The Command Zone

A good Commander deck doesn’t just need a strong protagonist—the whole party’s gotta pack a punch! Today, we’re breaking down which cards from Magic’s latest set, Final Fantasy, are most worth including in the 99. How busted is the Buster Sword? How far can a Traveling Chocobo take you in a game of Commander? This set is full of new tech to level up your decks, so don’t miss the strategy guide that’ll help you find the best of it! (It’s this episode.) -------- 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] -------- MAGICCON LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don’t miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL [https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL] -------- RAYCON: Raycon’s latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command [https://www.buyraycon.com/command]  WHATNOT: Don’t miss out on watching us LIVE on Whatnot, June 13th at 2pm Pacific! To get $15 FREE to use anywhere on the platform, sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command [https://www.whatnot.com/invite/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]  -------- 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: Boomer Commander w/ Josh Lee Kwai, Spice8Rack and Sam! Shuffle Up & Play 78: https://youtu.be/BvKyY6avIeI [https://youtu.be/BvKyY6avIeI] March of the Machine Planechase w/ LoadingReadyRun | Game Knights 61: https://youtu.be/HKGl-_gCmt0  [https://youtu.be/HKGl-_gCmt0] Voxy: Twitter: @VoxyTwitch Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy [https://www.twitch.tv/voxy] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch [https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch] The Professor: Twitter: @TolarianCollege Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege [https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege] Loading Ready Run: Twitter: @loadingreadyrun Bluesky: @loadingradyrun.com Instagram: @loadingreadyrun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LRRMTG [https://www.youtube.com/@LRRMTG] Will the Salubrious Snail Prevail?! | Extra Turns 59: https://youtu.be/wiDPfNpjP04 [https://youtu.be/wiDPfNpjP04] -------- 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]

Final Fantasy is completely revealed and it is FULL of powerful legends from across the franchise’s over-30-year history! But which of these new Commander contenders are the absolute strongest? This episode, we’ve narrowed down the roster to the most playable characters. We’ll lay out the strategies and synergies you’ll need to min/max their potential, so you can live out your final fantasy: winning a lot! -------- 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] -------- MAGICCON LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don’t miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL [https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL] -------- FACTOR:  Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, 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]    ZOCDOC:  Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command [https://www.zocdoc.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: Voxy: Twitter: @VoxyTwitch Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy [https://www.twitch.tv/voxy] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch [https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch] The Professor: Twitter: @TolarianCollege Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege [https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege] -------- 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]

Final Fantasy VI did a LOT with only 16 bits, but we’re here to do even more with only 10 cards! That’s right! It's time for our $50 budget upgrade guide for the new Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy “Revival Trance” (red/white/black) precon Commander deck. We’ll bring you 10 cards to add as playable characters, and the 10 you can cut from the party so you can show that this retro classic still packs an epic punch! -------- 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 shipping, 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]    ZOCDOC:  Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command [https://www.zocdoc.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: Gaurav Gulati:  Bluesky: @gauravgulati.bsky.social “Revival Trance” Precon Upgrade Deck List:https://archidekt.com/folders/383329 [https://archidekt.com/folders/383329] Brian Kibler: Twitter: @bmkibler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome [https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome] Aetherdrift Game Knights ft. Christian Navarro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCS2vmhB3zI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCS2vmhB3zI] -------- THE END STEP: Christian Navarro: Instagram: @christianleenavarro Tales Unrolled: https://www.youtube.com/@TalesUnrolled [https://www.youtube.com/@TalesUnrolled] -------- 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]

Ready to begin your pilgrimage across the land of Spira to defeat Sin and save the world? You’re definitely going to need the Final Fantasy X “Counter Blitz” (green/white/blue) preconstructed Commander deck from the new Universes Beyond set, Final Fantasy! To help you along the way, check out our $50 upgrade guide, showing you 10 cards to add and 10 to take out. We’ll give you everything you need to play games so good, your friends will demand a sequel! -------- 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: Raycon’s latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% on your entire Raycon order go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command [https://www.buyraycon.com/command]    AUDIBLE:  New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND [https://www.audible.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]  -------- 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 “Counter Blitz” Precon Upgrade Deck List:  https://archidekt.com/decks/13139583/cz_676_counter_blitz_precon_upgrade [https://archidekt.com/decks/13139583/cz_676_counter_blitz_precon_upgrade] Mono-Blue Battle | Extra Turns 53: https://youtu.be/S318WdrTiko [https://youtu.be/S318WdrTiko] -------- 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 Final Fantasy + MTG crossover is going to be huge… TITANIC even! And today we’re summoning an equally enormous preview card: “Summon: Titan!” It could leave a massive footprint in multiple formats, so if you don’t want to get stomped, you need to be in the know. Come find out what this cool new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy saga does! -------- 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] -------- 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: Christian Navarro: Instagram: @christianleenavarro Dungeons & Daddies: YouTube: @dungeonsanddaddies Critical Role:  YouTube: @criticalrole Tolarian Community College: YouTube: @TolarianCommunityCollege Voxy: Bluesky: @voxytwitch.bsky.social LadeeDanger: Bluesky: @ladeedanger.bsky.social LoadingReadyRun: YouTube: @loadingreadyrun MagicCon: Las Vegas Passes: https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us.html [https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us.html] -------- THE END STEP: Tales Unrolled: https://www.youtube.com/@TalesUnrolled [https://www.youtube.com/@TalesUnrolled] -------- 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]