The Command Zone

Of all the legendary animals leaping around the valley of Bloomburrow, which is the wildest of the woodland? The fiercest of the forest? The thickest in the thicket? We’re about to find out, because this episode we’re breaking down the most powerful new Commanders from Magic’s latest set. Don’t miss the strategies and synergies that’ll turn these critters into real beasts on the battlefield!

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Dr. Lupo:

Twitter: @DrLupo

Voxy: 

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Tiny Tails, Big Adventure | Bloomburrow Official Trailer:

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Trying to tune your Raccoons from trash pandas to treasure pandas? Look no further, because today we’re bringing you our upgrade guide for the brand new “Animated Army” (red/green) precon from Bloomburrow. Special guest upgrader Olivia Gobert-Hicks is here with 10 cards to make the deck sing, and 10 you can leave in the garbage, all for under $50. Don’t miss it!

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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 

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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! 

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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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"Peace Offering" Precon Upgrade Deck List:

https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8529946/cz_622_animated_army_precon_upgrade

Olivia Gobert-Hicks:

Twitter: @goberthicks

Instagram: goberthicks

Serge Yager:

Twitter: @sergeyager

Nissa Cosplay:

Twitter: @NissaCosplay

Commander at Home:

https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome

Elder Dragon Hijinks:

https://www.youtube.com/@EDHijinks

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Are you looking to dole out some beats while you’re giving out treats?

Bloomburrow has the perfect deck for you with the new “Peace Offering” (blue/white/green) precon! And we’re here to sweeten the deal with our upgrade guide: 10 gifted additions and 10 cards to leave back in your den, all for under $50! Soon you’ll be your whole pod’s favorite player to lose to! Don’t miss it.

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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! 

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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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Game Knights Live: Tournament of the Guilds w/ The Professor | MagicCon Chicago:

https://youtu.be/oUf0RCZemCM?si=VoxA2Vivndo0s2uw

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Are you going nuts for more Bloomburrow previews? Well you’re in luck! Not only do we have an entire new deck to show you, we’ve also got an upgrade guide ready to go! That’s right, it’s time to reveal the new “Squirreled Away” (green/black) precon, complete with 10 brand new cards. Then we’ll give you our take on a 10-card upgrade all for under $50, so you’ll have everything you need to bring a bushy-tailed beatdown to your next game night!

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Link to Full Deck List

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/bloomburrow-commander-decklists

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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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Olivia Gobert-Hicks:

Twitter: @goberthicks

DrLupo:

Twitter: @DrLupo

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Show Notes:

The fantasy draft format is back and, this time, you should expect the unexpected! JLK, Jimmy, and Rachel are drafting the best “Gotcha!” spells in Commander. We’re talking about the tricks that catch your opponents totally off guard and turn the game on its head. But which of the format’s obscure surprise spells will take the top spot? And who will emerge victorious once the dust finally settles? Come find out, and you might even pick up some new tech along the way!

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GAME KNIGHTS LIVE AT GEN CON:

Game Knights Live isn’t just for MagicCons anymore! The spectacle and epic action of Game Knights Live is coming to Gen Con 2024. Hopefully, you already have your tickets because the show IS sold out. But keep an eye out for Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel in the Gen Con hall!

More info here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/magic-at-gen-con

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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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Cassius Marsh:

Twitter: @KingCash_7191

Crim “TheAsianAvenger”:

Twitter: @Theasianavenger 

Jake Boss:

Twitter: @JakeBossMTG

Kenji Egashira:

Twitter: @NumotTheNummy

Game Knights Isn’t Scripted, BUT… | The Command Zone 605:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knhnCHaNZRQ&t

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The Assassin Order has struck again, infiltrating Magic: the Gathering with a set full of powerful tricks from across time. This episode, we’ve got our eagle eyes locked on Assassin’s Creed as we look for cards with lethal potential. From historic legends to deadly equipment, there’s a ton of power waiting to be unlocked. So enter the Animus with us as we break down the cards you need to know from Magic’s latest crossover release. 

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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

Check out the new MANA 8 products: https://tinyurl.com/UltraProMana8

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Damen Lenz:

Twitter: @damenlenz

Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596:

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Non-Stop Commander Action | Extra Turns 44:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeFCC6rA9Yo

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Show Notes:

Upgrading decks can be tricky, but with the right cards, your lands can be even trickier – especially with this upgrade guide for the new “Tricky Terrain” (green/blue) precon deck from Modern Horizons 3! We’ll guide you through the valley of 10 cards you should add, and across a canyon where you can throw the 10 cards you’ll take out, all for under $50! Soon, you will be the master of all the lands!

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Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com

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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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“Tricky Terrain” Precon Upgrade Deck List:

https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8211748/cz_617_tricky_terrain_precon_upgrade

Jordan Pridgen:

Twitter: @jordanpigeon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons:

https://animalcrossing.nintendo.com/new-horizons/

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With a set as pushed as Modern Horizons 3, we’re getting a ton of new toys and upgrades for Commander. But which cards will rise to staple status? Between the cycle of free spells, twists on powerful classics, and new support for colorless, there’s no shortage of strong contenders. We’ve got a LOT to talk about here, so strap in as we break down the best cards for the 99 from Magic’s totally busted new set.

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https://commandzone.com/jobs/

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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

Check out the new MANA 8 products: https://tinyurl.com/UltraProMana8

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Luis Scott-Vargas:

Twitter: @lsv

We Rank the MDFCs in MH3 | The Command Zone 615

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Cards that Change Your Deck's Power Level | The Command Zone 584

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Magic players are flipping out over the new MDFCs from Modern Horizons 3! Many MDFC lands are “auto-includes” in Commander, so we’re going to sit down and let you know which of these powerful new ones are the absolute best for your decks. We’ll rank each of them from must-buy to don’t-even-try, so you’ll know exactly what you need to pick up to get your land base into fighting shape!

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Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com 

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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

Check out the new MANA 8 products: https://tinyurl.com/UltraProMana8

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Are MDFCs New Commander Staples | The Command Zone 352

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Would you kill for more info on the new Universes Beyond: Assassin’s Creed MTG set? Well you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got a sweet new exclusive preview card for you, and no one has to die to get it. All you have to do is watch and learn the ancient secrets of “Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass!”

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UNIVERSES BEYOND: ASSASSIN’S CREED:

For more information on the new set, follow the link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/assassins-creed

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Hydrate two times faster than water alone with Liquid IV! Get 20% off when you use code COMMAND at checkout at: https://www.LiquidIV.com 

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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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