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The Command Zone

The Command Zone

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! [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Command Zone episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Command Zone for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Command Zone episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Command Zone - Mastering Your Meta / Jeleva | #6
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08/12/14 • 117 min

Alex Kessler (co-creator of "Top Decking") comes on to talk about dominating your metagame. Plus we put a spotlight on Jeleva, one helluva good commander.

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The Command Zone - Politics & Negotiation / Roon | #2
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07/15/14 • 98 min

In episode two, we discuss politics & negotiations in Magic: the Gathering with a little help from Sun Tzu and The Art of War.

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Our budget upgrade guide for the Boros Equipment "Arm for Battle" CMR precon deck. We're giving our suggestions for the 10 cards to add (for ~$25) and 10 to remove in order to bring this deck to the level of "real" Commander decks asap.

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The Command Zone - Commander Legends Preview Card(s) | #357
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10/29/20 • 54 min

It's time to unveil our exclusive Commander Legends preview cards! Yes, we have multiple. And one is a very interesting and powerful new legendary creature. What does it do? Well, tune-in and find out.

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The Command Zone - White Partner Review - Commander Legends | #363
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11/16/20 • 52 min

On this episode, we're examining all 8 of the new WHITE PARTNER cards from Commander Legends. With so many combinations, these creatures are going to have a TON of possibilities. Let's see what interesting combos and synergies we can come up with.

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The Command Zone - Card Evaluation / Animar with Marshall Sutcliffe | #9
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09/03/14 • 138 min

Marshall Sutcliffe (Limited Resources) joins the show to discuss the many ways to evaluate a card in EDH. Then we go in-depth with his favorite commander - Animar, Soul of Elements.

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The Command Zone - Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | 658
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02/18/25 • 113 min

Building your own Commander deck from scratch can be intimidating. It’s not just about finding powerful cards. A great brew needs to strike the perfect balance.

This episode, we’re here to make that task much easier with our new and improved Deckbuilding Template. We’ll lay out the ideal ratios of ramp, card draw, disruption, and more, all based on The Command Zone’s years of deckbuilding expertise. Whether you’re an experienced player or new to the art of the brew, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

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Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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The NEW Commander Deck Building Template | The Command Zone 379:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K9PEeLG_6M

Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swjL6prGShE

Frank Karsten:

Twitter: @karsten_frank

How Many Lands Do You Need in Your Deck? An Updated Analysis, by Frank Karsten:

https://tinyurl.com/how-many-lands

Aetherhub Hypergeometric Calculator:

https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric

The Ultimate Guide to Lands | The Command Zone 455:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg7nFiDNeHs

Salubrious Snail's Calculators:

https://www.salubrioussnail.com/calculators

Salubrious Snail's Manabase Tool:

https://www.salubrioussnail.com/manabase-tool

Aetherdrift’s Best Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 656:

https://youtu.be/Yh0MkQcaPS0

Advanced Deckbuilding: Mastering Your Mana Curve | The Command Zone 453:

https://youtu.be/LB6HotI0ntI

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@JoshLeeKwai

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Email us:

[email protected]

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Commander Rules and Ban List:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list

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It’s High Noon! And that means it’s time for some rootin’ tootin’ new commanders.

Luckily, Magic’s latest set Outlaws of Thunder Junction has rustled up all sorts of strong legends. So when you’re putting together your next 100-card posse and need a tough customer to lead it, look no further than these dastardly desperados. We’ve got the synergies and strategies that’ll help you get that big score at your next game night, so saddle up – it’s gonna be a wild ride!

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Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone

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AUDITION FOR EXTRA TURNS:

Think you have what it takes to play on Extra Turns? Then don’t miss your chance to audition for a spot on the show! If selected, we’ll fly you out to sunny Los Angeles, California to meet the Command Zone crew and show off your Commander chops as a special guest!

For details on how to enter, plus rules and restrictions, follow the link: https://commandzone.com/be-a-guest-on-extra-turns/

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRAPRO:

Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swjL6prGShE&ab_channel=TheCommandZone

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Follow us on TikTok:

@thecommandzone

Follow us on Instagram:

@CommandCast

Follow us on Twitter:

@CommandCast

@JoshLeeKwai

@jfwong

@wachelreeks

Follow us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/

Email us:

[email protected]

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Commander Rules and Ban List:

https://mtgcommander.net/

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The Command Zone - What Should Be Unbanned? | 635
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10/17/24 • 99 min

As the new stewards of Commander, Wizards of the Coast announced they’ll be reevaluating the ban list. In this episode, we decided to do the same! We’re going through every banned card to break down which we think could safely re-enter the format and which should stay locked away forever. There’s some super powerful stuff in there, and you won’t want to miss it!

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRAPRO:

Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Taalia Vess:

Twitter: @TaaliaVess

Instagram: taaliavess

Limited Resources:

Website: https://lrcast.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT22Ehr7vuRpIAaJ7dEkApg

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Follow us on TikTok:

@thecommandzone

Follow us on Instagram:

@CommandCast

Follow us on Twitter:

@CommandCast

@JoshLeeKwai

@jfwong

@wachelreeks

Follow us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/

Email us:

[email protected]

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Commander Banned Cards:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list#:~:text=COMMANDER%20BANNED%20CARDS

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How many episodes does The Command Zone have?

The Command Zone currently has 712 episodes available.

What topics does The Command Zone cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Games and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Command Zone?

The episode title 'Mastering Your Meta / Jeleva | #6' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Command Zone?

The average episode length on The Command Zone is 79 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Command Zone released?

Episodes of The Command Zone are typically released every 5 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Command Zone?

The first episode of The Command Zone was released on Jul 10, 2014.

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