

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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Apr 10, 2020 • 1h 7min
Jeskai Cycling - Precon Upgrade Guide | C20 | #322
It's time for the budget upgrade guide for the Jeskai Cycling "Timeless Wisdom" C20 precon. We're taking a look at the full list, analyzing all the stats and discussing the reprint value. Then we give you 10 cards to add and 10 cards to remove in order to get this deck quickly tuned-up and primed for combat with "real" Commander decks.----------Find Craig online:Twitter: @CraigBlanchette---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2020 • 1h 8min
Mardu Humans - Precon Upgrade Guide | C20 | #321
We're continuing our budget upgrade series with the Mardu Humans "Ruthless Regiment" precon deck from C20. We break down the stats of the deck, the reprint value and give you 10 cards to add and 10 to remove to get it ready-to-rumble with "real" opponent's asap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2020 • 1h 8min
Temur Instants Matter - Precon Upgrade Guide | C20 | #320
We begin coverage of the 2020 Commander product with our traditional precon budget upgrade meta-series. We take a $25 budget and suggest 10 cards to add and 10 cards to remove in order to get this a deck up-to-speed and ready-to-battle against "real" EDH decks as quickly and easily as possible.On this episode, we're analyzing the Temur "Arcane Maelstrom" Instants Matter preconstructed deck lead by Kalamax, the Stormsire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2020 • 33min
Jeskai Cycling "Timeless Wisdom" C20 Full Deck Reveal | #319
We’re unveiling the full deck list for the “Timeless Wisdom” Commander 2020 JESKAI CYCLING precon. You may have seen a lot of the new cards as they were previewed but, now you get to find out what awesome reprints are also included in the box!Does this deck have what it takes to out value your opponents?? Let’s find out!Check out the full deck list here:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/timeless-wisdom-2020-04-06 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2020 • 37min
C20 Ikoria Commander Preview Card(s) | #318
It's time to unveil our exclusive preview cards from this year's Commander product. Yes, you read that correctly - we have TWO! It's a partner pairing with a ton of power, a lot of flavor and some crazy interactions. Let us introduce you to Brallin and Shabraz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2020 • 21min
Ikoria Preview Card - Valiant Rescuer | #317
It's time for our exclusive Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths preview card! Meet the Valiant Rescuer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2020 • 15min
New Card Banned Before Release! | Bonus Episode
For the first time ever, the Commander Rules Committee has banned a card BEFORE its release. Lutri, the Spellchaser was been deemed unfit for EDH. We get JLK's insight from inside the Commander Advisory Group as the decision was being debated and Jimmy weighs in with his own opinions. Do they agree with the RC? What are the possible ramifications of this historic ruling? Tune in and find out.----------Find the Commander Rules Committee Official Statement:https://mtgcommander.net/---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2020 • 58min
Game Knights: Roundtable – Attack of the Fans | #02
We're answering the most discussed comments, tweets and messages from YOU, the audience, in regards to the "Attack of the Fans" episode of Game Knights. What rules and gameplay mistakes did we make? What went on behind the scenes? Tune in and find out the answers to all of your questions!----------Order G-Fuel using the promo code: commandzone and get 30% off!Visit: https://gfuel.ly/CommandZone (offer valid from March 31 to April 6)----------WotC Article regarding release date changes to Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths and Ikoria: Commander:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/changes-release-ikoria-lair-behemoths-2020-03-26---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2020 • 51min
The Most Fun Commanders to Play Against I #316
Not all decks are a slog to play against. Far from it. Sometimes, your opponent flips over their Commander and it makes you smile. Regardless of who wins or loses, you know you're about to have a great time. These are THE MOST FUN COMMANDERS TO PLAY AGAINST.----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:Kid Pod Theater:https://kidpodtheater.com/---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2020 • 54min
The Worst Commanders to Play Against I #315
You know them, those legendary creatures that immediately elicit a groan from the rest of the table as soon as they're revealed. When you see them, you know the game you're about to play is going to SUCK. Today, we're running down the list of THE WORST COMMANDERS TO PLAY AGAINST.----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:Mulan - World Premiere:https://movies.disney.com/mulan-2020https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120762/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulan_(2020_film)---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices