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The Command Zone

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  • Your weekly source for all things Commander (aka EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format, with hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. Focused on all aspects of gameplay and strategy from table politics, budget builds, to deck building and more! commandzonecast@gmail.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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  • Game Knights Isn’t Scripted, BUT… | 605

    Game Knights Isn’t Scripted, BUT… | 605
    May 2 2024
    Ever watched an episode of Game Knights and thought that it was so dynamic, so thrilling, and so focused that it must have been planned out ahead of time? Well… it isn’t, but that doesn’t mean there aren't tricks to help keep games as exciting as possible! We’ve developed a ton of gameplay and deck building strategies to make Game Knights good television. Here’s the big secret though: YOU can use these techniques at your own table! Want to play like a Game Knight? We’re about to tell you how! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- BOMBAS: Get comfy and give back with Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, use code COMMANDZONE at https://www.bombas.com/commandzone FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! To get 50% off your first box, use code command50 at https://www.FactorMeals.com/command50 -------- 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: https://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 https://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Arin Hanson: Twitter: @egoraptor Kyle Hill: Twitter: @Sci_Phile Xolo Mariduena: Twitter: @Xolo_Mariduena Jacob Bertrand: Instagram: @thejacobbertrand Kathleen De Vere: Twitter: @Kathleen_LRR Graham Stark: Twitter: @Graham_LRR The Professor: Twitter: @TolarianCollege Jake Boss: Twitter: @JakeBossMTG Jamie Block: Twitter: @Jamblock Josh Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Mia and Beezy: Twitter: @NitpickingNerds Kenji Egashira Twitter: @NumotTheNummy Murders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlHaidWhzt8 MTG Fallout w/ Kyle Hill & Tiffany Smith | Game Knights 68: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kuauoZWyyo Blingmas Battle! Commander Holiday Special | Game Knights 50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxfhy22AFvA Kaldheim w/ Hawk from Cobra Kai | Game Knights 42: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuDcK9dYwqY Modern Horizons Commander w/ LoadingReadyRun | Game Knights 27: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elOZ2EnWlCM Theros Beyond Death w/ The Asian Avenger and Ashlen Rose | Game Knights 33: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJXqzB75pW8 FAN vs Game Knights | Episode 24: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG4h_C9eUHg Post Malone Epic Magic The Gathering Gameplay | Game Knights 51: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJIKljeQK88 Wilds of Eldraine w/ Brian Kibler | Game Knights 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEtsQptedKA Strixhaven: School of Mages | Game Knights 44: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je9_7IQbBZA The Best 4 Color Commander 2016 | Game Knights 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caC8y8G8kj4 Post Malone Plays Magic: The Gathering | Game Knights 45: https://youtu.be/j8FtcDd9wbc?si=TivYRnhyTK3Hg1i4 The Brothers War w/ The Professor | Game Knights 58: https://youtu.be/AvXZ5CvzdTY?si=fu-KIZk9DJPK5J92 Upside-Down Stranger Things w/ Kenji NumotTheNummy | Extra Turns 39: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lDiNarf764 The cEDH Episode w/ Higher | Extra Turns 46: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9eyXuKOpwE Budget Battle w/ the Nitpicking Nerds | Extra Turns 45: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KfAI3KMOm8&t=1s Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596: https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE?si=qRpyB6OQ8NG70VgO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • The Best Cards (In the 99) from Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 604

    The Best Cards (In the 99) from Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 604
    Apr 25 2024
    Want to know how the West was won? Well, obviously by running these super powerful cards from MTG’s newest set Outlaws of Thunder Junction! This episode, we’re wrangling up all the finest tech to play in the 99 of your favorite deck. It’s a brutal and lawless land out there, but with these strategies and synergies hidden in your boot you’ll be ready to hold your own when danger comes a knockin’! -------- MINT MOBILE: Get your new wireless plan starting at just 15 bucks a month at Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill today at https://www.mintmobile.com/command FACTOR: Eat clean 24/7 with fresh prepared meals from Factor! To get 50% off your first box, use code command50 at https://www.FactorMeals.com/command50 -------- 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! ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Nathan Steuer: TW: @Nathansteuer1 Game Knights Live: Tournament of the Guilds w/ The Professor | MagicCon Chicago: https://youtu.be/oUf0RCZemCM?si=Z9Qez2_ZUB4xFDLP Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest: https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE?si=vslCKszKLsSWfQNC -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast 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://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - In the 99 Analysis - Outlaws of Thunder Junction 00:06:02 - Angel of Indemnity 00:11:31 - Annie Joins Up 00:15:08 - Aven Interrupter 00:21:43 - Crackling Spellslinger 00:27:37 - Duelist of the Mind 00:31:52 - How Criminal Do You Need to Be? 00:35:40 - Fblthp, Lost on the Range 00:47:52 - Final Showdown 00:57:25 - Fleeting Reflection 01:04:07 - Great Train Heist 01:12:24 - Insatiable Avarice 01:16:35 - Kambal, Profiteering Mayor 01:21:13 - Lavaspur Boots 01:25:58 - Lost Jitte 01:31:04 - Memory Vessel 01:36:23 - Pillage the Bog 01:41:42 - Pitiless Carnage 01:43:18 - Railway Brawler 01:46:08 - Thoughts on Plot 01:47:52 - Return the Favor 01:52:06 - Smuggler's Surprise 01:55:04 - Sword of Wealth and Power 02:01:01 - Three Steps Ahead 02:03:56 - Tower Winder 02:05:59 - Vaultborn Tyrant 02:09:03 - Worldwalker Helm 02:13:32 - Our Favorite "In the 99" Card? 02:14:37 - Most Powerful "In the 99" Card? 02:17:48 - To the Listeners #magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • “Most Wanted” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 603

    “Most Wanted” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 603
    Apr 19 2024
    It’s fun to be an outlaw, but if you want your ne’er-do-wells to do well at the table, you’ll need some upgrades. So today, for just a $50 bounty we present our upgrade guide for the “Most Wanted” (red/white/black) precon deck from Thunder Junction. We’ve got 10 dastardly additions and 10 cuts that aren’t worth their salt, so you can get the thing you truly want most: victory! -------- DUER: Upgrade your wardrobe with DUER jeans and lifestyle apparel. Get 20% off sitewide for a limited time when you go to: https://shopduer.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 ETSY: Need to find the perfect gift? Don’t panic. Try Gift Mode on Etsy now and find something for anyone on your list at: https://www.etsy.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! ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: "Most Wanted" Precon Upgrade Deck List: https://archidekt.com/decks/7308796/cz_603_most_wanted_precon_upgrade Mistakes Were Made! | Real Talk w/ The Professor: https://youtu.be/8PyG2Sp_uOk?si=SeMhHrb18JGEa4Oq We Draft the Best Utility Lands in Commander: https://youtu.be/sIyNw06rTko?si=Tta0NOHNWoJgA-jz “Most Wanted” Full Deck Reveal | Outlaws of Thunder Junction: https://youtu.be/rURePA5zR6M?si=6ES4d1VBqsPPU8hq The End Step: The Good the Bad the Weird: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0901487/ Nope: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10954984/ -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast 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://mtgcommander.net/ -------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:39 - “Most Wanted” - Precon Upgrade 00:06:00 - Possible Commanders 00:11:17 - Notable Reprints 00:16:23 - Reprint Value 00:17:42 - Deck Stats 00:20:00 - Best Cards 00:23:57 - Upgrade Goals 00:31:10 - Cards To Add 00:45:12 - Cards To Cut 00:55:53 - How The Deck Plays 00:59:37 - To The Listeners 01:01:40 - Rachel And Jimmy's Favorite Westerns #magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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they are one of the first and have had a long time to perfect content

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It was awesome, thank you so much for doing it. I love listening to you guys

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Such a great show, and being relatively new
to commander, I learned a lot. This is also my only car podcast, during a long drive, it always entertains me to hear about commander strategy.

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