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Show Notes: The “Party Time” deck don’t start until Ashlen Rose walks in to present you with this official Baldur’s Gate precon budget upgrade guide! This episode, we lay out the 10 cards you should invite (for under $30), and 10 you can kick off the guest list, to make this deck compete on any game table or dance floor! ---------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ---------- LIMITED EDITION “BEFORE THE STORM” PLAYMAT Get your hands on our new “Before the Storm” playmat! This beautiful design is only available for a limited time, so follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/BEFORETHESTORM  ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #4: With CommandFests and other big Magic (the) gatherings back on our calendars, it’s important to keep these Fests festive for everyone. Join us June 29th for the 4th episode of Command Zone Live, where we’ll be talking about the best practices for big magic

Show Notes: Avast, scallywags! Here be the budget upgrade guide for “Mind Flayarrrs” of the Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate precons. This episode, Josh “Murph” Murphy joins us to lay out 10 cards to bring on-deck (for under $30), and 10 to make walk the plank, so this deck will be a Horror for any opponent to face! ---------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  LIMITED EDITION “BEFORE THE STORM” PLAYMAT Get your hands on our new “Before the Storm” playmat! This beautiful design is only available for a limited time, so follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/BEFORETHESTORM ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #4: With CommandFests and other big Magic (the) gatherings back on our calendars, it’s important to keep these Fests festive for everyone. Join us June 29th for the 4th episode of Command Zone Live, where we’ll be talking about the best practices for big magic event

Show Notes: In Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate, the mono-colored commanders bring their checkered pasts to your future decks. This episode, Jimmy and JLK break down the new “Choose a Background” mechanic. Come hear our picks for the best possible combinations as we explore the myriad of strategies each pairing can create. There's a whole lot to cover, 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! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  LIMITED EDITION “BEFORE THE STORM” PLAYMAT Get your hands on our new “Before the Storm” playmat! This beautiful design is only available for a limited time, so follow the link and order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/BEFORETHESTORM  ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #4: With CommandFests and other big Magic (the) gatherings back on our calendars, it’s important to keep these Fests festive for everyone. Join us June 16th for the 4th episode of Command Zo

Show Notes: Return, banished ones, and behold our budget upgrade guide for the “Exit From Exile” Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate preconstructed deck. This episode, Jake Boss joins Jimmy to lay out 10 cards that should enter (for under $30) and 10 you can exile for good to make the deck emerge victorious! ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate and will be a great first chance to try out all the new cards. We hope to see you there! Follow the link for more info on how to attend: https://www.mtglasvegas.com/ ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #4: With CommandFests and other big Magic (the) gatherings back

Show Notes: There are more multicolored characters in Baldur’s Gate than you can shake an immovable rod at! In this “Part 2” episode Jimmy and Murph finish their rundown of the new multicolored commanders from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate. Join us as we venture into the synergies and strategies that will help them reach their max levels. ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate and will be a great first chance to try out all the new cards. We hope to see you there! Follow the link for more info on how to attend: https://www.mtglasvegas.com/ ---------- Support the show and BECOME A PATRON! Be a part of

Let’s get this party started! It’s time to reveal the full list for the new Battle for Baldur’s Gate preconstructed “Party Time” Commander deck! We’re showing off the 10 brand-new cards, including 2 legendary creatures, and a never-before-seen “background.” Plus we break down the reprints, deck value, stats, and more. Trust us, this is one party you don’t wanna miss. ---------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ---------- Link to “Party Time” Full Deck List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/commander-legends-battle-baldurs-gate-commander-decklists-2022-05-30 ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Baldur’s Gate is full of colorful D&D characters, some of them even… multicolorful! But which of these legends should you put at the head of your next Commander deck? In this “Part 1” episode Jimmy and Josh “Murph” Murphy break down the new multicolored options from Commander Legends: Battle For Baldur’s Gate and explore their synergies and strategies. The gates are open, your adventure awaits! ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate and will be a great fi

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Whether you own thousands of cards or just one deck organizing a Magic collection can seem like an overwhelming task. This episode, Jimmy is joined by members of the Command Zone team to break down the methodologies of managing your cards. We'll share our own personal systems and hopefully help you discover the approach that’s best for you. ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate and will be a great first chance to try out all the new cards. We hope to see

This episode is sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: This is the upload of a live episode that we recorded on 05/10/22: Jimmy and JLK are on the front lines of the Battle for Baldur’s Gate as they show off our EXCLUSIVE early preview card from the upcoming Commander Legends set. It’s an awesome legendary creature that inspires some sweet (and mean) new strategies. So come see our favorite synergies and find out what the future holds. ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legend

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: From beginners to experts, every Magic player makes mistakes. But there are some cards out there that trip people up more than others. This episode, Jimmy and JLK go through some of the cards you're likely playing wrong. Whether it's a strategy issue, a confusing rule, or even just misreading the card, we’re here to make sure these spells don’t get the best of you again! ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate and will be a great first chance to try out al

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Ready for some rough-and-tumble preconstructed destruction? It’s time for our “Riveteer Rampage” Streets of New Cappena budget precon upgrade guide. Truc Thai joins us to break down the 10 cards to add and 10 to tear out (For around $30), so you can lay the foundation for a deck that will hit like a wrecking ball at any table! ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate and will be a great first chance to try out all the new cards. We hope to see you there! Follo

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Come see what the Obscura do in the shadows (and how they could do it better) in our budget upgrade guide for “Obscura Oculus” from the New Capenna Commander precons. This episode, Ashlen Rose joins Jimmy to lay out 10 cards to sneak in (for under $30) and 10 to extract to make this deck a stealthy success. ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate and will be a great first chance to try out all the new cards. We hope to see you there! Follow the link for more

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: New Capenna is home to all sorts of shady characters and criminal dealings, but it’s also got hundreds of cards contending for slots in your Commander decks. This episode, we scope out the set to see what new tech is worth nabbing and what doesn't quite make the cut. ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #3: Join Jimmy and JLK as we reveal our EXCLUSIVE Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate preview card! It’s an exciting new legendary creature, so you won’t want to miss this deep dive into all the crazy things you can brew with it. Tune-in live to join the discussion and share your ideas on Tuesday, May 10th! Follow the link for info on how to attend: https://magic.gg/command-zone-live?section=may-10-episode#command-zone-live-or-sections ---------- EXPRESS VPN: Secure your online data today with the VPN that we use and trust. Visit https://www.ex

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: May it please the court: We present as Exhibit A this official budget upgrade guide for the “Bedecked Brokers” Streets of New Capenna Commander precon. This episode, editor Arthur Meadowcroft joins Jimmy to make his case for the 10 cards to add (for under $30) and 10 to remove to make this deck unbeatable. ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming for ya! From June 10-12, Jimmy, JLK and The Command Zone crew will be in Las Vegas to sling spells and hang out with the community. CommandFests are a great chance to make new friends, play a ton of Commander and maybe even get in a game with one (or more) of us! The event is also centered around the release of Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate and will be a great first chance to try out all the new cards. We hope to see you there! Follow the link for more i

This episode is sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: This is the upload of a live episode originally recorded on 04/20/22: Jimmy and JLK are joined by special guest POST MALONE to discuss their picks for Top Cards from the Streets of New Capenna Commander precons. What sweet synergies and cool combos can they come up with? How does input from the live audience affect their evaluations? Watch and find out! ---------- AUDITION TO BE A GUEST ON GAME KNIGHTS! There are only a few days left! This is your chance to sit down with The Command Zone crew, become knighted, and show the world your Commander skills as a special guest on an episode of Game Knights! For details on how to enter, plus rules and restrictions, follow the link: https://collected.company/audition/ ---------- COMMANDFEST LAS VEGAS: Look out CommandFest Las Vegas, The Command Zone is coming

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Three colors?! Who needs ‘em! Not these new mono-colored legendaries from The Streets of New Capenna! This episode Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins Jimmy to go over every new mono-colored commander and bring you the skinny on the best synergies, combos, and strategies for each one.   ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #3: Join Jimmy and JLK as we reveal our EXCLUSIVE Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate preview card! It’s an exciting new legendary creature, so you won’t want to miss this deep dive into all the crazy things you can brew with it. Tune-in live to join the discussion and share your ideas on Tuesday, May 10th! For info on how to attend, follow us on social media! ---------- AUDITION TO BE A GUEST ON GAME KNIGHTS! There are only a few days left! This is your chance to sit down with The Command Zone crew, become knighted, and sh

If you wanna make it on the Streets of New Capenna, you gotta know the right people. Luckily, the city is full of multicolored legendary creatures who could be your newest commander. On this episode, we’re breaking them down for you, detailing the sinister synergies and criminal combos each one could bring to your next show-stopping deck. ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #3: Join Jimmy and JLK as we reveal our EXCLUSIVE Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate preview card! It’s an exciting new legendary creature, so you won’t want to miss this deep dive into all the crazy things you can brew with it. Tune-in live to join the discussion and share your ideas on Tuesday, May 10th! For info on how to attend, follow us on social media! ---------- AUDITION TO BE A GUEST ON GAME KNIGHTS! There are only a few days left! This is your chance to sit down with The Command Zone crew, become knighted, and show the world your Commander skills as a special guest on an episode of Game Knights! For details on how to

Make some noise party people! It’s time for our “Cabaretti Cacophony” Streets of New Capenna precon upgrade guide. This episode, editor and cEDH player Shauna Gilles joins JLK to show you what 10 cards to add (for under $30) and what 10 you can kick to the curb in order to make this deck really sing. ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #2: Post Malone joins Jimmy & JLK to discuss their Top Cards from the recently revealed Streets of New Capenna Commander decks. What sweet synergies and cool combos can they come up with? Tune in and join the discussion in real-time with your own thoughts and opinions on Wednesday, April 20th at 4:00pm PST! Click the link for info on how to attend: https://magic.gg/command-zone-live?section=april-20-episode#command-zone-live-or-sections ---------- AUDITION TO BE A GUEST ON GAME KNIGHTS! This is your chance to sit down with The Command Zone crew, become knighted, and show the world your Commander skills as a special guest on an episode of Game Knights! For details on how to e

Sharpen your blades and clean your brushes! It's time for the budget upgrade of "Maestros Massacre" from the New Capenna Commander decks. This episode, JLK and writer Jamie Block show you the 10 cards to add and 10 cards to remove (for around $30) to make this deck a true work of art. With a little inspiration from us, you’ll be painting the town red in no time. ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #2: Post Malone joins Jimmy & JLK to discuss their Top Cards from the recently revealed Streets of New Capenna Commander decks. What sweet synergies and cool combos can they come up with? Tune in and join the discussion in real-time with your own thoughts and opinions on Wednesday, April 20th at 4:00pm PST! Click the link for info on how to attend: https://magic.gg/command-zone-live?section=april-20-episode#command-zone-live-or-sections ---------- AUDITION TO BE A GUEST ON GAME KNIGHTS! This is your chance to sit down with The Command Zone crew, become knighted, and show the world your Commander skills as a specia

You can’t play Commander without lands; they make up more than a third of your deck! But for such an important resource, lands aren’t discussed nearly as much as the rest of deckbuilding. This episode, JLK is joined by Jordan Pridgen to bring you The Ultimate Guide To Lands! We’ll discuss how many mana sources you should be running, how to evaluate utility and tap lands, how to think about hybrid cards like MDFCs or channel lands, and more! You won’t wanna miss it! ---------- COMMAND ZONE LIVE EPISODE #2: Jimmy and JLK will be joined by a very special MYSTERY GUEST to discuss their Top Cards from the recently revealed Commander decks for Streets of New Capenna. What sweet synergies and cool combos can they come up with? Tune in and join the discussion in real-time with your own thoughts and opinions on Wednesday, April 20th! For info on how to attend, follow us on social media! ---------- AUDITION TO BE A GUEST ON GAME KNIGHTS! This is your chance to sit down with The Command Zone crew, become knighted, and