The Command Zone

Danny Simard, a Level 2 Magic: The Gathering judge, shares his expertise on the intricate rules of priority and the stack in the game. He emphasizes how understanding these mechanics can enhance both casual and competitive gameplay. The conversation covers effective strategies for managing turn order and combat phases, with practical examples to illustrate these concepts. Listeners will learn about card interactions, the significance of timing, and how mastering these elements can lead to more strategic decisions and ultimately more fun in their games.

From gruesome murders to cute woodland critters, 2024 has brought a ton of new cards, styles, and settings to the game of Magic The Gathering. As always, everyone has their favorites and their flops, so this episode we’ll be going through every set of the year and laying out which we feel hit the nail on the head, and which ones whiffed completely. Will our top choices be the same as yours? Let’s 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--------LIQUID IV:Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com FACTOR:Thanks to Factor75 for sponsoring today's video. Use our link to get 50% off and free shipping on your first Factor box! https://strms.net/factor75_the_command_zone 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! ULTRAPRO:Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command--------Relevant Links:Arin Hanson:Twitter: @egoraptorMurders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlHaidWhzt8&tMark Rosewater - State of Design 2024:https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/state-of-design-2024Kyle Hill:Twitter: @Sci_Phile--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow 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 hosts and team explore the standout cards of 2024, sparking excitement with powerful new staples like 'Lord of Pain' and innovative mechanics in cards such as War Leader's Call. They celebrate quirky favorites like Spring Heart Nantuko and discuss how new cards like High Fate Trickster are reshaping gameplay strategies. The importance of player identity in tabletop gaming is highlighted, alongside tips for acquiring Magic products conveniently. Surveil lands are dissected for their strategic advantages over traditional dual lands.

When you’ve been playing Magic for years, it can be hard to remember how difficult it is when you’re just starting out. Teaching new players can be a daunting task. Fortunately here at the Command Zone, we’ve got a ton of experience introducing others to the game and we’re gonna share some of the best techniques and guidelines to make teaching Magic as fun as playing it. And with Foundations bringing us a whole new crop of players and intro products, now’s the time to brush up on how to welcome new people to the Gathering.--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------LIQUID IV:Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com AURA: Save on the perfect gift this holiday season with an exclusive $35-off Aura’s Carver Mat frames when you use code COMMANDZONE at http://www.AuraFrames.com RAYCON:Save big for the holidays and get up to 25% off everything on Raycon’s website when you go to http://www.buyraycon.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! ULTRAPRO:Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command--------Relevant Links:Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering | Presented by The Command Zone:https://youtu.be/pISs64CG6TgTips for Teaching Magic: The Gathering | Magic Arcanum:https://youtu.be/u_k5fLeVa4cThe Stupidest Deck I’ve Ever Built | The Command Zone 628:https://youtu.be/yQcH5K-oEqYThis Game is WILD | Extra Turns 52:https://youtu.be/n9oVLO1f_uMWhat IS....? (MTG Keywords):https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIiMaYFtpNsdHhaPNaNreDqzZMVxoyHE1How to Build a Deck You Love to Play | The Command Zone 519:https://youtu.be/-1cF7-WCQeQTolarian Tutor - A Magic: The Gathering Study Guide:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvqw7t0kbGX_w_HxyEq2DGzLpuATyxgKi--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Bluesky:@commandcast.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow 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

2024 had a TON of Commander precons hit the shelves - 24 in fact! But not all precons are created equal, and this year had its duds as well as its slam dunks. But which is which? Never fear! We’ve got Rachel, Murph, and Jordan here to break down every single preconstructed deck from the past 365 and rank each of them definitively from best to worst! Find out which ones slapped and which ones deserved a slap. It’s gonna be fun!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------LIQUID IV:Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com AURA: Save on the perfect gift this holiday season with an exclusive $35-off Aura’s Carver Mat frames when you use code COMMANDZONE at http://www.AuraFrames.com    RAYCON:Save big for the holidays and get up to 25% off everything on Raycon’s website when you go to http://www.buyraycon.com/command ETSY:Give gifts people will actually love this holiday season with the personalized options on Etsy. For original gifts that say “I get you,” go to: https://www.etsy.com --------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! ULTRAPRO:Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command--------Relevant Links:Jordan Pridgen:Twitter: @jordanpigeonJoshua Murphy:Twitter: @alsonamedjoshIG: alsonamedjoshDamen Lenz:Twitter: @DamenLenzKyle Hill:Twitter: @Sci_PhileBloomburrow with DrLupo | Game Knights 72:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5gxzVXzEgo--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow 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 commander is often the most influential card in any EDH deck. In fact, some are SO powerful that they’ve had to be banned from the format entirely – even if they’d be perfectly fair as part of the 99! Couldn’t this problem be fixed by simply making a “Banned as Commander” List? This episode, we discuss the pros and cons of reinstating that controversial rule, going over the potential impact to the format, the cards and strategies that would be most affected, and asking the question: “Is it worth it?” --------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------SHOPIFY:Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz FACTOR:Thanks to Factor75 for sponsoring today's video. Use our link to get 50% off and free shipping on your first Factor box! https://strms.net/factor75_the_command_zone ROCKET MONEY:Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your finances by going to: https://www.rocketmoney.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! ULTRAPRO:Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command--------Relevant Links:MTG Fandom: Banned and restricted cards/Timeline:https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Banned_and_restricted_cards/TimelineHasbro’s Gamer CEO Focuses on Play After Film Business Sale:https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2024/11/20/hasbros-gamer-ceo-refocuses-on-play-after-selling-film-business/--------THE END STEP:”What Went Wrong“ Podcast:https://www.whatwentwrongpod.com/--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow 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 Foundations Starter Collection was designed to help new players get into Standard, but it’s also really great for new Commander players! In fact, with a little bit of care and creativity, we’ve come up with a variety of Commander decks you can build right out of the box! We’ll walk you through the builds, strategies, and potential upgrades so you can go from cracking packs to cracking skulls in no time!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------SHOPIFY:Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz ROCKET MONEY:Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your finances by going to: https://www.rocketmoney.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! ULTRAPRO:Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow 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

They haven’t played Magic since the 90’s but now they’re getting thrown into the deep end! In this episode, JLK reunites his long-lapsed original playgroup to show them the (extremely different) world of modern-day Magic. What will they make of the game’s current design and power level? What do they remember from their old school spellslinging days? And what insights do they have into the mysterious Josh Lee Kwai origin story? 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--------GAME KNIGHTS DECK BOX:Get your hands on the new Game Knights Deck Box and even get it SIGNED by Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel while supplies last! This is one of our coolest pieces of GK swag ever, so order yours before it’s too late:https://bit.ly/GameKnightsBox --------1PASSWORD:Don’t let security slow your business down. Keep your passwords secure and organized all in one place with a 2-week free trial of 1Password at https://1password.com/commandzone LIQUID IV:Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com --------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! ULTRAPRO:Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command--------Relevant Links:Greg's RPG Twitch Stream:https://www.twitch.tv/JohnECarWash--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow 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

Want to give your next Commander deck a bit of a jumpstart? Why not build one of these new anime-style legends from the Foundations Jumpstart set? This episode, we’ll give you the rundown on the most powerful of these new commanders, laying out the best strategies and synergies to turn these beginner-friendly cards into full-on manga monsters!--------Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone--------GAME KNIGHTS DECK BOX:Get your hands on the new Game Knights Deck Box and even get it SIGNED by Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel while supplies last! This is one of our coolest pieces of GK swag ever, so order yours before it’s too late:https://bit.ly/GameKnightsBox--------ROCKET MONEY:Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your finances by going to: https://www.rocketmoney.com/commandzone 1PASSWORD:Don’t let security slow your business down. Keep your passwords secure and organized all in one place with a 2-week free trial of 1Password at https://1password.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! ULTRAPRO:Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command--------Relevant Links:Josh Murphy:Twitter: @alsonamedjoshRachel's Ponies Deck:https://archidekt.com/decks/7034967/my_little_pony_magic_is_friendship--------Follow us on TikTok:@thecommandzoneFollow us on Instagram:@CommandCastFollow us on Twitter:@CommandCast@JoshLeeKwai@jfwong@wachelreeksFollow 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

Delve into the latest non-legendary cards from the new Foundations set that are set to shake up Commander gameplay. Discover powerful strategies for deck building, including unique card synergies and graveyard dynamics. The hosts explore exciting token strategies and the explosive potential of the Homunculus Horde. From timing mechanics to the intrigue of black cards in gameplay, the discussion is rich with insights to revolutionize your next deck. Plus, don’t miss out on the buzz around their special Kickstarter for a Game Nights deck box!