Show Notes: The creator of EDHREC.com, Donald Miner, joins the show to examine some statistics and analyze some data regarding why certain Commanders become popular, while others do not. Can we use this information to predict which of the new legends from upcoming sets will become the next big thing, and which will be lost and forgotten? Let’s find out!
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What we talked about on THE END STEP:

Free Solo:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/free-solo/
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Where to find Donald online:
@EDHREC
https://edhrec.com/
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Why Some Commanders Are(n’t) Popular | #271

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Want to know how the West was won? Well, obviously by running these super powerful cards from MTG’s newest set Outlaws of Thunder Junction! This episode, we’re wrangling up all the finest tech to play in the 99 of your favorite deck. It’s a brutal and lawless land out there, but with these strategies and synergies hidden in your boot you’ll be ready to hold your own when danger comes a knockin’!
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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:
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Relevant Links:

Nathan Steuer: 
TW: @Nathansteuer1

Game Knights Live: Tournament of the Guilds w/ The Professor | MagicCon Chicago:
https://youtu.be/oUf0RCZemCM?si=Z9Qez2_ZUB4xFDLP

Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest:
https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE?si=vslCKszKLsSWfQNC

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Timestamps: 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:30 - In the 99 Analysis - Outlaws of Thunder Junction
00:06:02 - Angel of Indemnity
00:11:31 - Annie Joins Up
00:15:08 - Aven Interrupter 
00:21:43 - Crackling Spellslinger 
00:27:37 - Duelist of the Mind 
00:31:52 - How Criminal Do You Need to Be?
00:35:40 - Fblthp, Lost on the Range
00:47:52 - Final Showdown
00:57:25 - Fleeting Reflection 
01:04:07 - Great Train Heist 
01:12:24 - Insatiable Avarice 
01:16:35 - Kambal, Profiteering Mayor 
01:21:13 - Lavaspur Boots 
01:25:58 - Lost Jitte 
01:31:04 - Memory Vessel 
01:36:23 - Pillage the Bog 
01:41:42 - Pitiless Carnage 
01:43:18 - Railway Brawler 
01:46:08 - Thoughts on Plot 
01:47:52 - Return the Favor
01:52:06 - Smuggler's Surprise 
01:55:04 - Sword of Wealth and Power 
02:01:01 - Three Steps Ahead
02:03:56 - Tower Winder 
02:05:59 - Vaultborn Tyrant 
02:09:03 - Worldwalker Helm 
02:13:32 - Our Favorite "In the 99" Card?
02:14:37 - Most Powerful "In the 99" Card? 
02:17:48 - To the Listeners 

#magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone 

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The Best Cards (In the 99) from Outlaws of Thunder Junction | 604

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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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:
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Relevant Links:

"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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Commander Rules and Ban List:
https://mtgcommander.net/

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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

#magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone 
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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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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: https://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 https://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:

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

Jordan Pridgen:
Twitter: @jordanpigeon
IG: jordanpridgen

Jamie Block:
Twitter: @Jamblock
IG: benjamiela


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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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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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:

"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

The End Step: 
Pie Break! Robots with Jim LaPage:
https://commandsphere.libsyn.com/robots-with-jim-lapage-the-spike-feeders-commander-rules-committee

BattleBots:
https://battlebots.com/

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

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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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LIQUID IV:
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 

VESSI:
Elevate your summer activities with Vessi shoes. Get your pair today and get an automatic 15% off your first purchase by going to https: https://vessi.com/COMMANDZONE
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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:

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


Learn More About the Navajo Code Talkers:

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:
https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/navajo-code-talkers-and-the-unbreakable-code/

One of the Last Navajo Code Talkers Shares Their Stories:
https://www.navy.mil/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Print.aspx?PortalId=1&ModuleId=866&Article=2830243

American Indian Code Talkers:
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/american-indian-code-talkers


The End Step:

Kingdom Hearts: https://www.kingdomhearts.com/home/us/

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Why Some Commanders Are(n’t) Popular | #271

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