The Command Zone

Love to tinker with your decks, but don’t love spending too much moolah? Well our $10 budget upgrade guide for the new green/blue/red “Tinker Time” March of the Machine preconstructed deck is made just for you! We’ll give you our 10-card tweak to start you on the path toward calibrating your deck into a well-oiled victory machine!  -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Want to work with The Command Zone as a Freelance Writer or Video Editor? Click the links for more info:  https://commandzone.com/freelance-writers-needed/ https://commandzone.com/freelance-video-editors-needed/ -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- FACTOR: Eat

Good guys? Sure, they’re nice. But this episode isn’t for them. This one’s for the bad guys! Today we’re tackling the meanest of the mean from March of the Machine with the Phyrexian praetors! We’ll go over all five new praetor cards, covering both the front and back sides of these uniquely designed, powerful new legends. We’ll bring you the low-down on all the synergies and strategies you’ll need to lead a Phyrexian invasion all your own! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Want to work with The Command Zone as a Freelance Writer or Video Editor? Click the links for more info:  https://commandzone.com/freelance-writers-needed/ https://commandzone.com/freelance-video-editors-needed/ -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel a

It may be hard to convince people you’re not the threat when you break out the “Growing Threat” Commander precon from March of the Machine. So to help you keep up against the rest of the table, we’ve got a budget upgrade guide for this black and white Phyrexian—and artifact-themed—deck. See the 10 cards to splice in (for under $10) and 10 to remove to make this deck a mechanical masterpiece. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone  HONEY: It’s

The war for the multiverse rages on, and some truly legendary pairings are staunchly defending their planes. This episode, we finish breaking down the team-up Commanders from March of the Machine.  Now, when all these beloved characters get mashed up and mixed together, the cards can get pretty complicated. So don’t miss a single detail as we delve into the combos and synergies you’ll need to make these new Commanders really shine.  -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Want to work with The Command Zone as a Freelance Writer or Video Editor? Click the links for more info:  https://commandzone.com/freelance-writers-needed/ https://commandzone.com/freelance-video-editors-needed/ -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and sti

In March of the Machine, the multiverse’s most beloved legends must team up to take down the Phyrexians. This episode, we start to break down the two-in-one Commanders they’ve become. Which pairings will rise to the top of the pile? And which will show that two heads aren’t always better than one? Tune in and find the dynamic duo you want to build around next! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Wanna work with The Command Zone as a Freelance Writer or Video Editor? Click the links for more info:  https://commandzone.com/freelance-writers-needed/ https://commandzone.com/freelance-video-editors-needed/ -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the sto

Are you ready to rally your allies, band together, and fight the March of the Machine? Today, we’re revealing a whole new Commander deck that’s perfect for you! We go through all the new cards in this Jeskai (RWB) “Divine Convocation” preconstructed deck, including 5 brand new Planechase cards! Then we break down the contents of the deck. Enjoy some fresh tech, convoke synergies, and never-before-seen legends! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- “Divine Convocation” Decklist: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/march-of-the-machine-commander-decklists -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- INDEED: Need to hire? Yo

Magic is a complicated game. “How complicated?” you ask. With over 265 pages in the comprehensive rules, it’s safe to say it’s more complex than most people ever realize. So it’s no surprise there are some rules Commander players get wrong all the time.  This episode, we enlisted the help of Murph to go over the most common mistakes to prepare you for the next time a tricky situation pops up at your table. Mulligans, priority, commander damage, and more, all in one episode! You don’t wanna miss it. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! He

Some legends are truly terrifying to see in your opponent’s command zone. But they get a little less scary once you have a gameplan to stop them. Today, we’re breaking down the modern-day Commander boogiemen, why they’re so powerful, and what you can do to hold your own against them. Are our nightmare foes the same as yours? Or did we miss the legendary creature who haunts your game nights? Come see for yourself! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- ETSY: For home, style, and gifts, Etsy has it. Go to https://www.etsy.com/ and use code NEW at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. HONEY: It’s th

It’s good to be king, but is it good to be the kingmaker? So often in Commander, a player on the brink of death has the power to choose which remaining opponent will get the crown or who will take the loss. But what’s the right thing to do in that situation? Do you spite the player who wronged you?? Flip a coin? Or simply go quietly into the knight and let the game take its course? Today we ask the question: Does Kingmaking Ruin Games? -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off your first box. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in

Building a powerful deck can be a lot easier than building one you actually love to pilot, especially after repetitive play. Today, we’re breaking down the steps you can take to make sure your final brew is just as fun as the brewing process. From effective playtesting to identifying pain points, this episode is all about listening to your gameplay, playing what you love, and building the deck of your dreams. So come see how you can brew decks that are satisfying each and every game! -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/command50 and use code command50 to get 50% off your first box. INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform whe

Commander can be expensive, especially when you’re starting to build your collection! When you’re trading your cash for cardboard, take a moment to optimize your spending. This episode, we’re breaking down some of the format’s priciest staples to determine whether they’re actually worth the price tag. Be sure to check it out before you hit “Checkout!” -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://www.indeed.com/commandzone RAYCON: RayCon wireless earbuds look, feel, and sound b

MagicCons are Wizards’ latest attempt at cracking “The Gathering.” But are these big live events actually worth attending? We’re breaking down our experiences from Vegas and Philly to determine just how much bang you’re getting for your buck. Is Command Zone access worth the extra charge? How about the VIP passes? Most important of all, are Magic Cons actually fun? Tune in and find out! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- ETSY: For home, style, and gifts, Etsy has it. Go to https://www.etsy.com/ and use code NEW at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. HONEY: It’s the FREE browser extension th

Can any Magic card truly be called “bad?” Yes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun playing them! This episode, Rachel polls the Command Zone crew on cards they love to play even though they aren’t exactly optimized. Commander is a casual format! Play more bad cards! From 9-drops to draft chaff, come see if your pet card is on our list. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- ETSY: For home, style, and gifts, Etsy has it. Go to https://www.etsy.com/ and use code NEW at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. HONEY: It’s the FREE browser extension that scours the internet for promo codes and autom

Do you love Commander but hate counting past 10? Then we have a strategy for you! This episode, Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette is here to teach you about–you guessed it–playing infect in Commander! With Phyrexia: All Will Be One bringing the new “Toxic” mechanic into the format, poison counters are all the rage once again. So today we’ll go over the ins-and-outs of this controversial strategy and give you all the tips you need to start poisoning your friends at your next game night. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, int

Show Notes: Just because a card can’t be your commander, doesn’t mean it's not the piece you need to turn your deck into a perfect, mechanical abomination! This episode we’re going over the cards that matter for your 99 from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. We’ll cover the cards we think could be the newest staples, cards that fill niche roles, and cards that get your engine oiled up and firing on all cylinders! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to FactorMeals.com/command50 to get 50% off your first box! INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Show Notes: When Phyrexia took over Mirrodin, parts of the plane itself came to life, becoming the godlike monsters we know as the Domini. In All Will Be One, these giant overlords take the form of legendary creatures with high-impact doubling effects. This episode, we discuss the Dominus cycle both as commanders and in the 99, exploring the synergies and strategies that’ll make them feel truly indestructible. You don’t want to miss it! -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed! Check out the platform where you can attract, interview, and hire all in one place at https://

In Phyrexia: All Will Be One, every color has been corrupted by Phyrexia’s influence, and that means a bunch of new compleated commanders! This episode, we’re delving into the best mono-colored legendary creatures from Magic’s latest set. We’ll go through the synergies and strategies you’ll want to graft into each commander’s deck to make them shine like glistening oil. Hail Phyrexia! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- MEUNDIES: Up your comfort game with MeUndies! To get 20% off your first order and free shipping right to your door, go to https://www.MeUndies.com/command  BETTERHELP: This podcast is sp

Show Notes: Poison counters are back in Phyrexia: All Will Be One and with them returns the age-old Commander question: Is infect too strong? Sure, 10 is a lot less than 40, but is it actually easier to pull off? This episode, our poison expert Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins the table to discuss the power of poison in EDH. Does the new “Toxic” ability affect whether the poison counter rule should be raised to 15 or even 20? Tune in and find out. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! --------  MEUNDIES: Up your comfort game with MeUndies! To get 20% off your first order and free shipping right to your door, go

Show Notes: In Phyrexia, all may be one but today all the legends will be at least two… colors! That’s right! On this episode, we’re diving into the best new multi-colored commanders from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. We’ll go over the synergies and strategies you need to start crafting the perfect deck around your favorite new metallic monstrosities! You don’t want to miss it! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! --------  FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://www.factor75.com/command60 and use code command60 to get 60% off your first box. BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsore

Have you been drinking glistening oil? Because it looks like you’re under a “Corrupting Influence.” Join us for our budget upgrade guide of this toxic white, black, and green Phyrexia: All Will Be One preconstructed Commander deck that promises to poison all who oppose it. Find out which 10 cards to inject and 10 to remove to compleat your list and be perfectly positioned to compete at any table. -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! Head to https://go.factor75.com/command60 and use code command60 to get 60% off your first box. BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by vis