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Scariest Commanders to Play Against | #520

Mar 21, 2023 - Episode 520

Scariest Commanders to Play Against | #520

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 the FREE browser extension that scours the internet for promo codes and automatically applies the best one available at checkout. Get it for free today at http://www.joinHoney.com/commandzone  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. -------- 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 product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command  ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Game Knights 47 l D&D Commander Fight w/ Joe Manganiello! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvTCjoJX1J8&list=PLyLzs6vB3Xk75kjIm45DQLrR8oT63_OvD&index=15&ab_channel=TheCommandZone Post Malone: http://www.postmalone.com/ Youtube / postmalone   https://www.facebook.com/postmalone Twitter: @PostMalone Instagram: @postmalone Game Knights 44 l Strixhaven: School of Mages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je9_7IQbBZA&list=PLyLzs6vB3Xk75kjIm45DQLrR8oT63_OvD&index=18 Game Knights 60 l Phyrexia: All Will Be One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8QFmDcq5nQ MagicCon Minneapolis https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-takes-minneapolis -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Does Kingmaking Ruin Games? | Bonus Episode

Mar 16, 2023

Does Kingmaking Ruin Games? | Bonus Episode

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...
Building a Deck You Love to Play | #519

Mar 14, 2023 - Episode 519

Building a Deck You Love to Play | #519

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...
Commander Staples That Aren’t Worth the Price | #518

Mar 7, 2023 - Episode 518

Commander Staples That Aren’t Worth the Price | #518

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...
Are MagicCons Worth It? | Bonus Episode

Mar 2, 2023

Are MagicCons Worth It? | Bonus Episode

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...
Bad Cards We Still Play | #517

Feb 28, 2023 - Episode 517

Bad Cards We Still Play | #517

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...
How To Play Infect with Mr. Infect | #516

Feb 22, 2023 - Episode 516

How To Play Infect with Mr. Infect | #516

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...
The Best Cards (In the 99) from All Will Be One | #515

Feb 14, 2023 - Episode 515

The Best Cards (In the 99) from All Will Be One | #515

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...
The Dominus Cycle - All Will Be One | #514

Feb 6, 2023 - Episode 514

The Dominus Cycle - All Will Be One | #514

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 Best Mono-Colored Commanders from ONE | #513

Feb 3, 2023 - Episode 513

The Best Mono-Colored Commanders from ONE | #513

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...
Is Infect Too Strong Now? | Bonus Episode

Feb 1, 2023

Is Infect Too Strong Now? | Bonus Episode

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...
All Will Be ONE - The Best Multi-Colored Commanders | #512

Jan 27, 2023 - Episode 512

All Will Be ONE - The Best Multi-Colored Commanders | #512

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...