Sometimes a Commander comes along that looks like the coolest legend ever printed—until you actually try to build it. This episode, the Command Zone crew tells tales of brews that never quite came together. From clunky plans to unfun play patterns, come find out which cards were too tricky to crack even for us, and we’re professionals!

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Relevant Links:

CZ 714 | Murph's Ramses Overdark:

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724687/cz_714_murphs_ramses_overdark

CZ 714 | Jordan's Cid:

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724719/cz_714_jordans_cid

CZ 714 | Rachel Kendra's Kaalia (Demon Typal):

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724763/cz_714_rachel_kendras_kaalia_demon_typal

CZ 714 | Rachel Kendra's Kaalia (Blink):

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724796/cz_714_rachel_kendras_kaalia_blink

CZ 714 | Sebastian's Jerren:

https://archidekt.com/decks/17724820/cz_714_sebastians_jerren

EPIC Commander Combat w/ Pixie Kitten | Extra Turns 16:

https://youtu.be/ZUYN4tdCToQ?si=tp_ccR7Rw-45onXG

High-Energy Action w/ Jarvis Johnson | Extra Turns 54:

https://youtu.be/hRes8boLkVs?si=QDDkou5G_9Eqj41t

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