The Command Zone

How to Make Your Decks Less Boring | 716

Are your decks putting you to sleep? Tired of playing the same old lines over and over again? There’s GOT to be a better way! Today, we’re showing you how to take your decks and make them less boring. We’ll bring you deckbuilding tips that will breathe new life into your gameplay, with more diverse win conditions, more interesting decision points, and cards that won’t put you in the same position every single game. It’s time to dust off that old deck and make it new again! -------- SUPPORT 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] -------- DUELING DRAGONS PLAYMAT KICKSTARTER: We’ve got not one but TWO amazing new Game Knights playmats – get yours now before it’s too late! These epic dragon designs come together to form one stunning battlefield, especially in the PREMIUM spot foil version that’s unlike anything we’ve done before. Order yours today at: https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK [https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK] -------- WHATNOT: Join us live for games and free giveaways on December 18th @ 3pm Pacific! Plus, get a free $15 on us off your first purchase on Whatnot when you sign up at: https://whatnot.com/invite/command [https://whatnot.com/invite/command] #whatnotpartner FABLETICS: Become a Fabletics VIP to get 80% off EVERYTHING plus monthly credits toward items, bundles, and outfits. Sign up at: http://www.fabletics.com/command [http://www.fabletics.com/command] AURA: Get an exclusive $35 off your Carver Mat frame at: https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND [https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND] with promo code 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: Salubrious Snail's "The Difficult Reality of the Tutor Question": https://youtu.be/ccAea-2xqAU?si=c20KSd22P7NDnCcK [https://youtu.be/ccAea-2xqAU?si=c20KSd22P7NDnCcK] Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658: https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=mTRG66mCqj46Vk2J [https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=mTRG66mCqj46Vk2J] Alex Kessler: Twitter: @Kesswylie Instagram: @kesswylie YouTube: @TheMMCast Ben Bateman: Twitter: @benbatemanmtg Instagram: @benbatemanmtg  YouTube: @BenBatemanMTG About Singleton Format Highlander Gauntlet: https://youtu.be/a6FC6-5g1qQ?si=I-fSxKqV4aGG-YUz [https://youtu.be/a6FC6-5g1qQ?si=I-fSxKqV4aGG-YUz] Master Deck Building w/ These Scryfall Hacks | The Command Zone 608: https://youtu.be/NNv2uWeCS50?si=m0M7BUNS4FnO2qVv [https://youtu.be/NNv2uWeCS50?si=m0M7BUNS4FnO2qVv] -------- 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]

Most Overrated Cards That You Still Play | 715

Just because a card is popular doesn’t mean it’s good in every deck. With power creep becoming power leap, a lot of Commander staples have been outclassed. So don’t miss our list of well known cards you could probably cut. They may seem fine on their face, but we’ll break down why they’re overrated, and how you can do better. -------- DUELING DRAGONS PLAYMAT KICKSTARTER: We’ve got not one but TWO amazing new Game Knights playmats – get yours now before it’s too late! These epic dragon designs come together to form one stunning battlefield, especially in the PREMIUM spot foil version that’s unlike anything we’ve done before. Order yours today at: https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK [https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK] -------- SUPPORT OUR CONTENT! 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] -------- AURA: Get an exclusive $35 off your Carver Mat frame at: https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND [https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND] with promo code COMMAND. FABLETICS: Become a Fabletics VIP to get 80% off EVERYTHING plus monthly credits toward items, bundles, and outfits. Sign up at: http://www.fabletics.com/command [http://www.fabletics.com/command] 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] WHATNOT: Join us live for games and free giveaways on December 18th @ 3pm Pacific! Plus, get a free $15 on us off your first purchase on Whatnot when you sign up at: https://whatnot.com/invite/command [https://whatnot.com/invite/command] #whatnotpartner -------- 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: Lost Caverns of Ixalan w/ The Professor | Game Knights 66: https://youtu.be/vA5qMDnyLc0?si=WZBgz5ETCBSWj53U [https://youtu.be/vA5qMDnyLc0?si=WZBgz5ETCBSWj53U] -------- 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]

Commanders We Just Can’t Crack | 714

Sometimes a Commander comes along that looks like the coolest legend ever printed—until you actually try to build it. This episode, the Command Zone crew tells tales of brews that never quite came together. From clunky plans to unfun play patterns, come find out which cards were too tricky to crack even for us, and we’re professionals! -------- DUELING DRAGONS PLAYMAT KICKSTARTER: We’ve got not one but TWO amazing new Game Knights playmats – get yours now before it’s too late! These epic dragon designs come together to form one stunning battlefield, especially in the PREMIUM spot foil version that’s unlike anything we’ve done before. Order yours today at: https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK [https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK] -------- 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! This holiday season, get 20% off SITEWIDE on Raycon audio products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen [https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen] AURA: Get an exclusive $35 off your Carver Mat frame at: https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND [https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND] with promo code COMMAND WHATNOT: Join us live for games and free giveaways on December 18th @ 3pm Pacific! Plus, get a free $15 on us off your first purchase on Whatnot when you sign up at: https://whatnot.com/invite/command [https://whatnot.com/invite/command] #whatnotpartner -------- 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: CZ 714 | Murph's Ramses Overdark: https://archidekt.com/decks/17724687/cz_714_murphs_ramses_overdark [https://archidekt.com/decks/17724687/cz0714_murphs_ramses_overdark] CZ 714 | Jordan's Cid: https://archidekt.com/decks/17724719/cz_714_jordans_cid [https://archidekt.com/decks/17724719/cz0714_jordans_cid] CZ 714 | Rachel Kendra's Kaalia (Demon Typal): https://archidekt.com/decks/17724763/cz_714_rachel_kendras_kaalia_demon_typal [https://archidekt.com/decks/17724763/cz0714_rachel_kendras_kaalia_demon_typal] CZ 714 | Rachel Kendra's Kaalia (Blink): https://archidekt.com/decks/17724796/cz_714_rachel_kendras_kaalia_blink [https://archidekt.com/decks/17724796/cz0714_rachel_kendras_kaalia_blink] CZ 714 | Sebastian's Jerren: https://archidekt.com/decks/17724820/cz_714_sebastians_jerren [https://archidekt.com/decks/17724820/cz0714_sebastians_jerren] EPIC Commander Combat w/ Pixie Kitten | Extra Turns 16: https://youtu.be/ZUYN4tdCToQ?si=tp_ccR7Rw-45onXG [https://youtu.be/ZUYN4tdCToQ?si=tp_ccR7Rw-45onXG] High-Energy Action w/ Jarvis Johnson | Extra Turns 54: https://youtu.be/hRes8boLkVs?si=QDDkou5G_9Eqj41t [https://youtu.be/hRes8boLkVs?si=QDDkou5G_9Eqj41t] -------- 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 Rank Every Precon from 2025 | 713

Another year, another batch of Commander precons. But how did 2025’s crop turn out? With four Final Fantasy decks and a whole slew from within the worlds of Magic, there’s a lot to evaluate, so this episode we’re going one by one through every precon this year. We’ll be grading them each for playability, value, and just plain old fun! Come find out which decks pass, and which you should pass on. -------- DUELING DRAGONS PLAYMAT KICKSTARTER: We’ve got not one but TWO amazing new Game Knights playmats – get yours now before it’s too late! These epic dragon designs come together to form one stunning battlefield, especially in the PREMIUM spot foil version that’s unlike anything we’ve done before. Order yours today at: https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK [https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK] -------- 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] -------- 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] 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 go to https://Brooklynbedding.com [https://brooklynbedding.com]  and use promo code 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: Tarkir: Dragonstorm w/ The Professor & AliasV | Game Knights 77: https://youtu.be/-biWuhZQBs0?si=AP3KxTe3rDDh_fCc [https://youtu.be/-biWuhZQBs0?si=AP3KxTe3rDDh_fCc] FINAL FANTASY x MAGIC w/ Jacob Bertrand | Game Knights 78: https://youtu.be/7X_W4OQfSn0?si=2gypI5XZN2TtO3Z7 [https://youtu.be/7X_W4OQfSn0?si=2gypI5XZN2TtO3Z7] Final Fantasy 7 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Limit Break” | The Command Zone 674: https://youtu.be/xkypTAiPbkU?si=rYm_1gXJsAvhQ1m4 [https://youtu.be/xkypTAiPbkU?si=rYm_1gXJsAvhQ1m4] Universes Beyond: Avatar - Magic Director Explains Lack of Commander Decks: https://mtg.cardsrealm.com/en-us/articles/universes-beyond-avatar-magic-director-explains-lack-of-commander-decks [https://mtg.cardsrealm.com/en-us/articles/universes-beyond-avatar-magic-director-explains-lack-of-commander-decks] -------- 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 Budget Cards in Every Color Pair | 712

Want to upgrade a deck that’s multiple colors without spending multiple dollars? Look no further! This episode, we’re bringing you 10 powerful cards—one for each color pair—that cost under $10 TOTAL! This tech gives you a ton of bang for your buck, so don’t miss out on these underrated gems. -------- 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] -------- HELLOFRESH: The best way to cook just got better. Get 10 free meals plus a free Item for life when you go to: https://www.HelloFresh.com/command10fm [https://www.hellofresh.com/command10fm] AG1: Head to drinkag1.com/COMMAND [http://drinkag1.com/COMMAND] to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe! RAYCON: Get 30% off SITEWIDE on Raycon audio products like the new Essential Open Earbuds during their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale 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: CZ 712 | 10 Multicolored Cards for $10: https://archidekt.com/decks/16597500/cz_712_10_multicolored_cards_for_10 [https://archidekt.com/decks/16597500/cz_712_10_multicolored_cards_for_10] Game Knights Spider-Man w/CovertGoBlue | #80: https://youtu.be/d2r50q6Xa8w?si=X2t9C55jfwecSRL7 [https://youtu.be/d2r50q6Xa8w?si=X2t9C55jfwecSRL7] -------- 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]