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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 p... Read more

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The Most Complex New Mechanics EVER?! | #327

The Most Complex New Mechanics EVER?! | #327

The latest batch of mechanics from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths are possibly the most complicated we have ever seen. On thi... Read more

28 Apr 2020

1hr 1min

Ranked #2

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The Commander Deck Building Template | #151

The Commander Deck Building Template | #151

Deck building in EDH can be a daunting task, especially early in your Commander career! Today we’re tackling how to appr... Read more

21 Mar 2017

1hr 5mins

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Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder – Entropic Uprising C16 Deck Tech | #131

Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder – Entropic Uprising C16 Deck Tech | #131

We’re breaking down each of the Commander 2016 Preconstructed decks, reviewing what cards to add and take out, and how y... Read more

10 Nov 2016

49mins

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RISHKAR’S EXPERTISE + Vial Smasher & Thrasios Deck Tech | #140

RISHKAR’S EXPERTISE + Vial Smasher & Thrasios Deck Tech | #140

We discuss our preview card for Aether Revolt: Rishkar’s Expertise, and then break down Josh’s Vial Smasher & Thrasi... Read more

3 Jan 2017

57mins

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Commander 2016 Deck Testing – Kydele & Breya | #135

Commander 2016 Deck Testing – Kydele & Breya | #135

We got to brew decks around the Commander 2016 Legendaries and test them out against each other! Jimmy and Josh talk abo... Read more

29 Nov 2016

49mins

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Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis – Stalwart Unity C16 Deck Tech | #132

Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis – Stalwart Unity C16 Deck Tech | #132

We’re breaking down each of the Commander 2016 Preconstructed decks, reviewing what cards to add and take out, and how y... Read more

15 Nov 2016

47mins

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Pet Cards | #95

Pet Cards | #95

We all have them. Those cards that we love. We put them in all of our decks. But then one day we realize: Wait a minute ... Read more

2 Feb 2016

59mins

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Catching Up with The Professor | #83

Catching Up with The Professor | #83

The Professor joins Josh and Jimmy to discuss the current going-ons in the Magic Community. Lots of controversy to debat... Read more

13 Oct 2015

1hr 32mins

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Theros: Beyond Death – New Commander Review I #305

Theros: Beyond Death – New Commander Review I #305

Theros: Beyond Death has been fully revealed! We’re taking an in-depth look at all of the new legendary creatures and di... Read more

10 Jan 2020

1hr 47mins

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Dominaria Set Review | #206

Dominaria Set Review | #206

Dominaria is here! And it's chalk full of Legendary creatures and other goodies that seem specifically geared towards th... Read more

18 Apr 2018

1hr 35mins

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Overperformers in Commander / EDH | #22

Overperformers in Commander / EDH | #22

We're joined by Wedge from TheManaSource to discuss our lists for our top OVERPERFORMERS in Commander/EDH. Which cards s... Read more

9 Dec 2014

1hr 45mins

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A Complete Guide to Mana Ramp I #303

A Complete Guide to Mana Ramp I #303

Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins the show to break down everything you need to know about one of the key pillars of t... Read more

3 Jan 2020

1hr 34mins

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Mastering Mental Manipulation in Multiplayer Magic

Mastering Mental Manipulation in Multiplayer Magic

Show Notes:On this episode, Jimmy and Josh discuss mental tricks that you can use to get what you want from the other pl... Read more

18 Oct 2019

1hr 1min

Ranked #14

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EDH Essentials with Craig Blanchette | #105

EDH Essentials with Craig Blanchette | #105

We’re handing over the reins of the show to our good friend Craig Blanchette (Twitter: @CraigBlanchette) who has come up... Read more

26 Apr 2016

1hr 21mins

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How to Power-up Your Decks | #217

How to Power-up Your Decks | #217

With the release of new cards/sets and shifts in the local meta, Commander players are constantly tuning-up their decks.... Read more

3 Jul 2018

1hr 40mins

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Building On A Budget | #117

Building On A Budget | #117

This week we discuss the basics of building a deck on a budget - how to prioritize, organize, and correctly identify wha... Read more

9 Aug 2016

1hr 13mins

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Cards You Should Be Playing (But Aren’t) | #254

Cards You Should Be Playing (But Aren’t) | #254

On today’s episode, we’re talking about a bunch of cards you should be playing, but probably aren’t. We'll help you find... Read more

6 Feb 2019

1hr 16mins

Ranked #18

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Top 10 Lands in EDH | #104

Top 10 Lands in EDH | #104

Josh and Jimmy break down their top 10 lands in EDH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice... Read more

19 Apr 2016

1hr 8mins

Ranked #19

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Blatant Favoritism? No-Counter EDH? Mailbag Q&A | #144

Blatant Favoritism? No-Counter EDH? Mailbag Q&A | #144

Mailbag Q&A time! This week we’re answering questions on deck refinement, how to make a successful LGS Commander Nig... Read more

31 Jan 2017

1hr 12mins

Ranked #20

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Straying From Staples with TheMagicManSam | #146

Straying From Staples with TheMagicManSam | #146

TheMagicManSam joins the show with an interesting perspective: how does one not let their Commander games become monoton... Read more

14 Feb 2017

1hr 28mins

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