The Command Zone

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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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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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!

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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Relevant Links:

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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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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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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Relevant Links:

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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Commander Rules and Ban List:

https://mtgcommander.net/

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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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Taalia Vess:

Twitter: @TaaliaVess

Instagram: taaliavess

Limited Resources:

Website: https://lrcast.com/

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

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Commander Banned Cards:

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

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Worried your new Tarkir dragon deck might be more bark than bite? Then, it’s time to power up your “Temur Roar” (green/blue/red) precon with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll lay out 10 cards to add as fuel for the flames and 10 you can burn—not literally!—to make room. With these quick swaps, you can take wing at your next Commander night and claw out some epic wins.

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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!

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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Relevant Links:

Jordan Pridgen:

Twitter: @jordanpigeon

Bluesky: @jordanpigeon.bsky.social

“Temur Roar” Precon Upgrade Deck List:

https://archidekt.com/decks/12128297/cz_665_temur_roar_precon_upgrade

Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658:

https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg

Jimmy plays Sarkhan, Soul Aflame - Extra Turns 44:

https://youtu.be/PeFCC6rA9Yo?feature=shared

Jordan plays Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood - Extra Turns 52:

https://youtu.be/n9oVLO1f_uM

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THE END STEP:

The Righteous Gemstones:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8634332/

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Commander Rules and Ban List:

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

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