The Command Zone

Don’t miss this EXCLUSIVE reveal of the “Avengers Assemble” (red/white/blue) precon from Marvel Super Heroes, featuring some of Magic’s mightiest new cards. We’ll be going through these exciting and powerful designs and breaking down the deck’s stats, synergies, and strategies. Then, stick around for our 10-card upgrade guide to make these heroes even mightier than they already are out-of-the-box! -------- 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 -------- LINK TO FULL “AVENGERS ASSEMBLE” DECK LIST: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/marvel-super-heroes-commander-decklists -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO AMSTERDAM: Game Knights Live is flying to MagicCon Amsterdam for another MARVEL-ous Commander showdown. Don't miss the Greatest Show in the Multiverse! The convention’s approaching at super-speed, so grab your badges while you still can: https://mtg.social/mcamsGKL -------- FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free greens per box, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen -------- 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: The Preview Panel – MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuMXvB5vM98 WeeklyMTG | A Marvel Super Heroes Prologue with The Command Zone and Gabriel Luna: https://youtu.be/Z-Xnuym1wqY?si=Q0QfTZXZX0xri6FX -------- 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: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When sets come out, we do our best to predict precisely how good and/or powerful each new card will be. Unfortunately, card evaluation is hard and sometimes we get it WRONG. This episode, we’re looking back at all the cards we underestimated, overestimated, or just missed altogether. Through this process of analyzing our past analysis, we can (hopefully) get better at evaluating cards in the future. You know what they say: Hindsight is a lot like Marit Lage. -------- SUPPORT 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 -------- REDDIT: Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates. RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz -------- 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: The Best Cards (In the 99) - March of the Machine | The Command Zone 529: https://youtu.be/J3ADtaBWX68?si=JhRUDwawUkrPIKog Compleated Commanders - March of the Machine | The Command Zone 533: https://youtu.be/gaJ_2gyLbC4?si=M_zQg-b0fu1bapPo We Rank the MDFCs in MH3 | The Command Zone 615: https://youtu.be/-hvdCNLnfo8?si=kCJikt4os5J6lzSq Foundations' Best Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 640: https://youtu.be/fA6LwoKDq6s?si=wbuSK9TKcSLu3pbU Tarkir: Dragonstorm’s Best Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 669: https://youtu.be/rBlD6rkZpHs?si=f9AafxudBWlsRwfG The Best Final Fantasy Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 679: https://youtu.be/tLncdhJj5jw?si=icd_fROirshTpEXZ Edge of Eternities’s Best Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 688: https://youtu.be/eMmY2at6oL8?si=ajsxgMLJe4qnnNFn -------- 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: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for two renowned Commander brewers to tear down (and tune up) each other’s decks! Tomer Abramovici of MTGGoldfish joins Rachel for an epic deckbuilding challenge as they analyze each other’s lists and show how they’d do it better with a classic 10-in, 10-out upgrade. Watch and learn the logic behind each swap and you may just become a better builder yourself! Don’t miss it. -------- 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 -------- REDDIT: Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates. RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz -------- 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: Tomer Abramovici: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/budgetcommander.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/BudgetCommander Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MTGGoldfishCommander https://www.youtube.com/@MTGGoldfish Rachel’s Upgraded Melek Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/21968029/cz_742_rachels_upgraded_melek Tomer’s Upgraded Norin Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/21969223/cz_742_tomers_upgraded_norin Rachel’s Upgraded Selenia Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/21968606/cz_742_rachels_upgraded_selenia Tomer’s Upgraded Shilgengar Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/21968905/cz_742_tomers_upgraded_shilgengar 45 Commander Decks Under $45: https://youtu.be/xb5JFQ0Ih2c?si=4QecIgJMW4upFCLh Game Knights Spider-Man w/CovertGoBlue | #80: https://youtu.be/d2r50q6Xa8w?si=2xDgObYFYHo1a07e New Capenna Commander Scryfall: https://scryfall.com/sets/ncc?as=grid&order=set Budget Brew Beatdown feat. Reminder Text | Extra Turns 68: https://youtu.be/xjr2AB1yTtU?si=PsZnprtJh43iNmWo Reminder Text: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKP7ufirZyTIKJ1_VeEYzQ Trainer Tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtyNMe3xtv3CLg5QR78HzQ -------- 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: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since much of the TMNT set leaked like a canister full of radioactive Ooze, we covered most of the cards early! But now it’s time to go-over all the