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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. ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: SET! (Discovery+) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qb8xDcE4GM ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: In Vitro Fertilisation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_vitro_fertilisation ---------- Find Craig Online: Twitter: @CraigBlanchette Instagram: @mrinfectmtg ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: The Legend of Zelda (35th Anniversary): https://www.zelda.com/ ---------- 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 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olivia’s Wedding has quite the legendary guest list, but now it’s time for the party favors! This episode we review the new cards for your 99 from Innistrad:Crimson Vow. We’ll tell you which ones we think you will love and cherish till death do you part, and which are more likely to end in divorce! ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: Arcane (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/81435684 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commanding a legion of vicious vampires doesn’t have to mean breaking the blood bank! This episode, Josh Lee Kwai and editor Manson Leung bring you our 10-card budget upgrade guide for the new “Vampiric Bloodline” Crimson Vow preconstructed deck. We’ll recommend 10 cards to add and 10 to remove (for about $30) to help you really raise the stakes at your commander table! ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: My Name (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/81011211 ---------- Manson Leung: Twitter: @bufeeg Instagram: @the_manson ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wedding bells are ringing, and Josh and Jimmy are singing. Then we're telling you about the new monocolored legendary creatures from Crimson Vow! This episode, we look through the remaining commander contenders from the new set, giving you some tips and tricks to build them into decks that will make your opponents' blood boil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Spirits are willing, but the deck is weak, so it’s time for an upgrade! This episode, Jimmy and Game Knights editor Jake Boss bring you our 10-card budget upgrade recommendation for the new “Spirit Squadron” Crimson Vow precon deck. We’ll tell you which 10 cards to add and which 10 to take out to make sure you have the ghosts with the most(s). All with a budget of only $30! ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: Digimon (TCG): https://world.digimoncard.com/ ---------- Jake Boss: Twitter: @JakeBossMTG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mtgtonight ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And now, the dramatic revelation of Crimson Vow's "Vampiric Bloodline" precon commander deck! We're going through the entire list, which contains 15 new cards including four new legendary creatures. We'll discuss the big reprints, deck value, stats, and more! Find out if this will be the next deck you use to bleed your opponents' life totals dry. ---------- Link to the Full Deck List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/innistrad-crimson-vow-commander-decklists-2021-11-08 ---------- Watch the "Spirit Squadron" Deck Reveal from MTG Muddstah: https://www.youtube.com/mtgmuddstah ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: Retro Game Collecting: https://www.dkoldies.com/ ---------- Josh "Murph" Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/alsonamedjosh ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an event for the ages! Innistrad: Crimson Vow is almost here. Among the invited guests are many multicolored legendary creatures, any of whom could helm your next deck. This episode we break them down for you, discussing synergies, power level, and who you should take to be your lawfully wedded commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve talked about making proactive political deals before, but what about when an opponent makes YOU an offer? This episode Josh is joined by writer/producer Jordan Pridgen to discuss dealing with dealers. We’ll go over common political exchanges and discuss how you can make sure they come out in your favor!  ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: Doomtown: https://pineboxentertainment.com/doomtown-reloaded/ ---------- Where to Find Jordan Online: Twitter: @JordanPigeon The Broken Pact RPG: https://twitch.tv/savingthrowshow ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Magic about to get turned upside-down by the new "Stranger Things" Secret Lair? Jimmy and Josh discuss the controversy surrounding Universes Beyond, then break down the strange and cool new commanders this Secret Lair drop brings to the format.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for you to learn from our mistakes! The Command Zone team joins Jimmy and Josh to talk about the decks we built, but ended up hating. Learn where we went wrong and what we'd do differently now. Best case, you'll learn from our cautionary tales and become better deckbuilders. Worst case, at least we've embarrassed ourselves for your amusement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We converge at the Roundtable once again to discuss the thrilling Midnight Hunt episode of Game Knights. Jimmy and Josh, along with guests Xolo Mariduena (Cobra Kai) and Voxy (Twitch), answer your questions, share how they got into Magic, and discuss their takes on the game's most pivotal moments and political plays.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Midnight Hunt has officially begun! All sorts of Werewolves, Zombies, Spirits, and horrifying beasts emerge from the shadows. But which should see the light of day in the 99 of your Commander Deck? This episode, we review the non-legendary cards from MID, and tell you which ones could be frighteningly good in your decks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! http://www.patreon.com/commandzone ----------  Show Notes: Want to raise the dead without raising the cost of your deck? We’ve got you covered! This episode Gaurav Gulati joins us to bring you our budget “Undead Unleashed” Innistrad: Midnight Hunt precon upgrade guide. We’ll show you which 10 cards to add (for around $30) and which 10 to exhume, in order to turn this deck into a thrifty necromancer’s dream! ---------- KEEPS: The best way to prevent hair loss is to do something about it while you still have hair left. Go to http://keeps.com/extra and receive your first month of treatment FOR FREE! RAYCON: RayCon has the most stylish and affordable wireless earbuds on the market. Visit https://www.buyraycon.com/raycon and save 15 % on your entire order for a limited time! ---------- The Command Zone is brought to you by CHANNEL FIREBALL! Check out the brand new Channel Fireball Marketplace on October 1st for the widest selection of cards from licensed professional vendors. And be sure to use our affiliate link to let them know we sent you: https://www.channelfireball.com/command 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 new PRO GLOSS sleeves and MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. Find UltraPro: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ultraProInternational/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultraProIntl ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: Blood Bowl: https://www.bloodbowl.com/ ---------- Where to Find Gaurav Online: Twitter: @DoubleGXG ---------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com ---------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Double double toil and trouble, by the pricking of my thumb something BUDGET this way comes! This episode, Jimmy and Ashlen bring you our “Coven Counters” Innistrad: Midnight Hunt precon upgrade guide. We’ll tell you witch 10 cards to add and the 10 to take out (for about $30) to create a brew that can guide humanity to victory at any table! ---------- What We Talked About on The End Step: Flowly https://www.flowly.world/ ---------- Where to Find Ashlen Online: Twitter: @AshlenRose Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ashlen_rose​ Instagram: @RawrItsAshlen ---------- SKILLSHARE: The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/thecommandzone08211 BETTERHELP: Start living a happier life today! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.com/CommandZone AMAZON MUSIC UNLIMITED: For a limited time, new customers can try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days. No credit card required. Just go to: https://amazon.com/commandpod ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear that howling? The Midnight Hunt has almost begun, but there are still more Commanders to meet! This episode, we go over each of the mono-colored legends from the new set, reviewing the synergies, combos, and strategies that will put you ahead of the pack!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golos, Tireless Pilgrim has been BANNED! This announcement from the Rules Committee came as a shock to many (including us) considering it was the format's most popular Commander, according to EDHREC. But did Golos have to go? This episode we discuss what the ban means for the format. Was it a good call? Will Commander be better off? Plus, we delve into the Worldfire unbanning and give our perspective on both changes. ---------- Official Rules Committee Announcement: https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2021/09/13/september-2021-quarterly-update/ ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time has come to preview the new “Undead Unleashed” Innistrad precon deck. We’re revealing the entire deck list, including three brand new legendary creatures and twelve newly-printed cards, plus discussing all of the biggest reprints and their value. Will this deck help you raise the zombie hoard of your dreams? Let's find out. ---------- Link to the full "Undead Unleased" deck list: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/innistrad-midnight-hunt-commander-decklists-2021-09-13 ---------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inky darkness of night washes over Innistrad as the hunt for the best commander BEGINS... With our review of all the multicolored legends in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! This episode we cover every multicolored commander from the new set, discussing synergies, power level, and who you should choose to helm your next deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices