The Command Zone

Latest Episodes:

The Best New Multicolor Commanders from Neon Dynasty | #444 Feb 04, 2022

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It’s time to light it up! Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is almost here, and it’s bringing a future where magic meets technology. On this episode, we’re breaking down all of the new multicolored legends from the set. Find out which ones have the sweetest synergies, the coolest combos, and are primed and ready to shine at the helm of your next deck.

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The Evolution of Magic Content w/ The Professor | #443 Feb 01, 2022

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The Professor from Tolarian Community College joins us for a free-flowing conversation about all of the changes Magic content has gone through over the years. We’re asking each other the hard-hitting questions about our biggest controversies, successes and failures, and how our outlook towards the game and community continues to evolve over time.

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Most Underrated Mechanics | #442 Jan 25, 2022

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What mechanic do you consider most underrated? How much graveyard hate should you be packing? Is land destruction absolutely taboo? This episode Jimmy and JLK tackle your questions, answering these and many more queries about magic, deckbuilding, and themselves!

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Weird & Wacky Rules and Interactions | #441 Jan 19, 2022

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With a rules document almost 200 pages long, it’s not a stretch to say that Magic is the most complicated game ever created. This episode, Jimmy and JLK go over some of the more complex and easily misunderstood interactions in all of MTG. Take it from us, knowledge of these weird and wacky edge cases can often be an in-game advantage!

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How to Play with House Rules | #440 Jan 11, 2022

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No two Commander playgroups are the same. They have their own personalities, playstyles, and some have their own rules! This episode, Jimmy asks members of The Command Zone staff to discuss the house rules they use to make their games more fun, silly, and somtimes downright weird.

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Dear Commander Design Team | #439 Jan 06, 2022

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For better or worse, Commander has become the primary focus for Wizards of the Coast and their card design team. As a result, the format has begun to change and evolve at a more rapid pace than we've been used to.

But are all of these changes good? Is the format headed in the right direction? This episode, Jimmy and Josh lay out what's going right, what's going wrong, and what needs to happen next (and STOP happening) to keep Commander healthy and fun for years to come!

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The End Step:

Spider-Man: No Way Home (Sony Pictures)

https://www.spidermannowayhome.movie/

Ambulance (Universal Pictures)

https://www.ambulance.movie/

Dog (MGM Pictures)

https://mgm.com/movies/dog-2021

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The Best (and Worst) of 2021 | #438 Dec 28, 2021

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Show Notes:

2021 is almost out the door, but what a year it’s been! This episode Jimmy and Josh look back and reflect on a year full of ups, downs, new cards, amazing guest stars, and a ton of fresh content. Plus, we’ll discuss what we hope is in store for 2022!

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Cards We LOVED From This Year | #437 Dec 23, 2021

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We're bringing the whole Command Zone team to the table to talk about our favorite Commander cards that came out this year. See how our selections stack up against your own, or maybe discover something new or forgotten to sleeve up for yourself.

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What We Talked About on The End Step:

SET! (Discovery+)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qb8xDcE4GM

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Why Do I Keep Losing Games? | #436 Dec 14, 2021

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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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Find Craig Online:

Twitter: @CraigBlanchette

Instagram: @mrinfectmtg

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Combo Masterclass w/ Jim LaPage (CAG, The Spike Feeders) | #435 Dec 08, 2021

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C-C-C-COMBOS! Like ‘em or not, there’s no denying combos are a huge part of Commander. This episode, JLK is joined by special guest and fellow CAG member Jim LaPage (The Spike Feeders) to talk about everything combo. We’ll discuss how to identify, assess, and stop your opponent’s when they "go off", along with advice on how to assemble your OWN combo-win more effectively.

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What We Talked About on The End Step:

The Legend of Zelda (35th Anniversary):

https://www.zelda.com/

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Find Jim (and The Spike Feeders) Online:

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

Spike Feeders Flesh and Blood: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVq5kgmQ58yQUlEHyZsE1Eg

Jim's Commander Decks: https://www.moxfield.com/users/jimtsf

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimTSF

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

Spike Feeders Website: https://www.spikefeeders.com/shop