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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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296:18

The Best Card from EVERY Commander Precon Ever | 769

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2026/10/21

Teferi’s Protection, Fierce Guardianship, Toxic Deluge: Without Commander precons we wouldn’t have a ton of the format’s foremost staples. For this episode, we delved through ALL 150+ PRECONS to find you the very best new card from each one. What hidden gems are lurking in the 99s of all those boxes on your shelf? This is a long one, so grab your popcorn and your trade binders. Let’s get into it!-------- WATCH OUR NEW GAME SHOW: KINGMAKERS Find out who knows Commander the Best:

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75:16

Magic Rules that Don’t Make Sense | 768

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2026/10/16

So you think you know how Magic works, huh? WRONG! It’s almost impossible to fully know the game! Magic has hundreds of pages of rules, and some of them make no sense at all. This episode, we’re going through Magic’s weirdest, most unintuitive, least understood rules and telling you exactly how they work and exactly what boggles our minds about them. Ready to learn something? Let’s get into it!-------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community,

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88:31

Stop Falling for these Commander Deckbuilding Traps |...

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2026/10/08

Deckbuilding may seem fun, but it’s also incredibly DANGEROUS! From unfocused gameplans to awkward mana curves, everywhere you look there are traps and pitfalls just waiting to kill your grand vision. Today, let us be your guides through the perilous world of brewing Commander decks. With our help, you can avoid these common missteps and make sure your decks are all ready for action!-------- JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome

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117:17

Reality Fracture’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 766

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2026/09/29

Ready to step into a fresh new world of power? Reality Fracture has you covered with a multiverse’s worth of sweet new tools for your 99. This episode, we’ll lay out all the cards you don't want to miss from MTG’s latest in-universe set, and trust us, there’s some real staple potential going on with some of these picks. Jace’s Echoverse might not have lasted long, but these cards are here to stay, so let’s get started!-------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part

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109:06

Reality Fracture’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 765

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2026/09/22

Bad news: Jace has broken the multiverse.Good news: That means YOU get some broken new Commanders to play with! That’s right, this episode we’re going over the most powerful new legends from MTG’s latest in-universe set, Reality Fracture. We’ll lay out everything you need to know to start crafting around these cool color-swapped characters, so you can turn YOUR universe into one where you have a sweet new deck. Come watch! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a

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59:36

“Multiverse Reforged” Precon Upgrade Guide | Reality...

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2026/09/18

Behold Jace’s perfect world in the form of the four-color ”Multiverse Reforged” Reality Fracture precon! He may have “improved” the multiverse, but now it’s up to us to improve his deck with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ll lay out 10 cards to bring into existence, and 10 to banish into nothingness to make this deck a true masterpiece. Soon you’ll be reforging the reality of your next game night into one where you are VICTORIOUS! Let’s get started.-------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and

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85:38

Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763

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2026/09/15

Sometimes, you just like something. Even if it's overcosted or never pays off, a pet card holds a special place in your heart. This episode, we’re polling the Command Zone staff to find each of their most beloved pet cards. From old staples to new flavor pieces that just tickle their fancy, everyone has a different fun justification for their picks, so let's jump in! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and

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101:03

The Complete Guide to Removal in Commander | 762

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2026/09/11

“In Response!” If you’ve never said those two fateful words, you’re not winning as many Commander games as you should. A solid gameplan needs a strong disruption package to back it up, so today we’re breaking down how to build a complete suite of interaction. We’re talking removal, counterspells, protection, and more essential tricks of the format. This is a level-up episode that you definitely don’t want to miss!-------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part

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108:19

Don’t Buy Staples. Buy These Cards Instead | 761

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2026/09/08

Sick of feeling like you need to take out a loan to afford the fancy staples in Commander? There’s a better way! This episode, we’re going over some affordable (but still very powerful) alternatives to some of the most expensive staples in the game. With these budget replacements for every color and archetype, you’ll save so much money you can go out and buy—okay, we’ll be realistic—it’s probably more Magic cards. Let’s get started! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a

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92:26

We Upgrade Each Other’s Decks w/ Murph | 760

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2026/09/01

Collaborate and conquer! This episode we’ll prove two heads are better than one by upgrading each other’s decks. Rachel and Murph each take one of the other’s brews and make 10 changes to bring it up to snuff. How will Murph’s obscure old-school sensibilities mesh with Rachel’s efficient and analytical deckbuilding? Our guess is quite well, but tune in and find out!-------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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94:34

Mystery Booster Commander’s Most Powerful New Legends...

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2026/08/25

Mystery Booster: Commander Edition is full of powerful, wacky, new legends to brew. But figuring out which are the best of the bunch doesn’t need to be a mystery! This episode, we’re breaking down our picks for the set’s strongest new Commanders and giving you all the info you need to optimize their builds. These cards were literally made for fans of the format like us, so don’t miss out!-------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive

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126:01

The Hobbit’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 758

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2026/08/18

The Hobbit is here and full of precious and powerful new spells to slot into the 99 of your favorite Commander decks. Don’t miss the biggest hits (including some BUSTED new toys for white) as we break down the best cards this trip through Middle-earth has to offer. With these new includes, your brews will be honed and ready for battle!-------- 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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90:13

Four Hobbit Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 757

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2026/08/11

The Hobbit is finally here, but without any precious precons! Don’t worry! If you want a list you can pick up and play, we’ve brewed four exciting options for you using some of the set’s coolest legends. From Elves to Goblins to Dwarves to a brand new Bear Force, we’ve got decks with different punching powers for whichever bracket you like to play. Don’t miss them!-------- 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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98:19

The Hobbit’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 756

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2026/08/03

These commanders may be from Middle-earth, but their power level is anything but mid! We’re breaking down the best new legends to build around from Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit. We’ll lay out all the synergies and strategies you need to make your enduring story tell the tale of endless Commander victories. So don’t miss out on any of this precious info.-------- 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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137:22

How Important is Turn Order Really? | The Command...

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2026/07/29

So the dice have spoken and you’re going LAST! How much does your plan need to change? The answer may surprise you.This episode, we’re going over the effect of turn order in Commander. We’ll discuss how your position at the table shifts your chances of winning, your relationship with removal, and how you might need to alter your gameplan for a better chance at victory. Let’s jump into it! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community,

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81:20

Are You Ruining Commander Night? | 754

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2026/07/22

Are your games perfectly balanced, as all things should be? If you're playing Commander, the answer is probably no. While perfect power balance might be impossible, there are always ways to work toward leveling the field for your playgroup. In this episode, we're going over techniques and strategies to help address power disparities and make the experience more fun for everyone involved. Let's get into it! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of

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248:53

The Best Commander from EVERY Magic Set Ever | 753

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2026/07/16

MTG has a LOT of Commanders to choose from. In fact, in the game’s 30+ years, over 3,300 different commanders have been printed! But which ones are truly the best? This episode we’re doing the legwork, going year by year, release by release, and bringing you the very best Commander from every Magic set in history! We've got over 100 sets to cover, so strap 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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89:38

We Draft Banned Cards | 752

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2026/07/08

The Command Zone fantasy draft is back and, this time, our hosts are picking the best BANNED cards in Commander. Plus, special guest Crim “TheAsianAvenger” (MTGGoldfish) joins us to take the degeneracy to the next level. Power Nine, Conspiracies, Ante…everything is up for grabs! And this time the stakes are real, because after the draft each player is incorporating their picks into an actual deck build to face-off against the others on an all-new episode of Extra Turns coming out next

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125:33

Marvel Super Heroes Best New Cards (In the 99) | 751

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2026/07/01

Do you have big Plans to Power-up your Commander decks? Then it’s time for some Teamwork as we help you pick out the best cards for the 99 from Magic’s latest set: Marvel Super Heroes. This new tech is so powerful it puts Stark Industries to shame, so don’t miss our favorites from among these hundreds of exciting options. After all, card assessment is our super power! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and

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75:27

“Fantastic Four” Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super...

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2026/06/26

Want your new deck to be better at doing The Thing? Have no fear! In this upgrade guide we’ll tell you exactly which cards are fantastic for “Fantastic Four,” the new white, blue, red, and green Commander precon from Marvel Super Heroes. We’ll stretch your power to the limits with 10 new additions, then give you 10 cards to make invisible by cutting them from the deck. With these swaps, you’ll be screaming “Flame On!” as your opponents flame out. -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the

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