The Command Zone

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“Corrupting Influence” Full Deck Reveal - All Will Be One | #509 Jan 18, 2023

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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 with 10 new cards including 2 brand new Commanders which we think will be infectiously fun, so join us as we break down the reprints, deck value, stats, and more.

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Good Cards We Don’t Play | #508 Jan 12, 2023

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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” cards. This episode, the Command Zone crew weighs in on the staples and high-powered cards that they refuse to put in their decks. Whether it’s the art, the gameplay pattern, or just plain old gut instinct these are the good cards we don’t play!

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Extra Turns #18

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Reading Rainbow

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Thirteen Lives (2022)

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Commander Bad Habits You Need to Quit | #507 Jan 05, 2023

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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. This is a complex format with plenty of room to make mistakes, but many of them are easy to avoid if you start putting in the effort. Find out what you can do to keep games fun and the format healthy!

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How to Mulligan | The Command Zone #504 | Magic: The Gathering Commander EDH

https://youtu.be/aWoEzXLUppM

The Power of Priority (and The Stack) l The Command Zone #267 l Magic: the Gathering EDH

https://youtu.be/co25vcPvDsE

Combo Masterclass w/ Jim LaPage (CAG, The Spike Feeders) | Command Zone #435 | Magic The Gathering

https://youtu.be/P5BCUH0GGmU

The Spike Feeders

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGh7-4mDFssqhu_UpOwRzIA

Scryfall

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Gatherer

https://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Default.aspx

Life Linker App

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CZ Commander Clock App

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Mono-Colored Melee | Extra Turns #30 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay

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2022 Year In Review | #506 Dec 30, 2022

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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 of products. It might be fair to say that 2022 has had more Magic: the Gathering than any year in the history of the game.

This episode, we join together to go over the highs and lows of the year, giving our opinions on how things have gone and our hopes for what the future may bring. There’s a lot to cover so let’s jump into the 2022 year in review!

(Note: The number we stated for “new commanders printed this year” was incorrect. We said there were 383. The actual number is 362. We inadvertently included "acorn symbol" non-legal legends in our original count.)

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The Best of the Year - How did Magic Do in 2019? | The Command Zone #302

https://youtu.be/RctPsvWPEpE

Everything Everywhere All at Once:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/

The Best (and Worst) of 2021 | The Command Zone #438

https://youtu.be/l92Wd4Qb8m0

Game Knights Playlist (EP. 34, EP. 44, EP. 50)

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Saffron Olive

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Instagram: @saffronolivemtg

Website: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/

New RC Members Announcement:

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Olivia Gobert-Hicks

Twitter: @goberthicks

Instagram: @goberthicks

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/affinityartifacts

Jim Lapage

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSpikeFeeders

Extra Turns #24 Ft. Olivia Gobert-Hicks & Jim Lapage:

https://youtu.be/P7oDhVWKwOQ

Wizards 30th Anniversary Edition announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/celebrate-30-years-magic-gathering-30th-anniversary-edition-2022-10-04

Philip DeFranco talks about Magic 30th Anniversary Edition, the Hasbro Stock drop, and the BofA assessment:

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Post Malone

Twitter: @PostMalone

Instagram: @postmalone

TCGPlayer acquires CFB before being acquired by Ebay: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tcgplayer-to-acquire-channelfireball-and-binderpos-301583431.html

MTG Universes Beyond LOTR and Dr. Who:

https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/universes-beyond-brings-lord-of-the-rings-warhammer-and-doctor-who-to-mtg/

Magic 30 Cosplay Contest Prize:

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The Best New Commanders From Jumpstart 2022 | #505 Dec 19, 2022

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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. We’ll be going over the most interesting and powerful legends from the set, outlining the synergies and strategies that you can use to really get your engine going. Come check it out!

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How to Mulligan | #504 Dec 14, 2022

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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 your opening hand, you could lose before you even get started! We’ll go over how mulligans work, what you should be looking for in a good hand, and even give you some examples of common traps and mistakes players fall into.

Getting better at mulligans is one of the quickest and easiest ways to have more fun whenever you play Magic. And maybe grab a few more victories too. Come check it out!

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Command Zone #478

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Game Knights #6

https://youtu.be/vqalJabqJsA

Game Knights #2

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Cards That Matter from The Brothers War | In the 99 Analysis | #503 Dec 08, 2022

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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, we’re diving deep to unearth the best cards for your 99 from Magic’s latest set. Fall in line, soldiers! You won’t want to miss it.

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https://youtu.be/X__qapQRP50

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7oDhVWKwOQ

CZ Podcast #501:

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Transformers: Decepticon Commanders - The Brothers War | #502 Dec 01, 2022

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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 villainous robots brings to the table. Will one rise up as your next favorite double-faced commander? Come see for yourself!

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Transformers: Autobot Commanders - The Brothers War | #501 Nov 22, 2022

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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 these unique double-sided robots. Which are good, which are bad? Which LOOK bad but are… more than meets the eye? Tune in and find out!

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Men in Black:

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RC Cola:

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GK Kamigawa:

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How Good Are The Meld Commanders? The Brothers War | #500 Nov 15, 2022

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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 hard work. Are the synergies and combos worth the trouble? How powerful are the front faces on their own? Come find out what these fusible cards can do!

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The Professor:

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Gavin Verhey:

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Abbott and Costello Who's on First:

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Lexi

Socials: @blackgirlmage

Graham Stark:

Socials @Graham_LRR