How to Play Commander | 745

How to Play Commander | 745

From The Command Zone by The Command Zone

June 3, 2026 · 1h 18m

About this episode

This episode provides a beginner's guide to playing the Commander format of Magic: The Gathering.

Are you a new player just getting into Magic: The Gathering? Heard about Commander and want to know more? Welcome to The Command Zone, you’re in the right place! In this episode, we’re taking you through the basics of how to play MTG’s most popular and exciting format. We’ll give you the rundown on how the rules differ from normal Magic and lay out some of the social philosophies and gameplay conventions that make Commander so much fun. Are you as excited as we are? Let’s get started! -------- 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: 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 REDDIT: Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates. -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and…

People in this episode

Host: The Command Zone

Topics covered

  • Commander format
  • Magic: The Gathering
  • Gameplay conventions
  • Social philosophies
  • New player guide

Keywords

  • Commander
  • Magic: The Gathering
  • MTG
  • gameplay
  • rules
  • new players
  • social play

Sponsors

Raycon, Shopify, Card Kingdom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Magic: The Gathering, Archidekt

Places: Reddit

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