The Command Zone

Golos, Tireless Pilgrim has been BANNED! This announcement from the Rules Committee came as a shock to many (including us) considering it was the format's most popular Commander, according to EDHREC. But did Golos have to go? This episode we discuss what the ban means for the format. Was it a good call? Will Commander be better off? Plus, we delve into the Worldfire unbanning and give our perspect...

The time has come to preview the new “Undead Unleashed” Innistrad precon deck. We’re revealing the entire deck list, including three brand new legendary creatures and twelve newly-printed cards, plus discussing all of the biggest reprints and their value. Will this deck help you raise the zombie hoard of your dreams? Let's find out. ---------- Link to the full "Undead Unleased" deck list: https://...

The inky darkness of night washes over Innistrad as the hunt for the best commander BEGINS... With our review of all the multicolored legends in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! This episode we cover every multicolored commander from the new set, discussing synergies, power level, and who you should choose to helm your next deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes: Interaction?! Fun?! Enough of that nonsense, it’s time to destroy your enemies! This episode Jimmy and DJ discuss the most cutthroat cards in the commander format. We’ll talk about the efficient, no-nonsense effects that may not make you any friends, but will surely help you claim couple more wins! ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: Crokinole: https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Your deck is tuned to perfection, your strategy is ironclad…. But are you having FUN? This episode Craig and Jimmy talk about the joy of Commander. We’ll discuss ways to bring more fun to your table and foster a play environment that everyone can enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tired of Commander games that look like four people playing solitaire? It’s time to upgrade your interaction! This episode, DJ and Ladee Danger come together to show you some cool and useful ways to get everyone at the table talking, making choices, and, well... interacting! Don’t miss it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve discussed the D&D precon commanders, now it’s time to delve deeper into these decks of many things! This episode, we discuss the new non-legendary cards in the Forgotten Realms Commander decks, going over the unique new mechanics that come with them and figuring out which ones you should be grabbing to put in your 99! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do Commander and D&D have in common? Legendary Heroes! And the new Forgotten Realms Precon decks are full of them. This episode we review all the Commanders from the 4 new D&D themed preconstructed AFC decks. We’ll discuss the synergies and strategies around each new legend, and tell you which ones we’re most excited about!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

It’s time to steel your nerves, take up your sword, and spend money responsibly! This episode Craig "Mr. Infect" Blanchette joins DJ to bring you our “Aura of Courage” Forgotten Realms budget precon upgrade guide. We’ll tell you 10 cards to put in (for about $30) and 10 to take out, so that you can be properly equipped to strike fear in the hearts of “real” decks. Learn more about your ad choices....

Our AFR set review comes to a close with all the best Green, Multicolored, and Colorless cards for your EDH decks! Make sure your decks aren't missing any crucial new pieces from the new set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our AFR set review continues with the best black and white cards for your EDH decks! Make sure your lists are updated with all the newest tech available! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Forgotten Realms D&D/MTG crossover set is here, and it’s full of Dungeons, Dragons, Dice, and a Demilich! But what new loot is there for your commander deck? This episode, we review the Red and Blue non-legendary cards from AFR, and tell you which ones deserve a coveted place in your 99! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forbidden arcane power has never been more affordable! This episode, Game Knights editor Jake Boss joins DJ for our “Planar Portal” Forgotten Realms budget precon upgrade guide. We’ll give you our recommendation of 10 cards in (for about $30) and 10 cards out, to unlock the dark arcane secrets you need to bring this deck to the table on any plane you want! To check out Magic Spoon, go to: https://...

We're not done adventuring into the Forgotten Realms yet! This episode we review all of the mono-colored Legends from the new D&D themed Magic set. Mythic dragons and epic heroes abound, but which of them should be at the helm of your deck? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So you like dragons, but don’t have a horde of gold? No problem! This episode Ladee Danger joins us to bring you our “Draconic Rage” Forgotten Realms budget precon upgrade guide. We’ll tell you which 10 cards (For about $30) to add and which to take out so that you can breathe some serious dragonfire without burning up too much cash! ---------- The Command Zone is hiring! Turn your love of MTG and...

The verdict is in and Hullbreacher is OUT! This episode we discuss the Hullbreacher ban, what it means for the format, and whether we agree with the decision or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes: There’s nothing like a good dungeon crawl! This episode Jimmy and DJ party up to bring you our “Dungeons of Death” Forgotten Realms precon budget upgrade guide. We’ll show you which 10 cards to add (for around $30) and which 10 to cut to really level up your deck and make sure it's your opponents who don't make it out alive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

We don't have a Forgotten Realms preview card for you... We've got a whole DECK! This episode, we reveal the entire "Aura of Courage" BANT EQUIPMENT precon deck. It’s packed with three brand new commanders, a load of new cards, and a strategy that will make you want to strap on some armor, take up your sword, and go on an adventure!  ---------- Link to the full "Aura of Courage" deck list: https:/...

With Magic's new D&D themed set, so many famous characters from the world of Forgotten Realms are coming to a battlefield near you! On this episode, we look at all of the new multicolored legendary creatures and discuss the coolest synergies and combos for each one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All good games must come to and end, but how? This episode Jimmy and DJ discuss one of the most important, but often overlooked, parts of commander: ending the game! We’ll go over the best win conditions in the format, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of different finishers while advising you how to best use them in your decks. Because if the game has to end… it might as well be on your t...

On this episode, we're looking through all of the best red and green cards from Modern Horizons 2 in order to help you figure out which ones are the best fit for your decks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our Modern Horizon 2 coverage continues! We're taking a look at the blue and colorless cards from this incredible and high-powered set. Which ones do we think deserve a coveted spot in your 99? Let's find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Post Malone showed us all how to play Commander like a Rockstar, and now The Command Zone crew is heading all the way to Utah to discuss the sweet plays, cool new Modern Horizons 2 cards, and one of the flashiest finishing moves in the history of Game Knights! We’ll talk about how Posty came to be on the show, how he came to love MTG, and what it means for introducing new players to Magic The Gath...

Modern Horizons 2 is here! We're analyzing all of the white, black and multicolored cards from the set and discussing which ones we think will make the biggest splash in Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes: Commander has grown to become the most popular way to play Magic: The Gathering. If you want to learn the ins and outs of the format, what the rules are, and why it's so awesome - this is the episode for you! ---------- Official Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices