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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
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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 upgrade guide, complete with 10 cards that you can count-er on to make the deck better, and 10 cards that you can subtract. Now at your next game night you can up the ante with your new favorite Auntie! Come watch!

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

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Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Jordan Pridgen:

Twitter: @jordanpigeon

Instagram: @jordanpridgen

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"Blight Curse" Precon Upgrade Deck List:

https://archidekt.com/decks/18996943/cz_722_blight_curse_precon_upgrade

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“Blight Curse” Precon Upgrade | Lorwyn Eclipsed | 722

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 synergies and strategies that’ll make these commanders shine brightest, casting your opponents’ hopes and dreams into eternal night (in a fun way). This is an awesome set, so don’t miss out!

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Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 20% off SITEWIDE on Raycon audio products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen

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Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Don’t Ignore These Commander Red Flags | The Command Zone 720:

https://youtu.be/QjYvM7f8bIY?si=LYvrf-R_KT9rXgOk

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Lorwyn Eclipsed’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 721

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 conversations, in this episode we’re laying out the red flags that all Commander players should watch out for. We all want this community to be fun for everyone, so make sure you’re aware of these potential pitfalls!

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Holiday Showdown feat. ZachTheBold | Extra Turns 66:

https://youtu.be/e4SWdVHlrzs?si=l7sQ3kPBCGC2FWwd

Tarkir: Dragonstorm w/ The Professor & AliasV | Game Knights 77:

https://youtu.be/-biWuhZQBs0?si=cwApDfNcRSASw7mb

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Don’t Ignore These Commander Red Flags | 720

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 to look back over the cards, events, controversies, and changes from the last 365 days of MTG that made this one of the biggest (but also most polarizing) years in the game’s history.

Jimmy, JLK and Rachel discuss everything that made 2025 one to remember: the goods and bads, the highs and lows, what worked, what didn’t, and what we hope to see in years to come. 

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Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Aetherdrift w/Christian Navarro | Game Knights 76:

https://tinyurl.com/33nhbvbe

Mark Rosewater on Aetherdrift:

https://tinyurl.com/4v52mrn6

Final Fantasy Earnings:

https://tinyurl.com/mv57xe2a

Beyond the Edge of Eternities: An MTG Movie:

https://tinyurl.com/bdz5kuu4

Edge of Eternities w/ Bosco & Irene The Alien | Game Knights #79:

https://tinyurl.com/yr39caew

Vehicles as Commanders:

https://tinyurl.com/2zv229e4

Jim Davis:

Twitter: @JimDavisMTG

YouTube: @JimDavisMTG

Limited Resources:

YouTube: @LimitedResourcesPodcast

Blake Rasmussen's Response to Survey Feedback:

https://tinyurl.com/mtre384h

We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | The Command Zone 713:

https://tinyurl.com/4pmbyeyx

WOTC on Secret Lair x Monster Hunter:

https://tinyurl.com/fn948fmy

The Story of Ghazban Ogress:

https://tinyurl.com/3tc6db3s

Mark Rosewater's Response to Ghazban Ogress:

https://tinyurl.com/ynvvasxc

Magic: The Gathering Movie:

https://tinyurl.com/3z9s2746

We Like The Hybrid Change, Actually | The Command Zone 708:

https://tinyurl.com/2duppunp

Sheldon Menery: Current Commander Concerns:

https://tinyurl.com/4r97826a

Why Not To Play Commander:

https://tinyurl.com/2cmdj2ku

Pigs & Slop:

https://tinyurl.com/yjc6ar94

What are we even doing? | The Command Zone 702:

https://tinyurl.com/7efnnjjs

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MTG in 2025 - Year in Review | 719

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, we’re taking a look back at The Great War, dissecting its complexities for lessons you can use on your own MTG Commander battlefields. 

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History:

https://www.youtube.com/user/dancarlinpodcaster/videos

The Best Cards of 2025 | The Command Zone 717:

https://youtu.be/QG5KDhlmFRI?si=F-nO-8H7wbYm8MYH

The Guns of August (by Barbara Tuckman):

https://www.amazon.com/Guns-August-Pulitzer-Prize-Winning-Outbreak/dp/0345476093

The Christmas Truce:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce

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We got Commander tips from WHO?! | 718

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 nominees will win a golden trophy, and who will bring home the title of Best Card of 2025? Grab your popcorn, because it’s time to find out!
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Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone

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Take advantage of Ridge’s Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/COMMAND #Ridgepod

AURA:

Get an exclusive $35 off your Carver Mat frame at: https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND with promo code COMMAND.

FACTOR:

Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Jake Boss:

Twitter: @JakeBossMTG

Instagram: @jakebossmtg

Bluesky: @jakeboss.bsky.social

Jordan Pridgen:

Twitter: @jordanpigeon

Instagram: @jordanpridgen

Bluesky: @jordanpigeon.bsky.social

Beky Bell:

Twitter: @bekybear

Instagram: @bekybear

Gaurav Gulati:

Twitter: @DoubleGXG

Instagram: @DoubleGXG

Jamie Block:

Twitter: @Jamblock

Manson Leung:

Twitter: @MansonLeung_

Instagram: @the_manson

Karina Cruz:

Bluesky: @kcz24.bsky.social

Eric Lem:

Archidekt: https://archidekt.com/u/ItsBigGreen

Joshua Murphy:

Twitter: @alsonamedjosh

Bluesky: @alsonamedjosh.bsky.social

Edge of Eternities w/ Bosco & Irene The Alien | Game Knights #79:

https://youtu.be/269giWwNGN4?si=JYURk5MBA5Ul7g3a

Game Knights Spider-Man w/CovertGoBlue | #80:

https://youtu.be/d2r50q6Xa8w?si=dUtNHjOZtUiEfjIA

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THE END STEP:

Tales Unrolled:

Watch Jimmy and JLK play D&D: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m27DrGOi8s

Better than Heroes: 

https://www.youtube.com/betterthanheroes

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The Best Cards of 2025 | The Zoney Awards | 717

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 deckbuilding tips that will breathe new life into your gameplay, with more diverse win conditions, more interesting decision points, and cards that won’t put you in the same position every single game. It’s time to dust off that old deck and make it new again!

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SUPPORT OUR PATREON:

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone

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DUELING DRAGONS PLAYMAT KICKSTARTER:

We’ve got not one but TWO amazing new Game Knights playmats – get yours now before it’s too late! These epic dragon designs come together to form one stunning battlefield, especially in the PREMIUM spot foil version that’s unlike anything we’ve done before. Order yours today at: https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK

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WHATNOT:

Join us live for games and free giveaways on December 18th @ 3pm Pacific! Plus, get a free $15 on us off your first purchase on Whatnot when you sign up at: https://whatnot.com/invite/command #whatnotpartner

FABLETICS:

Become a Fabletics VIP to get 80% off EVERYTHING plus monthly credits toward items, bundles, and outfits. Sign up at: http://www.fabletics.com/command

AURA:

Get an exclusive $35 off your Carver Mat frame at: https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND with promo code COMMAND.

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Salubrious Snail's "The Difficult Reality of the Tutor Question":

https://youtu.be/ccAea-2xqAU?si=c20KSd22P7NDnCcK

Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658:

https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=mTRG66mCqj46Vk2J

Alex Kessler:

Twitter: @Kesswylie

Instagram: @kesswylie

YouTube: @TheMMCast

Ben Bateman:

Twitter: @benbatemanmtg

Instagram: @benbatemanmtg 

YouTube: @BenBatemanMTG

About Singleton Format Highlander Gauntlet:

https://youtu.be/a6FC6-5g1qQ?si=I-fSxKqV4aGG-YUz

Master Deck Building w/ These Scryfall Hacks | The Command Zone 608:

https://youtu.be/NNv2uWeCS50?si=m0M7BUNS4FnO2qVv

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Follow us on Instagram:

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@wachelreeks

Follow us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/

Email us:

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Commander Rules and Ban List:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list
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How to Make Your Decks Less Boring | 716

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 cut. They may seem fine on their face, but we’ll break down why they’re overrated, and how you can do better.

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DUELING DRAGONS PLAYMAT KICKSTARTER:

We’ve got not one but TWO amazing new Game Knights playmats – get yours now before it’s too late! These epic dragon designs come together to form one stunning battlefield, especially in the PREMIUM spot foil version that’s unlike anything we’ve done before. Order yours today at: https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK

--------

SUPPORT OUR CONTENT!

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more: https://www.patreon.com/commandzone

--------

AURA:

Get an exclusive $35 off your Carver Mat frame at: https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND with promo code COMMAND.

FABLETICS:

Become a Fabletics VIP to get 80% off EVERYTHING plus monthly credits toward items, bundles, and outfits. Sign up at: http://www.fabletics.com/command

SHOPIFY:

Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz

WHATNOT:

Join us live for games and free giveaways on December 18th @ 3pm Pacific! Plus, get a free $15 on us off your first purchase on Whatnot when you sign up at: https://whatnot.com/invite/command #whatnotpartner

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Lost Caverns of Ixalan w/ The Professor | Game Knights 66:

https://youtu.be/vA5qMDnyLc0?si=WZBgz5ETCBSWj53U

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Email us:

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Commander Rules and Ban List:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list

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Most Overrated Cards That You Still Play | 715

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 plans to unfun play patterns, come find out which cards were too tricky to crack even for us, and we’re professionals!

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DUELING DRAGONS PLAYMAT KICKSTARTER:

We’ve got not one but TWO amazing new Game Knights playmats – get yours now before it’s too late! These epic dragon designs come together to form one stunning battlefield, especially in the PREMIUM spot foil version that’s unlike anything we’ve done before. Order yours today at: https://tinyurl.com/DuelingDragonsGK

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JOIN OUR PATREON:

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone

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RAYCON:

Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! This holiday season, get 20% off SITEWIDE on Raycon audio products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen

AURA:

Get an exclusive $35 off your Carver Mat frame at: https://on.auraframes.com/COMMAND with promo code COMMAND

WHATNOT:

Join us live for games and free giveaways on December 18th @ 3pm Pacific! Plus, get a free $15 on us off your first purchase on Whatnot when you sign up at: https://whatnot.com/invite/command #whatnotpartner

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CARD KINGDOM:

The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command

ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today!

ULTRA PRO:

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Relevant Links:

CZ 714 | Murph's Ramses Overdark:

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724687/cz_714_murphs_ramses_overdark

CZ 714 | Jordan's Cid:

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724719/cz_714_jordans_cid

CZ 714 | Rachel Kendra's Kaalia (Demon Typal):

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724763/cz_714_rachel_kendras_kaalia_demon_typal

CZ 714 | Rachel Kendra's Kaalia (Blink):

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724796/cz_714_rachel_kendras_kaalia_blink

CZ 714 | Sebastian's Jerren:

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724820/cz_714_sebastians_jerren

EPIC Commander Combat w/ Pixie Kitten | Extra Turns 16:

https://youtu.be/ZUYN4tdCToQ?si=tp_ccR7Rw-45onXG

High-Energy Action w/ Jarvis Johnson | Extra Turns 54:

https://youtu.be/hRes8boLkVs?si=QDDkou5G_9Eqj41t

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https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list
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Commanders We Just Can’t Crack | 714

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 going one by one through every precon this year. We’ll be grading them each for playability, value, and just plain old fun! Come find out which decks pass, and which you should pass on.

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ARCHIDEKT:

Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! 

ULTRA PRO:

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Relevant Links:

Tarkir: Dragonstorm w/ The Professor & AliasV | Game Knights 77:

https://youtu.be/-biWuhZQBs0?si=AP3KxTe3rDDh_fCc

FINAL FANTASY x MAGIC w/ Jacob Bertrand | Game Knights 78:

https://youtu.be/7X_W4OQfSn0?si=2gypI5XZN2TtO3Z7

Final Fantasy 7 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Limit Break” | The Command Zone 674:

https://youtu.be/xkypTAiPbkU?si=rYm_1gXJsAvhQ1m4

Universes Beyond: Avatar - Magic Director Explains Lack of Commander Decks:

https://mtg.cardsrealm.com/en-us/articles/universes-beyond-avatar-magic-director-explains-lack-of-commander-decks

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https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list

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We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | 713

In a game like Commander, you can’t win ‘em all, but it’s no fun to ALWAYS lose! This episode Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins Jimmy to answer the age-old question, “Why do I keep losing?” We’ll discuss the potential reasons behind low win-rates, and tell you the best ways you can turn some of those Ls into Ws!
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What We Talked About on The End Step:

In Vitro Fertilisation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_vitro_fertilisation
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Why Do I Keep Losing Games? | #436

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