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“Lorehold Spirit” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 735

Time to make history with our $50 upgrade guide for the new “Lorehold Spirit” (Red/White) precon deck from Secrets of Strixhaven! We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your curriculum and 10 that could use excavation from the deck so that the next spirit you summon will be the spirit of victory! -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our own! This is going to be our biggest Commander game yet, so don't miss the greatest show in the Multiverse! It's coming up fast, so enroll now before badges are gone: https://mtg.social/MCLV26GKL [https://mtg.social/MCLV26GKL] -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone [https://www.patreon.com/commandzone] -------- RAYCON: Celebrate the moms in your life with Raycon’s Everyday Earbuds Classic now featuring Active Noise Cancellation! To get 15% off go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free greens per box, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off 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 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 [http://www.cardkingdom.com/command] ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone [http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone] to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command [https://ultrapro.com/command] -------- Relevant Links: Beky Bell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bekybear/ [https://www.instagram.com/bekybear/] Level Up Your Deck Building w/ This One Hack: https://youtu.be/fxBCPGaWu9Y?si=L8daKy4d1cXqjGJ2 [https://youtu.be/fxBCPGaWu9Y?si=L8daKy4d1cXqjGJ2] "Lorehold Spirits" Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/21533404/cz_735_lorehold_spirit [https://archidekt.com/decks/21533404/cz_735_lorehold_spirit] -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/] Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list [https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

“Prismari Artistry” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 734

Looking to make a grand entrance at your next Commander night with the new “Prismari Artistry” red and blue preconstructed deck from Magic’s newest set Secrets of Strixhaven? We’re here to make sure it performs like a seasoned thespian with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll draw up 10 cards to add and 10 to cut if you want to really make your plan sing. Pretty soon, your glorious victory will be met with raucous applause! -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS IN LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our own! Don't miss The Greatest Show in the Multiverse feat. Leonard Williams (fresh off his Super Bowl win w/the Seahawks) and content creator Anna Margaret. This is going to be our biggest Commander game yet, and it's coming up fast, so enroll now before badges are gone: https://mtg.social/MCLV26GKL [https://mtg.social/MCLV26GKL] -------- RAYCON: Celebrate the moms in your life with Raycon’s Everyday Earbuds Classic now featuring Active Noise Cancellation! To get 15% off go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command [https://www.buyraycon.com/command] FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free greens per box, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off [https://www.factormeals.com/command50off] SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz [https://www.shopify.com/tcz] -------- 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 [http://www.cardkingdom.com/command] ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone [http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone] to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command [https://ultrapro.com/command] -------- Relevant Links: Jamie Block: Twitter: @jamblock IG: @benjamiela "Prismari Artistry" Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/21500929/cz_734_prismari_artistry_precon_upgrade [https://archidekt.com/decks/21500929/cz_734_prismari_artistry_precon_upgrade] -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/] Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list [https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Why Overlap Is The Key To Good Deck Building | 733

99 cards feels like a lot, until you’re trying to fit in the right amount of card draw, removal, ramp, synergy pieces, pet cards, lands, boards wipes…how do you find room for everything?!? Luckily, you can get more out of your deck by understanding a key concept: OVERLAP! This episode, we’re going over the art of finding cards that check multiple boxes in your strategy, leaving your plan cleaner, your deck stronger, and your options way more open. Let’s get started! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone [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 [https://www.shopify.com/tcz] RAYCON: Refresh your spring routine with Raycon’s Earbuds Classic now featuring Active Noise Cancellation! Save on your order at: https://www.buyraycon.com/command [https://www.buyraycon.com/command] BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at  https://Brooklynbedding.com [https://brooklynbedding.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 product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command [http://www.cardkingdom.com/command] ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone [http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone] to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command [https://ultrapro.com/command] -------- Relevant Links: How to Start and Grow Your Channel from 0 Views 0 Subs [Tips & Hacks to be Successful & Make Money]: https://youtu.be/rtrOzBa7-ks?si=mq7Gmf9P29Kg_SM7 [https://youtu.be/rtrOzBa7-ks?si=mq7Gmf9P29Kg_SM7] Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658: https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=FMcXp747idA6jUSl [https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=FMcXp747idA6jUSl] Game Knights Avatar w/Brian David Gilbert: https://youtu.be/_zBpEXgHNkU?si=a5G9fJXCJz_-uDip [https://youtu.be/_zBpEXgHNkU?si=a5G9fJXCJz_-uDip] -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/] Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list [https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Trade Power for Joy with Bracket 1 Commander | 732

For some players, Commander is all about winning, but that’s not the only way to play! Enter Bracket 1, a world of decks meant to show off themes, jokes, or fun ideas without worrying so much about focus and synergy. But what does a Bracket 1 deck actually look like and how do you build one? This episode, we’ve brought on Commander Format Panel member Olivia Gobert-Hicks (Commander at Home, EDHijinks) to give you the full rundown of Commander’s least powerful but most creative playstyle. Let’s go! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone [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 [https://www.shopify.com/tcz] BROOKLYN BEDDING: Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at  https://Brooklynbedding.com [https://brooklynbedding.com] RAYCON: Refresh your spring routine with Raycon’s Earbuds Classic now featuring Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command [https://www.buyraycon.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 product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command [http://www.cardkingdom.com/command] ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone [http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone] to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command [https://ultrapro.com/command] -------- Relevant Links: Olivia Gobert-Hicks: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goberthicks.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/goberthicks.bsky.social] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goberthicks/ [https://www.instagram.com/goberthicks/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome [https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome] https://www.youtube.com/@EDHijinks [https://www.youtube.com/@EDHijinks] Turbo-Charge Commander Gameplay with Bracket 4 | The Command Zone 731: https://youtu.be/jzeTz9clIC8?si=p4jsRfF6UH4tVwyM [https://youtu.be/jzeTz9clIC8?si=p4jsRfF6UH4tVwyM] Rachel's Rainbow Dash: https://archidekt.com/decks/7034967/my_little_pony_magic_is_friendship [https://archidekt.com/decks/7034967/my_little_pony_magic_is_friendship] TaunaMTG's Bald Deck: https://archidekt.com/decks/13191517/rude_shine_bright_for_everyone [https://archidekt.com/decks/13191517/rude_shine_bright_for_everyone] Markos' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Deck: https://archidekt.com/decks/15807106/how_the_grinch_stole_christmas_ [https://archidekt.com/decks/15807106/how_the_grinch_stole_christmas_] Rachel's Norin, the Wary: https://archidekt.com/decks/4594979/norin_goes_to_the_carnival_comes_home_goes_back_to_the_carnival [https://archidekt.com/decks/4594979/norin_goes_to_the_carnival_comes_home_goes_back_to_the_carnival] Master Deck Building w/ These Scryfall Hacks | The Command Zone 608: https://youtu.be/NNv2uWeCS50?si=lvA5AtL2ZUzzw1sk [https://youtu.be/NNv2uWeCS50?si=lvA5AtL2ZUzzw1sk] Scryfall Art Tagger: https://tagger.scryfall.com/ [https://tagger.scryfall.com/] Dan Sheehan:  https://www.dansheehan.co/ [https://www.dansheehan.co/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dansheehan.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/dansheehan.bsky.social] Other People’s Decks: Dan Sheehan’s Rin And Seri Changelings (The Thing): https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/other-peoples-decks-dan-sheehans-rin-and-seri-changelings/ [https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/other-peoples-decks-dan-sheehans-rin-and-seri-changelings/] Jim LaPage: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimtsf.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/jimtsf.bsky.social] Brian David Gilbert Pondering His Commander Orbs | Shuffle Up & Play 91: https://youtu.be/2ytmjKIB3Fg?si=_bfazRf1R_6w_7iu [https://youtu.be/2ytmjKIB3Fg?si=_bfazRf1R_6w_7iu] Brian David Gilbert's Orb Decklist https://archidekt.com/decks/17644008/bdg_sup_orb [https://archidekt.com/decks/17644008/bdg_sup_orb] Chaos Draft With Every Magic Booster Pack Ever: Pack it Up - Episode 3: https://youtu.be/9o7wEEkS7rc?si=iIj9cczXtOnxelhX [https://youtu.be/9o7wEEkS7rc?si=iIj9cczXtOnxelhX] Bracket 1 Decks Bluesky Thread: https://bsky.app/profile/wachelreeks.com/post/3mgvmgnlcxk2x [https://bsky.app/profile/wachelreeks.com/post/3mgvmgnlcxk2x] Bracket 1 Decks X Thread: https://x.com/wachelreeks/status/2032246148480811026?s=20 [https://x.com/wachelreeks/status/2032246148480811026?s=20] -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/] Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list [https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list] Learn more about your ad choices. 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What's Up w/ Bracket 4? | 731

Ready to push “casual” Commander as far as it can go without crossing into cEDH territory? Then have we got a bracket for you! This episode, we’ve got our spikey friend Joe Johnson in the house to lay out how to soup up your deckbuilding for the Bracket 4 big leagues. It’s a playstyle full of complexity and competition, but it’s also a blast to play. So grab all your game changers and get ready to brew! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone [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 [https://www.shopify.com/tcz] 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 [https://www.factormeals.com/command50off] RAYCON: Refresh your spring routine with Raycon’s Earbuds Classic now featuring Active Noise Cancellation! To save 20% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command [https://www.buyraycon.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 product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command [http://www.cardkingdom.com/command] ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone [http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone] to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command [https://ultrapro.com/command] -------- Relevant Links: Joe Johnson: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackneto.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/blackneto.bsky.social]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephhjohnsonjr/ [https://www.instagram.com/josephhjohnsonjr/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TabletopJocks [https://www.youtube.com/c/TabletopJocks] Commander Gameplay POST MALONE v RACHEL WEEKS v CerberusArms v Blackneto | MTG EP 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHyoGR8jIhU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHyoGR8jIhU] When Your Deck is Too Good (But Also Too Bad) | The Command Zone 690: https://youtu.be/I6kd3ggg81w?si=l87TpSDpoLS28Uai [https://youtu.be/I6kd3ggg81w?si=l87TpSDpoLS28Uai] Rachel’s Rakdos, Lord of Riots: https://archidekt.com/decks/171808/rakdos_lord_of_big_free_stuff [https://archidekt.com/decks/171808/rakdos_lord_of_big_free_stuff] Rachel’s Orvar, the All-Form: https://archidekt.com/decks/1003066/orvar_the_dogwarriorcephalidouphe_archived [https://archidekt.com/decks/1003066/orvar_the_dogwarriorcephalidouphe_archived] Rachel’s Aeve, Progenitor Ooze: https://archidekt.com/decks/14909789/cz_690_aeve_progenitor_ooze_updated [https://archidekt.com/decks/14909789/cz_690_aeve_progenitor_ooze_updated] -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/] Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list [https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list] -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]