The Command Zone

It's debate time! This week we're bringing on special guest Alex Kessler (@kesswylie) from the Masters of Modern podcast to discuss one of the most controversial and contentious EDH topics: Should ALL planeswalkers be legal as Commanders? Watch the episode and then weigh-in afterward with your own opinion in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Battlebond has brought back the partner mechanic (sort of) so we're taking an in depth look at the best ways to choose and utilize your own dynamic duo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wizard's latest set Battlebond is designed for two-headed giant (2HG) play but includes a ton of much-needed reprints and new cards that seem specifically geared for EDH. Should this set really be considered "Commander Masters"? Watch and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode we're breaking down Josh's Shadowborn Apostle (Athreos) deck from the most recent episode of Game Knights. You saw just how explosive it can be but the devil (or demon) is in the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're answering listener questions including: What is the right way to concede? How do we feel about the hybrid mana rule in Commander? How do you beat Superfriends? and many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've all done it. Nearly every game of multiplayer Magic features some kind of deal or alliance between players. The question is: are these types of negotiations helping you or hurting you? How can you improve this aspect of your game and up your win percentage? Watch and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we're going in-depth on the Jodah, Archmage Eternal Brawl deck that Jimmy played on the latest episode of Game Knights. Find out what makes it so explosive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like value? You're gonna love this break down of Josh's Muldrotha, the Gravetide Brawl deck which he piloted on the most recent episode of Game Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dominaria is here! And it's chalk full of Legendary creatures and other goodies that seem specifically geared towards the Commander format. Tune in and find out which cards we think are going to make a splash in the format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ from the Jumbo Commander YouTube channel makes a guest appearanceto talk about his favorite EDH Archetype: the Control deck. Tune in and learn everything there is to know about this challenging style of play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're unveiling a new legendary creature from Dominaria PLUS having an in-depth discussion on the new Brawl format (recently announced by WotC) based on our experience from trying it out. Will Brawl be awesome? Lame? Will it encroach on Commander or instead help shepherd new players into our favorite format? Will it even last long enough to be anything but a splash-in-the-pan? Tune in and find out...

It's time to release the prisoners! We're stacking the bottom of our library and breaking down the Grenzo, Dungeon Warden deck that Josh played on the most recent episode of Game Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vinny Truong makes his first appearance on the podcast to break down his Animar Morph deck which Jimmy piloted on the latest episode of Game Knights. Find out about this unique and awesome build and what makes it tick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Esteemed guests Andy Hull from Commander's Brew and Phil DeLuca from Commanderin' return for our annual round table discussion and debate regarding the current state of the format and looking into the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our 200th episode! We're celebrating all things Commander and talking EDH with over 30 community members including The Professor, Gaby Spartz, Marshall Sutcliffe, LoadyingReadyRun, Cassius Marsh and many more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are certain cards that any Commander player worth their salt needs in their collection. On this episode, we run down the list of must-haves and format staples while discussing which offer the most "bang for the buck". Do you have all the essentials covered? In what order should you acquire the stuff you don't have? Take a listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

It's time to discover some hidden gems! We're going down the list of the most underrated cards in all of Commander. The enchantments, artifacts, etc that would take your deck to the next level - if you'd ever heard of them before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do I lower the power level of my decks? How do I handle oppressive players? How useful is the ban list? This week, Josh and Jimmy tackle some more listener-submitted questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nobody plays perfectly all the time. The problem comes when we keep making the same missteps over and over. On this episode, Jimmy and Josh talk about the 10 biggest mistakes that Commander players make and how to avoid them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca the best merfolk commander ever made? Find out, as we take and in-depth look at the deck Jimmy built for the most recent episode of Game Knights.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're breaking down Josh's Elenda, the Dusk Rose deck from the latest episode of Game Knights. Come see what makes this unique brew tick and just how explosive a Commander she can be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s our Rivals of Ixalan Set Review! This set has some crazy cards for Commander / EDH. Find out which we think will turn out to be powerhouses in the format and which will be overrated duds. ———- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make s...

 We’re unveiling our Rivals of Ixalan preview card! It’s a brand new legendary elder dinosaur: ZACAMA, PRIMAL CALAMITY. Plus, we’ve got Craig Blanchette in studio, going over a full deck tech for this extremely powerful Commander. ———- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone The Command Zone podcast is...

 This was a huge year for both The Command Zone and Game Knights! Jimmy and Josh are wrapping-up 2017 by taking a look back at all of our favorite episodes, events and moments PLUS a quick glance ahead to 2018. Big thanks to all of the listeners, subscribers and fans who’ve supported us on this amazing journey. Happy New Year! ———- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community,....

 World War 1 (often called The Great War) is one of the most devastating struggles in all of human history. Similar to our Art of War and Machiavelli episodes, we’re examining the lead-up to the conflict, dissecting the complex web of alliances and discussing the parallels and lessons that can be applied to your games of Commander. ———- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our commun...