

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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Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 44min
The Best New Commanders from Jumpstart | #339
We're going through the new Commanders from Jumpstart and discussing all of the coolest synergies, combos and interactions for each and every one of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 44min
M21 Set Review - Part Two | #338
The second half of our M21 set review. We're covering all of the new blue, black, red, multicolored, artifact and land cards from Core 2021 that we think will make the biggest splash in Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2020 • 1h 38min
M21 Set Review - Part One | #337
The first in a two part series discussing all of the new cards from M21 that can go in your 99. Find out which new effects we think will have the biggest impact on the format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2020 • 1h 37min
The Best New Commanders from M21 | #336
M21 is here! And it brings a bunch of brand new Commanders for us to play with it. Which ones do we think will make for the coolest and most powerful decks? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2020 • 13min
Is Roon OP Now? | Bonus Episode
The new rule change to fix commander death triggers has had an interesting ripple effect on the power of one specific legendary creature: Roon of the Hidden Realm. In this quick bonus episode, we discuss what happened, just how much stronger the flickering rhino now is, and what you need to watch out for when playing against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 9min
Commander Mythbusters | #335
A very special episode in the tradition of our classic STATS shows. We've compiled and analyzed data from a bunch of Commander gameplay videos in order to answer some interesting questions like: How long is the average game? How many times, on average, do players cast their Commanders per game? How often do players get into combat? and more.This is an episode that will challenge your preconceptions and (hopefully) help you look at the format with new eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2020 • 34min
Major Rules Change - Commander Dies Triggers | #334
On this episode, we breakdown the new rules change recently announced by The Rules Committee in regards to commander dies triggers. What cards will be the most impacted? Do we agree/disagree with the change? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2020 • 33min
M21 Preview Card - Chromatic Orrery | #333
On this episode we're unveiling our exclusive M21 preview card. It's a splashy seven mana mythic-rare artifact called Chromatic Orrery. Wanna know what it does? Tune in and find out!Plus, we have a quick discussion regarding the companion rule changes and what they mean for the mechanic and it's playability in Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 2020 • 1h 15min
Should WotC Print Problematic Cards? | #332
On this episode, we're answering a bunch of listener submitted questions like: What to do if your playgroup stops politicking, how to handle playing Commander if you're a younger player, and should WotC print cards that they know will be problematic in certain formats but good in others? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2020 • 51min
Pako & Haldan - Budget Deck Tech | #331
On this episode, Jimmy walks us through his BUDGET build for the partner pairing of Pako, Arcane Retriever and Haldan, Avid Arcanist. If you like playing with your opponent's cards, then this is the deck for you!----------Jimmy's Full Pako + Haldan Deck List:http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jimmys-budget-pako-haldan-command-zone-331/---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices