The Command Zone

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...

START YOUR ENGINES! Today we’re revealing the entire deck list for the “Buckle Up” AZORIUS VEHICLES preconstructed Commander deck from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. It’s gassed up with 3 new unique commanders, 15 brand-new cards, and a strategy that will take you all the way to the finish line!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time to light it up! Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is almost here, and it’s bringing a future where magic meets technology. On this episode, we’re breaking down all of the new multicolored legends from the set. Find out which ones have the sweetest synergies, the coolest combos, and are primed and ready to shine at the helm of your next deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

The Professor from Tolarian Community College joins us for a free-flowing conversation about all of the changes Magic content has gone through over the years. We’re asking each other the hard-hitting questions about our biggest controversies, successes and failures, and how our outlook towards the game and community continues to evolve over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

What mechanic do you consider most underrated? How much graveyard hate should you be packing? Is land destruction absolutely taboo? This episode Jimmy and JLK tackle your questions, answering these and many more queries about magic, deckbuilding, and themselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a rules document almost 200 pages long, it’s not a stretch to say that Magic is the most complicated game ever created. This episode, Jimmy and JLK go over some of the more complex and easily misunderstood interactions in all of MTG. Take it from us, knowledge of these weird and wacky edge cases can often be an in-game advantage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

No two Commander playgroups are the same. They have their own personalities, playstyles, and some have their own rules! This episode, Jimmy asks members of The Command Zone staff to discuss the house rules they use to make their games more fun, silly, and somtimes downright weird.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For better or worse, Commander has become the primary focus for Wizards of the Coast and their card design team. As a result, the format has begun to change and evolve at a more rapid pace than we've been used to. But are all of these changes good? Is the format headed in the right direction? This episode, Jimmy and Josh lay out what's going right, what's going wrong, and what needs to happen next...

Show Notes: 2021 is almost out the door, but what a year it’s been! This episode Jimmy and Josh look back and reflect on a year full of ups, downs, new cards, amazing guest stars, and a ton of fresh content. Plus, we’ll discuss what we hope is in store for 2022! ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're bringing the whole Command Zone team to the table to talk about our favorite Commander cards that came out this year. See how our selections stack up against your own, or maybe discover something new or forgotten to sleeve up for yourself. ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: SET! (Discovery+) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qb8xDcE4GM ---------- Learn more about your ad choices...

In a game like Commander, you can’t win ‘em all, but it’s no fun to ALWAYS lose! This episode Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins Jimmy to answer the age-old question, “Why do I keep losing?” We’ll discuss the potential reasons behind low win-rates, and tell you the best ways you can turn some of those Ls into Ws! ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: In Vitro Fertilisation: https://en....