The Command Zone

Theros: Beyond Death looks absolutely bonkers so far. Please allow us to add to that with our extremely powerful, exclusive preview card: Nyxbloom Ancient. You like mana? Then you're gonna love this card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins the show to break down everything you need to know about one of the key pillars of the Commander format: Mana Ramp.   Sure, you probably have a decent idea of what ramp is. But are you familiar with all of its nuances? What about cards like Sword of Feast and Famine or Ashnod’s Altar or Seedborn Muse? Do you count those as mana ramp in your deck? Interesting que...

As the year comes to a close, we analyze what went right and wrong for Magic and the Commander format in 2019 and then we look ahead to 2020, to see what the future might hold. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Marvel Series on Netflix: Daredevil: https://www.netflix.com/title/80018294 Jessica Jones: https://www.netflix.com/title/80002311 Luke Cage: https://www.netflix.com/title/800...

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Can you believe that it’s been over 5 years and 300 episodes since we started the show!? On this episode we look back and reflect on our body of work. The highlights and the lowlights. The good times and the best times. Plus, we do a TON OF GIVEAWAYS and pull back the curtain for some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories.  ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: For Sale: https://boardgame...

Everyone has been in this situation before: You play a tutor. You look through your deck. But what do you get? Is it an answer? Is it a threat? Or is it the best card in your deck? What even IS the best card in your deck? On this episode we discuss some metrics to gauge the power level of individual cards in your 99. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Half-Arsed History (by Riley Kni...

After the most recent episode of Game Knights with Brandon Sanderson, we’ve heard from a lot of people who are interested in building and playing their own Commander Cube. On this episode, we bring our local cube expert DJ (from Jumbo Commander on YouTube) to discuss best practices for designing your own cube and how to overcome the inherent design difficulties with Commander Cube specifically. --...

Today we’re answering a ton of interesting listener questions including: “How would we fix the color white in EDH?”, “What is our reaction to the Commander 2020 product line-up?”, “Is the budget of a deck a good indicator of it’s power level?” and many more! It’s a great opportunity for us to jump around to a bunch of different topics. We hope you enjoy it! ---------- The Command Zone podcast is b...

Aggro is a strategy that really struggles to be viable in Commander. On this week’s episode, DJ (Jumbo Commander on YouTube) re-joins the show to go over some tips and tricks you can use to help raise the win percentage of your aggressive decks. ---------- There’s only a matter of hours remaining until our Kickstarter ends! Click the link to support our content and receive some really awesome rewa...

Commander games are much more fun when all of the decks in a pod are at a similar power level. But how do you determine, before the game, if your deck is on par with the others? How do you rank it on our 1-10 scale? Those are the questions we’re tackling on this episode. ---------- The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic c...

Today we’re talking about the cards that make your blood run cold. The effects that give you the heebie jeebies. And the spells that only resolve in your worst nightmares. Happy Halloween everyone! ---------- Check out our Kickstarter to help fund more episodes of Game Knights and Extra Turns and receive some awesome rewards! http://bit.ly/GameKnights2020 The Command Zone podcast is brought to you...

This episode is sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. ---------- Magic: The Gathering Senior Game Designer and Product Architect Gavin Verhey sits down with Jimmy and Josh to announce and discuss an exciting list of new Commander-focused products that Wizards of the Coast is releasing next year. ---------- For even more info check out Gavin’s article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/new...

If you’re looking to really stretch your dollar while still having a chance to win games of EDH, some deck archetypes might be more successful than others. On this episode Jimmy and Josh are joined by the budget expert, Mitch from The Commander’s Quarters, to discuss which decks can be both powerful AND affordable. ---------- This episode is sponsored by Escape the Invasion! Get 20% of your first...

Show Notes: On this episode, Jimmy and Josh discuss mental tricks that you can use to get what you want from the other players in a game of Commander. ---------- Check out our Kickstarter to support Extra Turns and Game Knights and receive some awesome rewards! http://bit.ly/GameKnights2020 The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when orderin...

On today’s episode: Jimmy and Josh are tackling some of the most asked questions we get regarding our content like “Why do you play Brawl on Game Knights?” “What happened to Extra Turns?” and “Are you ever going to attend an East Coast live Magic event?” Plus, we also answer a bunch of Magic related inquiries such as, “How do start a collection on a budget?” “How do you avoid getting mana screwed...

On this episode we’re taking a different approach to our old “Top 10” color series. We look at Blue cards in a variety of different categories and debate which are the best and why. ---------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure t...

Jimmy and Josh examine and evaluate the non-legendary creature cards from Throne of Eldraine that they think will make the biggest splash in Commander. Are there any great new effects that will take your EDH decks to the next level? Listen and find out! ---------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone...

Throne of Eldraine is fully spoiled! Jimmy and Josh examine and evaluate all of the new legendary creatures from the set and run down the list of cool combos, synergies and interactions for each card. ---------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card K...

It’s time to upgrade the fourth and final Throne of Eldraine Brawl precon: Syr Gwyn “Knights’ Charge”. What 40 cards can you add to get this deck ready for battle in Commander? Tune in and find out! ---------- Our full list of 40 recommended cards: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/syr-gwyn-brawl-to-edh-upgrade-l-the-command-zone/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re continuing our Brawl to Commander Upgrade series with the Alela “Faerie Schemes” Throne of Eldraine precon. Jimmy and Josh discuss which 40 cards they would add to turn it into a powerful Commander deck. Don’t miss it! ---------- Our full list of 40 recommended cards: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/alela-brawl-upgrade-l-the-command-zone-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

It’s another bonus mini-sode! This time we’re breaking down the Korvold “Savage Hunger” Eldraine Brawl precon and discussing which 40 cards we would add to upgrade it into a full-on Commander deck. ---------- Our full list of 40 recommended cards: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/korvold-brawl-to-edh-upgrade-l-the-command-zone/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special mini-sode Jimmy and Josh break down the Chulane Eldraine Brawl precon deck “Wild Bounty” and talk about which 40 cards they would add to quickly and easily turn it into a full-on Commander deck. ---------- Our full list of 40 recommended cards: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/chulane-brawl-to-edh-upgrade-l-the-command-zone/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

On this episode, Jimmy and Josh are unveiling their exclusive Throne of Eldraine preview card, a spicy new legendary creature with a lot of cool interactions. PLUS – we have a special announcement from Wizards of the Coast about some exciting new upcoming live events tailored specifically for Commander players. Don’t miss it! ---------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our commun...

We’re breaking down Josh’s new Greven, Predator Captain deck. Does this Rakdos/Voltron strategy have enough value to change our minds about Commander damage? Watch and find out! Plus, we’re wrapping-up the episode with a look back at our experiences at MagicFest Vegas and what the successful focus on EDH might mean for the future of live events. ---------- Josh’s Greven Deck List: https://tappedou...

We're discussing and analyzing all of the brand new non-legendary cards from Commander 2019. What new tools do we have to play with? Are there any effects that are powerful enough to open up new strategies or bolster old ones? Let’s find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices