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Want to give the table a brood awakening at your next Commander night? This episode, we’re making some offspring spring into action with our upgrade for the “Family Matters” (red/white/blue) precon from Bloomburrow. We’ve got 10 new additions to adopt into the deck, and 10 cards to cut from the family reunion guest list, all for under $50. Get ready to win through the power of kin! -------- 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 new upgraded Everyday Earbuds look, feel, and sound better than ever! To save up to 40% on your entire order, go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command  BOMBAS Get comfy and give back with Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, use code COMMANDZONE at: https://www.bombas.com/commandzone  -------- 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

Of all the legendary animals leaping around the valley of Bloomburrow, which is the wildest of the woodland? The fiercest of the forest? The thickest in the thicket? We’re about to find out, because this episode we’re breaking down the most powerful new Commanders from Magic’s latest set. Don’t miss the strategies and synergies that’ll turn these critters into real beasts on the battlefield! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com  MINT MOBILE: Get your new wireless plan starting at just 15 bucks a month at Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.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 ser

Show Notes: Trying to tune your Raccoons from trash pandas to treasure pandas? Look no further, because today we’re bringing you our upgrade guide for the brand new “Animated Army” (red/green) precon from Bloomburrow. Special guest upgrader Olivia Gobert-Hicks is here with 10 cards to make the deck sing, and 10 you can leave in the garbage, all for under $50. Don’t 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 -------- DUER: Upgrade your wardrobe with DUER jeans and lifestyle apparel. Get 20% off sitewide for a limited time when you go to: https://www.shopduer.com/COMMAND  MINT MOBILE: Get your new wireless plan starting at just 15 bucks a month at Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.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, ma

Are you looking to dole out some beats while you’re giving out treats? Bloomburrow has the perfect deck for you with the new “Peace Offering” (blue/white/green) precon! And we’re here to sweeten the deal with our upgrade guide: 10 gifted additions and 10 cards to leave back in your den, all for under $50! Soon you’ll be your whole pod’s favorite player to lose to! Don’t 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 -------- MINT MOBILE: Get your new wireless plan starting at just 15 bucks a month at Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command  DUER: Upgrade your wardrobe with DUER jeans and lifestyle apparel. Get 20% off sitewide for a limited time when you go to: https://www.shopduer.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 servic

Are you going nuts for more Bloomburrow previews? Well you’re in luck! Not only do we have an entire new deck to show you, we’ve also got an upgrade guide ready to go! That’s right, it’s time to reveal the new “Squirreled Away” (green/black) precon, complete with 10 brand new cards. Then we’ll give you our take on a 10-card upgrade all for under $50, so you’ll have everything you need to bring a bushy-tailed beatdown to 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 -------- Link to Full Deck List https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/bloomburrow-commander-decklists -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz   ETSY: Need to find the perfect gift? Don’t panic. Try Gift Mode on Etsy now and find something for anyone on your list at: https://www.etsy.com  LIQUID IV: Hydrate tw

Show Notes: The fantasy draft format is back and, this time, you should expect the unexpected! JLK, Jimmy, and Rachel are drafting the best “Gotcha!” spells in Commander. We’re talking about the tricks that catch your opponents totally off guard and turn the game on its head. But which of the format’s obscure surprise spells will take the top spot? And who will emerge victorious once the dust finally settles? Come find out, and you might even pick up some new tech along the way! -------- 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 AT GEN CON: Game Knights Live isn’t just for MagicCons anymore! The spectacle and epic action of Game Knights Live is coming to Gen Con 2024. Hopefully, you already have your tickets because the show IS sold out. But keep an eye out for Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel in the Gen Con hall! More info here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/magic-at-gen-con

The Assassin Order has struck again, infiltrating Magic: the Gathering with a set full of powerful tricks from across time. This episode, we’ve got our eagle eyes locked on Assassin’s Creed as we look for cards with lethal potential. From historic legends to deadly equipment, there’s a ton of power waiting to be unlocked. So enter the Animus with us as we break down the cards you need to know from Magic’s latest crossover release.  -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- DUER: Upgrade your wardrobe with DUER jeans and lifestyle apparel. Get 20% off sitewide for a limited time when you go to: https://www.shopduer.com/COMMAND KINFIRE DELVE: Get your copy of Kinfire Delve: Vainglory’s Grotto at https://www.kinfiredelve.com/ and use code Command10 for 10% off. Tons of fun and strategy, all in a $20 box! -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receiv

Show Notes: Upgrading decks can be tricky, but with the right cards, your lands can be even trickier – especially with this upgrade guide for the new “Tricky Terrain” (green/blue) precon deck from Modern Horizons 3! We’ll guide you through the valley of 10 cards you should add, and across a canyon where you can throw the 10 cards you’ll take out, all for under $50! Soon, you will be the master of all the lands! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GATHERERS’ TAVERN: Gatherers’ Tavern has the coolest, highest-quality display pieces to show off your love of Magic. Get 5% off your purchase of any MTG collectibles when you go to: https://www.gathererstavern.com/commandzone  BOMBAS: Get comfy and give back with Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, use code COMMANDZONE at: https://www.bombas.com/commandzone  LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off

With a set as pushed as Modern Horizons 3, we’re getting a ton of new toys and upgrades for Commander. But which cards will rise to staple status? Between the cycle of free spells, twists on powerful classics, and new support for colorless, there’s no shortage of strong contenders. We’ve got a LOT to talk about here, so strap in as we break down the best cards for the 99 from Magic’s totally busted new set. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- WE’RE HIRING: We are seeking a motivated, driven, and hard-working Production Assistant to join our team full-time and help keep our content operations running smoothly. This is the perfect entry-level job for someone passionate about both Magic: The Gathering and filmmaking! https://commandzone.com/jobs/ -------- MINT MOBILE: Get your new wireless plan starting at just 15 bucks a month at Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mi

Magic players are flipping out over the new MDFCs from Modern Horizons 3! Many MDFC lands are “auto-includes” in Commander, so we’re going to sit down and let you know which of these powerful new ones are the absolute best for your decks. We’ll rank each of them from must-buy to don’t-even-try, so you’ll know exactly what you need to pick up to get your land base into fighting shape! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  DUER: Upgrade your wardrobe with DUER jeans and lifestyle apparel. Get 20% off sitewide for a limited time when you go to: https://www.shopduer.com/COMMAND  LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com  -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Comma

Would you kill for more info on the new Universes Beyond: Assassin’s Creed MTG set? Well you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got a sweet new exclusive preview card for you, and no one has to die to get it. All you have to do is watch and learn the ancient secrets of “Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass!” -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- UNIVERSES BEYOND: ASSASSIN’S CREED: For more information on the new set, follow the link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/assassins-creed -------- GATHERERS’ TAVERN: Gatherers’ Tavern has the coolest, highest-quality display pieces to show off your love of Magic. Get 5% off your purchase of their premium MTG collectibles when you go to: https://www.gathererstavern.com/commandzone  LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com  -------- CARD KINGDOM

Remember when Tarmogoyf was the king of Modern? Those days may be over, but you can still get your fix of Goyf-y goodness in the new Modern Horizons 3 “Graveyard Overdrive” (black/red/green) precon deck! So to help you Jund ‘em out, we’re bringing you our $50 upgrade guide, featuring 10 cards to drive up the power level and 10 cards to leave in the dirt. Soon, the only thing on your opponents’ horizons will be… DEFEAT! -------- SUPPORT OUR CONTENT! Become a Patron and join our community to receive awesome rewards, access exclusive content and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GATHERERS’ TAVERN: Gatherers’ Tavern has the coolest, highest-quality display pieces to show off your love of Magic. Get 5% off your purchase of their premium MTG collectibles when you go to: https://www.gathererstavern.com/commandzone  LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com  -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Comm

Want to annihilate your opponents, but not your wallet? Look no further than our upgrade guide for the five-color Modern Horizons 3 “Eldrazi Incursion” precon! Eldrazi aficionado Ashlen Rose is here to reshape this deck’s reality by adding 10 powerful new cards and sending 10 back to the void, all for under $50. With these swaps, you’ll be strong enough to scour your opponents from existence! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com  CHUBBIES: Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code COMMAND at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/COMMAND #chubbiespod GATHERERS’ TAVERN: Gatherers’ Tavern has the coolest, highest-quality display pieces to show off your love of Magic. Get 5% off your purchase of their premium MTG collectibles whe

Modern Horizons sets are full of notoriously strong cards from all throughout the multiverse. So it’s no surprise that Modern Horizons 3 brings super-pushed new legends featuring fan-favorite characters along with some exciting (and intimidating) new faces. Come see which Commanders are the cream of the power-crept crop, and learn the synergies and strategies you’ll need to break them wide open. There’s a LOT of wild stuff in this set, and you don’t wanna miss any of it. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GATHERERS’ TAVERN: Gatherers’ Tavern has the coolest, highest-quality display pieces to show off your love of Magic. Get 5% off your purchase of their premium MTG collectibles when you go to: https://www.gathererstavern.com/commandzone  SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  RAYCON: Raycon

Does souping up your precon just take too much energy? Well don’t worry, because we’ve done the hard work for you in this upgrade guide for the “Creative Energy” (blue/red/white) Commander deck from Modern Horizons 3. We’re laying out 10 pieces of hot tech to supercharge it, and 10 cards to toss in the scrap pile, all on a $50 budget. Come see how to give this deck a jolt and turn it into a truly electrifying powerhouse. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- DUER: Upgrade your wardrobe with DUER jeans and lifestyle apparel. Get 20% off sitewide for a limited time when you go to: https://www.shopduer.com/COMMAND BOMBAS: Get comfy and give back with Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, use code COMMANDZONE at: https://www.bombas.com/commandzone   -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the

Thought Modern Horizons 3 couldn’t broaden your horizons any further? You thought WRONG! Today we’re revealing a brand new lands Commander deck for you to explore. That’s right, we’re bringing you the entire “Tricky Terrain” (green/blue) preconstructed deck, complete with 13 new cards and 2 brand new legends. Come and join us as we show you a world where lands are anything but basic! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- “Tricky Terrain” Decklist: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/modern-horizons-3-commander-decklists -------- WE’RE HIRING: We are seeking a motivated, driven, and hard-working Production Assistant to join our team full-time and help keep our content operations running smoothly. This is the perfect entry-level job for someone passionate about both Magic: The Gathering and filmmaking! https://commandzone.com/jobs/ -------- EXTRA TURNS FAN AUDITION WINNER: We

These days, knowing every single Magic card is basically impossible (unless you’re Gavin Verhey). Luckily for the rest of us, there’s Scryfall, the high-powered and versatile MTG search engine that can take your deck building to the next level… if you know how to use it.  This episode, we’re bringing you a crash course on the ins and outs of Scryfall, covering everything from the very basics, to some truly top-level tips and tricks to help you find the cards for your next Commander deck! Don’t miss out! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MANDO: Control body odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your starter pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code COMMAND at http://shopmando.com! #mandopod MINT MOBILE: Get your new wireless plan starting at just 15 bucks a month at Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command  -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Co

Math may be for blockers, but the rules are for everyone. Today we’re going to walk through everything you need to know to navigate your combat phase to perfection. Rules expert Murph joins Rachel to break it down step by step – literally. We’ll cover crazy keyword interactions (including BANDING) and give you all the tools you need to master the art of war! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  LIQUID IV: Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com  -------- 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 produc

It’s not easy playing green – unless you’re two-time Pro Tour champion and Magic Hall of Famer Brian Kibler!  Let his wisdom be your guide as he discusses how to pilot green decks like a true beast. He’s laying out where green stomps the competition and where it has the most room for growth. So make like a tree and stay exactly where you are while you absorb the light of our special guest’s insights. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- ETSY: Need to find the perfect gift? Don’t panic. Try Gift Mode on Etsy now and find something for anyone on your list at: https://www.etsy.com  RAYCON: Raycon’s new upgraded Everyday Earbuds look, feel, and sound better than ever! To save 20% on your entire order and get free shipping go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command  DUER: Upgrade your wardrobe with DUER jeans and lifestyle apparel. Get 20% off sitewide for a limited time when you go to: https:

Ever watched an episode of Game Knights and thought that it was so dynamic, so thrilling, and so focused that it must have been planned out ahead of time? Well… it isn’t, but that doesn’t mean there aren't tricks to help keep games as exciting as possible!  We’ve developed a ton of gameplay and deck building strategies to make Game Knights good television. Here’s the big secret though: YOU can use these techniques at your own table! Want to play like a Game Knight? We’re about to tell you how! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- BOMBAS: Get comfy and give back with Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, use code COMMANDZONE at https://www.bombas.com/commandzone  FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! To get 50% off your first box, use code command50 at https://www.FactorMeals.com/command50  -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom!