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We got Commander tips from WHO?! | 718
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1:27:25Losing a Commander game is a lot like history—those who don’t learn from it are doomed to repeat it. But what if real-world historical conflicts could help you avoid suffering more losses at game night? This episode, we’re taking a look back at The Great War, dissecting its complexities for lessons you can use on your own MTG Commander battlefields…
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The Best Cards of 2025 | The Zoney Awards | 717
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1:52:10It’s Commander’s biggest night of the year: The Zoney Awards! We’re rolling out the red carpet to crown the best cards from 2025, as voted by our esteemed Academy of Command Zone staff and patrons. Which legendary nominees will win a golden trophy, and who will bring home the title of Best Card of 2025? Grab your popcorn, because it’s time to find …
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How to Make Your Decks Less Boring | 716
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1:02:44Are 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, …
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Most Overrated Cards That You Still Play | 715
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1:29:16Just 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 DRAGO…
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Commanders We Just Can’t Crack | 714
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2:05:08Sometimes 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! -------- DUE…
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We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | 713
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1:42:40Another 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…
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The Best Budget Cards in Every Color Pair | 712
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1:07:13Want 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 …
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4 Avatar Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 711
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1:13:41Does 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 no…
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Avatar’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 710
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2:12:47Looking for some powerful benders and badgermoles to upgrade your favorite Commander deck? Then this episode’ll quench ya, because we’re breaking down the best cards in the 99 from Magic’s latest set, Avatar: the Last Airbender. This set is packed with cool designs and potential new staples that’ll bring the four nations (and your three opponents) …
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Avatar’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 709
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1:44:33Magic’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is finally emerging from the iceberg, ready to bring balance to Commander. But what if you don’t want balance? What if you want… POWER? Say no more! This episode, we’re laying out the most powerful legends from Avatar for your viewing pleasure. From humble cabbage merchants to mighty firelords, we’ll show you the …
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Is it Finally Time to Change Hybrid Mana? | 708
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1:30:06From the format’s inception, color identity has been a core part of Commander, creating deck diversity by forcing players to work within restrictions. But should those limits be loosened for hybrid mana? In most formats, hybrid mana makes cards more versatile, but in Commander it actually holds them back. Lately, the Commander Format Panel has floa…
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Preview Cards! | 707
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28:25Yip yip! Previews for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” are taking off, and we’ve got two exclusive never-before-seen cards to reveal. So bend an ear as we reveal these exciting new airbenders, “Appa, Loyal Sky Bison” and “The Legend of Yangchen.” So if you’re thirsty for Avatar previews, don’t miss this video. It’ll quench ya! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON…
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Pro Level Commander Advice from Actual Pros | 706
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1:44:041v1 Magic is full of lessons and strategies you can use to up your EDH game. This episode, we’ve enlisted help from the best of the best including: pro players, competitive streamers, and hall of famers. Get ready for a ton of level-up moments as we solicit sage advice from some of the top minds in all of Magic. ------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support th…
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The New, NEW Commander Brackets | 705
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1:13:52That’s right, the Commander Bracket system has been updated! But do the new changes actually make the brackets more clear? How will the Game Changer cuts impact the health of the format? Is every deck still a 3? Don’t miss our hot takes as Commander Format Panel members Rachel and JLK break down what’s happened and what still needs to be done to ma…
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The Best 10 Colorless Cards for just $10 | 704
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1:07:51Want some high-impact, low-cost cards that you can run in ANY deck? You’ve come to the right place! It’s time for another 10 for $10, where we bring you 10 cards you can pick up for a grand total of $10. This time, all those cards are colorless! But just because they don’t have any color doesn’t mean they won’t have a huge impact on the board. So c…
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We Draft the Game Changers | 703
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59:22The Command Zone fantasy draft is back, but this time we’re bumping up the bracket by drafting GAME CHANGERS! Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel are going to be making their picks for the top cards on the Commander Game Changers list. How brutal will they go? Will they tussle for the tutors? Battle for the bombs? Fight for the fast mana? Tune in and find out! …
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Is Universes Beyond Killing Magic? | 702
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2:02:18Universes Beyond: What started as a single Secret Lair of The Walking Dead cards has now ballooned to encompass over half of all cards being released next year. Love it or hate it, UB has been a polarizing topic in the MTG community. Do Furby and Dwight from The Office belong in the same game as Urza and Mishra? Is there still room for Magic in Mag…
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Our Favorite Decks We Built This Year | 701
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1:46:44What do you get when you fill an entire office with Commander addicts? A whole lot of decks, that’s what! This episode, we’re calling in the whole Command Zone staff to show off our favorite brews from the past year. So jump in and meet the people who work behind the scenes. We’ve got decks from every bracket, color, and era and we can’t wait to te…
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The Complete Guide to Mass Disruption | #700
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1:13:00Looking to mess up your opponent's whole plan with a single card? Then it better be a piece of MASS DISRUPTION. That's our term for everything from board wipes to fogs to stax pieces. We’re breaking down how much mass disruption you need, the best cards for each role, and much more. Understanding this tech is a huge part of building better decks, s…
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4 Spider-Man Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 699
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1:05:52No pre-made Commander decks? No problem! You can still use the new Spider-Man set to jump into Magic! Crafting a deck yourself might seem tough, but we’re here to help with four full decklists focused around top-tier characters. With these ready-to-build decks, you’ll be swinging over to your LGS ready to save the day (and win the game) in no time!…
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Spider-Man’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 698
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1:59:07Sure, Spider-Man can swing on a web, but which Spider-Man cards can you count on to swing the outcome of your next Commander game? This episode, we’re discussing the most powerful cards for the 99 from the new Universes Beyond: Marvel’s Spider Man set. Will these comic book bombs become the staples of tomorrow? (Spoilers, one might!) Tune in and fi…
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Spider-Man’s Most Powerful Commanders | 697
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1:52:48With great power comes great responsibility, so we’re going through the most responsible Commanders from Magic’s new set: Marvel’s Spider-Man! Which web-slingers and ne’er-do-wells will do well in your Command Zone? Don’t miss our friendly neighborhood breakdown of the strategies and synergies to really superpower these new legends. -------- Suppor…
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Hydro Man - Our Spider-Man Preview Card | 696
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34:53BREAKING NEWS: Watery Villain Terrorizes Command Zone! Preview season is in full swing for “Marvel’s Spider-Man” and we’ve got a mono-blue menace to reveal right here on the web. Get ready for a world where the bad guy always has blue mana open with this dastardly new addition to Magic The Gathering - “Hydro Man, Fluid Felon!” Water you waiting for…
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JLK’s Personal Commander Decks | 695
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2:04:01He’s been called the Mayor of Valuetown, the Draw-Go Despot, and He Whose Hand Is Always Full; it’s the one and only Josh Lee Kwai! Welcome to a guided tour of JLK’s personal Commander decks. Josh is sitting down to bring you a mini deck-tech for each and every commander in his current collection, complete with key cards and strategy for each. Whic…
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The Best Commander in All 32 Color Combos | 694
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1:28:31Tired of playing with chaff in the Command Zone?! Want to know which legends are truly the best of all time? The GOATs of the format? Today, we’re sitting down and bringing you the greatest Commanders in every single color combination! Whatever guild, wedge, shard, or color calls out to you, we’ll break down the top-tier choices from the entirety o…
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