The Command Zone

When it comes to power, not all cards are created equal. Synergy is important but there are plenty of cards out there that can take a deck to the next level all on their own. This episode, we’re going over some of the most impactful cards in the format, giving you the rundown on spells to look out for which can take a deck from “Kitchen Casual” to “Bane of the Board” in an instant. Don’t miss it!...

Commanders don’t need modern borders to be playable in the modern era. There are plenty of forgotten legends that still slap! This episode, we’re going over our favorite old school Commanders. We’ll lay out how to build these OG EDH stars, including all the new tricks they picked up in recent sets. Come join us! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awe...

New year, new you, new strategies and brews! This episode, the Command Zone Team breaks down our Commander resolutions for 2024. From how we build decks to how we play the game itself, there’s always something to improve. So come see what we’re working on for the next 365 and let us know how YOU are gonna up your game too! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community,...

2023 will forever be remembered as the year Wizards censored the Pinkertons. Or wait, did the Pinkertons take down the MTG Ambassador Program? There were so many controversies these past 365 days that it’s hard to keep them straight! Well don’t worry, we’re going to cover all of it! This episode Jimmy, JLK and Rachel convene to break down the entire year of highlights, missteps, and controversies...

2023 had more Commander preconstructed decks than any year in MTG’s history, so you might have missed some of the very best ones. Well don’t worry! Rachel, Damen, and Murph are here to go over every single precon and see you how they stack up. Find out which were duds, and which were slam dunks right out of the box. It’s gonna be a good time! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a par...

Agent of chaos, champion of red decks, and misser of land drops—that’s right—it’s Jimmy Wong! Welcome to a guided tour of Jimmy’s personal commander decks. The man himself is here to bring you a series of mini deck-techs on every brew in his collection, going over the strategies, key cards, and general power level of each Commander. Which deck is the current favorite? Which ones are destined to be...

Show Notes: Wish you had more of a knack for playing Black? We’ve brought in expert Ladee Danger to discuss the ins and out of piloting Magic’s spookiest color. Come learn how to maximize its strengths and shore up its weaknesses so you can wield the shadows like a master at your next game night.  -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, a...

The Command Zone has caught the drafting bug, because we’re back at it to pick the best utility lands in Commander. This episode, Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel face off in a fantasy draft to choose the most essential lands that do more than just make mana. Which surprise picks will shake things up? Who will end up with the most powerful pool? Come see for yourself in this face-off for the ages!  --------...

Looking to give your precon more bite? Then don’t miss this upgrade guide for “Blood Rites,” the Orzhov (white and black) vampire deck from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. See which 10 new cards should join the legion, and which 10 you can drive a stake through to make room, all for under 50 bucks! With our help, you’ll conquer your next Commander game in no time. -------- Support the show and become...

Show Notes: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan are full of many mysterious wonders: ancient civilizations, vast treasure troves, fearsome monsters, and… Commander staples?! This episode, we’re breaking down the best cards (for the 99) from Magic’s latest set. Come see which cards are worth bringing to the surface to slot into your favorite decks! With a bit of spelunking, you’ll be dunking on your friends...

Shiver me timbers and shuffle your deck! Here be the precon upgrade guide for “Ahoy Mateys,” the Grixis (blue, black, and red) pirate deck from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Yarrr! We’ve got a map to the greatest treasure of all: winning! It weaves through 10 cards to join your crew and 10 cards to walk the plank, so the next time you raid your LGS you’ll be the scourge of the seven seas!  --------...

It may be underwater but we’re gonna make it overpowered! This is the precon upgrade guide for “Explorers of the Deep,” the Simic (U/G) Merfolk deck from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. We’ll explore all the stats and reprints, then lay out 10 additions to help the deck’s flow and 10 the cards you can safely dump into a trench, all for under $50.  Want to make a splash at your next game night? Then do...

Look, Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a cool set, but we all know what you’re really here for: DINOSAURS! You’re in luck because it’s time for our upgrade guide for the new Veloci-Ramp-Tor white, green and red precon. We’ll bring you 10 cards to add some teeth to the deck, and 10 cards you should excavate to make sure you stomp your opponents into extinction at your next game night. All for under $50! -...

