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The Command Zone

The Command Zone

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 emailPodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy

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72:38

“Wakanda Forever” Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super...

The Command Zone ·

2026/06/23

After rigorous testing in Shuri’s lab, we’ve engineered the perfect upgrade guide for “Wakanda Forever,” the new artifact-focused green and white Commander precon from Magic’s latest set, Marvel Super Heroes. We’ve got 10 new cards that are as strong as Vibranium, plus 10 you can slash to make room, all for under $50. Follow these tips and you’ll be bringing the beatdown with Black Panther every game. -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our

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118:34

Marvel Super Heroes Most Powerful New Commanders | 748

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2026/06/18

Marvel Super Heroes is full of legendary creatures, but which ones are Magic’s Mightiest New Commanders? Today we’ve delved through hundreds of contenders to assemble an elite team of cards that can take down any table you throw at them. Come find out which heroes and villains made the cut and learn all the synergies, strategies, and hot tech you’ll need to superpower their decks.-------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome

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70:43

“Doom Prevails" Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super...

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2026/06/11

Sick of playing nice? Ready to make the “Doom Prevails” (blue/black/red) precon live up to its villainous name? Then you need our $50 upgrade guide for this conniving Commander deck from Marvel Super Heroes. We’ll bring you 10 evil additions to power up your pernicious deeds, and 10 cards to wipe off the face of the Earth, or at least cut from the deck. So next game night, your opponents will seek victory, but they will find only DOOM! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a

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62:03

“Avengers Assemble” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade |...

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2026/06/08

Don’t miss this EXCLUSIVE reveal of the “Avengers Assemble” (red/white/blue) precon from Marvel Super Heroes, featuring some of Magic’s mightiest new cards. We’ll be going through these exciting and powerful designs and breaking down the deck’s stats, synergies, and strategies. Then, stick around for our 10-card upgrade guide to make these heroes even mightier than they already are out-of-the-box!-------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community,

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78:19

How to Play Commander | 745

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2026/06/03

Are you a new player just getting into Magic: The Gathering? Heard about Commander and want to know more? Welcome to The Command Zone, you’re in the right place! In this episode, we’re taking you through the basics of how to play MTG’s most popular and exciting format. We’ll give you the rundown on how the rules differ from normal Magic and lay out some of the social philosophies and gameplay conventions that make Commander so much fun. Are you as excited as we are? Let’s get

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95:17

Cards We Were Wrong About | 744

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2026/05/28

When sets come out, we do our best to predict precisely how good and/or powerful each new card will be. Unfortunately, card evaluation is hard and sometimes we get it WRONG.This episode, we’re looking back at all the cards we underestimated, overestimated, or just missed altogether. Through this process of analyzing our past analysis, we can (hopefully) get better at evaluating cards in the future. You know what they say: Hindsight is a lot like Marit Lage. -------- SUPPORT OUR

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114:55

Unique Builds w/ Popular Commanders | 743

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2026/05/19

Ready to mix things up? You’ve definitely seen these Commanders before, but you’ve never seen them like this! Today we’re taking some of the most-played Legends in the game and building them in fresh new ways. Clones, counters, blink, mutate, Commander is never a solved format if you’re willing to get creative. Let’s jump right in!-------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more

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130:20

We Roast Each Other's Decks w/ Tomer (MTGGoldfish) | 742

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2026/05/15

It’s time for two renowned Commander brewers to tear down (and tune up) each other’s decks! Tomer Abramovici of MTGGoldfish joins Rachel for an epic deckbuilding challenge as they analyze each other’s lists and show how they’d do it better with a classic 10-in, 10-out upgrade. Watch and learn the logic behind each swap and you may just become a better builder yourself! Don’t miss it.-------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive

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66:01

“Witherbloom Pestilence” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of...

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2026/05/08

Ready for Witherbloom to bring the Wither-BOOM? You’re going to need this upgrade guide for the “Witherbloom Pestilence” Commander precon from Secrets of Strixhaven. We’ve got 10 new cards to inject into your green-black concoction, all for under $50, plus the 10 pests you can exterminate to make room. Just plant these seeds and watch your win-rate grow!-------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the content and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more

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66:40

Best Commanders for Beginners | 740

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2026/05/05

When you’re getting into Commander, the whole game can feel like a battlefield. Before you even sit down to play, finding and building the right deck is a huge hurdle to overcome. This episode, we’re here to help you down the path. Come see which legends can lead you to early victories as you discover more about the game and what these cards are capable of! With these cards in your Command Zone, you’ll look like a pro in no time. -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a

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105:17

Secrets of Strixhaven’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 739

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2026/04/30

What secret tech awaits in the new Strixhaven set? It’s time to find out as we channel our inner Lorehold students to dig up the cards you NEED to know. Prepare yourselves and your spells because there are a ton of awesome new Commander staples ready to go in the 99 and help teach your opponents a lesson. Sharpen your quills; this is info worth noting!-------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more

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73:41

“Silverquill Influence” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of...

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2026/04/24

Hoping to do some aura farming with the “Silverquill Influence” precon from Secrets of Strixhaven? We’ve drafted the perfect $50 upgrade to give this white and black deck a voice that commands attention! With 10 carefully chosen additions and 10 decisive edits, you’ll have everything you need to outwit your opponents and leave the table speechless. Let’s begin!-------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more

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75:22

“Quandrix Unlimited” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of...

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2026/04/21

Looking for a way to make the new “Quandrix Unlimited” precon from Secrets of Strixhaven put up better numbers? We’ve calculated the perfect $50 upgrade to increase your blue-green deck's power exponentially! With these 10 additions and 10 subtractions, you’ll have everything you need to divide your opponents life totals and multiply your victories! -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our

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141:57

Secrets of Strixhaven’s Most Powerful New Commanders...

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2026/04/20

Ready to teach your opponents a lesson at the Commander table? Then check out which new legends of Secrets of Strixhaven have made their way to the top of the class. We’ll be breaking down how to make the most of these scholastic instant classics, laying out the synergies and strategies that’ll put your new deck on the Dean’s list, and in the winner’s circle. There are a ton of cool new commanders in Magic’s new back-to-school set, so don’t miss it! -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO LAS

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81:08

“Lorehold Spirit” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of...

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2026/04/09

Time to make history with our $50 upgrade guide for the new “Lorehold Spirit” (Red/White) precon deck from Secrets of Strixhaven! We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your curriculum and 10 that could use excavation from the deck so that the next spirit you summon will be the spirit of victory!-------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our own! This is going to be our biggest Commander game yet, so

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61:14

“Prismari Artistry” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of...

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2026/04/07

Looking to make a grand entrance at your next Commander night with the new “Prismari Artistry” red and blue preconstructed deck from Magic’s newest set Secrets of Strixhaven? We’re here to make sure it performs like a seasoned thespian with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll draw up 10 cards to add and 10 to cut if you want to really make your plan sing. Pretty soon, your glorious victory will be met with raucous applause!-------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS IN LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live is back in

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61:53

Why Overlap Is The Key To Good Deck Building | 733

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2026/04/01

99 cards feels like a lot, until you’re trying to fit in the right amount of card draw, removal, ramp, synergy pieces, pet cards, lands, boards wipes…how do you find room for everything?!?Luckily, you can get more out of your deck by understanding a key concept: OVERLAP! This episode, we’re going over the art of finding cards that check multiple boxes in your strategy, leaving your plan cleaner, your deck stronger, and your options way more open. Let’s get started! -------- SUPPORT US ON

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107:08

Trade Power for Joy with Bracket 1 Commander | 732

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2026/03/23

For some players, Commander is all about winning, but that’s not the only way to play! Enter Bracket 1, a world of decks meant to show off themes, jokes, or fun ideas without worrying so much about focus and synergy. But what does a Bracket 1 deck actually look like and how do you build one? This episode, we’ve brought on Commander Format Panel member Olivia Gobert-Hicks (Commander at Home, EDHijinks) to give you the full rundown of Commander’s least powerful but most creative playstyle. Let’s

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94:16

What's Up w/ Bracket 4? | 731

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2026/03/17

Ready to push “casual” Commander as far as it can go without crossing into cEDH territory? Then have we got a bracket for you! This episode, we’ve got our spikey friend Joe Johnson in the house to lay out how to soup up your deckbuilding for the Bracket 4 big leagues. It’s a playstyle full of complexity and competition, but it’s also a blast to play. So grab all your game changers and get ready to brew!-------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our

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81:08

This Is Why Your Deck Feels Slow | Understanding Mana...

The Command Zone ·

2026/03/10

When you have a bad mana curve, it can feel like everyone else has built their board before you’ve even started to play. This episode, we’re going over everything you need to know about crafting your deck’s perfect mana curve. If you want to win more, waste less, and make a bigger impact on your games this episode is for you. Let’s get started!-------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more

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