The Command Zone

Everyone has them. Those cards that just speak to your soul. On this very special episode, we get to hear from each individual member of The Command Zone team as they sing the praises of their favorite cards and why they love them. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Renaissance Fairs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Renaissance_fairs https://renfair.com/socal/tickets-and-coupons/prices-ordering/ ---------- Find our team members online: Craig Blanchette: Twitter: @CraigBlanchette Ashlen Rose: Twitter: @AshlenRose Instagram: @rawritsashlen Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ashlen_rose Website: http://ashlenrose.com/ Josh Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Jake Boss: Twitter: @JakeBossMTG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MTGTonight Ladee Danger Twitter: @brttnymchlle Instagram: @theladeedanger Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ladeedanger Website: http://ladeedanger.com/ Manson Leung: Twitter: @Bufeeg Instagram: the_manson ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc

Our show has a long tradition of examining real-world concepts and teachings and applying those lessons to Commander game theory. We’ve tackled Sun Tzu’s Art of War, Machiavelli’s The Prince and even the beginning stages of World War 1. On this week’s episode, we take a look at one of Jimmy’s favorite philosophies, Taoism and “The Way”, and analyze it through the lens of EDH gameplay. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Prime): https://www.amazon.com/Man-High-Castle-Season/dp/B07T8K8V2D ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this very special episode, MTG personalities and cosplayers Ashlen Rose, Sydney "TappyToeClaws" Staffel and Olivia Gobert-Hicks (also a member of the Commander Advisory Group) take over hosting duties to discuss strategies and best practices when you're venturing outside your playgroup. Whether you're joining an existing group of friends, have someone new coming to your place for Commander night, or slinging spells with complete strangers at a live event; these gals have the advice and experience to help you communicate and connect with the other players so everyone can have a great time. ---------- Where to find our guest online: Olivia Gobert-Hicks: Twitter: @goberthicks Instagram: @goberthicks Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/affinityartifacts Sydney Staffel (aka Tappy Toe Claws): Twitter: @TappyToeClaws Instagram: @tappytoeclaws Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tappytoeclaws Ashlen Rose: Twitter: @AshlenRose Instagram: @RawrItsAshlen Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ashlen_rose ---------- What we talked abou

On this episode we’re breaking down the Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath deck that Josh played on the latest episode of Game Knights. The escape mechanic makes for some really creative and interesting deck building choices. If you like value (and who doesn't?) you’re gonna love this deck! ---------- JLK’s Uro Deck List: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jlks-uro-l-game-knights-33/ ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Parasite (movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/ ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we’re breaking down the Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders deck that Jimmy built and piloted on the most recent episode of Game Knights. This Izzet demigod combines an artifact theme with Voltron equipment strategies for some really spicy synergies. ---------- Jimmy’s Dalakos deck list: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jimmys-dalakos-l-game-knights-33/ ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Help those affected by the fires in Australia: http://www.givit.org.au/disasters https://www.wires.org.au/ ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh take a look at all of the new non-legendary cards from Theros: Beyond Death and discuss the ones they think will have the biggest impact on the Commander format. Are there any great new effects that will take your EDH decks to the next level? Watch/listen and find out! ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Don’t F*ck With Cats (on Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/81031373 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theros: Beyond Death has been fully revealed! We’re taking an in-depth look at all of the new legendary creatures and discussing the cool combos, synergies and interactions that we see for each card. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: The Witcher (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80189685 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theros: Beyond Death looks absolutely bonkers so far. Please allow us to add to that with our extremely powerful, exclusive preview card: Nyxbloom Ancient. You like mana? Then you're gonna love this card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins the show to break down everything you need to know about one of the key pillars of the Commander format: Mana Ramp.   Sure, you probably have a decent idea of what ramp is. But are you familiar with all of its nuances? What about cards like Sword of Feast and Famine or Ashnod’s Altar or Seedborn Muse? Do you count those as mana ramp in your deck? Interesting questions and discussions such as these abound in this episode, so make sure to tune in! ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527338/ ---------- Find Craig Online: Twitter: @CraigBlanchette ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the year comes to a close, we analyze what went right and wrong for Magic and the Commander format in 2019 and then we look ahead to 2020, to see what the future might hold. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Marvel Series on Netflix: Daredevil: https://www.netflix.com/title/80018294 Jessica Jones: https://www.netflix.com/title/80002311 Luke Cage: https://www.netflix.com/title/80002537 The Defenders: https://www.netflix.com/title/80002566 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get a ton of messages and questions from people who are either 1) interested in becoming content creators or 2) already creating content but haven’t achieved the kind of success that they’re looking for. Whether you’re interested in YouTube, streaming, podcasting, whatever – we’ve got a bunch of great advice to help you prosper in the world of content creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you believe that it’s been over 5 years and 300 episodes since we started the show!? On this episode we look back and reflect on our body of work. The highlights and the lowlights. The good times and the best times. Plus, we do a TON OF GIVEAWAYS and pull back the curtain for some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories.  ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: For Sale: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172/sale Coup: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131357/coup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone has been in this situation before: You play a tutor. You look through your deck. But what do you get? Is it an answer? Is it a threat? Or is it the best card in your deck? What even IS the best card in your deck? On this episode we discuss some metrics to gauge the power level of individual cards in your 99. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Half-Arsed History (by Riley Knight) https://halfarsedhistory.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the most recent episode of Game Knights with Brandon Sanderson, we’ve heard from a lot of people who are interested in building and playing their own Commander Cube. On this episode, we bring our local cube expert DJ (from Jumbo Commander on YouTube) to discuss best practices for designing your own cube and how to overcome the inherent design difficulties with Commander Cube specifically. ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Living With Yourself: https://www.netflix.com/title/80178724 ---------- Where to find DJ online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jumbocommander Twitter: @jumbocommander ---------- Find out more about Secret Lair visit: https://secretlair.wizards.com/us ---------- Rules, info and Regalia (including customizable templates) from Brandon Sanderson’s Cube: https://collected.company/brandon-sandersons-commander-cube/ Full card list for Brandon’s Cube: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/brandons-commander-cube-game-knights-31/ ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

Today we’re answering a ton of interesting listener questions including: “How would we fix the color white in EDH?”, “What is our reaction to the Commander 2020 product line-up?”, “Is the budget of a deck a good indicator of it’s power level?” and many more! It’s a great opportunity for us to jump around to a bunch of different topics. We hope you enjoy it! ---------- The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone Huge thanks to UltraPro (https://instagram.com/ultraprointl/) for sponsoring this episode and providing awesome prizes for our giveaways. Be sure to check out their Throne of Eldraine themed sleeves, playmats and deck boxes!   Find UltraPro: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ultraProInternational/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultraProIntl ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: The Mandalorian: https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/the-mandalorian Learn mor

Aggro is a strategy that really struggles to be viable in Commander. On this week’s episode, DJ (Jumbo Commander on YouTube) re-joins the show to go over some tips and tricks you can use to help raise the win percentage of your aggressive decks. ---------- There’s only a matter of hours remaining until our Kickstarter ends! Click the link to support our content and receive some really awesome rewards before they’re gone forever! http://bit.ly/GameKnights2020 ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: The End is Always Near (by Dan Carlin) https://www.audible.com/pd/The-End-Is-Always-Near-Audiobook/0062868071 ---------- Where to find DJ online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jumbocommander Twitter: @jumbocommander ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commander games are much more fun when all of the decks in a pod are at a similar power level. But how do you determine, before the game, if your deck is on par with the others? How do you rank it on our 1-10 scale? Those are the questions we’re tackling on this episode. ---------- The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone Huge thanks to UltraPro (https://instagram.com/ultraprointl/) for sponsoring this episode and providing awesome prizes for our giveaways. Be sure to check out their Throne of Eldraine themed sleeves, playmats and deck boxes! Find UltraPro: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ultraProInternational/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultraProIntl Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: Impulse on YouTube: https://www.youtu

Today we’re talking about the cards that make your blood run cold. The effects that give you the heebie jeebies. And the spells that only resolve in your worst nightmares. Happy Halloween everyone! ---------- Check out our Kickstarter to help fund more episodes of Game Knights and Extra Turns and receive some awesome rewards! http://bit.ly/GameKnights2020 The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone Huge thanks to UltraPro (https://instagram.com/ultraprointl/) for sponsoring this episode and providing awesome prizes for our giveaways. Be sure to check out their Throne of Eldraine themed sleeves, playmats and deck boxes! Find UltraPro: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ultraProInternational/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultraProIntl ---------- The Big Commander Announcement Video w/ Gavin Verhey: https://youtu.be/T1ncWcr7Pks ---------- What we talked about on THE END STEP: WATCHME

This episode is sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. ---------- Magic: The Gathering Senior Game Designer and Product Architect Gavin Verhey sits down with Jimmy and Josh to announce and discuss an exciting list of new Commander-focused products that Wizards of the Coast is releasing next year. ---------- For even more info check out Gavin’s article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/big-things-are-coming-commander-2020-2019-10-30 ---------- Find Gavin on Twitter: @GavinVerhey ---------- Support our content (including Game Knights, The Command Zone podcast and Extra Turns) and receive a bunch of awesome rewards by contributing to our new Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/GameKnights2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re looking to really stretch your dollar while still having a chance to win games of EDH, some deck archetypes might be more successful than others. On this episode Jimmy and Josh are joined by the budget expert, Mitch from The Commander’s Quarters, to discuss which decks can be both powerful AND affordable. ---------- This episode is sponsored by Escape the Invasion! Get 20% of your first box by visiting https://www.escapetheinvasion.com/command Check out our Kickstarter! You can help fund more episodes of Extra Turns and Game Knights and receive some awesome rewards! http://bit.ly/GameKnights2020 The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone Huge thanks to UltraPro (https://instagram.com/ultraprointl/) for sponsoring this episode and providing awesome prizes for our giveaways. Be sure to check out their Throne of Eldraine themed sleeves, playmats and deck boxes! Find