Our Modern Horizon 2 coverage continues! We're taking a look at the blue and colorless cards from this incredible and high-powered set. Which ones do we think deserve a coveted spot in your 99? Let's find out.
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MH2 - Blue & Colorless Review | #402

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It’s fun to be an outlaw, but if you want your ne’er-do-wells to do well at the table, you’ll need some upgrades.

So today, for just a $50 bounty we present our upgrade guide for the “Most Wanted” (red/white/black) precon deck from Thunder Junction. We’ve got 10 dastardly additions and 10 cuts that aren’t worth their salt, so you can get the thing you truly want most: victory!

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"Most Wanted" Precon Upgrade Deck List:
https://archidekt.com/decks/7308796/cz_603_most_wanted_precon_upgrade

Mistakes Were Made! | Real Talk w/ The Professor:
https://youtu.be/8PyG2Sp_uOk?si=SeMhHrb18JGEa4Oq

We Draft the Best Utility Lands in Commander:
https://youtu.be/sIyNw06rTko?si=Tta0NOHNWoJgA-jz

“Most Wanted” Full Deck Reveal | Outlaws of Thunder Junction:
https://youtu.be/rURePA5zR6M?si=6ES4d1VBqsPPU8hq

The End Step:
The Good the Bad the Weird:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0901487/

Nope:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10954984/

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Timestamps: 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:39 - “Most Wanted” - Precon Upgrade
00:06:00 - Possible Commanders
00:11:17 - Notable Reprints
00:16:23 - Reprint Value
00:17:42 - Deck Stats
00:20:00 - Best Cards
00:23:57 - Upgrade Goals
00:31:10 - Cards To Add
00:45:12 - Cards To Cut
00:55:53 - How The Deck Plays
00:59:37 - To The Listeners
01:01:40 - Rachel And Jimmy's Favorite Westerns

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“Most Wanted” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 603

Feeling criminal? Tired of only piloting your own deck? Why not play your opponent's instead!?

We’re here to tell you how, with our upgrade guide for the new Outlaws of Thunder Junction “Grand Larceny” (blue/black/green) precon deck. For only $50, we’ll show you which 10 cards to bring on the job, and which 10 to ditch so they don’t weigh you down. Soon, your opponent’s decks will look better than ever… sitting on YOUR battlefield!

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ARCHIDEKT:
Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to https://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! 

ULTRAPRO:
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Relevant Links:

"Grand Larceny" Precon Upgrade Deck List:
https://archidekt.com/decks/7308730/cz_602_grand_larceny_precon_upgrade

Jordan Pridgen:
Twitter: @jordanpigeon
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Jamie Block:
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The End Step:
Shōgun:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2788316/

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“Grand Larceny” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 602

The desert can be merciless, empty, and unforgiving. But if you know where to look, there’s beauty to be found… in our mighty-fine Thunder Junction “Desert Bloom” (white/red/green) precon upgrade guide!

As always we’ll bring you 10 cards to add to your travel pack, and 10 that you should desert in the desert, all for under $50. With these upgrades at your side, we reckon it’ll be your opponents who are left high and dry at your next game night.

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ARCHIDEKT:
Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! 

ULTRAPRO:
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Relevant Links:

"Desert Bloom" Precon Upgrade Deck List:
https://archidekt.com/decks/7308667/cz_601_desert_bloom_precon_upgrade

Murders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67:
https://youtu.be/KlHaidWhzt8?si=Zn1CJ8QwJe2PWELU

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Pie Break! Robots with Jim LaPage:
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“Desert Bloom” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 601

In the Wild West, there are only two types of people: the quick and the dead. If you don’t want to be the latter, then you’re going to need a deck that can keep up! 

Well don’t worry, today we’re bringing you the upgrade guide for the new Outlaws of Thunder Junction “Quick Draw” (red/blue) precon deck. We’ll lay out the 10 cards (for under $50) that you should have in your holster and 10 you can leave in the dust. So at your next game night, take out your opponents before they know what hit em!

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AUDITION FOR EXTRA TURNS:
Think you have what it takes to play on Extra Turns? Then don’t miss your chance to audition for a spot on the show! If selected, we’ll fly you out to sunny Los Angeles, California to meet the Command Zone crew and show off your Commander chops as a special guest!

For details on how to enter, plus rules and restrictions, follow the link:
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CARD KINGDOM:
The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command 

ARCHIDEKT:
Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! 

ULTRAPRO:
Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Damen Lenz:
Twitter: @DamenLenz
IG: damenlenz

The Preview Panel | MagicCon Chicago:
https://youtu.be/CzU5u3WUlM8?si=ghi3GuJc4EVeXQso&t=2582

We Draft the Best Planeswalkers in Commander | The Command Zone 595:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_d47pXuCOo

Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swjL6prGShE


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Navajo Code Talkers’ WWII Legacy To Be Immortalized In New Museum: https://youtu.be/am1BYQ3Y_bg?si=BVTS0X0izPAbe6ha

Navajo Code Talkers and the Unbreakable Code:
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One of the Last Navajo Code Talkers Shares Their Stories:
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American Indian Code Talkers:
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Kingdom Hearts: https://www.kingdomhearts.com/home/us/

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“Quick Draw” Precon Upgrade | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 600

It’s High Noon! And that means it’s time for some rootin’ tootin’ new commanders. 

Luckily, Magic’s latest set Outlaws of Thunder Junction has rustled up all sorts of strong legends. So when you’re putting together your next 100-card posse and need a tough customer to lead it, look no further than these dastardly desperados. We’ve got the synergies and strategies that’ll help you get that big score at your next game night, so saddle up – it’s gonna be a wild ride!

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AUDITION FOR EXTRA TURNS:
Think you have what it takes to play on Extra Turns? Then don’t miss your chance to audition for a spot on the show! If selected, we’ll fly you out to sunny Los Angeles, California to meet the Command Zone crew and show off your Commander chops as a special guest!

For details on how to enter, plus rules and restrictions, follow the link: https://commandzone.com/be-a-guest-on-extra-turns/

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CARD KINGDOM:
The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command 

ARCHIDEKT:
Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! 

ULTRAPRO:
Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command

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Relevant Links:

Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swjL6prGShE&ab_channel=TheCommandZone

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MH2 - Blue & Colorless Review | #402

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