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1. "Divine Convocation” Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 532

   18 May 2023 · 53 min · Episode 532

   Do you want to achieve god-like power in your next Commander deck without needing to pass around a collection plate? We’ve got you covered with our budget upgrade guide for the “Divine Convocation” March of the Machine…

2. “Cavalry Charge” Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 531

   10 May 2023 · 1 h 03 min · Episode 531

   Show Notes: Give your friends a knight to remember with some help from our “Cavalry Charge” super budget upgrade guide. We’ve taken the white, blue, & black Commander precon from March of the Machine and detailed 10…

3. AFTERMATH: Cards You Need to Know | 530

   4 May 2023 · 1 h 58 min · Episode 530

   In the wake of brutal war, the multiverse must rebuild. Kingdoms have been shattered, planeswalkers have been desparked, and sweet new cards have been released! March of the Machine: Aftermath might be a much smaller…

4. The Best Cards (In the 99) - March of the Machine | 529

   2 May 2023 · 2 h 11 min · Episode 529

   March of the Machine is full of legendary characters from across the multiverse, but what about the other spells and soldiers that are backing them up? Today, we’re going through Magic’s latest set to break down which…

5. “Call for Backup” Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 528

   25 Apr 2023 · 56 min · Episode 528

   Do you find yourself alone on the budget battlefield, fighting to make a great deck without spending too much money? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We’re bringing you everything you need with our budget upgrade…

6. “Tinker Time” Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 526

   17 Apr 2023 · 1 h 00 min · Episode 527

   Love to tinker with your decks, but don’t love spending too much moolah? Well our $10 budget upgrade guide for the new green/blue/red “Tinker Time” March of the Machine preconstructed deck is made just for you! We’ll…

7. Which Praetor Is Most Powerful? | March of the Machine | 526

   14 Apr 2023 · 1 h 34 min · Episode 526

   Good guys? Sure, they’re nice. But this episode isn’t for them. This one’s for the bad guys! Today we’re tackling the meanest of the mean from March of the Machine with the Phyrexian praetors! We’ll go over all five…

8. “Growing Threat” - Precon Budget Upgrade - March of the Machine | 525

   12 Apr 2023 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 525

   It may be hard to convince people you’re not the threat when you break out the “Growing Threat” Commander precon from March of the Machine. So to help you keep up against the rest of the table, we’ve got a budget…

9. March of the Machine - Team Up Commanders (Part 2) | 524

   10 Apr 2023 · 1 h 50 min · Episode 524

   The war for the multiverse rages on, and some truly legendary pairings are staunchly defending their planes. This episode, we finish breaking down the team-up Commanders from March of the Machine. Now, when all these…

10. March of the Machine - Team Up Commanders (Part 1) | 523

    6 Apr 2023 · 1 h 52 min · Episode 523

    In March of the Machine, the multiverse’s most beloved legends must team up to take down the Phyrexians. This episode, we start to break down the two-in-one Commanders they’ve become. Which pairings will rise to the…

11. “Divine Convocation” Precon Deck Reveal - March of the Machine | 522

    4 Apr 2023 · 49 min · Episode 522

    Are you ready to rally your allies, band together, and fight the March of the Machine? Today, we’re revealing a whole new Commander deck that’s perfect for you! We go through all the new cards in this Jeskai (RWB)…

12. Rules Commander Players Get Wrong | 521

    29 Mar 2023 · 1 h 25 min · Episode 521

    Magic is a complicated game. “How complicated?” you ask. With over 265 pages in the comprehensive rules, it’s safe to say it’s more complex than most people ever realize. So it’s no surprise there are some rules…

13. Scariest Commanders to Play Against | #520

    21 Mar 2023 · 1 h 30 min · Episode 520

    Some legends are truly terrifying to see in your opponent’s command zone. But they get a little less scary once you have a gameplan to stop them. Today, we’re breaking down the modern-day Commander boogiemen, why…

14. Does Kingmaking Ruin Games? | Bonus Episode

    16 Mar 2023 · 1 h 02 min

    It’s good to be king, but is it good to be the kingmaker? So often in Commander, a player on the brink of death has the power to choose which remaining opponent will get the crown or who will take the loss. But what’s…

15. Building a Deck You Love to Play | #519

    14 Mar 2023 · 1 h 08 min · Episode 519

    Building a powerful deck can be a lot easier than building one you actually love to pilot, especially after repetitive play. Today, we’re breaking down the steps you can take to make sure your final brew is just as fun…

16. Commander Staples That Aren’t Worth the Price | #518

    7 Mar 2023 · 1 h 49 min · Episode 518

    Commander can be expensive, especially when you’re starting to build your collection! When you’re trading your cash for cardboard, take a moment to optimize your spending. This episode, we’re breaking down some of the…

17. Are MagicCons Worth It? | Bonus Episode

    2 Mar 2023 · 59 min

    MagicCons are Wizards’ latest attempt at cracking “The Gathering.” But are these big live events actually worth attending? We’re breaking down our experiences from Vegas and Philly to determine just how much bang…

18. Bad Cards We Still Play | #517

    28 Feb 2023 · 57 min · Episode 517

    Can any Magic card truly be called “bad?” Yes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun playing them! This episode, Rachel polls the Command Zone crew on cards they love to play even though they aren’t exactly…

19. How To Play Infect with Mr. Infect | #516

    22 Feb 2023 · 1 h 18 min · Episode 516

    Do you love Commander but hate counting past 10? Then we have a strategy for you! This episode, Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette is here to teach you about–you guessed it–playing infect in Commander! With Phyrexia: All…

20. The Best Cards (In the 99) from All Will Be One | #515

    14 Feb 2023 · 2 h 24 min · Episode 515

    Show Notes: Just because a card can’t be your commander, doesn’t mean it's not the piece you need to turn your deck into a perfect, mechanical abomination! This episode we’re going over the cards that matter for your…

21. The Dominus Cycle - All Will Be One | #514

    6 Feb 2023 · 1 h 29 min · Episode 514

    Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Show Notes: When Phyrexia took over Mirrodin, parts of the plane…

22. The Best Mono-Colored Commanders from ONE | #513

    3 Feb 2023 · 1 h 52 min · Episode 513

    In Phyrexia: All Will Be One, every color has been corrupted by Phyrexia’s influence, and that means a bunch of new compleated commanders! This episode, we’re delving into the best mono-colored legendary creatures from…

23. Is Infect Too Strong Now? | Bonus Episode

    1 Feb 2023 · 40 min

    Show Notes: Poison counters are back in Phyrexia: All Will Be One and with them returns the age-old Commander question: Is infect too strong? Sure, 10 is a lot less than 40, but is it actually easier to pull off?…

24. All Will Be ONE - The Best Multi-Colored Commanders | #512

    27 Jan 2023 · 1 h 50 min · Episode 512

    Show Notes: In Phyrexia, all may be one but today all the legends will be at least two… colors! That’s right! On this episode, we’re diving into the best new multi-colored commanders from Phyrexia: All Will Be One.…

25. “Corrupting Influence” Budget Upgrade Guide - Phyrexia: All Will Be One | #511

    23 Jan 2023 · 1 h 04 min · Episode 511

    Have you been drinking glistening oil? Because it looks like you’re under a “Corrupting Influence.” Join us for our budget upgrade guide of this toxic white, black, and green Phyrexia: All Will Be One preconstructed…

26. “Rebellion Rising” Budget Upgrade Guide - Phyrexia: All Will Be One | #510

    20 Jan 2023 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 510

    The Mirran resistance fights for its mere existence, and we’re here to help them out… on a BUDGET! This episode we bring you our budget upgrade guide for the new red and white “Rebellion Rising” Phyrexia: All Will Be…

27. “Corrupting Influence” Full Deck Reveal - All Will Be One | #509

    18 Jan 2023 · 45 min · Episode 509

    Normally, we don’t like being toxic here at The Command Zone but today we’re making an exception for the reveal of “Corrupting Influence,” the Abzan precon Commander deck from Phyrexia: All Will Be One! It’s compleat…

28. Good Cards We Don’t Play | #508

    12 Jan 2023 · 49 min · Episode 508

    If a Magic card is powerful, you should play it right? Well in a format like Commander, the choice isn’t always that simple. There’s a whole bevy of reasons a discerning player might choose not to play perfectly “good”…

29. Commander Bad Habits You Need to Quit | #507

    5 Jan 2023 · 59 min · Episode 507

    This year, make a New Year’s Resolution to be a better Magic Player. There are a lot of bad habits around the Commander table. This episode, we're talking about what they are, why they're bad, and how to fix them.…

30. 2022 Year In Review | #506

    30 Dec 2022 · 2 h 49 min · Episode 506

    Show Notes: 2022 is done, and it’s time to lay everything out on the table. (Yes, even 30th Anniversary Edition!) It’s been a year of new hosts, new events, new controversies, but most of all, lots and lots and LOTS…

31. The Best New Commanders From Jumpstart 2022 | #505

    19 Dec 2022 · 1 h 42 min · Episode 505

    Show Notes: Jumpstart is back and better than ever! It’s fun right out of the box, but it’s also loaded with new cards for your decks! So let’s jump right in and talk about the all-new commanders from Jumpstart 2022.…

32. How to Mulligan | #504

    14 Dec 2022 · 1 h 15 min · Episode 504

    This epispose-- Sorry. This ebidsode-- Ugh, let me try that again. This episode, we’re going to discuss How To Mulligan! Sure the actions you take during a game matter a lot, but if you don’t pay enough attention to…

33. Cards That Matter from The Brothers War | In the 99 Analysis | #503

    8 Dec 2022 · 2 h 21 min · Episode 503

    In Magic – like in war – a strong commander can’t win alone. You need the best soldiers, tools, and munitions to get the job done. And The Brothers’ War has everything you need to tune up your arsenal! This episode,…

34. Transformers: Decepticon Commanders - The Brothers War | #502

    1 Dec 2022 · 1 h 14 min · Episode 502

    Decepticons, attack! The evil faction of Magic’s new Universes Beyond Transformers cards are here to convert your battlefield into a full-on war zone. This episode, we lay out the synergies and combos each of these…

35. Transformers: Autobot Commanders - The Brothers War | #501

    22 Nov 2022 · 1 h 39 min · Episode 501

    Show Notes: Autobots! Transform and roll out! That’s right, it’s time to review the heroic half of these new Universes Beyond commanders. You’re gonna flip when you see the powerful synergies and strategies around…

36. How Good Are The Meld Commanders? The Brothers War | #500

    15 Nov 2022 · 1 h 14 min · Episode 500

    Show Notes: The Brothers’ War features legends so powerful they can’t be contained on just one card. This episode, we’re breaking down the Meld Commanders from Magic’s newest set to see just what we get for all our…

37. The Brothers’ War - The Best Multi-Colored Commanders | #499

    9 Nov 2022 · 1 h 34 min · Episode 499

    Show Notes: You can’t win a war without a capable Commander. Luckily, The Brothers’ War is giving us plenty of powerful new legends to bring into battle. This episode, we’re digging deep into the multi-colored…

38. “Mishra’s Burnished Banner” Budget Upgrade Guide - The Brothers War | #498

    3 Nov 2022 · 1 h 05 min · Episode 498

    Show Notes: The sibling rivalry that nearly shattered a plane is now taking precon form! On this budget upgrade guide for The Brothers’ War Commander deck “Mishra’s Burnished Banner,” Jamie Block joins us to lay out…

39. “Urza’s Iron Alliance” Budget Upgrade Guide - The Brothers War | #497

    1 Nov 2022 · 53 min · Episode 497

    Show Notes: The greatest war Dominaria has ever seen is in full swing! So steel yourselves for battle, with our Brothers' War “Urza’s Iron Alliance” budget precon upgrade guide! Jordan Pridgen joins us to recruit 10…

40. Our Favorite Unfinity Cards | #496

    27 Oct 2022 · 1 h 22 min · Episode 496

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41. Our Favorite Unfinity Cards | #496

    27 Oct 2022 · 1 h 22 min

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42. The Best Cards from Warhammer 40K | #495

    18 Oct 2022 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 495

    Show Notes: The 40K Universes Beyond Commander decks have more new cards than any precon product ever before! With four factions and 40,000 years of warfare, there’s a lot to consider – but never fear, we’re going to…

43. “Tyranid Swarm” Budget Upgrade Guide - Warhammer 40K | #494

    14 Oct 2022 · 1 h 07 min · Episode 494

    From beyond our galaxy, the ultimate predators have emerged: the Tyranids! Come join The Hive by watching our “Tyranid Swarm” 40K precon budget upgrade guide. Learn the 10 cards you should implant (for under $30) and…

44. “Forces of the Imperium” Budget Upgrade Guide - Warhammer 40K | #493

    12 Oct 2022 · 1 h 01 min · Episode 493

    Show Notes: In the name of the God-Emperor of Mankind, it is decreed that a great upgrade shall commence! So Join us for our “Forces of The Imperium” 40K precon budget upgrade guide, as we lay out the 10 cards to…

45. “The Ruinous Powers” Budget Upgrade Guide - Warhammer 40K | #492

    12 Oct 2022 · 1 h 07 min · Episode 492

    Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone ---------- Show Notes: It’s time to embrace chaos as we unleash the budget…

46. “Necron Dynasties” Budget Upgrade Guide - Warhammer 40K | #491

    3 Oct 2022 · 1 h 23 min · Episode 491

    Show Notes: The “Necron Dynasties” are waking up across the galaxy, and in this Warhammer 40K budget precon upgrade guide, Command Zone editor Gaurav Gulati joins us to help them reclaim their power. See which 10…

47. Mono-Colored & Uncommon Commanders - Dominaria United | #490

    29 Sep 2022 · 1 h 59 min · Episode 490

    Show Notes: These days Legends come in all rarities and color identities, but do they have what it takes to lead your next deck? This episode we’re reviewing the uncommon and mono-colored commanders from Dominaria…

48. The Cards That Matter (In the 99) from Dominaria United | #489

    22 Sep 2022 · 2 h 02 min · Episode 489

    The plane of Dominaria is vast and ancient… and bursting at the seams with great new cards for Commander! This episode we put aside the legends for a moment to discuss the best cards for the 99 from Dominaria United!…

49. Box Topper Lost Legends Review (Part 2) Dominaria United | #488

    20 Sep 2022 · 1 h 43 min · Episode 488

    Show Notes: It’s time for Part 2 of our review of the Lost Legends Box Topper Commanders from Dominaria United! CAG member Rachel Weeks joins the show to break down all of the awesome and amazing synergies and combos…

50. “Necron Dynasties” Full Deck Reveal - Warhammer 40K | #487

    15 Sep 2022 · 52 min · Episode 487

    Show Notes: From the depths of an ancient alien catacomb, the “Necron Dynasties” emerge! Join us as we preview the entire Warhammer 40K Universes Beyond mono-black precon deck including 42 brand new cards and five…