The Command Zone

So you think you know how Magic works, huh? WRONG! It’s almost impossible to fully know the game! Magic has hundreds of pages of rules, and some of them make no sense at all. This episode, we’re going through Magic’s weirdest, most unintuitive, least understood rules and telling you exactly how they work and exactly what boggles our minds about them. Ready to learn something? Let’s get into it!

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WHATNOT:

Join us LIVE on Saturday 10/17 @ 4PM Pacific for Reality Fracture gameplay and giveaways! Get $15 free when you sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command

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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!

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

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Relevant Links:

You're Reading Cards WRONG | The Command Zone 560:

https://youtu.be/7eBGjtysGcY?si=jy-gDxS170Gd8Lsi

Reality Fracture w/ Matt Mercer | Game Knights 88:

https://youtu.be/6ibfhMHFQoE?si=Teu0ml3abuxNWERP

TMNT w/ Jarvis Johnson | Game Knights 84:

https://youtu.be/edT3KiM67z0?si=er1afhV6qEMeEj-Z

Level Up Your Combat Phase | The Command Zone 607:

https://youtu.be/36mEaTK9Fu4?si=jI9qbD1d39do804O

Bonkers Battle Between Brilliant Brewmasters | Extra Turns 31:

https://youtu.be/iv-xb2T7Z2E?si=ppDqG8-CptRJ9HAD

Jake Boss:

X: https://x.com/JakeBossMTG

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Deckbuilding may seem fun, but it’s also incredibly DANGEROUS! From unfocused gameplans to awkward mana curves, everywhere you look there are traps and pitfalls just waiting to kill your grand vision. Today, let us be your guides through the perilous world of brewing Commander decks. With our help, you can avoid these common missteps and make sure your decks are all ready for action!

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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

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RAYCON:

Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!

ALIENWARE:

Start your Alienware journey with the streamlined Alienware 15 gaming laptop. Get yours today at: https://Alienware.com/15

WHATNOT:

Join us LIVE on Saturday 10/17 @ 4PM Pacific for Reality Fracture gameplay and giveaways! Get $15 free when you sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command

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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!

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

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Relevant Links:

Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658:

https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=XzfwDSqg2FkXThcE

How to Level-Up Your Removal | The Command Zone 762:

https://youtu.be/LDkLS6fo6cU?si=XULSVJId8FlzIi-a

Why Your Deck Feels Clunky and How to Fix It | The Command Zone 730:

https://youtu.be/6oS1E5BGi0U?si=ZfdO7RHY3iXqaGKO

We Upgrade Each Other’s Decks w/ Murph | The Command Zone 760:

https://youtu.be/hokDxT8sc78?si=U_E6ZxOtTd7bz1PQ

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

https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE?si=yb-N9asWejx0JmET

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Commander Rules and Ban List:

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Ready to step into a fresh new world of power? Reality Fracture has you covered with a multiverse’s worth of sweet new tools for your 99. This episode, we’ll lay out all the cards you don't want to miss from MTG’s latest in-universe set, and trust us, there’s some real staple potential going on with some of these picks. Jace’s Echoverse might not have lasted long, but these cards are here to stay, so let’s get started!

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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

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GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO ATLANTA:

Game Knights Live is warping into MagicCon Atlanta for an out-of-this-world Commander showdown. Don't miss the Greatest Show in the Multiverse! Set a course for adventure and grab your badge today at: https://www.tinyurl.com/MCAtlantaGKLive

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BROOKLYN BEDDING:

Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at https://Brooklynbedding.com

RAYCON:

Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!

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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!

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

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Relevant Links:

The Hobbit: There and SMACK Again | Extra Turns 74:

https://youtu.be/9RCIT4xTn-w?si=UIW_ZRN52E5nz6SL

Game Knights: TMNT w/Jarvis Johnson | 84:

https://youtu.be/edT3KiM67z0?si=icQOMOcTHMX3Tvzu

Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing in Commander | The Command Zone 763:

https://youtu.be/Q-n3xUTbZlg?si=p1Y0BEos8A-Qhqmv

Joe Johnson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephhjohnsonjr

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TabletopJocks

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackneto.bsky.social

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Commander Rules and Ban List:

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Bad news: Jace has broken the multiverse.

Good news: That means YOU get some broken new Commanders to play with!

That’s right, this episode we’re going over the most powerful new legends from MTG’s latest in-universe set, Reality Fracture. We’ll lay out everything you need to know to start crafting around these cool color-swapped characters, so you can turn YOUR universe into one where you have a sweet new deck. Come watch!

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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

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SHOPIFY:

Power your business with Shopify. Start your FREE trial today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz

BROOKLYN BEDDING:

Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at https://Brooklynbedding.com

RAYCON:

Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!

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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!

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

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Relevant Links:

Matt Mercer:

X: https://x.com/matthewmercer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewmercervo/

Gavin Verhey:

X: https://x.com/GavinVerhey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinverhey

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social

We Upgrade Each Other’s Decks w/ Murph | The Command Zone 760:

https://youtu.be/hokDxT8sc78?si=zZ6emc2zTt0JCUVf

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Behold Jace’s perfect world in the form of the four-color ”Multiverse Reforged” Reality Fracture precon! He may have “improved” the multiverse, but now it’s up to us to improve his deck with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ll lay out 10 cards to bring into existence, and 10 to banish into nothingness to make this deck a true masterpiece. Soon you’ll be reforging the reality of your next game night into one where you are VICTORIOUS! Let’s get started.

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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

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BROOKLYN BEDDING:

Ready to upgrade your sleep? Brooklyn Bedding has you covered! Get 30% off sitewide when you use promo code COMMAND at https://Brooklynbedding.com

FACTOR:

Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for one year, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off

RAYCON:

Go to https://buyraycon.com/command to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!

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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!

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

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Relevant Links:

"Multiverse Reforged" Precon Upgrade Deck List:

https://archidekt.com/decks/26481258/cz_764_multiverse_reforged_precon_upgrade

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Commander Rules and Ban List:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list
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