The Command Zone

Unique Builds w/ Popular Commanders | 743

Ready to mix things up? You’ve definitely seen these Commanders before, but you’ve never seen them like this! Today we’re taking some of the most-played Legends in the game and building them in fresh new ways. Clones, counters, blink, mutate, Commander is never a solved format if you’re willing to get creative. Let’s jump right 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 [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] REDDIT: Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates. RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen [https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen] -------- 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] Reggie the Arcade Rap Battles Krenko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq7_WXykeX8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq7_WXykeX8] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjP_A8Dvbn/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjP_A8Dvbn/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet] https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade/video/7614171276084514062?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiethearcade/video/7614171276084514062?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] 4 Color Blue | Mono-Blue Aragorn the Uniter | Keeping It Casual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaiRPQ0xO7o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaiRPQ0xO7o] -------- 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]

We Roast Each Other's Decks w/ Tomer (MTGGoldfish) | 742

It’s time for two renowned Commander brewers to tear down (and tune up) each other’s decks! Tomer Abramovici of MTGGoldfish joins Rachel for an epic deckbuilding challenge as they analyze each other’s lists and show how they’d do it better with a classic 10-in, 10-out upgrade. Watch and learn the logic behind each swap and you may just become a better builder yourself! Don’t miss 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] -------- REDDIT: Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates. RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen [https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen] 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: 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] Rachel’s Upgraded Melek Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/21968029/cz_742_rachels_upgraded_melek [https://archidekt.com/decks/21968029/cz_742_rachels_upgraded_melek] Tomer’s Upgraded Norin Decklist:  https://archidekt.com/decks/21969223/cz_742_tomers_upgraded_norin [https://archidekt.com/decks/21969223/cz_742_tomers_upgraded_norin] Rachel’s Upgraded Selenia Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/21968606/cz_742_rachels_upgraded_selenia [https://archidekt.com/decks/21968606/cz_742_rachels_upgraded_selenia] Tomer’s Upgraded Shilgengar Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/21968905/cz_742_tomers_upgraded_shilgengar [https://archidekt.com/decks/21968905/cz_742_tomers_upgraded_shilgengar] 45 Commander Decks Under $45: https://youtu.be/xb5JFQ0Ih2c?si=4QecIgJMW4upFCLh [https://youtu.be/xb5JFQ0Ih2c?si=4QecIgJMW4upFCLh] Game Knights Spider-Man w/CovertGoBlue | #80: https://youtu.be/d2r50q6Xa8w?si=2xDgObYFYHo1a07e [https://youtu.be/d2r50q6Xa8w?si=2xDgObYFYHo1a07e] New Capenna Commander Scryfall: https://scryfall.com/sets/ncc?as=grid&order=set [https://scryfall.com/sets/ncc?as=grid&order=set] Budget Brew Beatdown feat. Reminder Text | Extra Turns 68: https://youtu.be/xjr2AB1yTtU?si=PsZnprtJh43iNmWo [https://youtu.be/xjr2AB1yTtU?si=PsZnprtJh43iNmWo] Reminder Text: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKP7ufirZyTIKJ1_VeEYzQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKP7ufirZyTIKJ1_VeEYzQ] Trainer Tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtyNMe3xtv3CLg5QR78HzQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtyNMe3xtv3CLg5QR78HzQ] -------- 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]

“Witherbloom Pestilence” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 741

Ready for Witherbloom to bring the Wither-BOOM? You’re going to need this upgrade guide for the “Witherbloom Pestilence” Commander precon from Secrets of Strixhaven. We’ve got 10 new cards to inject into your green-black concoction, all for under $50, plus the 10 pests you can exterminate to make room. Just plant these seeds and watch your win-rate grow! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the content 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: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen [https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen] 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: Josh Murphy:  Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Bluesky: @alsonamedjosh.bsky.social “Witherbloom Pestilence” Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/22389108/cz_741_witherbloom_pestilence_precon_upgrade [https://archidekt.com/decks/22389108/cz_741_witherbloom_pestilence_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]

Best Commanders for Beginners | 740

When you’re getting into Commander, the whole game can feel like a battlefield. Before you even sit down to play, finding and building the right deck is a huge hurdle to overcome. This episode, we’re here to help you down the path. Come see which legends can lead you to early victories as you discover more about the game and what these cards are capable of! With these cards in your Command Zone, you’ll look like a pro in no time.  -------- 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] -------- RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen [https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen] 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: Rachel's Ruxa, Patient Professor: For Beginners: https://archidekt.com/decks/10372167/ruxa_patient_professor_for_beginners [https://archidekt.com/decks/10372167/ruxa_patient_professor_for_beginners] The Best Token Commanders | The Command Zone 683: https://youtu.be/8uxFeTgcEQY?si=W2AN39OntHGJwZep [https://youtu.be/8uxFeTgcEQY?si=W2AN39OntHGJwZep] CZ 683 | Chatterfang | The Best Token Commanders: https://archidekt.com/decks/13631413/cz0683_chatterfang_the_best_token_commanders [https://archidekt.com/decks/13631413/cz0683_chatterfang_the_best_token_commanders] CZ 683 | Jetmir | The Best Tokens Commanders: https://archidekt.com/decks/13625905/cz0683_jetmir_the_best_tokens_commanders [https://archidekt.com/decks/13625905/cz0683_jetmir_the_best_tokens_commanders] CZ 683 | Marneus Calgar | The Best Tokens Commanders: https://archidekt.com/decks/13697359/cz0683_marneus_calgar_the_best_tokens_commanders [https://archidekt.com/decks/13697359/cz0683_marneus_calgar_the_best_tokens_commanders] CZ 683 | Brudiclad | The Best Token Commanders: https://archidekt.com/decks/13695796/cz0683_brudiclad_the_best_token_commanders [https://archidekt.com/decks/13695796/cz0683_brudiclad_the_best_token_commanders] Tips for Teaching Magic: The Gathering | The Command Zone 646: https://youtu.be/Ycy2XIPk900?si=WT6GveFW2eC9fVAi [https://youtu.be/Ycy2XIPk900?si=WT6GveFW2eC9fVAi] “Prismari Artistry” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven: https://youtu.be/5vGsFMCOW5M?si=aVM6LKWLdFgzs45w [https://youtu.be/5vGsFMCOW5M?si=aVM6LKWLdFgzs45w] “Turtle Power!” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: https://youtu.be/lq102tK_CV8?si=9aFEiNVnqcQtvwru [https://youtu.be/lq102tK_CV8?si=9aFEiNVnqcQtvwru] “Dance of the Elements” Precon Upgrade | Lorwyn Eclipsed: https://youtu.be/IBxHD3M87e8?si=1Q9yPEQaig-SMxuY  [https://youtu.be/IBxHD3M87e8?si=1Q9yPEQaig-SMxuY] Lands Matter | Commander 2018 | Nature's Vengeance | The Command Zone 222: https://youtu.be/K5tEx8hRZaM?si=TlDxM3sHOlJokQwA [https://youtu.be/K5tEx8hRZaM?si=TlDxM3sHOlJokQwA] Brewing Brudiclad – C18 Deck Tech l The Command Zone 226: https://youtu.be/TVyZdOst3Wk?si=Y2ShAflEOnSkay_T [https://youtu.be/TVyZdOst3Wk?si=Y2ShAflEOnSkay_T] 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] BDM Socials: Instagram: @top_8_games Bluesky: @bdm.bsky.social -------- 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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Secrets of Strixhaven’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 739

What secret tech awaits in the new Strixhaven set? It’s time to find out as we channel our inner Lorehold students to dig up the cards you NEED to know. Prepare yourselves and your spells because there are a ton of awesome new Commander staples ready to go in the 99 and help teach your opponents a lesson. Sharpen your quills; this is info worth noting! -------- 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] -------- BOOT.DEV: Click this link → https://www.boot.dev?promo=COMMANDZONE [https://www.boot.dev?promo=COMMANDZONE] and use our code COMMANDZONE to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev. Thank you Boot.Dev for Sponsoring! 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]  JOHANNES VOSS TOKEN COLLECTION: Our friend iconic Magic artist Johannes Voss has launched a new Kickstarter featuring OVER 50 stunning original tokens. Get your pledge in now while there’s still time at: https://tinyurl.com/JVTokens [https://tinyurl.com/JVTokens] -------- 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: 10 PLAYER Commander Game!: https://youtu.be/CvyRDmwOeCs?si=MIhwZWPhvrdyA_Wg [https://youtu.be/CvyRDmwOeCs?si=MIhwZWPhvrdyA_Wg] PleasantKenobi: YouTube: @PleasantKenobi Instagram: @PleasantKenobi Bluesky: @pleasantkenobi.bsky.social Strixhaven Continues A Worrying Trend | PleasantKenobi: https://youtu.be/v9CmNJPu48U?si=WmRKaz0oyYpDzZKv [https://youtu.be/v9CmNJPu48U?si=WmRKaz0oyYpDzZKv] 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]