The Command Zone

A lot of Commander’s most high-impact staples also come at a high price point. But which of the format’s costly cardboard rectangles are actually worth it? This episode, we’re going through some expensive cards that actually do pay for themselves (in wins), and calling out some that may feel more like a rip-off. They say money can’t buy happiness, but winning is fun, right? So let us help you spend your Magic money wisely. -------- FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off   And check out JLK’s spreadsheet here: https://commandzone.com/meal-ratings AUDIBLE: New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.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!  ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Commander Staples That Aren’t Worth the Price | The Command Zone 518: https://youtu.be/BTsMQiKb8jA?si=9XVv2GS433asqmrt\ We Played Ourselves! | Extra Turns 57: https://youtu.be/GZ4-7nSOEzY?si=hVQqLYE-fOVLqYv7 -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Command Zone hosts are going head-to-head-to-head once again in an epic fantasy draft of Commander’s splashiest sorceries! This episode, Rachel,  Jimmy, and JLK will be choosing from the biggest and baddest spells the format has to offer. What effects will be worth first-picking? Who will end up with the flashiest final pool? You just have to watch 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 -------- AUDIBLE: New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND  ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command  SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: We Draft the Best “Gotcha" Spells in Commander | The Command Zone 619 https://youtu.be/YBoVPW0wvhY?si=bD2VOrn69ptMeVxG What Are the Best 3+ Mana Rocks in Commander? | The Command Zone 637 https://youtu.be/hke5GiWgMLA?si=QQiLKR-isuK0Q5I -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone has a favorite Final Fantasy character. And this episode, we’re here to help you make them as impactful on the battlefield as they were on your console! We’re covering all the most iconic legends from Magic’s new set: from loveable Chocobos, to brooding swordy-bros, we’ve got something for everyone. Jump in and let’s start turning those characters you remember into decks you’ll never forget! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MAGICCON LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don’t miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL -------- RIDGE: Just in time for Father’s day get UP TO 40% off a new Ridge wallet right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/COMMAND  SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz     WHATNOT: Win a new Xbox Series X or Final Fantasy booster box live on Whatnot, June 13th at 2pm Pacific! Plus, get $15 for FREE when you sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/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!  ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: CovertGoBlue: Twitter: @covertgoblue Instagram: @covertgoblue YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@covertgoblue Extra Turns, ASSEMBLE! | Marvel Commanders w/ Crim and Joe https://youtu.be/xVnIMUoW9nU?si=dtLEuFtZUTnkC6mj Voxy: Twitter: @VoxyTwitch Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch The Professor: Twitter: @TolarianCollege Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege LoadingReadyRun: Twitter: @loadingreadyrun Bluesky: @loadingreadyrun.com Instagram: @loadingreadyrun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LRRMTG FINAL FANTASY x MAGIC w/ Jacob Bertrand | Game Knights 78 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X_W4OQfSn0 -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the latest strategies for integrating Final Fantasy cards into Commander decks. Discover the power of the Buster Sword and the unique abilities of Jumbo Cactuar. Learn how to enhance your gameplay with indestructible creatures and the synergies of haste cards. Explore innovative deck-building tips that maximize card interactions and enhance performance. The hosts also share their favorite picks from the new set, highlighting important mechanics and clever techniques to achieve unexpected victories!

Explore the powerful legends of Final Fantasy as the discussion zeroes in on the strongest contenders for commanding roles. Strategies for reanimator and self-milling decks are unveiled, alongside expert tips on powerful synergies with unique commanders. Dive into the impactful mechanics surrounding iconic characters like Noctis and Sephiroth. The excitement builds for Game Nights Live in Las Vegas, promising thrilling gameplay interactions with amazing collectibles. Plus, a lively debate on the top commanders concludes the exploration!

Final Fantasy VI did a LOT with only 16 bits, but we’re here to do even more with only 10 cards! That’s right! It's time for our $50 budget upgrade guide for the new Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy “Revival Trance” (red/white/black) precon Commander deck. We’ll bring you 10 cards to add as playable characters, and the 10 you can cut from the party so you can show that this retro classic still packs an epic punch! -------- 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 smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off    SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz    ZOCDOC:  Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.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!  ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Gaurav Gulati:  Bluesky: @gauravgulati.bsky.social “Revival Trance” Precon Upgrade Deck List:https://archidekt.com/folders/383329 Brian Kibler: Twitter: @bmkibler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome Aetherdrift Game Knights ft. Christian Navarro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCS2vmhB3zI -------- THE END STEP: Christian Navarro: Instagram: @christianleenavarro Tales Unrolled: https://www.youtube.com/@TalesUnrolled -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ready to begin your pilgrimage across the land of Spira to defeat Sin and save the world? You’re definitely going to need the Final Fantasy X “Counter Blitz” (green/white/blue) preconstructed Commander deck from the new Universes Beyond set, Final Fantasy! To help you along the way, check out our $50 upgrade guide, showing you 10 cards to add and 10 to take out. We’ll give you everything you need to play games so good, your friends will demand a sequel! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Raycon’s latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% on your entire Raycon order go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command    AUDIBLE:  New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND     SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  -------- 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!  ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Josh Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Bluesky: @alsonamedjosh.bsky.social “Counter Blitz” Precon Upgrade Deck List:  https://archidekt.com/decks/13139583/cz_676_counter_blitz_precon_upgrade Mono-Blue Battle | Extra Turns 53: https://youtu.be/S318WdrTiko -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Fantasy + MTG crossover is going to be huge… TITANIC even! And today we’re summoning an equally enormous preview card: “Summon: Titan!” It could leave a massive footprint in multiple formats, so if you don’t want to get stomped, you need to be in the know. Come find out what this cool new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy saga does! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- 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!  ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Christian Navarro: Instagram: @christianleenavarro Dungeons & Daddies: YouTube: @dungeonsanddaddies Critical Role:  YouTube: @criticalrole Tolarian Community College: YouTube: @TolarianCommunityCollege Voxy: Bluesky: @voxytwitch.bsky.social LadeeDanger: Bluesky: @ladeedanger.bsky.social LoadingReadyRun: YouTube: @loadingreadyrun MagicCon: Las Vegas Passes: https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us.html -------- THE END STEP: Tales Unrolled: https://www.youtube.com/@TalesUnrolled -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ready to go from MMO to MTG? Now you can with the new FFXIV Esper (white/blue/black) precon deck “Scions & Spellcraft” from the latest Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy set!  We’re here to save you some time loot-farming by providing you with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your party and 10 to remove, so that the next time you start a PVP encounter at your LGS, you’ll wind up as the last Warrior of Light standing! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- AUDIBLE:  New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND    SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz   WHATNOT: The Command Zone is streaming on Whatnot May 15th at 12pm! To get $15 for FREE to use anywhere on the platform, sign up using our link: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/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!  ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Jordan Pridgen: Bluesky: @jordanpigeon.bsky.social Twitter: @jordanpigeon “Scions & Spellcraft” Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/13139385/cz_675_scions_spellcraft_precon_upgrade The Professor: Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com Twitter: @TolarianCollege YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege -------- THE END STEP: Blue Prince: https://www.blueprincegame.com/ Betrayal at the House on the Hill: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10547/betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOOM! No, that’s not a Mako reactor exploding, it’s Final Fantasy 7 busting out of Midgar and into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Today, we’re bringing you our upgrade guide for the brand new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy 7 “Limit Break” (white/red/green) Commander precon deck. Equip Cloud, Tifa, Aerith and the rest of Avalanche with 10 cards in and 10 cards out, all for under $50, so that when you show up at your next game night, you’ll be ready to take down Shinra and save the planet. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- AUDIBLE:  New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND   SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz   WHATNOT: The Command Zone is streaming on Whatnot May 15th at 12pm! To get $15 for FREE to use anywhere on the platform, sign up using our link: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/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!  ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- THE END STEP: Andor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9253284 -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices