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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.--------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 clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.FactorMeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off.SHOPIFY:Power your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today.--------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--------Relevant Links:Kyle Hill:Twitter: @Sci_PhileYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@kylehillThe 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 --------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/Email us:commandzonecast@gmail.com--------Commander Rules and Ban List:https://mtgcommander.net/-------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore Fallout-themed preconstructed decks in Magic: The Gathering with budget upgrades. Compare 'Scrappy Survivors' vs. 'Hail, Caesar' decks. Analysis of reprints, powerful cards, and new strategies. Dive into token strategies with Caesar and Mr. House. Discover unique card interactions and upgrade strategies. Learn about optimizing your deck and convenient online services. Build a Fallout-themed deck with Dogmeat. Analyze new card additions and detailed Chi Shiro analysis. Compare decks and evaluate unique interactions for a splashier gameplay experience.

Discover how to elevate your Commander game by finding your 'zone of genius'. Explore the concept of flow state in gaming, enhancing Commander experiences, and embracing creativity in deck building. Dive into unique gameplay moments and the joy of Magic: The Gathering. Learn to leverage your strengths for a fulfilling gaming experience.

The podcast discusses the preview card Elder Arthur Maxson from the new Universes Beyond: Fallout precon decks. Topics include strategies for utilizing the card in token decks, the importance of cards with flying abilities, building decks centered around Elder Arthur Maxson, and exploring the Brotherhood of Steel theme.

Wanna murder the table (in-game) at your next commander night? Well, Murders at Karlov Manor is loaded up with fancy new tech to spice up your deck! This episode we’re going over the new cards for your 99 from Magic’s latest killer set. We’ve done the detective work for you, so all you have to do is tune in and find out which cards might be new format staples in disguise.--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------ETSYNeed to find the perfect gift? Don’t panic. Try Gift Mode now at https://www.etsy.com to find something for anyone on your list!SHOPIFYPower your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today.--------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--------Relevant Links:Rectangle Theory EXPLAINED!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muZxRSiD8r8Gavin Verhey:Twitter: @GavinVerheyBrian Kibler:Twitter: @bmkibler--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/Email us:commandzonecast@gmail.com--------Commander Rules and Ban List:https://mtgcommander.net/-------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Need a clue about which precon to upgrade from Murders at Karlov Manor? Don’t worry, we’re on the case! This episode, we’re bringing you another back-to-back deck upgrade and comparison. We line up two suspects – the Deep Clue Sea (white/blue/green) and Blame Game (red/white) preconstructed decks – then tell you how to upgrade both of them with 10 cards for under $50. Once the evidence has been laid out, we’ll let you know which deck we think is guilty… of being the best!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------WHATNOT:Don’t miss our first-ever Game Knights watch party LIVE on Whatnot, February 8th at 2:30pm PST! We’ve got tons of giveaways and stories, so sign up at https://www.Whatnot.com/invite/command to follow us and get $15 FREE to spend on the site!RAYCONRayCon wireless earbuds look, feel, and sound better than ever! Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/command to save 15 % on your entire order and get free shipping!--------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--------Relevant Links:Extra Turns UNLEASHED! | Extra Turns 33:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD4lfJeKGGE--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/Email us:commandzonecast@gmail.com--------Commander Rules and Ban List:https://mtgcommander.net/-------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s better than one precon upgrade? TWO PRECON UPGRADES! This episode, we’re premiering our new side-by-side upgrade and comparison format, where we bring you 10-card upgrades (at a $50 budget) for double the decks! We’ll be comparing the new Murders at Karlov Manor precons “Deadly Disguise” (white/red/green) and “Revenant Recon” (blue/black). Come crack the case of how to make these decks kill at your next game night, and get our take on which one is the smoother criminal!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------ETSYNeed to find the perfect gift? Don’t panic. Try Gift Mode now at https://www.etsy.com to find something for anyone on your list!MINT MOBILEFor a limited time, Mint Mobile is just $15 a month for premium wireless when you purchase a 3-month plan. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command.--------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--------Relevant Links:Joshua Murphy:Twitter: @alsonamedjoshIG: alsonamedjoshPost Malone:Twitter: @PostMaloneLost Caverns of Ixalan w/ The Professor | Game Knights 66:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA5qMDnyLc0Game Knights Live: Barcelona w/ Jacob Bertrand & Spice8Rack:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCJNLb5NNAI"Deadly Disguise” Precon Upgrade Deck List:https://www.archidekt.com/decks/6541206/cz_587_deadly_disguise_precon_upgrade"Revenant Recon" Precon Upgrade Deck List:https://www.archidekt.com/decks/6541265/cz_587_revenant_recon_precon_upgrade--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/Email us:commandzonecast@gmail.com--------Commander Rules and Ban List:https://mtgcommander.net/-------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHO KILLED TEYSA KARLOV?! The culprit must have been quite a force to be reckoned with, so we’re reviewing all the most powerful Commander suspects from the new set, Murders at Karlov Manor. We’ll bring you the whole lineup of legends, and clue you in to the best synergies and strategies you need to really make them sing. Don’t let the mystery go unsolved, tune in and find who your next partner in crime will be!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------GAME KNIGHTS LIVE w/ The Professor - MAGICCON CHICAGO (02/23):The Professor is about to take Game Knights Live to school! Be there at MagicCon Chicago to watch the show and hang with us all weekend: https://mcchicago.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html--------MINT MOBILEFor a limited time, Mint Mobile is just $15 a month for premium wireless when you purchase a 3-month plan. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command.MARVEL STRIKE FORCE:Download Marvel Strike Force today and start playing for FREE! For more information, go to: https://marvelstrikeforce.com/en/ --------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--------Relevant Links:GK Hail Phyrexia! | Game Knights 59:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpopatzC-gILost Caverns of Ixalan w/ The Professor | Game Knights 66:https://youtu.be/vA5qMDnyLc0?si=EAXj6R-757poCqXiClash of Creators w/ Ced from One More Mana | Extra Turns 41:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JYHys4QoQsToyota Yaris Commercials:https://youtu.be/bF4gL4wYXHw?si=O0CQA9Ox_XRMP3Se--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/Email us:commandzonecast@gmail.com--------Commander Rules and Ban List:https://mtgcommander.net/-------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still investigating all of the new cards in Murders at Karlov Manor? Fear not! We have a major piece of the puzzle right here: an entire deck! Today, we reveal the “Deep Clue Sea” Bant (green, white, and blue) Commander precon. With 12 brand new cards and a whole dossier of reprints, this deck has everything you need to gather the clues and crack the case!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------“Deep Clue Sea” Decklist:https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/murders-at-karlov-manor-commander-decklists--------GAME KNIGHTS LIVE w/ The Professor:The Professor is about to take Game Knights Live to school! Be there at MagicCon Chicago to watch the show and hang with us all weekend: https://mcchicago.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html--------MINT MOBILEFor a limited time, Mint Mobile is just $15 a month for premium wireless when you purchase a 3-month plan. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command.MARVEL STRIKE FORCE:Download Marvel Strike Force today and start playing for FREE! For more information, go to: https://marvelstrikeforce.com/en/ --------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--------Relevant Links:Gavin Verhey:Twitter: @GavinVerhey--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/Email us:commandzonecast@gmail.com--------Commander Rules and Ban List:https://mtgcommander.net/-------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to power, not all cards are created equal. Synergy is important but there are plenty of cards out there that can take a deck to the next level all on their own. This episode, we’re going over some of the most impactful cards in the format, giving you the rundown on spells to look out for which can take a deck from “Kitchen Casual” to “Bane of the Board” in an instant. Don’t miss it!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------GAME KNIGHTS LIVE w/ The Professor:The Professor is about to take Game Knights Live to school! Be there at MagicCon Chicago to watch the show and hang with us all weekend: https://mcchicago.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/badges/buy-badges.html--------SHOPIFY:Power your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today.RAYCONRayCon wireless earbuds look, feel, and sound better than ever! Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/command to save 15 % on your entire order and get free shipping for a limited time!MARVEL STRIKE FORCE:Download Marvel Strike Force today and start playing for FREE! For more information, go to: https://marvelstrikeforce.com/en/ --------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--------Relevant Links:Commander Legends | Game Knights 40:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=latDzZF5yFEBrian Kibler:Twitter: @bmkiblerE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/--------THE END STEP:Stormgate Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stormgate/stormgate--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/Email us:commandzonecast@gmail.com--------Commander Rules and Ban List:https://mtgcommander.net/-------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices