The Command Zone

Apr 25 2024 14.8k
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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! [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

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The Best Cards (In the 99) from Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 604

Apr 25 2024 139 mins  
Want to know how the West was won? Well, obviously by running these super powerful cards from MTG’s newest set Outlaws of Thunder Junction! This episode, we’re wrangling up all the finest tech to play in the 99 of your favorite deck. It’s a brutal and lawless land out there, but with these strategies and synergies hidden in your boot you’ll be ready to hold your own when da

“Most Wanted” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 603

Apr 19 2024 63 mins  
It’s fun to be an outlaw, but if you want your ne’er-do-wells to do well at the table, you’ll need some upgrades. So today, for just a $50 bounty we present our upgrade guide for the “Most Wanted” (red/white/black) precon deck from Thunder Junction. We’ve got 10 dastardly additions and 10 cuts that aren’t worth their salt, so you can get the thing you truly want most:

“Grand Larceny” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 602

Apr 16 2024 79 mins  
Feeling criminal? Tired of only piloting your own deck? Why not play your opponent's instead!? We’re here to tell you how, with our upgrade guide for the new Outlaws of Thunder Junction “Grand Larceny” (blue/black/green) precon deck. For only $50, we’ll show you which 10 cards to bring on the job, and which 10 to ditch so they don’t weigh you down. Soon, your opponent’s

“Desert Bloom” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 601

Apr 11 2024 66 mins  
The desert can be merciless, empty, and unforgiving. But if you know where to look, there’s beauty to be found… in our mighty-fine Thunder Junction “Desert Bloom” (white/red/green) precon upgrade guide! As always we’ll bring you 10 cards to add to your travel pack, and 10 that you should desert in the desert, all for under $50. With these upgrades at your side, we reckon

“Quick Draw” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 600

Apr 09 2024 82 mins  
In the Wild West, there are only two types of people: the quick and the dead. If you don’t want to be the latter, then you’re going to need a deck that can keep up! Well don’t worry, today we’re bringing you the upgrade guide for the new Outlaws of Thunder Junction “Quick Draw” (red/blue) precon deck. We’ll lay out the 10 cards (for under $50) that you should have in

Most Powerful Commanders from Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 599

Apr 06 2024 129 mins  
It’s High Noon! And that means it’s time for some rootin’ tootin’ new commanders. Luckily, Magic’s latest set Outlaws of Thunder Junction has rustled up all sorts of strong legends. So when you’re putting together your next 100-card posse and need a tough customer to lead it, look no further than these dastardly desperados. We’ve got the synergies and strategies that�

“Most Wanted” Full Deck Reveal - Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 598

Apr 04 2024 44 mins  
Thunder Junction previews have been full of tough characters: outlaws, varmints, ne'er-do-wells and more. But today, we’re bringing you the baddest of the bad, as we reveal the entire list for the Mardu (white, black, and red) “Most Wanted” precon deck from Outlaws of Thunder Junction! We’ll be covering the whole posse of new cards, including two never-before-seen legends.

The Unwritten Rules of Commander | 597

Mar 28 2024 98 mins  
The comprehensive rules of Magic: The Gathering are almost 300 pages long. On top of all that, Commander has a whole set of UNWRITTEN rules that can be a lot less cut-and-dry. Needless to say, this is a complicated thing to navigate. But have no fear! This episode we’re going over those unofficial rules and expectations of the format. From cards you aren’t supposed to play to g

Mistakes Were Made! | Real Talk w/ The Professor | Bonus Episode

Mar 21 2024 78 mins  
With almost 20 combined years of YouTube under their belts, The Professor and JLK are some of the most experienced veterans in the MTG content space. Both channels have grown enormously since they began, but it hasn’t always been a simple or easy journey. Today, the two friends sit down to give you a look behind the curtain, discussing the realities of content creation and the st

How to Playtest Your Decks | 596

Mar 19 2024 117 mins  
It happens to everyone: you sit down at the table with your brand new deck and it completely flops. NOTHING goes right. Your deck doesn’t do anything. All the cards seemed good on paper, but they just don’t work together like you thought they would. Well friend, what you need is some proper goldfishing! This episode, we’re teaching you how to effectively test your decks so th