The Command Zone

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1. The Best Card from EVERY Commander Precon Ever | 769

   21 Oct 2026 · 4 h 56 min

   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…

2. Magic Rules that Don’t Make Sense | 768

   16 Oct 2026 · 1 h 15 min

   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…

3. Stop Falling for these Commander Deckbuilding Traps | 767

   8 Oct 2026 · 1 h 29 min

   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…

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

   29 Sep 2026 · 1 h 57 min

   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…

5. Reality Fracture’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 765

   22 Sep 2026 · 1 h 49 min

   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…

6. “Multiverse Reforged” Precon Upgrade Guide | Reality Fracture | 764

   18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 00 min

   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.…

7. Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763

   15 Sep 2026 · 1 h 26 min

   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…

8. The Complete Guide to Removal in Commander | 762

   11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 41 min

   “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…

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

   8 Sep 2026 · 1 h 48 min

   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…

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

    1 Sep 2026 · 1 h 32 min

    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…

11. Mystery Booster Commander’s Most Powerful New Legends | 759

    25 Aug 2026 · 1 h 35 min

    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…

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

    18 Aug 2026 · 2 h 06 min

    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…

13. Four Hobbit Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 757

    11 Aug 2026 · 1 h 30 min

    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…

14. The Hobbit’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 756

    3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 38 min

    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…

15. How Important is Turn Order Really? | The Command Zone 755

    29 Jul 2026 · 2 h 17 min

    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…

16. Are You Ruining Commander Night? | 754

    22 Jul 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    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…

17. The Best Commander from EVERY Magic Set Ever | 753

    16 Jul 2026 · 4 h 09 min

    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…

18. We Draft Banned Cards | 752

    8 Jul 2026 · 1 h 30 min

    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…

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

    1 Jul 2026 · 2 h 06 min

    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…

20. “Fantastic Four” Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super Heroes | 750

    26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 15 min

    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…

21. “Wakanda Forever” Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super Heroes | 749

    23 Jun 2026 · 1 h 13 min

    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…

22. Marvel Super Heroes Most Powerful New Commanders | 748

    18 Jun 2026 · 1 h 59 min

    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…

23. “Doom Prevails" Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super Heroes | 747

    11 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min

    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…

24. “Avengers Assemble” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Marvel Super Heroes | 746

    8 Jun 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    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…

25. How to Play Commander | 745

    3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 18 min

    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…

26. Cards We Were Wrong About | 744

    28 May 2026 · 1 h 35 min

    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…

27. Unique Builds w/ Popular Commanders | 743

    19 May 2026 · 1 h 55 min

    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,…

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

    15 May 2026 · 2 h 10 min

    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…

29. “Witherbloom Pestilence” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 741

    8 May 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    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…

30. Best Commanders for Beginners | 740

    5 May 2026 · 1 h 07 min

    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…

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

    30 Apr 2026 · 1 h 45 min

    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…

32. “Silverquill Influence” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 738

    24 Apr 2026 · 1 h 14 min

    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…

33. “Quandrix Unlimited” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 737

    21 Apr 2026 · 1 h 15 min

    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…

34. Secrets of Strixhaven’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 736

    20 Apr 2026 · 2 h 22 min

    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…

35. “Lorehold Spirit” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 735

    9 Apr 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    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…

36. “Prismari Artistry” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 734

    7 Apr 2026 · 1 h 01 min

    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…

37. Why Overlap Is The Key To Good Deck Building | 733

    1 Apr 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    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…

38. Trade Power for Joy with Bracket 1 Commander | 732

    23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 47 min

    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.…

39. What's Up w/ Bracket 4? | 731

    17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 34 min

    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…

40. This Is Why Your Deck Feels Slow | Understanding Mana Curve | 730

    10 Mar 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    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…

41. The Best Commander Card from EVERY Magic Set | 729

    3 Mar 2026 · 3 h 41 min

    In Magic’s 33 years, Wizards has printed over 120 sets containing more than 30,000 unique cards. But which are the best of the best? The cream of the cardboard? The rectangles that truly wreck? This episode, we’re…

42. All the Cards You Missed from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 728

    24 Feb 2026 · 1 h 39 min

    Since much of the TMNT set leaked like a canister full of radioactive Ooze, we covered most of the cards early! But now it’s time to go-over all the great cards that stayed hidden like true ninjas. This episode, we’re…

43. “Turtle Power!” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 727

    19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 08 min

    It’s time to see how much “Turtle Power” the TMNT precon is packing with our EXCLUSIVE reveal of this brand new Commander deck! We’ve got a shell-shockingly large number of never-before-seen cards to show off including…

44. Are Commander Unbans the New Normal? | The Future of the Ban List | 726

    10 Feb 2026 · 1 h 39 min

    That’s right: TWO cards have come off the Commander ban list, but how will they shake up the game? This episode, we’re breaking down the latest Banned & Restricted announcements for the format, going over what’s…

45. The Best Leaked Cards from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 725

    4 Feb 2026 · 2 h 16 min

    After the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crashed the party at Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease, every rare and mythic from #MTGxTMT has been officially revealed. So we’re coming out of our shell to talk about them early! We’re…

46. Is Consistency Killing Commander? | Command Zone | Bonus Episode

    29 Jan 2026 · 22 min

    Commander isn’t a singleton format. Okay. Well, technically it is, but when you can play 6 or 7 functional reprints of the same spell, does the spirit of singleton survive? In this episode, Rachel discusses the state…

47. “Dance of the Elements” Precon Upgrade | Lorwyn Eclipsed | 724

    27 Jan 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    How do you upgrade the new five-color Lorwyn Eclipsed precon? Elementally, my dear viewers! This episode, we’re giving the “Dance of the Elements” Commander deck some new moves with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ve got 10…

48. Lorwyn Eclipsed’s Best New Cards (In the 99) | 723

    20 Jan 2026 · 2 h 24 min

    Don’t let Lorwyn’s cool new commanders Eclipse the amazing new cards for the 99! Magic’s return to this classic setting brings with it some powerful tech. Don’t miss our breakdown of which cards shine brightest! These…

49. “Blight Curse” Precon Upgrade | Lorwyn Eclipsed | 722

    15 Jan 2026 · 1 h 11 min

    Are you looking to blight with a little more might? The new Lorwyn Eclipsed “Blight Curse” (black/red/green) precon deck could be your perfect match. This episode, we’re heading over to Shadowmoor and bringing you our…

50. Lorwyn Eclipsed’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 721

    12 Jan 2026 · 2 h 02 min

    Wanna get Shadow-MORE Lor-WINS in Commander? Just build one of these powerful new legends from Lorwyn Eclipsed! We’re back on an iconic Magic plane, breaking down the best this set has to offer. We’ll lay out the…