The Command Zone

In a game like Commander, you can’t win ‘em all, but it’s no fun to ALWAYS lose! This episode Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins Jimmy to answer the age-old question, “Why do I keep losing?” We’ll discuss the potential reasons behind low win-rates, and tell you the best ways you can turn some of those Ls into Ws!----------What We Talked About on The End Step:In Vitro Fertilisation:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_vitro_fertilisation----------Find Craig Online:Twitter: @CraigBlanchetteInstagram: @mrinfectmtg---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C-C-C-COMBOS! Like ‘em or not, there’s no denying combos are a huge part of Commander. This episode, JLK is joined by special guest and fellow CAG member Jim LaPage (The Spike Feeders) to talk about everything combo. We’ll discuss how to identify, assess, and stop your opponent’s when they "go off", along with advice on how to assemble your OWN combo-win more effectively.----------What We Talked About on The End Step:The Legend of Zelda (35th Anniversary):https://www.zelda.com/----------Find Jim (and The Spike Feeders) Online:Spike Feeders Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGh7-4mDFssqhu_UpOwRzIASpike Feeders Flesh and Blood: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVq5kgmQ58yQUlEHyZsE1EgJim's Commander Decks: https://www.moxfield.com/users/jimtsfTwitter: https://twitter.com/JimTSFTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thespikefeedersSpike Feeders Website: https://www.spikefeeders.com/shop---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olivia’s Wedding has quite the legendary guest list, but now it’s time for the party favors! This episode we review the new cards for your 99 from Innistrad:Crimson Vow. We’ll tell you which ones we think you will love and cherish till death do you part, and which are more likely to end in divorce!----------What We Talked About on The End Step:Arcane (Netflix)https://www.netflix.com/title/81435684---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commanding a legion of vicious vampires doesn’t have to mean breaking the blood bank! This episode, Josh Lee Kwai and editor Manson Leung bring you our 10-card budget upgrade guide for the new “Vampiric Bloodline” Crimson Vow preconstructed deck. We’ll recommend 10 cards to add and 10 to remove (for about $30) to help you really raise the stakes at your commander table!----------What We Talked About on The End Step:My Name (Netflix)https://www.netflix.com/title/81011211----------Manson Leung:Twitter: @bufeegInstagram: @the_manson---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wedding bells are ringing, and Josh and Jimmy are singing. Then we're telling you about the new monocolored legendary creatures from Crimson Vow! This episode, we look through the remaining commander contenders from the new set, giving you some tips and tricks to build them into decks that will make your opponents' blood boil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spirits are willing, but the deck is weak, so it’s time for an upgrade! This episode, Jimmy and Game Knights editor Jake Boss bring you our 10-card budget upgrade recommendation for the new “Spirit Squadron” Crimson Vow precon deck. We’ll tell you which 10 cards to add and which 10 to take out to make sure you have the ghosts with the most(s). All with a budget of only $30!----------What We Talked About on The End Step:Digimon (TCG): https://world.digimoncard.com/----------Jake Boss:Twitter: @JakeBossMTGYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mtgtonight---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And now, the dramatic revelation of Crimson Vow's "Vampiric Bloodline" precon commander deck! We're going through the entire list, which contains 15 new cards including four new legendary creatures. We'll discuss the big reprints, deck value, stats, and more! Find out if this will be the next deck you use to bleed your opponents' life totals dry.----------Link to the Full Deck List:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/innistrad-crimson-vow-commander-decklists-2021-11-08----------Watch the "Spirit Squadron" Deck Reveal from MTG Muddstah:https://www.youtube.com/mtgmuddstah----------What We Talked About on The End Step:Retro Game Collecting:https://www.dkoldies.com/----------Josh "Murph" Murphy:Twitter: @alsonamedjoshTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/alsonamedjosh---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an event for the ages! Innistrad: Crimson Vow is almost here. Among the invited guests are many multicolored legendary creatures, any of whom could helm your next deck. This episode we break them down for you, discussing synergies, power level, and who you should take to be your lawfully wedded commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve talked about making proactive political deals before, but what about when an opponent makes YOU an offer? This episode Josh is joined by writer/producer Jordan Pridgen to discuss dealing with dealers. We’ll go over common political exchanges and discuss how you can make sure they come out in your favor! ----------What We Talked About on The End Step:Doomtown:https://pineboxentertainment.com/doomtown-reloaded/----------Where to Find Jordan Online:Twitter: @JordanPigeonThe Broken Pact RPG: https://twitch.tv/savingthrowshow---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Magic about to get turned upside-down by the new "Stranger Things" Secret Lair? Jimmy and Josh discuss the controversy surrounding Universes Beyond, then break down the strange and cool new commanders this Secret Lair drop brings to the format.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices