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The Command Zone

Collected Company & Studio71

Hobbies, Leisure, Games

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🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 69 minutes

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When you’re getting into Commander, the whole game can feel like a battlefield. Before you even sit down to play, finding and building the right deck is a huge hurdle to overcome. This episode, we’re here to help you down the path. Come see which legends can lead you to early victories as you discover more about the game and what these cards are capable of! With these cards in your Command Zone, you’ll look like a pro in no time. -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free greens per box, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz -------- 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! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Rachel's Ruxa, Patient Professor: For Beginners: https://archidekt.com/decks/10372167/ruxa_patient_professor_for_beginners The Best Token Commanders | The Command Zone 683: https://youtu.be/8uxFeTgcEQY?si=W2AN39OntHGJwZep CZ 683 | Chatterfang | The Best Token Commanders: https://archidekt.com/decks/13631413/cz0683_chatterfang_the_best_token_commanders CZ 683 | Jetmir | The Best Tokens Commanders: https://archidekt.com/decks/13625905/cz0683_jetmir_the_best_tokens_commanders CZ 683 | Marneus Calgar | The Best Tokens Commanders: https://archidekt.com/decks/13697359/cz0683_marneus_calgar_the_best_tokens_commanders CZ 683 | Brudiclad | The Best Token Commanders: https://archidekt.com/decks/13695796/cz0683_brudiclad_the_best_token_commanders Tips for Teaching Magic: The Gathering | The Command Zone 646: https://youtu.be/Ycy2XIPk900?si=WT6GveFW2eC9fVAi “Prismari Artistry” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven: https://youtu.be/5vGsFMCOW5M?si=aVM6LKWLdFgzs45w “Turtle Power!” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: https://youtu.be/lq102tK_CV8?si=9aFEiNVnqcQtvwru “Dance of the Elements” Precon Upgrade | Lorwyn Eclipsed: https://youtu.be/IBxHD3M87e8?si=1Q9yPEQaig-SMxuY Lands Matter | Commander 2018 | Nature's Vengeance | The Command Zone 222: https://youtu.be/K5tEx8hRZaM?si=TlDxM3sHOlJokQwA Brewing Brudiclad – C18 Deck Tech l The Command Zone 226: https://youtu.be/TVyZdOst3Wk?si=Y2ShAflEOnSkay_T Power Level Etiquette with BDM / Sidisi, Brood Tyrant | The Command Zone 24: https://youtu.be/rvBzhdv3xYU?si=NBQ9_m_3s-6Y-8wO BDM Socials: Instagram: @top_8_games Bluesky: @bdm.bsky.social -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Howdy, dorks. I'm O'Beca, splitter of seconds.
0:03.5	Warmer seasons are coming in quicker than a right hook. Kappa! Meaning it's high time to get back into fighting shape. Now, good health takes upkeep. But lucky for you, upkeep's my expertise. So if you're looking to eat better and save time, you ought to do what I do. Jump on the Factor train. Chew-choo, dummies!
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0:30.5	That's FactorMeals.com slash Command-Fifty off.
0:32.8	See website for more details.
0:36.1	Greetings, humans.
0:37.6	You have entered the Command Zone. Your destination for all details. Greetings, humans. You have entered the Command Zone.
0:39.9	Your destination for all aspects of Elder Dragon Highlander.
0:44.4	Enjoy your stay.
0:47.6	Hello everybody and welcome back to another episode of the Command Zone podcast.
0:51.1	I'm your host, Rachel Weeks.
0:52.3	I'm the Weirdo Jimmy Wong.
0:53.8	Nah. You're the... Weird is cool. I'm the weirdo Jimmy Wong. Nah.
0:55.1	You're the weird is cool. You're right. Never mind. You're the weirdo Jimmy Wong.
1:00.5	Cringe is also cool kids. Don't forget. All the janziers out there. Have you seen the meme of the cow
1:07.5	is standing on the beach and it says to be cringes to be free or something like that.
1:13.3	I think about that cow all the time.
1:15.2	I love that statement, but I haven't seen the cow and I want to be that cow now.
1:19.4	All right.
1:19.9	Well, we're all going to have visions of the cow.
1:21.8	Very nice.
1:23.1	So today's episode, we are talking about commanders and specifically commanders that are very good if you're at the beginning of your commander journey, or you're trying to build a deck for somebody who is just starting out in magic. Yeah, teaching new players is a big part of the game. It's how everyone pretty much comes into the game. It's through a mentor or someone, the friend, a family member, a brother, or sister that's like, hey, you want to play some magical gathering? Let me give you a hundred pile card. Look, and if you haven't said no yet, you should because it's expensive in here. Don't do it. Run. I'm just kidding. It's great. The water is fine. So if you're teaching somebody, if you're building a deck for them, we recommend you watch
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