great cards that stayed hidden like true ninjas. This episode, we’re bringing you the remaining commons, uncommons, and Commander cards that will make you yell, “Cowabunga!” Come check it out. -------- GAME KNIGHTS FAN AUDITION WINNERS: We have a winner! Two, in fact! Want to see which fans will be making a guest appearance on Game Knights? Then stick around until the end of the episode. -------- JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the channel and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- THE PET’S TABLE: Help your dog live their best life with high-quality food from The Pets Table. Get 55% off your first box + 10% off the next two with code COMMAND55 at: https://www.thepetstable.com SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz ORIGINAL MAGIC ART: Support iconic Magic artist Mark Poole and grab a stunning new playmat or art print by backing his Original Magic Art kickstarter today at: https://www.tinyurl.com/markpooleoma -------- 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: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Here Already?! | The Command Zone 725: https://youtu.be/IKCpeIyvQg8?si=uH0QXKAIqoQddzSI “Turtle Power!” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | The Command Zone 727: https://youtu.be/lq102tK_CV8?si=xvYta6gva-H7F6sI New Partner Commanders in Action! Vial Smasher, Tymna & More: https://youtu.be/-l8sXRvwdT0?si=_C2Lm5B3cvBWoBMS -------- 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: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That’s right: TWO cards have come off the Commander ban list, but how will they shake up the game? This episode, we’re breaking down the latest Banned & Restricted announcements for the format, going over what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what’s on the horizon. Plus, which of your decks will have to say Farewell to Bracket 2 after the new game changer update? Tune in and find out! -------- JOIN OUR TEAM! Now’s your chance to join our growing team of professionals dedicated to making the highest-quality MTG content on the internet. We’re looking for creative, hard-working, and enthusiastic candidates of all experience levels who are ready to bring their unique skills and perspective. Find more info here: https://commandzone.com/jobs/ -------- 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 -------- FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon audio products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen ORIGINAL MAGIC ART: Support iconic Magic artist Mark Poole and grab a stunning new playmat or art print by backing his Original Magic Art kickstarter today at: https://www.tinyurl.com/markpooleoma -------- 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 Banned and Restricted Announcement – February 9, 2026: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-banned-and-restricted-february-9-2026 Commander Brackets Beta Update – February 9, 2026: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-february-9-2026 Commander Brackets Beta Update – October 21, 2025: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-october-21-2025 We Like The Hybrid Change, Actually | The Command Zone 708: https://youtu.be/MnS91-08rO0?si=h5DCdUw5rW3DmmdW Do We Need the “Banned as a Commander” Rule Back? | The Command Zone 644: https://youtu.be/EHIN-1EC-KU?si=eDlbrAt75yvKy1v6 Cards that Change Your Deck's Power Level | The Command Zone 584: https://youtu.be/0qnFxDNz0bI?si=z9ARJraS3IHyQBtA -------- 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: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commander isn’t a singleton format. Okay. Well, technically it is, but when you can play 6 or 7 functional reprints of the same spell, does the spirit of singleton survive? In this episode, Rachel discusses the state of singleton in the face of modern Magic design. Is redundancy hurting the soul of our favorite format? Is consistency a boogeyman of the format, or does it just make decks more fun? -------- SUPPORT 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 -------- WE’RE HIRING! Now’s your chance to join our growing team of professionals dedicated to making the highest-quality MTG content on the internet. We’re looking for creative, hard-working, and enthusiastic candidates of all experience levels who are ready to bring their unique skills and perspective. Find more info here: https://commandzone.com/jobs/ -------- 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: MTG in 2025 - Year in Review | The Command Zone 719: https://youtu.be/pOVmxbpkp9c?si=NyafG0Mz9AeAwqeR The State Of Singleton In Commander | The Trinket Mage: https://youtu.be/XNGYXycL0OU?si=1klt0FfVwK0d_Wkl Magic: The Gathering Comprehensive Rules: https://media.wizards.com/2021/downloads/MagicCompRules%2020211115.pdf Highlander (1986): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091203/ CZS 13 | Rachel’s Ellie and Alan: https://archidekt.com/decks/19436695/czs_13_rachels_ellie_and_alan Commander Brackets Beta Update – October 21, 2025: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-october-21-2025 Lorwyn Eclipsed w/Gabriel Luna | Game Knights 83: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNtqI3r4xiE -------- 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: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices