The Command Zone

Deckbuilding may seem fun, but it’s also incredibly DANGEROUS! From unfocused gameplans to awkward mana curves, everywhere you look there are traps and pitfalls just waiting to kill your grand vision. Today, let us be your guides through the perilous world of brewing Commander decks. With our help, you can avoid these common missteps and make sure your decks are all ready for action!  -------- JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!  ALIENWARE: Start your Alienware journey with the streamlined Alienware 15 gaming laptop. Get yours today at: https://Alienware.com/15   WHATNOT: Join us LIVE on Saturday 10/17 @ 4PM Pacific for Reality Fracture gameplay and giveaways! Get $15 free when you sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command -------- 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 -------- Relevant Links: Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658: https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=XzfwDSqg2FkXThcE How to Level-Up Your Removal | The Command Zone 762: https://youtu.be/LDkLS6fo6cU?si=XULSVJId8FlzIi-a Why Your Deck Feels Clunky and How to Fix It | The Command Zone 730: https://youtu.be/6oS1E5BGi0U?si=ZfdO7RHY3iXqaGKO We Upgrade Each Other’s Decks w/ Murph | The Command Zone 760: https://youtu.be/hokDxT8sc78?si=U_E6ZxOtTd7bz1PQ Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596: https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE?si=yb-N9asWejx0JmET -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: [email protected] -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bad news: Jace has broken the multiverse.  Good news: That means YOU get some broken new Commanders to play with!  That’s right, this episode we’re going over the most powerful new legends from MTG’s latest in-universe set, Reality Fracture. We’ll lay out everything you need to know to start crafting around these cool color-swapped characters, so you can turn YOUR universe into one where you have a sweet new deck. Come watch! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at https://Brooklynbedding.com RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -------- 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 -------- Relevant Links: Matt Mercer: X: https://x.com/matthewmercer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewmercervo/ Gavin Verhey: X: https://x.com/GavinVerhey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinverhey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social We Upgrade Each Other’s Decks w/ Murph | The Command Zone 760: https://youtu.be/hokDxT8sc78?si=zZ6emc2zTt0JCUVf -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: [email protected] -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes, you just like something. Even if it's overcosted or never pays off, a pet card holds a special place in your heart. This episode, we’re polling the Command Zone staff to find each of their most beloved pet cards. From old staples to new flavor pieces that just tickle their fancy, everyone has a different fun justification for their picks, so let's jump in! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- WHATNOT: Join us Thursday 9/17 @ 2PM Pacific for LIVE retro MTG giveaways, games, and more! Get $15 free when you sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at https://Brooklynbedding.com RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -------- 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 -------- Relevant Links: Joshua Murphy: X: @alsonamedjosh Bluesky: @alsonamedjosh.bsky.social Gaurav Gulati: X: @DoubleGXG Jordan Pridgen: X: @jordanpigeon Instagram: @jordanpridgen Bluesky: @jordanpigeon.bsky.social Jake Boss: X: @JakeBossMTG Instagram: @jakebossmtg Bluesky: @jakeboss.bsky.social Beky Bell: X: @bekybear Instagram: @bekybear Karina Cruz: Bluesky: @kcz24.bsky.social Reggie AKA Arcade: TikTok: @reggiethearcade YouTube: @reggieTheArcade Instagram: @reggie.aka.arcade Manson Leung: X: @MansonLeung_ Does Commander Have a Turn Order Problem? | The Command Zone 755: https://youtu.be/bBZ-PvOyYKY?si=t_PQilWhPWPFnhWe Mono Mono-Red | Extra Turns 72: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiGFmYMgN3k Brutal Warhammer Beatdown | Extra Turns 28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DB-V0Xfd4g Four Hobbit Commander Decks to Build Right Now | The Command Zone 757: https://youtu.be/2ZIKJYzsZtw?si=qu2d3fkIXJbvQsON The Hobbit: There and SMACK Again | Extra Turns 74: https://youtu.be/9RCIT4xTn-w?si=6ZiPnfIlg3IDnd2p Beorn the Fierce Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/24750291/cz_757_beorn_the_fierce JLK's Katara Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/16139001/jlks_katara_game_knights_82 Rachel's Toph Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/17235508/toph_who_needs_metalbending Rachel's Gylwain Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/5280200/rachels_gylwain_game_knights_64 JLK's Roon Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/4663782/jlks_roon_game_knights_24 Nightmare Baby Rotation – Wheel of Precons 6 | Elder Dragon Social Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOUNu2GRjgQ -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: [email protected] -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices