The Command Zone

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Best Decks to Build on a Budget w/ The Commander’s Quarters I #293 Oct 23, 2019

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If you’re looking to really stretch your dollar while still having a chance to win games of EDH, some deck archetypes might be more successful than others. On this episode Jimmy and Josh are joined by the budget expert, Mitch from The Commander’s Quarters, to discuss which decks can be both powerful AND affordable.

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Check out our Kickstarter! You can help fund more episodes of Extra Turns and Game Knights and receive some awesome rewards! http://bit.ly/GameKnights2020

The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone

Huge thanks to UltraPro (https://instagram.com/ultraprointl/) for sponsoring this episode and providing awesome prizes for our giveaways. Be sure to check out their Throne of Eldraine themed sleeves, playmats and deck boxes!

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Find Mitch Online:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thecommandersquarters

Twitter: @edhquarters

Website: http://thecommandersquarters.com/

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What we talked about on THE END STEP:

Oktoberfest:

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

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Mastering Mental Manipulation in Multiplayer Magic Oct 18, 2019

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Show Notes:

On this episode, Jimmy and Josh discuss mental tricks that you can use to get what you want from the other players in a game of Commander.

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Check out our Kickstarter to support Extra Turns and Game Knights and receive some awesome rewards! http://bit.ly/GameKnights2020

The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultraProIntl

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

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What we talked about on THE END STEP:

Barry on HBO

https://www.hbo.com/barry

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@jfwong

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Huge thanks to Geoffrey Palmer for providing some of his amazing Living Cards animations for our videos.

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The Truth About Game Knights Oct 10, 2019

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On today’s episode: Jimmy and Josh are tackling some of the most asked questions we get regarding our content like “Why do you play Brawl on Game Knights?” “What happened to Extra Turns?” and “Are you ever going to attend an East Coast live Magic event?”

Plus, we also answer a bunch of Magic related inquiries such as, “How do start a collection on a budget?” “How do you avoid getting mana screwed in games?” “What is your opinion on gold-bordered cards?” and more!

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

The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone

Support Ashlen in The Chalice Charity Event (hosted by Card Kingdom):

https://chalice2019.causevox.com/ashlen

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What we talked about on THE END STEP:

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

https://www.netflix.com/title/81078819

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The BEST Blue Cards Oct 01, 2019

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On this episode we’re taking a different approach to our old “Top 10” color series. We look at Blue cards in a variety of different categories and debate which are the best and why.

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The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone

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Twitter:

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What we talked about on THE END STEP:

Caring for your dog:

http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/

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Throne of Eldraine Set Review Sep 26, 2019

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Jimmy and Josh examine and evaluate the non-legendary creature cards from Throne of Eldraine that they think will make the biggest splash in Commander. Are there any great new effects that will take your EDH decks to the next level? Listen and find out!

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The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering Magic cards and accessories: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone

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What we talked about on THE END STEP:

Feast of Fiction makes a REAL GINGERBRUTE!

https://www.youtube.com/FeastofFiction

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New Commander Review - Throne of Eldraine | #288 Sep 20, 2019

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Throne of Eldraine is fully spoiled! Jimmy and Josh examine and evaluate all of the new legendary creatures from the set and run down the list of cool combos, synergies and interactions for each card.

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The Command Zone podcast is brought to you by Card Kingdom! Make sure to use our affiliate link when ordering your Throne of Eldraine cards: http://www.cardkingdom.com/commandzone

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What we talked about on THE END STEP:

Wheel of Time – Coming to Amazon Prime:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time_(TV_series)

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Syr Gwyn - Brawl to Commander Upgrade | Bonus Episode Sep 19, 2019

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It’s time to upgrade the fourth and final Throne of Eldraine Brawl precon: Syr Gwyn “Knights’ Charge”. What 40 cards can you add to get this deck ready for battle in Commander? Tune in and find out!

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Our full list of 40 recommended cards:

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/syr-gwyn-brawl-to-edh-upgrade-l-the-command-zone/

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Alela - Brawl to Commander Upgrade | Bonus Episode Sep 18, 2019

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We’re continuing our Brawl to Commander Upgrade series with the Alela “Faerie Schemes” Throne of Eldraine precon. Jimmy and Josh discuss which 40 cards they would add to turn it into a powerful Commander deck. Don’t miss it!

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Our full list of 40 recommended cards:

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/alela-brawl-upgrade-l-the-command-zone-podcast/

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Korvold - Brawl to Commander Upgrade | Bonus Episode Sep 16, 2019

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It’s another bonus mini-sode! This time we’re breaking down the Korvold “Savage Hunger” Eldraine Brawl precon and discussing which 40 cards we would add to upgrade it into a full-on Commander deck.

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Our full list of 40 recommended cards:

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/korvold-brawl-to-edh-upgrade-l-the-command-zone/

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Chulane - Brawl to Commander Upgrade | Bonus Episode Sep 13, 2019

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In this special mini-sode Jimmy and Josh break down the Chulane Eldraine Brawl precon deck “Wild Bounty” and talk about which 40 cards they would add to quickly and easily turn it into a full-on Commander deck.

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Our full list of 40 recommended cards:

https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/chulane-brawl-to-edh-upgrade-l-the-command-zone/

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