

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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Jul 18, 2017 • 1h 12min
Brewing with the New Gods (Locust, Scarab, Scorpion) | #167
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

Jul 11, 2017 • 1h 42min
Adjusting to New Metas LIVE at GP Vegas | #166
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

Jul 4, 2017 • 1h 26min
Hour of Devastation Commander Set Review | #165
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

Jun 29, 2017 • 55min
The Magic Grand Prix Guide l How GPs Work | #164
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

Jun 21, 2017 • 18min
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign – HOUR OF DEVASTATION preview | #163
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

Jun 13, 2017 • 1h 7min
Saving Money in Commander with Jason Alt | #162
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

Jun 6, 2017 • 57min
Top 5 OVERRATED Cards in Commander | #161
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

May 30, 2017 • 1h 22min
The Netdecking Dilemma with Stybs | #160
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

May 23, 2017 • 1h 24min
Top 10 Black and Green Cards in EDH – Revisited | #159
It’s been a while since our original top 10 reviews for Black and Green in EDH – we’re going back to revisit our picks and NOT look at our original lists – let’s see what’s changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2017 • 1h 8min
Breaking Boros | Winning with Red/White in EDH | #158
It is well known that Boros (red/white) is the hardest color pair to have success with in Commander. On this episode, we discuss ways to make it viable and up that win percentage.----------What We Mentioned on The End Step:Magic: the Gathering Puzzle Questhttp://m.onelink.me/5318602Use this code and receive a free rare card: 1e2ct----------Alex Kessler’s Archangel Avacyn Decklist:http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/archangel-avacyn-alex-kessler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


