The Command Zone

For better or worse, Commander has become the primary focus for Wizards of the Coast and their card design team. As a result, the format has begun to change and evolve at a more rapid pace than we've been used to.But are all of these changes good? Is the format headed in the right direction? This episode, Jimmy and Josh lay out what's going right, what's going wrong, and what needs to happen next (and STOP happening) to keep Commander healthy and fun for years to come!----------The End Step:Spider-Man: No Way Home (Sony Pictures)https://www.spidermannowayhome.movie/Ambulance (Universal Pictures)https://www.ambulance.movie/Dog (MGM Pictures)https://mgm.com/movies/dog-2021---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes:2021 is almost out the door, but what a year it’s been! This episode Jimmy and Josh look back and reflect on a year full of ups, downs, new cards, amazing guest stars, and a ton of fresh content. Plus, we’ll discuss what we hope is in store for 2022!---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're bringing the whole Command Zone team to the table to talk about our favorite Commander cards that came out this year. See how our selections stack up against your own, or maybe discover something new or forgotten to sleeve up for yourself.----------What We Talked About on The End Step:SET! (Discovery+)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qb8xDcE4GM---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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