The Command Zone

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...

Properly reading a Magic card, and then translating that into an understanding of how it actually functions, is much more difficult than it sounds. Even veteran players mess it up all the time. This episode, we’ll teach you how to navigate the minutiae of rules text templating so you can better grasp what your cards actually do. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our commu...

With all the new cards from Wilds of Eldraine, you’re probably feeling like Goldilocks, wondering which ones are “just right” for your next deck! This episode we’ll go over all the cards you need to know for the 99 from Magic’s newest set. Find out which cards we think will be inspiring stories from years to come. Stories of VICTORY that is! -------- “GO TO COMBAT” PLAYMAT:  Time is running out! G...

Faeries may be small, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t fierce! With our $50 upgrade guide for the new blue and black “Fae Dominion” preconstructed deck from Wilds of Eldraine, you’ll be ready to trick and trap your playgroup. Rachel and Damen go over the 10 cards to conjure up and 10 to (pixie) cut to make sure your opponents really believe in faeries. AND FEAR THEM! -------- Support the show and...

Not looking to cruise through your brews? Sometimes the most rewarding decks are the ones you have to really work for. So today, we’re covering the toughest Commanders to crack from Wilds of Eldraine and sharing our favorite tech to help you get started on your next brewing challenge. The journey may be perilous, but the rewards are well worth it. Are you up to the task? -------- Support the show...

It’s time for enchantments to prove their mettle with the new White/Green Virtue and Valor Commander precon deck from Wilds of Eldraine! This episode, Rachel and Jordan bring you our $50 upgrade guide, picking 10 cards that should play a role in the deck, and 10 worth disenchanting. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to make sure Virtue + Valor = Victory! -------- Support the show and bec...

Magic’s latest set is full of fearsome fairy-tale legends, but which storybook slugger actually packs the most punch? This episode, we’re listing off the most powerful Commanders from Wilds of Eldraine. We’ll break down the synergies and strategies for each of these hard-hitting heroes and villains, so you can be sure your next game night will have a happy ending… for you!  -------- Support the sh...

Wilds of Eldraine is just around the corner, and we’re FAERIE excited to reveal one of the brand new precons! That’s right, this episode we’re revealing the full decklist for the blue and black “Fae Dominion” Commander deck. With 10 new cards full of mayhem and mischief, including two exciting, new legends, this precon packs a pretty powerful pixie punch. Don’t miss it!  -------- Support the show...

Talion offers you a choice. But what’s the RIGHT choice? With this faerie, results may vary, so we ran the numbers on the numbers to help you draw as many cards as possible. Come check out the stats and find out what you should pick whenever you play this exciting new legend from Wilds of Eldraine! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards,...

There are a lot of new Commanders these days, so it makes sense that not every single one of them gets the attention they deserve. But today, we’re shining a light on some hidden gems: powerful, cool, or flavorful commanders we think should be more popular! Rachel and Gaurav go over a selection of underappreciated commanders, telling you why they should be more played and how to play them. Maybe y...

Show Notes: Want your new enchantress deck to stand the test of time? Then don’t miss our $50 upgrade guide for “Enduring Enchantments,” the Abzan (WBG) preconstructed deck from Commander Masters. We’ve chosen 10 cards to add and 10 cards to Nyx in order to give this deck some life in higher powered pods. Don’t miss out! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, re...