The Command Zone

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1. “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…

2. 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…

3. Don’t Ignore These Commander Red Flags | 720

   6 Jan 2026 · 1 h 21 min

   It sucks getting trapped in a bad Commander game, but we’ve played with strangers to know there are some early warning signs you can use to avoid an unfun time. From basic rudeness to misleading Rule Zero…

4. MTG in 2025 - Year in Review | 719

   31 Dec 2025 · 3 h 27 min

   2025: the year where Magic finally let you equip Doc Ock with Summon Materia so he could hop in a racecar and fly into outer space to fend off an attack from the Fire Nation. It’s been a crazy year. But now it’s time…

5. We got Commander tips from WHO?! | 718

   23 Dec 2025 · 1 h 27 min

   Losing 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,…

6. The Best Cards of 2025 | The Zoney Awards | 717

   18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 52 min

   It’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…

7. How to Make Your Decks Less Boring | 716

   11 Dec 2025 · 1 h 03 min

   Are 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…

8. Most Overrated Cards That You Still Play | 715

   9 Dec 2025 · 1 h 29 min

   Just 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…

9. Commanders We Just Can’t Crack | 714

   2 Dec 2025 · 2 h 05 min

   Sometimes 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…

10. We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | 713

    25 Nov 2025 · 1 h 43 min

    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…

11. The Best Budget Cards in Every Color Pair | 712

    22 Nov 2025 · 1 h 07 min

    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…

12. 4 Avatar Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 711

    19 Nov 2025 · 1 h 14 min

    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…

13. Avatar’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 710

    13 Nov 2025 · 2 h 13 min

    Looking 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…

14. Avatar’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 709

    7 Nov 2025 · 1 h 45 min

    Magic’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…

15. Is it Finally Time to Change Hybrid Mana? | 708

    4 Nov 2025 · 1 h 30 min

    From 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…

16. Avatar: The Last Airbender Preview Cards! | 707

    4 Nov 2025 · 28 min · Trailer

    Yip 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…

17. Pro Level Commander Advice from Actual Pros | 706

    28 Oct 2025 · 1 h 44 min

    1v1 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…

18. The New, NEW Commander Brackets | 705

    22 Oct 2025 · 1 h 14 min · Trailer

    That’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…

19. The Best 10 Colorless Cards for just $10 | 704

    18 Oct 2025 · 1 h 08 min

    Want 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,…

20. We Draft the Game Changers | 703

    14 Oct 2025 · 59 min

    The 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…

21. Is Universes Beyond Killing Magic? | 702

    8 Oct 2025 · 2 h 02 min

    Universes 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…

22. Our Favorite Decks We Built This Year | 701

    2 Oct 2025 · 1 h 47 min

    What 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.…

23. The Complete Guide to Mass Disruption | #700

    23 Sep 2025 · 1 h 13 min

    Looking 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…

24. 4 Spider-Man Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 699

    22 Sep 2025 · 1 h 06 min

    No 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…

25. Spider-Man’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 698

    11 Sep 2025 · 1 h 59 min

    Sure, 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…

26. Spider-Man’s Most Powerful Commanders | 697

    5 Sep 2025 · 1 h 53 min

    With 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?…

27. Hydro Man - Our Spider-Man Preview Card | 696

    2 Sep 2025 · 35 min

    BREAKING 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…

28. JLK’s Personal Commander Decks | 695

    28 Aug 2025 · 2 h 04 min

    He’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…

29. The Best Commander in All 32 Color Combos | 694

    20 Aug 2025 · 1 h 29 min

    Tired 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…

30. 10 Utility Lands You Should Buy for $10 | 693

    15 Aug 2025 · 55 min

    Utility lands may not cost you a card slot, but they can cost a fortune! This episode, we’re highlighting some lands that’ll let your mana base make an impact on your gameplan, but not your wallet. We’ve got 10 sweet…

31. How to Beat Green Decks w/ Brian Kibler | 692

    12 Aug 2025 · 1 h 23 min

    It ain’t easy beating green, but MTG Hall of Famer Brian Kibler is here to help! Yes, with all that ramp, green can get so far ahead that catching up feels impossible. But today we’re sharing some tips and tricks to…

32. Commander Sucks - Part 1: Great Expectations | 691

    7 Aug 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    Commander sucks, right? It’s impossible to balance, you have to sit through long turns, sometimes it feels like you didn’t even get to play. Yes, as much as we love the format (we promise) there are definitely some…

33. This Deck Is Too Powerful For My Playgroup | 690

    1 Aug 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    When you love a deck you want to upgrade it to the best it can be, but what do you do when a beloved brew becomes too powerful? In this episode, we explore that question by analyzing the life of Rachel’s high-powered…

34. 10 Cards You Should Buy for $10 | 689

    29 Jul 2025 · 38 min

    Looking to tune up your Commander decks without taking out a loan? This episode we’re here to show off some cheaper sleeper hits you can nab for a total of 10 bucks. These cards give a ton of bang for your buck, so…

35. Edge of Eternities’ Best Cards (In the 99) | 688

    24 Jul 2025 · 2 h 08 min

    In Edge of Eternities, we learn the vastness of space contains a vast amount of cards—but which are worth bringing aboard your favorite Commander decks? This episode, we’re breaking down this new set’s best and…

36. Most Powerful Commanders in Edge of Eternities | 687

    18 Jul 2025 · 1 h 38 min

    In space, no one can hear your opponents scream. Even when you play an out-of-this-world commander from Magic’s latest set Edge of Eternities! We’re going over all of the most powerful new legends from MTG’s first…

37. “Counter Intelligence” Precon Upgrade | Edge of Eternities | 686

    17 Jul 2025 · 1 h 04 min

    Magic’s newest set addresses the age-old question: “Is there intelligent life in the universe?” The answer is YES! It’s in the new “Counter Intelligence” (blue/white/red) precon from Edge of Eternities. So to make you…

38. “World Shaper” Full Deck Reveal & Upgrade | Edge of Eternities | 685

    9 Jul 2025 · 1 h 02 min

    With Edge of Eternities, Wizards is shaping whole new worlds, and with this never-before-seen Commander precon, you can do the same! It’s time to reveal the brand new land-sacrifice themed “World Shaper”…

39. You're Doing Commander Politics Wrong | The Command Zone 684

    3 Jul 2025 · 1 h 03 min

    If you want to win more in Commander, it’s not just about how you play your decks—it’s about how you play your opponents! This episode, we’re revisiting some political tips and tricks that still hold up at today’s…

40. The Best Token Commanders | The Command Zone 683

    1 Jul 2025 · 1 h 04 min

    Wanna brew something broken with tokens? Then look no further, because this episode we’re breaking down the best commanders for going wide. Come see which legends will help you wreck with a board full of rectangles,…

41. Are These Commander Staples Worth It? | 682

    26 Jun 2025 · 1 h 24 min

    A lot of Commander’s most high-impact staples also come at a high price point. But which of the format’s costly cardboard rectangles are actually worth it? This episode, we’re going through some expensive cards that…

42. We Draft the BIGGEST SPLASHY SORCERIES | 681

    18 Jun 2025 · 1 h 15 min

    The Command Zone hosts are going head-to-head-to-head once again in an epic fantasy draft of Commander’s splashiest sorceries! This episode, Rachel, Jimmy, and JLK will be choosing from the biggest and baddest spells…

43. Final Fantasy’s Most Iconic Commanders | 680

    12 Jun 2025 · 2 h 01 min

    Everyone has a favorite Final Fantasy character. And this episode, we’re here to help you make them as impactful on the battlefield as they were on your console! We’re covering all the most iconic legends from Magic’s…

44. The Best Final Fantasy Cards (In the 99) | 679

    3 Jun 2025 · 2 h 19 min

    A good Commander deck doesn’t just need a strong protagonist—the whole party’s gotta pack a punch! Today, we’re breaking down which cards from Magic’s latest set, Final Fantasy, are most worth including in the 99. How…

45. Final Fantasy’s Most Powerful Commanders | 678

    30 May 2025 · 2 h 05 min

    Final Fantasy is completely revealed and it is FULL of powerful legends from across the franchise’s over-30-year history! But which of these new Commander contenders are the absolute strongest? This episode, we’ve…

46. Final Fantasy 6 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Revival Trance” | 677

    28 May 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    Final Fantasy VI did a LOT with only 16 bits, but we’re here to do even more with only 10 cards! That’s right! It's time for our $50 budget upgrade guide for the new Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy “Revival Trance”…

47. Final Fantasy 10 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Counter Blitz” | 676

    21 May 2025 · 1 h 14 min

    Ready to begin your pilgrimage across the land of Spira to defeat Sin and save the world? You’re definitely going to need the Final Fantasy X “Counter Blitz” (green/white/blue) preconstructed Commander deck from the…

48. Our Final Fantasy Preview Card is a BEAST

    21 May 2025 · 41 min

    The Final Fantasy + MTG crossover is going to be huge… TITANIC even! And today we’re summoning an equally enormous preview card: “Summon: Titan!” It could leave a massive footprint in multiple formats, so if you don’t…

49. Final Fantasy 14 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Scions & Spellcraft” | 675

    15 May 2025 · 1 h 15 min

    Ready to go from MMO to MTG? Now you can with the new FFXIV Esper (white/blue/black) precon deck “Scions & Spellcraft” from the latest Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy set! We’re here to save you some time loot-farming…

50. Final Fantasy 7 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Limit Break” | 674

    13 May 2025 · 1 h 07 min

    BOOM! No, that’s not a Mako reactor exploding, it’s Final Fantasy 7 busting out of Midgar and into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Today, we’re bringing you our upgrade guide for the brand new Universes Beyond:…