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The Command Zone

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! commandzonecast@gmail.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Episodes

Kumena - Best Merfolk Commander Ever? | #195

Is Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca the best merfolk commander ever made? Find out, as we take and in-depth look at the deck Jimmy built for the most recent episode of Game Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 195

Elenda, the Dusk Rose – Deck Tech | #194

We're breaking down Josh's Elenda, the Dusk Rose deck from the latest episode of Game Knights. Come see what makes this unique brew tick and just how explosive a Commander she can be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 201853 minEp. 194

Rivals of Ixalan – Set Review | #193

It’s our Rivals of Ixalan Set Review! This set has some crazy cards for Commander / EDH. Find out which we think will turn out to be powerhouses in the format and which will be overrated duds. ———- 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 to us our affiliate... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 09, 20181 hr 23 minEp. 193

Rivals of Ixalan Spoiler – Zacama, Primal Calamity | #192

We’re unveiling our Rivals of Ixalan preview card! It’s a brand new legendary elder dinosaur: ZACAMA, PRIMAL CALAMITY. Plus, we’ve got Craig Blanchette in studio, going over a full deck tech for this extremely powerful Commander. ———- 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 to us our affiliate link the next... Learn more about your ...

Jan 04, 20181 hr 2 minEp. 192

Best of 2017 – Year in Review | #191

This was a huge year for both The Command Zone and Game Knights! Jimmy and Josh are wrapping-up 2017 by taking a look back at all of our favorite episodes, events and moments PLUS a quick glance ahead to 2018. Big thanks to all of the listeners, subscribers and fans who’ve supported us on this amazing journey. Happy New Year! ———- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 30, 20171 hr 29 minEp. 191

Lessons from The Great War | #190

World War 1 (often called The Great War) is one of the most devastating struggles in all of human history. Similar to our Art of War and Machiavelli episodes, we’re examining the lead-up to the conflict, dissecting the complex web of alliances and discussing the parallels and lessons that can be applied to your games of Commander. ———- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone... Learn more about your a...

Dec 21, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 190

Building Around Unstable Legends | #189

Let’s take a look at three great new legendaries from Unstable (Baron Von Count, Grusilda and X) and consider all the deck-building possibilities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 201758 minEp. 189

Is Unstable OK in Commander? | #188

The newest silver-bordered set, Unstable, is about to be released! But the cards are not officially legal in EDH! Jimmy and Josh discuss which of the new stuff seems ok to play in Commander and which should be kept out of the format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 20171 hr 21 minEp. 188

The Most Powerful Commander Decks | #187

This week, Jimmy and Josh take a look at the most powerful decks in the entire Commander format and explain what makes them tick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 201757 minEp. 187

Words of Wizdom | #186

It’s time to up your game. Jimmy and Josh are coming at you with a bunch random bite-sized Commander advice and EDH level-ups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 201751 minEp. 186

My Playgroup Always Targets Me First | #185

How do you get your playgroup to stop targeting you first? How do you know when to mulligan? Is Temple of the False God a bad card? Find out all of this and more as Jimmy and Josh tackle listener submitted questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 201752 minEp. 185

Inside the Mind of Magic Artist Jesper Ejsing | #184

Renowned Magic artist Jesper Ejsing joins the show to discuss his process when creating art for Magic: the Gathering as well as his love for the Commander format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 20171 hr 3 minEp. 184

Threat Assessment Case Studies | #183

Follow along as Jimmy and Josh break down some of the more interesting and complicated board states from Game Knights and discuss their process of threat assessment and how to make better in-game decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 20171 hrEp. 183

Politics with the Professor – What Kind of Player are YOU? | #182

The Professor from Tolarian Community College is in town and ready to talk POLITICS! We dive into what it means to play against each of us, how we’ve changed over time, and our favorite reasons to play Commander. ---------- What We Mentioned on the End Step: The Professor! Check him out: YouTube.com/TolarianCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 201759 minEp. 182

The Right Way to NETDECK | #181

We’ve gotten a lot of questions about netdecking, so here are 5 helpful tips to get you on the road to building the best decks AND keeping your original flavor intact. ---------- Deck Brewer’s Worksheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T-0phvLKtUViJjSnUF_tk3tYOWrr9FZcB5ePIOXx2OA/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 03, 201744 minEp. 181

Most Annoying Cards in EDH | #180

You heard us right – these cards are annoying, a nuisance, and Josh and Jimmy have OPINIONS on them! Hear our picks for our top 5 most annoying cards in EDH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 201758 minEp. 180

Ixalan SET REVIEW for Commander | #179

Our Ixalan Set Review is here and it’s time to get Tribal with it! From Dinosaurs to Merfolk to Pirates and Vampires, there’s plenty to dig into here. What will make the cut in your next Commander deck? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 20171 hr 16 minEp. 179

IXALAN Preview Card: Axis of Mortality | Ramos, Dragon Engine Deck Tech | #178

Our Ixalan Preview is here and it’s got a very powerful effect – but the real question is, does Axis of Mortality actually work well in EDH? Afterwards we break down Jimmy’s deck brew for Ramos, Dragon Engine. ---------- 'Ramos Decklist: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ramos-dragon-engine-jimmy/ ---------- What We Mentioned on the End Step: Stranger Things Season 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 14, 201756 minEp. 178

Mairsil, The Pretender DECK TECH | #177

Josh has been brewing around one of the new Commanders Mairsil, The Pretender. Can he steal ALL the activated abilites? ---------- Decklist: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/mairsil-the-pretender-l-jlk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 05, 201751 minEp. 177

Is Kess, Dissident Mage better than Snapcaster? Deck Tech | #176

Alex Kessler joins the show to discuss his namesake card and a deck he might brew with it. ---------- Decklist: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kess-dissident-mage-alex-kessler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 01, 20171 hrEp. 176

How Would a Spike Build Edgar Markov? | #175

Josh Kim joins the show and brings a Spike’s perspective to taking Edgar Markov and how he might build the deck optimally. ---------- Decklist: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/01-08-17-mardu-v/ ---------- Where to Find Josh Online: http://www.twitter.com/xelltweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 201754 minEp. 175

The Best 5 Color Dragon EVER? CMDR 2017 Dragon Deck Review | #174

Dragon Tribal is one of Magic’s oldest ongoing tribes, and they’ve just received a game changing update with Commander 2017! Find out what’s new and what needs changing in this review of the preconstructed deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 201753 minEp. 174

Can Cat Tribal be Competitive? CMDR 2017 Cat Deck Review | #173

It’s time to break down the Cat Tribal deck from Commander 2017 and tell you which 10-12 cards you can add to make it that much better! Do you think Cat Tribal can be a competitive Commander deck? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 201756 minEp. 173

Are Wizards Underpowered? C17 Arcane Wizardry Review | #172

Commander 2017 is here, so let’s take a first look and overview of each of the decks so you can determine which one is best for your needs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 201748 minEp. 172

Which Commander 2017 Deck is the BEST? | #171

Commander 2017 is here, so let’s take a first look and overview of each of the decks so you can determine which one is best for your needs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 20171 hr 3 minEp. 171

How Many Infinite Combos Is TOO Many? | #169

We’re answering some mailbag questions and addressing some controversial topics – how many infinite combos is too many? How do you handle take backs? ---------- What We Mentioned on the End Step: The Evolution of Trust: http://ncase.me/trust/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 01, 20171 hr 5 minEp. 169

Evaluating New Mechanics: Amonkhet / Hour of Devastation | #168

With another block under our belt, it’s time to take a look back on the new and returning mechanics of Amonkhet and Hour of Devastation and see how they line up with Magic’s history and how usable they are in Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 201758 minEp. 168

Brewing with the New Gods (Locust, Scarab, Scorpion) | #167

Hour of Devastation brought some really awesome Legendary Gods to the table, so Josh is bringing them all together and seeing how one might brew a deck with ALL of them in it! ---------- What We Mentioned on the End Step: Polaris Primetime on DXP: https://www.youtube.com/dxpofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 20171 hr 12 minEp. 167

Adjusting to New Metas LIVE at GP Vegas | #166

We take our show to the convention halls of GP Vegas with special guests Cassius Marsh and Mel Li to discuss the intricacies of adjusting to new metas AND answer tons of audience questions! ---------- Where to find our Guests: Cassius Marsh: Twitter: @KingCash_7191 Mel Li: Twitter: @smelissali ---------- What We Mentioned on the End Step: Up and Vanished Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 11, 20171 hr 42 minEp. 166
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