The Command Zone

The hosts discuss upgrading the Semic Murph Oak precon deck from Lost Caverns of Ixalan. They analyze the themes and synergies within the Merfolk preconstructed deck, focusing on the Explore mechanic and plus one counters theme. They also discuss the financial value of the deck and suggest 10 new cards to improve its power. The importance of card prices and investing in low-cost cards is emphasized. They discuss the benefits of including 'exploration' and 'merfolk looter' in the deck and suggest removing some three-drop cards to make room for more efficient options.

Guest Veloci-Ramp-Tor discusses upgrading the white, green, and red precon deck centered around dinosaurs. They explore the dinosaur mechanics, cheating mana costs, and card advantage. The Veloci-Ramp-tor deck is surprisingly high value. They provide tips on upgrading with 10 new cards, including discussing the mechanics of Sneak Attack. They also discuss the inclusion of Flaming Tyrannosaurus and the process of cutting cards from a commander deck. Strategies for consistently attacking with multiple dinosaurs are shared, and they mention sponsors and a gripping movie discussion.

Explore powerful commanders and strategies in the Lost Caverns of Ixalan, including Anim Pakal's counters, Olleboo Ancient Witness's scrying, and treasure cards in black and white decks. Learn about gaining control of opponents' creatures, the synergy of Pyrohemia, and the comparison of Fatal Frenzy to Berserk. Discover Sovereign Okanek Ahau's buffed commander and the transformation of Tetson Gnome Champion. Dive into artifact-heavy commander deck-building, token strategies, and the abilities of Shola Toyak. Uncover the dynamics of Ian Malcolm, chaotician, and the benefits of a positive mindset. Build a keyword deck and hear about magic cards, Card Kingdom, and UltraPRO. Finally, meet the winners of the Game Nights audition and enjoy listener appreciation.

Does Lost Caverns of Ixalan get your blood pumping? Good, because we’ve got a brand new deck full of Vampires ready to feed. This episode, we’re revealing the full list for “Blood Rites,” the new white and black (Orzhov) Commander precon. With 10 never-before-seen cards including two powerful new Vampire legends, this deck’s got plenty to bite into. Come check it out!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------“Blood Rites” Decklist: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-commander-decklists--------SHOPIFYPower your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today. INDEEDNeed to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone --------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! 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--------Relevant Links:We Draft the Best Equipment in Commander | The Command Zone 562:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS13XyQcD5kNew Ixalan Legends l Game Knights 11:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usg5PRywSxQ--------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

Doctor Who may be full of amazing legends, but like the TARDIS, the set is bigger on the inside! This episode, we’re diving a little deeper to bring you the best cards for your 99 from the Universes Beyond: Doctor Who precons. We’ll give you our take on which cards will stand the test of time, and which will stand the test of space. There may even be a couple new format staples in the mix! Tune in and find out.--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------FACTOREat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off.INDEEDNeed to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone --------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! 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--------Relevant Links:Doctor Who Blinkhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1000252/Doctor Who - Battle Through Time & Space | Game Knights 65 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz0NNG6tvGo--------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

Alright fam, it’s time to take the newest Who to new heights with our precon upgrade guide for “Paradox Power” from Universes Beyond: Doctor Who. Come see which 10 cards will give this deck a bright future, and which 10 ought to be things of the past, all for under $50. Don’t miss the tips you need to make this deck broken without breaking the bank or the spacetime continuum!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------MINT MOBILEGet your new wireless plan for just $15 a month and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE! Go to https://www.mintmobile.com/command.HELLOFRESHSign up for America’s #1 Meal Kit today and get 50% off plus free shipping when you use code 50COMMAND at https://www.hellofresh.com/50command INDEEDNeed to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone --------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! 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--------Relevant Links:Craig BlanchetteTwitter: @craigblanchetteDoctor Who - Battle Through Time & Space | Game Knights 65:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz0NNG6tvGo--------The End Step: Deadwood https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0348914/Deadwood: The Moviehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4943998/--------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’s the best Doctor? Doctor Who of course! Okay, they’re actually just called “The Doctor” and despite being the same person, they’ve got a BUNCH of different cards. This episode, we’re laying out which Doctors we think are the best for your next deck. We’ll give you our take on the out-of-this-world synergies and strategies you need to make them work, along with the companions we think pair well with each. Come on in, it’s bigger on the inside!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------MINT MOBILEGet your new wireless plan for just $15 a month and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE! Go to https://www.mintmobile.com/command.HELLOFRESHSign up for America’s #1 Meal Kit today and get 50% off plus free shipping when you use code 50COMMAND at https://www.hellofresh.com/50command INDEEDNeed to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone --------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! 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/commandMore Info About APEX SLEEVES:https://ultrapro.com/pages/apex-sleeves--------Relevant Links:Josh “Murph” Murphy:Twitter: @alsonamedjoshIG: @alsonamedjoshJamie Block:Twitter: @JamblockYou're Reading These Cards WRONG:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eBGjtysGcY“Blast from the Past” Doctor Who Precon Upgrade Guide:https://youtu.be/DYH4rKEVfsw?feature=sharedThe Most Powerful Commanders in Doctor Who:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8tdw7pAFBA“Timey-Wimey” Doctor Who Precon Upgrade Guide:https://youtu.be/q8Q4H27nN9k?si=VPVJY57QIKzgmwHO“Battle Through Time & Space” Doctor Who Precon Upgrade Guide:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz0NNG6tvGo--------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/--------#magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re going back in time… to the 1960s, when Doctor Who was new! That’s right, it's time for our ”Blast From the Past” precon upgrade for Universes Beyond: Doctor Who. There are over 50 years of adventure packed into this deck, but we’re going to make it even better by picking 10 cards to bring on your journey and 10 to leave behind on Earth, all for under $50. It’s time to teach an old Doctor some new tricks!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------FACTOREat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off.INDEEDNeed to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone SHOPIFYPower your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today. --------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! 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--------Relevant Links:Game Knights 65: https://youtu.be/Hz0NNG6tvGo?si=lQonL7XJLC4PWSfP--------The End Step: Over the Garden Wall https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3718778/--------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

Looking to exterminate your opponents with some vicious villainy? Don’t miss this devious upgrade of the new Universes Beyond: Doctor Who “Masters of Evil” precon Commander deck. We’ve got the 10 cards you need (for about $50) to tune up this Dalek and Cybermen-led army, and the 10 you can eliminate to make way for your newfound power. With our help, you can lead the villains to victory against The Doctor or any other deck that stands in your way.--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------FACTOREat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off.INDEEDNeed to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone SHOPIFYPower your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today. --------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! 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--------Relevant Links:Jordan PridgenTwitter: @jordanpigeonIG: jordanpridgenGame Knights 65: https://youtu.be/Hz0NNG6tvGo?si=lQonL7XJLC4PWSfP--------The End Step: The "Heaven Sent" episode of Doctor Whohttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4701542/--------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

It’s Wibbly, it’s Wobbly, it’s about to get a lot stronger. That’s right, we’re talking about the “Timey-Wimey” Commander precon from the new Universes Beyond: Doctor Who release. In this upgrade guide, The Tenth Doctor is getting ten new cards (for less than $50) to join him in the TARDIS. What new tricks will he have up his sleeves, and which 10 cards are out of time? Tune in and find out, allons-y!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------“GO TO COMBAT” PLAYMAT: Time is running out! Get your hands on the new Game Knights playmat before the Kickstarter ends. This beautiful playmat, which depicts knights in the heat of strategic planning, is the perfect way to show-off your support of Game Knights at your next game night. Follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: http://bit.ly/GoToCombat--------RAYCON: Don’t miss Raycon’s big Anniversary Sale! Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/extra to save 20 to 40% sitewide on your Raycon order! SHOPIFYPower your business with Shopify. Go to https://www.shopify.com/tcz to start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today. --------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! 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--------Relevant Links:Joshua Murphy Twitter: @alsonamedjoshIG: alsonamedjoshGame Knights 65: https://youtu.be/Hz0NNG6tvGo?si=lQonL7XJLC4PWSfP--------The End Step: The Waters of Mars episode of Doctor Who: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1413314/--------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