Ixalan goes way deeper than anyone expected! And within its cavernous depths are some extremely powerful new Commanders! This episode, we’re doing a deep dive on the best legends from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. We’ll dig into the best synergies and strategies enabled by these sweet new cards, and give you everything you need to know to craft your next favorite deck! So come brave the caves and jo...

Does Lost Caverns of Ixalan get your blood pumping? Good, because we’ve got a brand new deck full of Vampires ready to feed. This episode, we’re revealing the full list for “Blood Rites,” the new white and black (Orzhov) Commander precon. With 10 never-before-seen cards including two powerful new Vampire legends, this deck’s got plenty to bite into. Come check it out! -------- Support the show and...

Doctor Who may be full of amazing legends, but like the TARDIS, the set is bigger on the inside! This episode, we’re diving a little deeper to bring you the best cards for your 99 from the Universes Beyond: Doctor Who precons. We’ll give you our take on which cards will stand the test of time, and which will stand the test of space. There may even be a couple new format staples in the mix! Tune in...

Alright fam, it’s time to take the newest Who to new heights with our precon upgrade guide for “Paradox Power” from Universes Beyond: Doctor Who. Come see which 10 cards will give this deck a bright future, and which 10 ought to be things of the past, all for under $50. Don’t miss the tips you need to make this deck broken without breaking the bank or the spacetime continuum! -------- Support the...

Who’s the best Doctor? Doctor Who of course! Okay, they’re actually just called “The Doctor” and despite being the same person, they’ve got a BUNCH of different cards. This episode, we’re laying out which Doctors we think are the best for your next deck. We’ll give you our take on the out-of-this-world synergies and strategies you need to make them work, along with the companions we think pair wel...

We’re going back in time… to the 1960s, when Doctor Who was new! That’s right, it's time for our ”Blast From the Past” precon upgrade for Universes Beyond: Doctor Who. There are over 50 years of adventure packed into this deck, but we’re going to make it even better by picking 10 cards to bring on your journey and 10 to leave behind on Earth, all for under $50. It’s time to teach an old Doctor som...

Looking to exterminate your opponents with some vicious villainy? Don’t miss this devious upgrade of the new Universes Beyond: Doctor Who “Masters of Evil” precon Commander deck. We’ve got the 10 cards you need (for about $50) to tune up this Dalek and Cybermen-led army, and the 10 you can eliminate to make way for your newfound power. With our help, you can lead the villains to victory against Th...

It’s Wibbly, it’s Wobbly, it’s about to get a lot stronger. That’s right, we’re talking about the “Timey-Wimey” Commander precon from the new Universes Beyond: Doctor Who release. In this upgrade guide, The Tenth Doctor is getting ten new cards (for less than $50) to join him in the TARDIS. What new tricks will he have up his sleeves, and which 10 cards are out of time? Tune in and find out, allon...

When you travel across the endless bounds of time and space (in a blue box), you’re bound to come face-to-face with some pretty powerful forces. This episode, we’re breaking down the very best legends from the Universes Beyond: Doctor Who decks. From ancient demonic beasts to a giant head to The Doctors and their many companions, this set offers some cosmically powerful commanders. We hope you’ll...

Join us on a journey through space and time as we unveil two exciting preview cards from Universes Beyond: Doctor Who! We’ve got a much-needed reprint of a format staple AND a brand new Commander that’s sure to get you brewing. Don’t miss it! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- IN...

I bet you never expected to see the Command Zone drafting, did you? But we’re not building a limited deck; we’re picking the best equipment in Commander! This episode, Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel face off in a fantasy draft to choose their must-have weapons. Which equipment can they not live without? Which are they hoping will wheel? It’s a Command Zone showdown like never before, so don’t miss it! ---...

Just because you love Commander doesn’t mean there aren’t some legends you loathe playing against. This episode, we’re bringing out the team to share the creatures we hate seeing in our opponents’ command zones. Come find out our picks and get the inside scoop on which decks have become the scourges of the CZ office! Sparks will fly, so don’t miss it.  -------- Support the show and become a Patron...