. From old staples to new flavor pieces that just tickle their fancy, everyone has a different fun justification for their picks, so let's jump in!
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The Complete Guide to Removal in Commander | 762
“In Response!” If you’ve never said those two fateful words, you’re not winning as many Commander games as you should. A solid gameplan needs a strong disruption package to back it up, so today we’re breaking down how to build a complete suite of interaction. We’re talking removal, counterspells, protection, and more essential tricks of the format. This is a level-up episode that you definitely do
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 proba
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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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
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
The Best Commander from EVERY Magic Set Ever | 753
MTG has a LOT of Commanders to choose from. In fact, in the game’s 30+ years, over 3,300 different commanders have been printed! But which ones are truly the best? This episode we’re doing the legwork, going year by year, release by release, and bringing you the very best Commander from every Magic set in history! We've got over 100 sets to cover, so strap in!
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We Draft Banned Cards | 752
The Command Zone fantasy draft is back and, this time, our hosts are picking the best BANNED cards in Commander.
Plus, special guest Crim “TheAsianAvenger” (MTGGoldfish) joins us to take the degeneracy to the next level. Power Nine, Conspiracies, Ante…everything is up for grabs! And this time the stakes are real, because after the draft each player is incorporating their picks into an act
Marvel Super Heroes Best New Cards (In the 99) | 751
Do you have big Plans to Power-up your Commander decks? Then it’s time for some Teamwork as we help you pick out the best cards for the 99 from Magic’s latest set: Marvel Super Heroes. This new tech is so powerful it puts Stark Industries to shame, so don’t miss our favorites from among these hundreds of exciting options. After all, card assessment is our super power!
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“Fantastic Four” Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super Heroes | 750
Want your new deck to be better at doing The Thing?
Have no fear! In this upgrade guide we’ll tell you exactly which cards are fantastic for “Fantastic Four,” the new white, blue, red, and green Commander precon from Marvel Super Heroes. We’ll stretch your power to the limits with 10 new additions, then give you 10 cards to make invisible by cutting them from the deck. With these swaps, you’ll
“Wakanda Forever” Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super Heroes | 749
After rigorous testing in Shuri’s lab, we’ve engineered the perfect upgrade guide for “Wakanda Forever,” the new artifact-focused green and white Commander precon from Magic’s latest set, Marvel Super Heroes. We’ve got 10 new cards that are as strong as Vibranium, plus 10 you can slash to make room, all for under $50. Follow these tips and you’ll be bringing the beatdown with Black Panther every g
Marvel Super Heroes Most Powerful New Commanders | 748
Marvel Super Heroes is full of legendary creatures, but which ones are Magic’s Mightiest New Commanders? Today we’ve delved through hundreds of contenders to assemble an elite team of cards that can take down any table you throw at them. Come find out which heroes and villains made the cut and learn all the synergies, strategies, and hot tech you’ll need to superpower their decks.
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“Doom Prevails" Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super Heroes | 747
Sick of playing nice? Ready to make the “Doom Prevails” (blue/black/red) precon live up to its villainous name? Then you need our $50 upgrade guide for this conniving Commander deck from Marvel Super Heroes. We’ll bring you 10 evil additions to power up your pernicious deeds, and 10 cards to wipe off the face of the Earth, or at least cut from the deck. So next game night, your opponents will seek
“Avengers Assemble” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Marvel Super Heroes | 746
Don’t miss this EXCLUSIVE reveal of the “Avengers Assemble” (red/white/blue) precon from Marvel Super Heroes, featuring some of Magic’s mightiest new cards. We’ll be going through these exciting and powerful designs and breaking down the deck’s stats, synergies, and strategies. Then, stick around for our 10-card upgrade guide to make these heroes even mightier than they already are out-of-the-box!
How to Play Commander | 745
Are you a new player just getting into Magic: The Gathering? Heard about Commander and want to know more? Welcome to The Command Zone, you’re in the right place! In this episode, we’re taking you through the basics of how to play MTG’s most popular and exciting format. We’ll give you the rundown on how the rules differ from normal Magic and lay out some of the social philosophies and gameplay con
Cards We Were Wrong About | 744
When sets come out, we do our best to predict precisely how good and/or powerful each new card will be. Unfortunately, card evaluation is hard and sometimes we get it WRONG.
This episode, we’re looking back at all the cards we underestimated, overestimated, or just missed altogether. Through this process of analyzing our past analysis, we can (hopefully) get better at evaluating cards in the futu
Unique Builds w/ Popular Commanders | 743
Ready to mix things up? You’ve definitely seen these Commanders before, but you’ve never seen them like this! Today we’re taking some of the most-played Legends in the game and building them in fresh new ways. Clones, counters, blink, mutate, Commander is never a solved format if you’re willing to get creative. Let’s jump right in!
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We Roast Each Other's Decks w/ Tomer (MTGGoldfish) | 742
It’s time for two renowned Commander brewers to tear down (and tune up) each other’s decks! Tomer Abramovici of MTGGoldfish joins Rachel for an epic deckbuilding challenge as they analyze each other’s lists and show how they’d do it better with a classic 10-in, 10-out upgrade. Watch and learn the logic behind each swap and you may just become a better builder yourself! Don’t miss it.
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“Witherbloom Pestilence” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 741
Ready for Witherbloom to bring the Wither-BOOM? You’re going to need this upgrade guide for the “Witherbloom Pestilence” Commander precon from Secrets of Strixhaven. We’ve got 10 new cards to inject into your green-black concoction, all for under $50, plus the 10 pests you can exterminate to make room. Just plant these seeds and watch your win-rate grow!
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Best Commanders for Beginners | 740
When you’re getting into Commander, the whole game can feel like a battlefield. Before you even sit down to play, finding and building the right deck is a huge hurdle to overcome. This episode, we’re here to help you down the path. Come see which legends can lead you to early victories as you discover more about the game and what these cards are capable of! With these cards in your Command Zone, y
Secrets of Strixhaven’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 739
What secret tech awaits in the new Strixhaven set? It’s time to find out as we channel our inner Lorehold students to dig up the cards you NEED to know. Prepare yourselves and your spells because there are a ton of awesome new Commander staples ready to go in the 99 and help teach your opponents a lesson. Sharpen your quills; this is info worth noting!
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“Silverquill Influence” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 738
Hoping to do some aura farming with the “Silverquill Influence” precon from Secrets of Strixhaven? We’ve drafted the perfect $50 upgrade to give this white and black deck a voice that commands attention! With 10 carefully chosen additions and 10 decisive edits, you’ll have everything you need to outwit your opponents and leave the table speechless. Let’s begin!
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“Quandrix Unlimited” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 737
Looking for a way to make the new “Quandrix Unlimited” precon from Secrets of Strixhaven put up better numbers? We’ve calculated the perfect $50 upgrade to increase your blue-green deck's power exponentially! With these 10 additions and 10 subtractions, you’ll have everything you need to divide your opponents life totals and multiply your victories!
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Secrets of Strixhaven’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 736
Ready to teach your opponents a lesson at the Commander table? Then check out which new legends of Secrets of Strixhaven have made their way to the top of the class. We’ll be breaking down how to make the most of these scholastic instant classics, laying out the synergies and strategies that’ll put your new deck on the Dean’s list, and in the winner’s circle. There are a ton of cool new commanders
“Lorehold Spirit” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 735
Time to make history with our $50 upgrade guide for the new “Lorehold Spirit” (Red/White) precon deck from Secrets of Strixhaven! We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your curriculum and 10 that could use excavation from the deck so that the next spirit you summon will be the spirit of victory!
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“Prismari Artistry” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 734
Looking to make a grand entrance at your next Commander night with the new “Prismari Artistry” red and blue preconstructed deck from Magic’s newest set Secrets of Strixhaven? We’re here to make sure it performs like a seasoned thespian with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll draw up 10 cards to add and 10 to cut if you want to really make your plan sing. Pretty soon, your glorious victory will be met wi
Why Overlap Is The Key To Good Deck Building | 733
99 cards feels like a lot, until you’re trying to fit in the right amount of card draw, removal, ramp, synergy pieces, pet cards, lands, boards wipes…how do you find room for everything?!?
Luckily, you can get more out of your deck by understanding a key concept: OVERLAP! This episode, we’re going over the art of finding cards that check multiple boxes in your strategy, leaving your plan cleane
Trade Power for Joy with Bracket 1 Commander | 732
For some players, Commander is all about winning, but that’s not the only way to play! Enter Bracket 1, a world of decks meant to show off themes, jokes, or fun ideas without worrying so much about focus and synergy. But what does a Bracket 1 deck actually look like and how do you build one? This episode, we’ve brought on Commander Format Panel member Olivia Gobert-Hicks (Commander at Home, EDHiji
What's Up w/ Bracket 4? | 731
Ready to push “casual” Commander as far as it can go without crossing into cEDH territory? Then have we got a bracket for you! This episode, we’ve got our spikey friend Joe Johnson in the house to lay out how to soup up your deckbuilding for the Bracket 4 big leagues. It’s a playstyle full of complexity and competition, but it’s also a blast to play. So grab all your game changers and get ready to
This Is Why Your Deck Feels Slow | Understanding Mana Curve | 730
When you have a bad mana curve, it can feel like everyone else has built their board before you’ve even started to play. This episode, we’re going over everything you need to know about crafting your deck’s perfect mana curve. If you want to win more, waste less, and make a bigger impact on your games this episode is for you. Let’s get started!
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The Best Commander Card from EVERY Magic Set | 729
In Magic’s 33 years, Wizards has printed over 120 sets containing more than 30,000 unique cards. But which are the best of the best? The cream of the cardboard? The rectangles that truly wreck? This episode, we’re going set by set and picking the top cards from every standard set in MTG’s history. The journey goes all the way from Alpha to Lorwyn, so let’s get started!
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All the Cards You Missed from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 728
Since much of the TMNT set leaked like a canister full of radioactive Ooze, we covered most of the cards early! But now it’s time to go-over all the great cards that stayed hidden like true ninjas. This episode, we’re bringing you the remaining commons, uncommons, and Commander cards that will make you yell, “Cowabunga!” Come check it out.
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“Turtle Power!” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 727
It’s time to see how much “Turtle Power” the TMNT precon is packing with our EXCLUSIVE reveal of this brand new Commander deck! We’ve got a shell-shockingly large number of never-before-seen cards to show off including a ton of cool new tech. Plus we’ll even lay out how to turtle soup-up the list with our expert upgrade guide. There’s a ton packed into this episode that you do not want to miss, so
Are Commander Unbans the New Normal? | The Future of the Ban List | 726
That’s right: TWO cards have come off the Commander ban list, but how will they shake up the game? This episode, we’re breaking down the latest Banned & Restricted announcements for the format, going over what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what’s on the horizon. Plus, which of your decks will have to say Farewell to Bracket 2 after the new game changer update? Tune in and find out!
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The Best Leaked Cards from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 725
After the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crashed the party at Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease, every rare and mythic from #MTGxTMT has been officially revealed. So we’re coming out of our shell to talk about them early! We’re laying out which cards are packing the most turtle power for Commander, and breaking down the bodacious synergies to really make them pop. Grab a slice and check it out!
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Is Consistency Killing Commander? | Command Zone | Bonus Episode
Commander isn’t a singleton format. Okay. Well, technically it is, but when you can play 6 or 7 functional reprints of the same spell, does the spirit of singleton survive? In this episode, Rachel discusses the state of singleton in the face of modern Magic design. Is redundancy hurting the soul of our favorite format? Is consistency a boogeyman of the format, or does it just make decks more fun?
“Dance of the Elements” Precon Upgrade | Lorwyn Eclipsed | 724
How do you upgrade the new five-color Lorwyn Eclipsed precon? Elementally, my dear viewers! This episode, we’re giving the “Dance of the Elements” Commander deck some new moves with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ve got 10 new cards to stoke its flames and 10 cuts to extinguish from the list. Once your Ashling list is all souped-up, your winning streak will be Limitless!
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Lorwyn Eclipsed’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 723
Don’t let Lorwyn’s cool new commanders Eclipse the amazing new cards for the 99! Magic’s return to this classic setting brings with it some powerful tech. Don’t miss our breakdown of which cards shine brightest! These definitely deserve a spot in your favorite brews, and we’ll tell you exactly how to use them best. Check it out!
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“Blight Curse” Precon Upgrade | Lorwyn Eclipsed | 722
Are you looking to blight with a little more might? The new Lorwyn Eclipsed “Blight Curse” (black/red/green) precon deck could be your perfect match. This episode, we’re heading over to Shadowmoor and bringing you our $50 upgrade guide, complete with 10 cards that you can count-er on to make the deck better, and 10 cards that you can subtract. Now at your next game night you can up the ante with y
Lorwyn Eclipsed’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 721
Wanna get Shadow-MORE Lor-WINS in Commander? Just build one of these powerful new legends from Lorwyn Eclipsed!
We’re back on an iconic Magic plane, breaking down the best this set has to offer. We’ll lay out the synergies and strategies that’ll make these commanders shine brightest, casting your opponents’ hopes and dreams into eternal night (in a fun way). This is an awesome set, so don’t mi
Don’t Ignore These Commander Red Flags | 720
It sucks getting trapped in a bad Commander game, but we’ve played with strangers to know there are some early warning signs you can use to avoid an unfun time. From basic rudeness to misleading Rule Zero conversations, in this episode we’re laying out the red flags that all Commander players should watch out for. We all want this community to be fun for everyone, so make sure you’re aware of thes
MTG in 2025 - Year in Review | 719
2025: the year where Magic finally let you equip Doc Ock with Summon Materia so he could hop in a racecar and fly into outer space to fend off an attack from the Fire Nation. It’s been a crazy year. But now it’s time to look back over the cards, events, controversies, and changes from the last 365 days of MTG that made this one of the biggest (but also most polarizing) years in the game’s history.
We got Commander tips from WHO?! | 718
Losing a Commander game is a lot like history—those who don’t learn from it are doomed to repeat it. But what if real-world historical conflicts could help you avoid suffering more losses at game night? This episode, we’re taking a look back at The Great War, dissecting its complexities for lessons you can use on your own MTG Commander battlefields.
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The Best Cards of 2025 | The Zoney Awards | 717
It’s Commander’s biggest night of the year: The Zoney Awards!
We’re rolling out the red carpet to crown the best cards from 2025, as voted by our esteemed Academy of Command Zone staff and patrons. Which legendary nominees will win a golden trophy, and who will bring home the title of Best Card of 2025? Grab your popcorn, because it’s time to find out!
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How to Make Your Decks Less Boring | 716
Are your decks putting you to sleep? Tired of playing the same old lines over and over again? There’s GOT to be a better way! Today, we’re showing you how to take your decks and make them less boring. We’ll bring you deckbuilding tips that will breathe new life into your gameplay, with more diverse win conditions, more interesting decision points, and cards that won’t put you in the same position
Most Overrated Cards That You Still Play | 715
Just because a card is popular doesn’t mean it’s good in every deck. With power creep becoming power leap, a lot of Commander staples have been outclassed. So don’t miss our list of well known cards you could probably cut. They may seem fine on their face, but we’ll break down why they’re overrated, and how you can do better.
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Commanders We Just Can’t Crack | 714
Sometimes a Commander comes along that looks like the coolest legend ever printed—until you actually try to build it. This episode, the Command Zone crew tells tales of brews that never quite came together. From clunky plans to unfun play patterns, come find out which cards were too tricky to crack even for us, and we’re professionals!
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We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | 713
Another year, another batch of Commander precons. But how did 2025’s crop turn out?
With four Final Fantasy decks and a whole slew from within the worlds of Magic, there’s a lot to evaluate, so this episode we’re going one by one through every precon this year. We’ll be grading them each for playability, value, and just plain old fun! Come find out which decks pass, and which you should pass o
The Best Budget Cards in Every Color Pair | 712
Want to upgrade a deck that’s multiple colors without spending multiple dollars? Look no further! This episode, we’re bringing you 10 powerful cards—one for each color pair—that cost under $10 TOTAL! This tech gives you a ton of bang for your buck, so don’t miss out on these underrated gems.
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4 Avatar Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 711
Does the lack of Avatar precons have you airbent out of shape? Don’t worry, we’ve brewed four awesome new decks for you with powerful Last Airbender legends! These lists are ready right out of the iceberg, so if you want to bring the beatdown in some cool new ways, do NOT miss this episode.
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Avatar’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 710
Looking for some powerful benders and badgermoles to upgrade your favorite Commander deck? Then this episode’ll quench ya, because we’re breaking down the best cards in the 99 from Magic’s latest set, Avatar: the Last Airbender. This set is packed with cool designs and potential new staples that’ll bring the four nations (and your three opponents) to their knees. So don’t miss out on our top picks
Avatar’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 709
Magic’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is finally emerging from the iceberg, ready to bring balance to Commander. But what if you don’t want balance? What if you want… POWER? Say no more! This episode, we’re laying out the most powerful legends from Avatar for your viewing pleasure. From humble cabbage merchants to mighty firelords, we’ll show you the strategies and synergies you need to brew a deck t
Is it Finally Time to Change Hybrid Mana? | 708
From the format’s inception, color identity has been a core part of Commander, creating deck diversity by forcing players to work within restrictions. But should those limits be loosened for hybrid mana? In most formats, hybrid mana makes cards more versatile, but in Commander it actually holds them back. Lately, the Commander Format Panel has floated changing how hybrid mana works with color iden
Avatar: The Last Airbender Preview Cards! | 707
Yip yip! Previews for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” are taking off, and we’ve got two exclusive never-before-seen cards to reveal. So bend an ear as we reveal these exciting new airbenders, “Appa, Loyal Sky Bison” and “The Legend of Yangchen.”
So if you’re thirsty for Avatar previews, don’t miss this video. It’ll quench ya!
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Pro Level Commander Advice from Actual Pros | 706
1v1 Magic is full of lessons and strategies you can use to up your EDH game. This episode, we’ve enlisted help from the best of the best including: pro players, competitive streamers, and hall of famers. Get ready for a ton of level-up moments as we solicit sage advice from some of the top minds in all of Magic.
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The New, NEW Commander Brackets | 705
That’s right, the Commander Bracket system has been updated!
But do the new changes actually make the brackets more clear? How will the Game Changer cuts impact the health of the format? Is every deck still a 3? Don’t miss our hot takes as Commander Format Panel members Rachel and JLK break down what’s happened and what still needs to be done to make Rule 0 work.
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The Best 10 Colorless Cards for just $10 | 704
Want some high-impact, low-cost cards that you can run in ANY deck? You’ve come to the right place!
It’s time for another 10 for $10, where we bring you 10 cards you can pick up for a grand total of $10. This time, all those cards are colorless! But just because they don’t have any color doesn’t mean they won’t have a huge impact on the board. So come on in and bring a crisp 10 dollar bill!
We Draft the Game Changers | 703
The Command Zone fantasy draft is back, but this time we’re bumping up the bracket by drafting GAME CHANGERS!
Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel are going to be making their picks for the top cards on the Commander Game Changers list. How brutal will they go? Will they tussle for the tutors? Battle for the bombs? Fight for the fast mana? Tune in and find out!
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Is Universes Beyond Killing Magic? | 702
Universes Beyond: What started as a single Secret Lair of The Walking Dead cards has now ballooned to encompass over half of all cards being released next year.
Love it or hate it, UB has been a polarizing topic in the MTG community. Do Furby and Dwight from The Office belong in the same game as Urza and Mishra? Is there still room for Magic in Magic: The Gathering? Is it all just too much? Tun
Our Favorite Decks We Built This Year | 701
What do you get when you fill an entire office with Commander addicts? A whole lot of decks, that’s what!
This episode, we’re calling in the whole Command Zone staff to show off our favorite brews from the past year. So jump in and meet the people who work behind the scenes. We’ve got decks from every bracket, color, and era and we can’t wait to tell you about them!
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The Complete Guide to Mass Disruption | #700
Looking to mess up your opponent's whole plan with a single card? Then it better be a piece of MASS DISRUPTION. That's our term for everything from board wipes to fogs to stax pieces. We’re breaking down how much mass disruption you need, the best cards for each role, and much more. Understanding this tech is a huge part of building better decks, so don’t miss it!
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4 Spider-Man Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 699
No pre-made Commander decks? No problem! You can still use the new Spider-Man set to jump into Magic!
Crafting a deck yourself might seem tough, but we’re here to help with four full decklists focused around top-tier characters. With these ready-to-build decks, you’ll be swinging over to your LGS ready to save the day (and win the game) in no time!
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Spider-Man’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 698
Sure, Spider-Man can swing on a web, but which Spider-Man cards can you count on to swing the outcome of your next Commander game?
This episode, we’re discussing the most powerful cards for the 99 from the new Universes Beyond: Marvel’s Spider Man set. Will these comic book bombs become the staples of tomorrow? (Spoilers, one might!) Tune in and find out.
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Spider-Man’s Most Powerful Commanders | 697
With great power comes great responsibility, so we’re going through the most responsible Commanders from Magic’s new set: Marvel’s Spider-Man! Which web-slingers and ne’er-do-wells will do well in your Command Zone? Don’t miss our friendly neighborhood breakdown of the strategies and synergies to really superpower these new legends.
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Hydro Man - Our Spider-Man Preview Card | 696
BREAKING NEWS: Watery Villain Terrorizes Command Zone!
Preview season is in full swing for “Marvel’s Spider-Man” and we’ve got a mono-blue menace to reveal right here on the web. Get ready for a world where the bad guy always has blue mana open with this dastardly new addition to Magic The Gathering - “Hydro Man, Fluid Felon!”
Water you waiting for? Come watch!
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JLK’s Personal Commander Decks | 695
He’s been called the Mayor of Valuetown, the Draw-Go Despot, and He Whose Hand Is Always Full; it’s the one and only Josh Lee Kwai!
Welcome to a guided tour of JLK’s personal Commander decks. Josh is sitting down to bring you a mini deck-tech for each and every commander in his current collection, complete with key cards and strategy for each. Which decks have stood the test of time? What are th
The Best Commander in All 32 Color Combos | 694
Tired of playing with chaff in the Command Zone?! Want to know which legends are truly the best of all time? The GOATs of the format?
Today, we’re sitting down and bringing you the greatest Commanders in every single color combination! Whatever guild, wedge, shard, or color calls out to you, we’ll break down the top-tier choices from the entirety of MTG’s history! This episode isn’t for the we
10 Utility Lands You Should Buy for $10 | 693
Utility lands may not cost you a card slot, but they can cost a fortune! This episode, we’re highlighting some lands that’ll let your mana base make an impact on your gameplan, but not your wallet. We’ve got 10 sweet utility lands you can pick up for just $10 TOTAL, so don’t miss this sweet list that’s anything but basic!
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How to Beat Green Decks w/ Brian Kibler | 692
It ain’t easy beating green, but MTG Hall of Famer Brian Kibler is here to help! Yes, with all that ramp, green can get so far ahead that catching up feels impossible. But today we’re sharing some tips and tricks to exploit the color’s weaknesses and give yourself the best shot against the big bad green deck that keeps stomping your pod!
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Commander Sucks - Part 1: Great Expectations | 691
Commander sucks, right? It’s impossible to balance, you have to sit through long turns, sometimes it feels like you didn’t even get to play.
Yes, as much as we love the format (we promise) there are definitely some inherent flaws in our favorite way to play. But what are they and how can we mitigate them to still have a good time even when game night doesn’t go as planned? There’s a lot to tal
This Deck Is Too Powerful For My Playgroup | 690
When you love a deck you want to upgrade it to the best it can be, but what do you do when a beloved brew becomes too powerful?
In this episode, we explore that question by analyzing the life of Rachel’s high-powered Aeve, Progenitor Ooze deck. What started as a mono-green stormy dream became the ooze that cannot lose, until it finally had to get taken apart. Are there decks that just have no
10 Cards You Should Buy for $10 | 689
Looking to tune up your Commander decks without taking out a loan? This episode we’re here to show off some cheaper sleeper hits you can nab for a total of 10 bucks. These cards give a ton of bang for your buck, so don’t miss our list of underappreciated tech. The budget is low but the power is high—come see what made the cut!
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