The Command Zone

We’re answering some mailbag questions and addressing some controversial topics – how many infinite combos is too many? How do you handle take backs?----------What We Mentioned on the End Step:The Evolution of Trust:http://ncase.me/trust/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With another block under our belt, it’s time to take a look back on the new and returning mechanics of Amonkhet and Hour of Devastation and see how they line up with Magic’s history and how usable they are in Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour of Devastation brought some really awesome Legendary Gods to the table, so Josh is bringing them all together and seeing how one might brew a deck with ALL of them in it!----------What We Mentioned on the End Step:Polaris Primetime on DXP:https://www.youtube.com/dxpofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take our show to the convention halls of GP Vegas with special guests Cassius Marsh and Mel Li to discuss the intricacies of adjusting to new metas AND answer tons of audience questions!----------Where to find our Guests:Cassius Marsh:Twitter: @KingCash_7191Mel Li:Twitter: @smelissali----------What We Mentioned on the End Step:Up and Vanished Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicol Bolas is BACK and the Hour of Devastation is upon us! Josh and Jimmy break down the new mechanics, best Legendaries, Planeswalkers, and review each color for Commander.----------What We Mentioned on the End Step:MXM – Master X Master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re walking through Grand Prix literally and figuratively today! Learn how to survive your first GP and see tons of awesome footage Grand Prix Vegas 2017!----------What We Mentioned on the End Step:Crime Town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the HOUR OF DEVASTATION and we’ve got a huge Sphinx coming at you from the sky – it’s Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign! UNESH, CRIOSPHINX SOVEREIGN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Alt joins the show to discuss financial preparation ahead of tribal decks in Commander 2017, Iconic Masters, and anything else special coming our way in Magic’s 25th year.----------Where to find Jason Alt:Twitter: @JasonEAlt:Editor for Articles on EDHREC: http://articles.edhrec.com/Brainstorm Brewery Podcast:http://brainstormbrewery.com/category/podcasts/Money Draught Podcast:http://brainstormbrewery.com/author/money-draught/The 75% Theory:http://www.gatheringmagic.com/jasonalt-021314-building-a-75-commander-deck/----------What We Mentioned on The End Step:Patriot (Amazon Prime)The Wire (HBO) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hyperbole is a huge part of Magic: the Gathering culture. We love to proclaim that “X is the best card ever!” or that “If you play Y, you can’t lose”. While it’s fun to make these kind of bold statements, it also means we’re probably doing a disservice to just how good a card ACTUALLY is. Today we’re going to address 5 cards each that we think players have overrated in Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome Adam Styborski (Stybs) to the show to discuss a range of topics, including a lively back and forth on whether or not websites like EDHREC and Netdecking are good for the Commander format.----------Where to Find Stybs:http://www.twitter.com/the_stybsArticles on TCGPlayer: http://magic.tcgplayer.com/db/article_search_result.asp?author=Adam%20Styborski GatheringMagic Archive:http://www.gatheringmagic.com/author/adamstyborski/ ----------What We Mentioned on The End Step:World of Warcraft: Legion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices