The Command Zone

We’re starting a new subseries discussing the top budget cards in each color. On today’s episode DJ and Josh list their top 5 best blue cards that are each under $2 dollars. Tune in and discover a bunch of ways to make your decks better for cheap!----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:Hardcore History Addendum: Nightmare of Indianapolishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqu7mM0kheE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re breaking down JLK’s Emarra, Soul of the Accord deck that he built and played in the most recent episode of Game Knights. If you liked the look of the deck on the show, just wait until you see all the other spicy cards that didn’t happen to get camera time. If you like tapping and untapping shenanigans, this one is for you!----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:World of Warcraft (yes, again):https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/family/world-of-warcraft----------JLK’s Emarra Deck:http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jlks-emmara-l-game-knights-21/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you like to make tokens and play with your own graveyard? Who doesn’t?!?Adam Savidan from LoadingReadyRun joins the show to talk about the Izoni, Thousand-Eyed deck he built and piloted on the new episode of Game Knights. That show, featuring the all-new commanders from Guilds of Ravnica, releases tomorrow (Sept 26). But you can get the inside-scoop on Adam’s deck before you watch it, and then predict if he’s going to win.----------Adam’s Izoni Deck List:http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/adams-izoni-l-game-knights-21/?cb=1537896947----------Find Adam online:Twitter: @WakeUpSuperTwitch: twitch.tv/seabatsYouTube: youtube.com/loadingreadyrun----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:World of Warcraft: Battle for Azerothhttps://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/world-of-warcraft-battle-for-azeroth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re returning to the return to Ravnica! Josh and DJ break down the new cards from the latest set, Guilds of Ravnica, and which ones they believe will make an impact on the Commander format. Whether you’re Izzet, Golgari, Selesnya, Boros or Dimir, there’s something here for everyone.----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:The West Wing Weekly:http://thewestwingweekly.com/The West Wing:https://www.netflix.com/title/70157152 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special episode we’re unveiling our exclusive GUILDS OF RAVNICA PREVIEW CARD! It’s a new legendary creature named Etrata, the Silencer.To talk about this super unique card, we’re joined by MTG cosplayer Olivia Gobert-Hicks, who built a Commander deck around Etrata for upcoming episode of Game Knights, which releases on September 26th.----------Follow Olivia on Twitter:@goberthicksInquire about her awesome metal cards:@metalcardboard----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:https://www.graveyardkeeper.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy’s taking a quick break from filming in New Zealand and stopped by the studio in LA for a special episode. We’re catching up on listener questions, including: What to do if your playgroup likes the old mulligan rules? How do you deal with an overabundance of board wipes in your local meta? And what are some budget substitutes for a few expensive cards? ----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:PAX:http://www.paxsite.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, DJ is breaking down one of his strongest decks: Selvala, Heart of the Wilds. The creature “power matters” archetype has become more prevalent in recent sets so it seems like the perfect time to explore this potent Commander.----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:Educated: A Memoirhttps://tarawestover.com/book/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Josh and DJ are putting on their game design hats and asking the questions: What does the Commander format need? What is it missing? What tools are we lacking? What current cards and strategies are too powerful or well-positioned and could use some additional checks and balances? In short, what is our wish list for the format?----------What we talked about on THE END STEP:Rome:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lack of reprints. Unfocused deck design. Low power level. These are some of the criticisms that have been aimed at Commander 2018. On this episode of the podcast, Josh and DJ take an in-depth look at this year’s precon decks and break down whether they think C18 is a success or failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy is back! And he’s breaking down an Esper Zombie build focused around Varina, Lich Queen. How does having access to white change/update this strategy for this popular tribe? Watch and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices