The Command Zone

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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.com We 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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Voltron – EDH Archetypes | #76 02.09.2015 1:04:34

We're covering all aspects of VOLTRON decks in EDH in our new archetype series. We'll be breaking down the archetype's versatility, uses, potential commanders, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White – The Color Wheel Series | #75 27.08.2015 50:40

We're talking about White this week in our Color Wheel series. We'll be breaking down each of the 5 colors in Magic by learning its history, examining its base "wants and needs", and understanding how it functions with each other color. Most importantly, how you can use it most effectively and have the most FUN when playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Community Questions & Answers! (1/2) | The Command Zone #74 25.08.2015 33:51

We're answering listener submitted questions in part one of this Q&A! Part 2 will air next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magic Jargon | #73 20.08.2015 53:28

We're looking at Magic lingo today and discussing the crazy 'secret' language of Magic players. What's a 187 creature? What about a hate bear? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top 10 Blue Cards in EDH/Commander | #72 18.08.2015 1:01:42

Josh and Jimmy cover their top 10 favorite cards in BLUE for EDH/Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sandbagging | #71 13.08.2015 55:09

Jimmy and Josh bring an important topic to the table - Sandbagging! Err actually, they hold the topic in their hands until it's the right time to play it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keeping it Current | #70 11.08.2015 53:30

Josh and Jimmy discuss some of the happenings in and around Magic: the Gathering. We're having a conversation on the hot topics the community has been engaging on over Twitter and Reddit. Not all of it will be EDH/Commander related. Deal with it ;) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deck Doctors: Rith, the Awakener | #69 06.08.2015 1:06:48

The Deck Doctors are back! This week we cover a user submitted list for Rith, the Awakener and what cuts/adds to make to improve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Token Talk – EDH Archetypes | #68 04.08.2015 1:14:33

We're covering all aspects of tokens in EDH in our new archetype series. We'll be breaking down the archetype's versatility, uses, potential commanders, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deck Doctors: Karona, False God | #67 30.07.2015 1:03:58

It's time for another Deck Doctor! This week we cover a user submitted list for Karona, False God and what cuts/adds to make to improve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red – The Color Wheel Series | #66 28.07.2015 1:00:42

We're talking about Red this week in our Color Wheel series. We'll be breaking down each of the 5 colors in Magic by learning its history, examining its base "wants and needs", and understanding how it functions with each other color. Most importantly, how you can use it most effectively and have the most FUN when playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planeswalkers in EDH & Damia, Sage of Stone | #65 23.07.2015 53:00

James Pianka is back on the show to talk about the usage of Planeswalkers in EDH and discuss his Damia, Sage of Stone Superfriends list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Card Names & Flavor Text with James Pianka | #64 21.07.2015 1:04:20

James Pianka joins the show to discuss the cards he created the names and flavor text for in Magic: Origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magic: Origins Set Review for EDH/Commander | #63 14.07.2015 1:41:21

Josh and Jimmy review their top picks for EDH/Commander playables in Magic's newest set Origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glissa, the Traitor, Infect Deck Tech | #62 09.07.2015 50:31

Craig Blanchette brings the podcast our very first Infect deck tech with Glissa, The Traitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commander Stats with EDHRec | #61 07.07.2015 1:14:13

We're joined by Donald Miner, creator of EDHRec.com, to discuss Commander statistics. Who's the most popular general? What color is played the most? The least? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High Rolla$ Part 2 | #60 02.07.2015 53:35

We're back with High Rolla$ part 2! Josh and Jimmy break down 10 more expensive Magic cards and whether they're worth their price tag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magic: Origins Spoiler & Planeswalker Review | #59 29.06.2015 1:03:32

Jimmy and Josh reveal an exclusive Magic: Origins preview card: The Great Aurora! We also discuss each of the new dual-faced planeswalkers and their potential viability in Commander/EDH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top 10 Black Cards in EDH/Commander | #58 25.06.2015 55:28

Josh and Jimmy cover their top 10 favorite cards in BLACK for EDH/Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deck Doctors: Alesha, Who Smiles at Death | #57 23.06.2015 1:04:42

Josh and Jimmy embark on their first official Deck Doctor! We cover a user submitted list for Alesha, Who Smiles at Death and what cuts/adds to make to improve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deck Doctoring with Meghan & Maria from MtACast! | #56 18.06.2015 1:14:02

We're joined by the hilarious Meghan & Maria from the Magic: the Amateuring podcast to discuss their history with the format and then deck doctor their two EDH Pre-Constructed decks for under $50! The two decks we upgraded are Nahiri, the Lithomancer and Derevi, Empyrial Tactician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Threat Assessment & Sapling of Colfenor with Graham from LoadingReadyRun | #55 16.06.2015 1:02:15

Graham Stark from LoadingReadyRun joins us to talk about Threat Assessment and deck tech his Sapling of Colfenor EDH deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Storytime with Wedge & The Professor | #54 11.06.2015 1:08:26

Wedge from The Mana Source and The Professor from Tolarian College join us to recap some hilarious stories from GP Vegas and discuss #GoyfGate (or #TarmoGate, whatever you like better!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High Rolla$ | #53 09.06.2015 1:01:54

The time has come to talk of many things... many dolla bills! We take a look at 10 cards from Magic's history that command a hefty price tag, whether they're worth it for EDH, and affordable alternatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GP Vegas with CSprankleRun, Brainstorm Brewery, & More! | #52 03.06.2015 1:13:52

Josh and Jimmy report in on just exactly how exhausted they are from GP Vegas with fun interviews with some friends at the event - Jason Alt & Corbin Hosler from Brainstorm Brewery, Sean Gibbons from Wizards of the Coast, Magic's greatest cosplayer Christine Sprankle, and flavor expert AEMarling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices