Are You Ruining Commander Night? | 754

Are You Ruining Commander Night? | 754

Are your games perfectly balanced, as all things should be? If you're playing Commander, the answer is probably no. While perfect power balance might be impossible, there are always ways to work toward leveling the field for your playgroup. In this episode, we're going over techniques and strategies to help address power disparities and make the experience more fun for everyone involved. Let's get into it! -------- 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 FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz [https://www.shopify.com/tcz] RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command [https://buyraycon.com/command] to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! MARVEL STRIKE FORCE: Download Marvel Strike Force and use promo code SPIDER to unlock Spider-Man and Hulk for free: https://tinyurl.com/GetMSF [https://tinyurl.com/GetMSF] -------- 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: Reggie the Arcade: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade [https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReggieTheArcade [https://www.youtube.com/@ReggieTheArcade] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggie.aka.arcade [https://www.instagram.com/reggie.aka.arcade] Joe Johnson: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackneto.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/blackneto.bsky.social] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TabletopJocks [https://www.youtube.com/c/TabletopJocks] 10 PLAYER Commander Game!: https://youtu.be/CvyRDmwOeCs?si=MIhwZWPhvrdyA_Wg [https://youtu.be/CvyRDmwOeCs?si=MIhwZWPhvrdyA_Wg] Post Game Talk | 10 Player Commander Game: https://youtu.be/FBHdfPb9zXc?si=5ichwtjfvJulC1dK [https://youtu.be/FBHdfPb9zXc?si=5ichwtjfvJulC1dK] The New, NEW Commander Brackets | The Command Zone 705: https://youtu.be/l-fyZMOHJsU?si=hHXaX4RsbttLk1D9 [https://youtu.be/l-fyZMOHJsU?si=hHXaX4RsbttLk1D9] Commander Brackets Beta Update – February 9, 2026: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-february-9-2026 [https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-february-9-2026] Battle of the Brews | Extra Turns 71: https://youtu.be/CoApRpfZrVE?si=5rXoKVch1fugGcKt [https://youtu.be/CoApRpfZrVE?si=5rXoKVch1fugGcKt] Norin the Wary Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/9065103/cz_628_norin_the_wary [https://archidekt.com/decks/9065103/cz_628_norin_the_wary] -------- 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]

The Best Commander from EVERY Magic Set Ever | 753

MTG has a LOT of Commanders to choose from. In fact, in the game’s 30+ years, over 3,300 different commanders have been printed! But which ones are truly the best? This episode we’re doing the legwork, going year by year, release by release, and bringing you the very best Commander from every Magic set in history! We've got over 100 sets to cover, so strap in! -------- 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 -------- ORIGINAL MAGIC ART: Support Dandan Magic artist Drew Tucker and grab a unique playmat and token set by backing his Original Magic Art kickstarter today at: https://www.tinyurl.com/DrewTuckerOMA 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 -------- 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 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 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 -------- Relevant Links: Post Malone Plays Magic: The Gathering | Game Knights 45: https://tinyurl.com/y6cy7dkz Craig Blanchette: https://x.com/craigblanchette We Rate Each Other's Decks w/ Tomer (MTGGoldfish) | The Command Zone 742: https://tinyurl.com/njj956x2 Professor & Melissa DeTora | Kaseto, Karametra, Nekusar & Intet | Game Knights 5: https://tinyurl.com/yc3rkn5f Double Masters Commander Battle | Game Knights 38: https://tinyurl.com/u886u3mj Mono Mono-Black Battle | Extra Turns 64: https://tinyurl.com/5n8pe4k5 Kenji "NutotTheNummy" Egashira: X: https://x.com/NumotTheNummy Lorwyn Eclipsed w/Gabriel Luna | Game Knights 83: https://tinyurl.com/3t96hkfp The Best 4 Color Commander 2016 | Game Knights 1: https://tinyurl.com/mj456388 ManaCurves: Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/manacurves.bsky.social Homebrew Commander w/ The Professor and Wedge | Game Knights 18: https://tinyurl.com/mrxywys8 New Legends from Rivals of Ixalan | Game Knights 14: https://tinyurl.com/34c347ft Game Knights' Biggest Losers | Extra Turns 70: https://tinyurl.com/3upw35xb Most Powerful Commanders from Modern Horizons 3 | The Command Zone 611: https://tinyurl.com/442nekt4 Game Knights Live w/ NFL Champion Leonard Williams: https://tinyurl.com/577ucx8p -------- 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/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

