

The Command Zone
The Command Zone
Your weekly source for all things Commander (aka EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format, with hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. Focused on all aspects of gameplay and strategy from table politics, budget builds, to deck building and more! commandzonecast@gmail.comWe wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 36min
Forgotten Realms - Best New Mono Colored Commanders | #409
We're not done adventuring into the Forgotten Realms yet! This episode we review all of the mono-colored Legends from the new D&D themed Magic set. Mythic dragons and epic heroes abound, but which of them should be at the helm of your deck? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
Gruul Dragons - Budget Precon Upgrade Guide - Forgotten Realms AFC | #408
So you like dragons, but don’t have a horde of gold? No problem! This episode Ladee Danger joins us to bring you our “Draconic Rage” Forgotten Realms budget precon upgrade guide. We’ll tell you which 10 cards (For about $30) to add and which to take out so that you can breathe some serious dragonfire without burning up too much cash!----------The Command Zone is hiring! Turn your love of MTG and Commander into a career and get a chance to work with creative professionals in a fast-paced and highly-rewarding environment. Multiple positions available, from entry-level all the way to expert. Go to https://collected.company/jobs/ for more info.---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2021 • 23min
Hullbreacher has been BANNED!
The verdict is in and Hullbreacher is OUT! This episode we discuss the Hullbreacher ban, what it means for the format, and whether we agree with the decision or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2021 • 57min
Esper Dungeons - Budget Precon Upgrade Guide - Forgotten Realms AFC | #407
Show Notes:There’s nothing like a good dungeon crawl! This episode Jimmy and DJ party up to bring you our “Dungeons of Death” Forgotten Realms precon budget upgrade guide. We’ll show you which 10 cards to add (for around $30) and which 10 to cut to really level up your deck and make sure it's your opponents who don't make it out alive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 2021 • 1h 11min
Bant Equipment Full Deck Reveal - Forgotten Realms | #406
We don't have a Forgotten Realms preview card for you... We've got a whole DECK! This episode, we reveal the entire "Aura of Courage" BANT EQUIPMENT precon deck. It’s packed with three brand new commanders, a load of new cards, and a strategy that will make you want to strap on some armor, take up your sword, and go on an adventure! ----------Link to the full "Aura of Courage" deck list:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/adventures-forgotten-realms-commander-decklists-2021-07-09---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2021 • 2h 4min
Forgotten Realms - Best New Multicolored Commanders | #405
With Magic's new D&D themed set, so many famous characters from the world of Forgotten Realms are coming to a battlefield near you! On this episode, we look at all of the new multicolored legendary creatures and discuss the coolest synergies and combos for each one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 6min
The Best Game Enders in Commander | #404
All good games must come to and end, but how? This episode Jimmy and DJ discuss one of the most important, but often overlooked, parts of commander: ending the game!We’ll go over the best win conditions in the format, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of different finishers while advising you how to best use them in your decks. Because if the game has to end… it might as well be on your terms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2021 • 1h 11min
MH2 - Green & Red Review | #403
On this episode, we're looking through all of the best red and green cards from Modern Horizons 2 in order to help you figure out which ones are the best fit for your decks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 16min
MH2 - Blue & Colorless Review | #402
Our Modern Horizon 2 coverage continues! We're taking a look at the blue and colorless cards from this incredible and high-powered set. Which ones do we think deserve a coveted spot in your 99? Let's find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 14min
Game Knights: Roundtable w/ Post Malone (MH2) | #11
Post Malone showed us all how to play Commander like a Rockstar, and now The Command Zone crew is heading all the way to Utah to discuss the sweet plays, cool new Modern Horizons 2 cards, and one of the flashiest finishing moves in the history of Game Knights! We’ll talk about how Posty came to be on the show, how he came to love MTG, and what it means for introducing new players to Magic The Gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices