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The Command Zone

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%20PolicyCopyright 2016 Collected Company
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  • We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | 713

    We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | 713
    Nov 25 2025
    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 -------- 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 -------- 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 SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: 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 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 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: Tarkir: Dragonstorm w/ The Professor & AliasV | Game Knights 77: https://youtu.be/-biWuhZQBs0?si=AP3KxTe3rDDh_fCc FINAL FANTASY x MAGIC w/ Jacob Bertrand | Game Knights 78: 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 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/ 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
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • The Best Budget Cards in Every Color Pair | 712

    The Best Budget Cards in Every Color Pair | 712
    Nov 22 2025
    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 -------- 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 AG1: Head to 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 -------- 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: 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 -------- 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
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 4 Avatar Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 711

    4 Avatar Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 711
    Nov 19 2025
    Does the lack of Avatar precons have you airbent out of shape? Don’t worry, we’ve brewed four awesome new decks for you with powerful Last Airbender legends! These lists are ready right out of the iceberg, so if you want to bring the beatdown in some cool new ways, do NOT miss this episode. -------- 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 -------- 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 -------- 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 AG1: Head to ⁠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/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 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: CZ 711 | Katara, Waterbending Master: ⁠https://archidekt.com/decks/16761536/cz_711_katara_waterbending_master⁠ CZ 711 | Iroh, Tea Master: ⁠https://archidekt.com/decks/17183253/cz_711_iroh_tea_master⁠ CZ 711 | Toph, Hardheaded Teacher: ⁠https://archidekt.com/decks/17206288/cz_711_toph_hardheaded_teacher⁠ CZ 711 | Avatar Aang: ⁠https://archidekt.com/decks/17229792/cz_711_avatar_aang⁠ Avatar’s Most Powerful New Commanders | The Command Zone 709: ⁠https://youtu.be/f9320Lqo4eI⁠ -------- 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
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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