We Draft Banned Cards | 752

The Command Zone fantasy draft is back and, this time, our hosts are picking the best BANNED cards in Commander.  Plus, special guest Crim “TheAsianAvenger” (MTGGoldfish) joins us to take the degeneracy to the next level. Power Nine, Conspiracies, Ante…everything is up for grabs! And this time the stakes are real, because after the draft each player is incorporating their picks into an actual deck build  to face-off against the others on an all-new episode of Extra Turns coming out next week!  Who will create the most broken brew? Watch and find out! -------- JOIN OUR 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] -------- ORIGINAL MAGIC ART: Support Dandan Magic artist Drew Tucker and grab a unique playmat and token set by backing his Original Magic Art kickstarter today at: ⁠https://www.tinyurl.com/DrewTuckerOMA⁠ [https://www.tinyurl.com/DrewTuckerOMA] RAYCON: Go to https://buyraycon.com/command [https://buyraycon.com/command] to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! 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 FREE trial 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: Crim, TheAsianAvenger: X: https://x.com/Theasianavenger [https://x.com/Theasianavenger] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAsianAvenger [https://www.instagram.com/TheAsianAvenger] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theasianavenger [https://www.tiktok.com/@theasianavenger] Twitch: www.twitch.tv/TheAsianAvenger [http://www.twitch.tv/TheAsianAvenger] Is Consistency Killing Commander? | The Command Zone: https://youtu.be/TnlMmWVUFdk?si=MTvGPthuksFc5epR [https://youtu.be/TnlMmWVUFdk?si=MTvGPthuksFc5epR] -------- 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]

Marvel Super Heroes Best New Cards (In the 99) | 751

Do you have big Plans to Power-up your Commander decks? Then it’s time for some Teamwork as we help you pick out the best cards for the 99 from Magic’s latest set: Marvel Super Heroes. This new tech is so powerful it puts Stark Industries to shame, so don’t miss our favorites from among these hundreds of exciting options. After all, card assessment is our super power! -------- JOIN OUR 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] -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO ATLANTA: Badges for Amsterdam may be sold out, but have no fear: Game Knights Live is warping into MagicCon Atlanta for an out-of-this-world Commander showdown! Don't miss the Greatest Show in the Multiverse. Set a course for adventure and grab your badge today at: https://www.tinyurl.com/MCAtlantaGKLive [https://www.tinyurl.com/MCAtlantaGKLive] -------- REDDIT Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates. ORIGINAL MAGIC ART Support Dandan Magic artist Drew Tucker and grab a unique playmat and token set by backing his Original Magic Art kickstarter today at: https://www.tinyurl.com/DrewTuckerOMA [https://www.tinyurl.com/DrewTuckerOMA] 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: Tomer Abramovici: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/budgetcommander.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/budgetcommander.bsky.social] Twitter: https://x.com/BudgetCommander [https://x.com/BudgetCommander] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MTGGoldfishCommander, [https://www.youtube.com/@MTGGoldfishCommander]https://www.youtube.com/@MTGGoldfish [https://www.youtube.com/@MTGGoldfish] Game Knights: TMNT w/Jarvis Johnson: https://youtu.be/edT3KiM67z0?si=kGnUoacvzXsi902e [https://youtu.be/edT3KiM67z0?si=kGnUoacvzXsi902e] Power Level Etiquette with BDM / Sidisi, Brood Tyrant | The Command Zone 24: https://youtu.be/rvBzhdv3xYU?si=NBQ9_m_3s-6Y-8wO [https://youtu.be/rvBzhdv3xYU?si=NBQ9_m_3s-6Y-8wO] -------- THE END STEP: BDM Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/top_8_games/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/top_8_games/?hl=en] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bdm.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bdm.bsky.social] Cataclysm Arcade Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cataclysmarcade/cataclysm-arcade-tcg [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cataclysmarcade/cataclysm-arcade-tcg] Learn More About Cataclysm Arcade: https://play.cataclysmarcade.com/ [https://play.cataclysmarcade.com/] Good Time Society | We Played Cataclysm Arcade From A Single Booster Pack: https://youtu.be/PCnKas4YDL4?si=_SnAweLBDjQCx25q [https://youtu.be/PCnKas4YDL4?si=_SnAweLBDjQCx25q] The Professor On Cataclysm Arcade: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZGLxoSxtNa/ [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZGLxoSxtNa/] -------- 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]

“Fantastic Four” Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super Heroes | 750

Want your new deck to be better at doing The Thing? Have no fear! In this upgrade guide we’ll tell you exactly which cards are fantastic for “Fantastic Four,” the new white, blue, red, and green Commander precon from Marvel Super Heroes. We’ll stretch your power to the limits with 10 new additions, then give you 10 cards to make invisible by cutting them from the deck. With these swaps, you’ll be screaming “Flame On!” as your opponents flame out. -------- 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] -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO ATLANTA: Badges for Amsterdam may be sold out, but have no fear: Game Knights Live is warping into MagicCon Atlanta for an out-of-this-world Commander showdown! Don't miss the Greatest Show in the Multiverse. Set a course for adventure and grab your badge today at: https://www.tinyurl.com/MCAtlantaGKLive [https://www.tinyurl.com/MCAtlantaGKLive] -------- 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] 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] REDDIT: Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates. -------- 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: Reggie the Arcade: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade [https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReggieTheArcade [https://www.youtube.com/@ReggieTheArcade] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggie.aka.arcade [https://www.instagram.com/reggie.aka.arcade] "The Fantastic Four" Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/23822254/cz0750fantastic_four_precon_upgrade [https://archidekt.com/decks/23822254/cz0750fantastic_four_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]