The Command Zone

Jimmy and Josh discuss all of the controversy surrounding Secret Lair: The Walking Dead and answer a bunch of interesting listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and JLK discuss the cool new decks they built and played on the most recent episode of Game Knights: Akiri, Fearless Voyager and Phylath, World Sculptor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and JLK sit down with D to answer the most asked questions and discuss the most commented-on moments from YOU, the audience, in regards to the Zendikar Rising episode of Game Knights. What rules and gameplay mistakes did we make? What went on behind the scenes? Tune in and find out the answers to all of your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zendikar Rising has ushered in a brand new mechanic: Modal Double-Faced Cards (MDFC's). These cards offer a high level of flexibility and choice to players who put them in their deck. But exactly how good are they? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zendikar has risen! It's time for us to go through the new cards from ZNR that can go in your 99. Watch and find out which ones we think will make the biggest splash in Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look at every new legendary creature from Zendikar Rising and discuss their coolest combos, smoothest synergies and most interesting interactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our budget upgrade guide for the Rogue Tribal "Sneak Attack" ZNR precon. We're giving our suggestions for 10 cards to add (for ~$25) and 10 cards to remove in order to bring this deck to the level of "real" Commander decks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is our budget upgrade guide for the Naya Landfall "Land's Wrath" ZNR precon. We're taking a look at the full list, analyzing all the stats and discussing the reprint value. Then we give you our recommendation for 10 cards to add and 10 cards to remove in order to get this deck quickly tuned-up and ready for battle with "real" Commander decks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

We’re unveiling the full deck list for the “Sneak Attack” Zendikar Rising Rogue Tribal Commander precon! This is includes a reveal of the three brand new cards, a look at the most notable reprints, and a breakdown of the STATS and value of the deck. Find the full deck list here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-preview/zendikar-rising-commander-decklists-2020-09-09 Learn more abo...

Mulan is finally here! In celebration of the release (on Disney+ Sept 4th) and Jimmy's role in the film, we've got a lot going on in this episode: 1) We're breaking down a special Mulan themed vorthos Commander deck that Jimmy has brewed up. 2) We're premiering a never-before-seen featurette (thank you Disney!) that gives an exclusive look behind-the-scenes of Mulan. 3) We're doing an EPIC GIVEAWA...

MTG artist (and avid Commander player) Jesper Ejsing joins the show to talk about how to secure victory by preventing, blocking, or otherwise stopping your opponents from winning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Commander format becomes more popular, it often feels as if it's also becoming more and more homogenized. It can seem as though people are playing the same cards over and over again. On this episode, our resident MTG Hipster and Game Knights editor, Josh Murphy, joins the show to talk about how you can break the mold and make your decks more unique and more interesting.  Learn more about yo...

We're joined by Ashlen Rose and Joseph Johnson to answer the most asked questions and discuss the most commented-on moments from YOU, the audience, in regards to the Double Masters episode of Game Knights. What rules and gameplay mistakes did we make? What went on behind the scenes? Does Sorin actually have a plus ability?? Tune in and find out the answers to all of your questions! Learn more abou...

We're talking about our favorite thing: card draw!! It may seem like a simple topic but there is a suprising amount of complexity. Card draw comes in many many forms. Understanding the differences between each one, and what their strengths and weakness are, will guarantee that you out-value your opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we’re unveiling our two exclusive preview cards from Double Masters! After that, we break down some of the biggest moments in the most recent episode of Extra Turns and discuss what can be learned from those moments. Plus, Ladee Danger and Mitch from The Commander’s Quarters weigh-in with their own perspectives. What questionable decisions were made and how did they affect the out...

Jimmy sits down with The Professor from Tolarian Community College to discuss a variety of issues, topics and questions like: What's the deal with Prof's new podcast? How does he approach grading new products? What's it like working with Wizards of the Coast in different capacities as a content creator? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are a handful of brand new cards from Jumpstart that aren't legendary creatures. Which ones are the most worthy of a spot in your 99? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have special guests Ladee Danger and Craig "Mr. Infect" Blanchette in the studio to answer the most asked questions and discuss the most commented-on moments from YOU, the audience, in regards to the M21 episode of Game Knights. What rules and gameplay mistakes did we make? What went on behind the scenes? Did Craig actually cheat? (hint: yes, he did) Tune in and find out the answers to all of y...

We're going through the new Commanders from Jumpstart and discussing all of the coolest synergies, combos and interactions for each and every one of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second half of our M21 set review. We're covering all of the new blue, black, red, multicolored, artifact and land cards from Core 2021 that we think will make the biggest splash in Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first in a two part series discussing all of the new cards from M21 that can go in your 99. Find out which new effects we think will have the biggest impact on the format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

M21 is here! And it brings a bunch of brand new Commanders for us to play with it. Which ones do we think will make for the coolest and most powerful decks? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new rule change to fix commander death triggers has had an interesting ripple effect on the power of one specific legendary creature: Roon of the Hidden Realm. In this quick bonus episode, we discuss what happened, just how much stronger the flickering rhino now is, and what you need to watch out for when playing against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very special episode in the tradition of our classic STATS shows. We've compiled and analyzed data from a bunch of Commander gameplay videos in order to answer some interesting questions like: How long is the average game? How many times, on average, do players cast their Commanders per game? How often do players get into combat? and more. This is an episode that will challenge your preconceptio...

On this episode, we breakdown the new rules change recently announced by The Rules Committee in regards to commander dies triggers. What cards will be the most impacted? Do we agree/disagree with the change? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices