The Command Zone

No pre-made Commander decks? No problem! You can still use the new Spider-Man set to jump into Magic!  Crafting a deck yourself might seem tough, but we’re here to help with four full decklists focused around top-tier characters. With these ready-to-build decks, you’ll be swinging over to your LGS ready to save the day (and win the game) in no time! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RIDGE:One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code COMMAND at https://ridge.com/COMMAND RAYCON: Raycon’s fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic now feature Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% sitewide go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command 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

Sure, Spider-Man can swing on a web, but which Spider-Man cards can you count on to swing the outcome of your next Commander game? This episode, we’re discussing the most powerful cards for the 99 from the new Universes Beyond: Marvel’s Spider Man set. Will these comic book bombs become the staples of tomorrow? (Spoilers, one might!) 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 -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE IS COMING TO ATLANTA: Game Knights Live is taking the South by storm at MagicCon Atlanta! Don't miss The Greatest Show in the Multiverse w/ special guest Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai) in a super-powered Commander battle for the ages. It's coming up fast! Grab a badge before they're gone: https://t.co/op5N2t49EM -------- RAYCON Raycon’s fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic now feature Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% sitewide go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command

With great power comes great responsibility, so we’re going through the most responsible Commanders from Magic’s new set: Marvel’s Spider-Man! Which web-slingers and ne’er-do-wells will do well in your Command Zone? Don’t miss our friendly neighborhood breakdown of the strategies and synergies to really superpower these new legends. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE IS COMING TO ATLANTA: Game Knights Live is taking the South by storm at MagicCon Atlanta! Don't miss The Greatest Show in the Multiverse w/ special guest Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai) in a super-powered Commander battle for the ages. It's coming up fast! Grab a badge before they're gone: https://t.co/op5N2t49EM -------- RAYCON: Raycon’s fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic now feature Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% sitewide go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command FACTOR: Eat smart

BREAKING NEWS: Watery Villain Terrorizes Command Zone!  Preview season is in full swing for “Marvel’s Spider-Man” and we’ve got a mono-blue menace to reveal right here on the web. Get ready for a world where the bad guy always has blue mana open with this dastardly new addition to Magic The Gathering - “Hydro Man, Fluid Felon!”  Water you waiting for? Come watch! -------- MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN: Can’t get enough of Magic’s first full foray into the Marvel Universe? Get the official scoop on everything Spider-Man right here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/marvel/spider-man -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Raycon’s fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic now feature Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% sitewide go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewid

He’s been called the Mayor of Valuetown, the Draw-Go Despot, and He Whose Hand Is Always Full; it’s the one and only Josh Lee Kwai! Welcome to a guided tour of JLK’s personal Commander decks. Josh is sitting down to bring you a mini deck-tech for each and every commander in his current collection, complete with key cards and strategy for each. Which decks have stood the test of time? What are the recent favorites? All these questions and more will be answered! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MAGICCON ATLANTA: Game Knights Live swings into MagicCon Atlanta on September 26th! Don’t miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW. Get yours before they sell out: https://mtg.social/GKLATL -------- 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 ZOCDOC

Tired of playing with chaff in the Command Zone?! Want to know which legends are truly the best of all time? The GOATs of the format?  Today, we’re sitting down and bringing you the greatest Commanders in every single color combination! Whatever guild, wedge, shard, or color calls out to you, we’ll break down the top-tier choices from the entirety of MTG’s history! This episode isn’t for the weak, but it is for you! Come watch. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RIDGE: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code COMMAND at: https://www.Ridge.com/COMMAND #Ridgepod ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command #sponsored RAYCON: Raycon’s fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic now feature Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/comma

Utility lands may not cost you a card slot, but they can cost a fortune! This episode, we’re highlighting some lands that’ll let your mana base make an impact on your gameplan, but not your wallet. We’ve got 10 sweet utility lands you can pick up for just $10 TOTAL, so don’t miss this sweet list that’s anything but basic! -------- WATCH OUR MAGIC MOVIE: Don’t miss our biggest production ever! Four heroes explore a derelict spacecraft and find a Commander battle on a cosmic scale. Will they escape with their life totals? Find out: https://youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0 -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you go to https://Brooklynbedding.com and use promo code COMMAND! SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: h

It ain’t easy beating green, but MTG Hall of Famer Brian Kibler is here to help! Yes, with all that ramp, green can get so far ahead that catching up feels impossible. But today we’re sharing some tips and tricks to exploit the color’s weaknesses and give yourself the best shot against the big bad green deck that keeps stomping your pod! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- WATCH OUR MAGIC MOVIE: Don’t miss our biggest production ever! Four heroes explore a derelict spacecraft and find a Commander battle on a cosmic scale. Will they escape with their life totals? Find out: https://youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0 -------- BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you go to https://Brooklynbedding.com and use promo code COMMAND! SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today

Commander sucks, right? It’s impossible to balance, you have to sit through long turns, sometimes it feels like you didn’t even get to play. Yes, as much as we love the format (we promise) there are definitely some inherent flaws in our favorite way to play. But what are they and how can we mitigate them to still have a good time even when game night doesn’t go as planned? There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s dive in and start complaining about Commander! -------- WATCH OUR MAGIC MOVIE: Don’t miss our biggest production ever! Four heroes explore a derelict spacecraft and find a Commander battle on a cosmic scale. Will they escape with their life totals? Find out: https://youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0 -------- RAYCON: Raycon’s fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic now feature Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command MARVEL STRIKE FORCE: Download Marvel Strike Force and use promo code FOUR to unlock the entire Fantastic Four team for free: https://tinyurl.com/

When you love a deck you want to upgrade it to the best it can be, but what do you do when a beloved brew becomes too powerful?  In this episode, we explore that question by analyzing the life of Rachel’s high-powered Aeve, Progenitor Ooze deck. What started as a mono-green stormy dream became the ooze that cannot lose, until it finally had to get taken apart. Are there decks that just have no place in the Commander format? Tune in and find out! -------- WATCH OUR MAGIC MOVIE: Don’t miss our biggest production ever! Four heroes explore a derelict spacecraft and find a Commander battle on a cosmic scale. Will they escape with their life totals? Find out: https://youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0 -------- 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 shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off  BROO

Looking to tune up your Commander decks without taking out a loan? This episode we’re here to show off some cheaper sleeper hits you can nab for a total of 10 bucks. These cards give a ton of bang for your buck, so don’t miss our list of underappreciated tech. The budget is low but the power is high—come see what made the cut! -------- 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 shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you go to https://Brooklynbedding.com and use promo code COMMAND! RIDGE: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code COMMAND at: https://www.Ridge.com/COMMAND #Ridgepod -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you

In Edge of Eternities, we learn the vastness of space contains a vast amount of cards—but which are worth bringing aboard your favorite Commander decks? This episode, we’re breaking down this new set’s best and brightest stars to go in the 99. Which new tech will power up your engine to warp speed? What cards are powerful in a vacuum… of SPACE! 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 -------- AUDIBLE:  New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card

In space, no one can hear your opponents scream. Even when you play an out-of-this-world commander from Magic’s latest set Edge of Eternities! We’re going over all of the most powerful new legends from MTG’s first foray into the great unknown, laying out all the synergies and strategies you need to know so your next interstellar deck is guaranteed to hit warp speed! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SQUARE:  Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/COMMAND   #squarepod SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off And check out JLK’s spreadsheet here: https://commandzone.com/meal-ratings

Magic’s newest set addresses the age-old question: “Is there intelligent life in the universe?” The answer is YES! It’s in the new “Counter Intelligence” (blue/white/red) precon from Edge of Eternities. So to make you look extra smart at your next game night, we’re bringing you our $50 upgrade guide, with 10 cards to add for big-brain plays, and 10 cards to put out the airlock! Soon you’ll be making first contact… with VICTORY! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SQUARE:  Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/COMMAND   #squarepod SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off   And check out JLK’

With Edge of Eternities, Wizards is shaping whole new worlds, and with this never-before-seen Commander precon, you can do the same! It’s time to reveal the brand new land-sacrifice themed “World Shaper” (Black/Red/Green) deck, including the two Commanders and 10 cosmically powerful new cards. Then we’ll help you terraform the list with our $50 10-card upgrade guide, so that you have the firepower you need to send your opponents into orbit! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Relevant Links: "World Shaper" Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/edge-of-eternities-commander-decklists#Top -------- RIDGE: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code COMMAND at: https://www.Ridge.com/COMMAND #Ridgepod BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you go to https://B

If you want to win more in Commander, it’s not just about how you play your decks—it’s about how you play your opponents! This episode, we’re revisiting some political tips and tricks that still hold up at today’s tables. Whether you’re new to the social game or just want a refresher, don’t miss this masterclass in manipulation. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Raycon’s latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command  FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off  And check out JLK’s spreadsheet here: https://commandzone.com/meal-ratings  ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command -------- C

Wanna brew something broken with tokens? Then look no further, because this episode we’re breaking down the best commanders for going wide. Come see which legends will help you wreck with a board full of rectangles, and don’t miss any of the hot tech you’ll need to make things really pop off. With our help, you won’t just be creating tokens with your next deck—you’ll be creating a masterpiece! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Raycon’s latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at : https://www.factormeals.com/command50off And check out JLK’s spreadsheet here: https://commandzone.com/meal-ratings ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor t

A lot of Commander’s most high-impact staples also come at a high price point. But which of the format’s costly cardboard rectangles are actually worth it? This episode, we’re going through some expensive cards that actually do pay for themselves (in wins), and calling out some that may feel more like a rip-off. They say money can’t buy happiness, but winning is fun, right? So let us help you spend your Magic money wisely. -------- FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off   And check out JLK’s spreadsheet here: https://commandzone.com/meal-ratings AUDIBLE: New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND  -------- 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

The Command Zone hosts are going head-to-head-to-head once again in an epic fantasy draft of Commander’s splashiest sorceries! This episode, Rachel,  Jimmy, and JLK will be choosing from the biggest and baddest spells the format has to offer. What effects will be worth first-picking? Who will end up with the flashiest final pool? You just have to watch 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 -------- AUDIBLE: New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND  ZOCDOC: Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command  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 C

Everyone has a favorite Final Fantasy character. And this episode, we’re here to help you make them as impactful on the battlefield as they were on your console! We’re covering all the most iconic legends from Magic’s new set: from loveable Chocobos, to brooding swordy-bros, we’ve got something for everyone. Jump in and let’s start turning those characters you remember into decks you’ll never forget! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MAGICCON LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don’t miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL -------- RIDGE: Just in time for Father’s day get UP TO 40% off a new Ridge wallet right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/COMMAND  SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today