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Let’s get this party started! It’s time to reveal the full list for the new Battle for Baldur’s Gate preconstructed “Party Time” Commander deck! We’re showing off the 10 brand-new cards, including 2 legendary creatures, and a never-before-seen “background.” Plus we break down the reprints, deck value, stats, and more. Trust us, this is one party you don’t wanna miss. ---------- Support the show an...

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Baldur’s Gate is full of colorful D&D characters, some of them even… multicolorful! But which of these legends should you put at the head of your next Commander deck? In this “Part 1” episode Jimmy and Josh “Murph” Murphy break down the new...

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Whether you own thousands of cards or just one deck organizing a Magic collection can seem like an overwhelming task. This episode, Jimmy is joined by members of the Command Zone team to break down the methodologies of managing your cards....

This episode is sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: This is the upload of a live episode that we recorded on 05/10/22: Jimmy and JLK are on the front lines of the Battle for Baldur’s Gate as they show off our EXCLUSIVE early preview card fro...

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: From beginners to experts, every Magic player makes mistakes. But there are some cards out there that trip people up more than others. This episode, Jimmy and JLK go through some of the cards you're likely playing wrong. Whether it's a stra...

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Ready for some rough-and-tumble preconstructed destruction? It’s time for our “Riveteer Rampage” Streets of New Cappena budget precon upgrade guide. Truc Thai joins us to break down the 10 cards to add and 10 to tear out (For around $30), s...

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Come see what the Obscura do in the shadows (and how they could do it better) in our budget upgrade guide for “Obscura Oculus” from the New Capenna Commander precons. This episode, Ashlen Rose joins Jimmy to lay out 10 cards to sneak in (fo...

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: New Capenna is home to all sorts of shady characters and criminal dealings, but it’s also got hundreds of cards contending for slots in your Commander decks. This episode, we scope out the set to see what new tech is worth nabbing and what...

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: May it please the court: We present as Exhibit A this official budget upgrade guide for the “Bedecked Brokers” Streets of New Capenna Commander precon. This episode, editor Arthur Meadowcroft joins Jimmy to make his case for the 10 cards to...

This episode is sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: This is the upload of a live episode originally recorded on 04/20/22: Jimmy and JLK are joined by special guest POST MALONE to discuss their picks for Top Cards from the Streets of New Cape...

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Three colors?! Who needs ‘em! Not these new mono-colored legendaries from The Streets of New Capenna! This episode Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins Jimmy to go over every new mono-colored commander and bring you the skinny on the best sy...

If you wanna make it on the Streets of New Capenna, you gotta know the right people. Luckily, the city is full of multicolored legendary creatures who could be your newest commander. On this episode, we’re breaking them down for you, detailing the sinister synergies and criminal combos each one could bring to your next show-stopping deck. ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #3: Join Jimmy and JLK...

Make some noise party people! It’s time for our “Cabaretti Cacophony” Streets of New Capenna precon upgrade guide. This episode, editor and cEDH player Shauna Gilles joins JLK to show you what 10 cards to add (for under $30) and what 10 you can kick to the curb in order to make this deck really sing. ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #2: Post Malone joins Jimmy & JLK to discuss their Top Cards...

Sharpen your blades and clean your brushes! It's time for the budget upgrade of "Maestros Massacre" from the New Capenna Commander decks. This episode, JLK and writer Jamie Block show you the 10 cards to add and 10 cards to remove (for around $30) to make this deck a true work of art. With a little inspiration from us, you’ll be painting the town red in no time. ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISOD...

You can’t play Commander without lands; they make up more than a third of your deck! But for such an important resource, lands aren’t discussed nearly as much as the rest of deckbuilding. This episode, JLK is joined by Jordan Pridgen to bring you The Ultimate Guide To Lands! We’ll discuss how many mana sources you should be running, how to evaluate utility and tap lands, how to think about hybrid...

For many players the joy of deckbuilding comes from finding new, undiscovered card combinations; searching for exploits that open up fresh strategies and interactions. In other words, cracking cards wide open! This episode, Jimmy and Jake go over the cards they’ve tried to crack themselves, discussing the process of taking a regular effect and getting the very most you can out of it. ---------- AU...

This is the upload of a live episode that we recorded on 03/29/22: Everyone has holes in their game, mistakes and miscalculations that can really hold you back. The insidious thing about these errors is we often don’t realize we’re making them, so we repeat the same missteps over and over again. On this episode, Jimmy and Josh discuss The Worst Mistakes Commander Players Make and how you can recog...

Mana Curve may seem like a simple enough concept, but there’s a lot more to consider than just keeping your CMC low. This episode, Jimmy and JLK are going to tell you how to truly master your mana curve. We’ll discuss play patterns, deck construction considerations, and how to think about the mana value of your cards at every stage of the game. Don’t miss it! ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE: We’re te...

Commander can seem as intimidating to get into as it is fun to play! But don't worry: this episode Jimmy and JLK break down the best first steps you can take to start your Commander journey. From choosing your deck to finding a solid playgroup, we've got the advice and expertise to help you jump in and start experiencing this amazing format for yourself as easily as possible. ---------- COMMAND ZO...

Improving your Commander game takes time, but every now and then, something just clicks. After that you never quite look at things the same way again.  This episode, The Command Zone Crew comes together to talk about our biggest personal level-up moments, from deck-builing to gameplay to mindset. We hope these discussions will help get you take your game to the next level. ---------- COMMAND ZONE...

It’s time to jump into our “Tatsunari, Toad Rider” deck tech! This episode, we break down Jimmy’s enchanting deck from the recent Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty episode of Game Knights. We’ll go over the ins and outs of the deck, discussing strategy, card selection, play patterns, and even some possible modifications if you want to make the brew your own. There’s a lot to go over, so let’s hop to it! Lear...

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty doesn't just bring 1200 years of history, it also brings hundreds of new cards that can go in your Commander decks. This episode, we go through the set to see which new tech deserves the honor of being in your 99, and which you can delete from your memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready to crew some mechs and accrue some wins, because it's time for the budget upgrade guide for the "Buckle Up" Azorius Vehicles preconstructed deck from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Strap in as we show you the 10 cards to add and 10 cards to remove (for under $30) in order to give your deck a smooth ride to victory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is here and it's time to hack (technology) and slash (people in two) with a host of new monocolored legends! We’re breaking down every single one, so sit back and relax as we upload all the key tips and tricks to make them shine at your Commander table.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to upgrade your “Upgrades Unleashed” deck without unleashing too much money? Look no further! It’s time for our budget upgrade guide for the Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Gruul preconstructed deck. We’ll show you how to modify your list with 10 cards in and 10 cards out (for under $30) so you'll be equipped to handle anything! You can rebuild it, we have the technology! Learn more about your ad choic...