The Command Zone

Marvel Super Heroes is full of legendary creatures, but which ones are Magic’s Mightiest New Commanders? Today we’ve delved through hundreds of contenders to assemble an elite team of cards that can take down any table you throw at them. Come find out which heroes and villains made the cut and learn all the synergies, strategies, and hot tech you’ll need to superpower their decks.

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GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO ATLANTA:

Badges for Amsterdam may be sold out, but have no fear: 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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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:

Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence EDHREC:

https://edhrec.com/commanders/auntie-blyte-bad-influence

ZachTheBold:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@zachthebold

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthebold/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachthebold?lang=en

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Sick of playing nice? Ready to make the “Doom Prevails” (blue/black/red) precon live up to its villainous name? Then you need our $50 upgrade guide for this conniving Commander deck from Marvel Super Heroes. We’ll bring you 10 evil additions to power up your pernicious deeds, and 10 cards to wipe off the face of the Earth, or at least cut from the deck. So next game night, your opponents will seek victory, but they will find only DOOM! 

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GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO AMSTERDAM:

Game Knights Live is flying to MagicCon Amsterdam for another MARVEL-ous Commander showdown. Don't miss the Greatest Show in the Multiverse! The convention’s approaching at super-speed, so grab your badges while you still can: https://mtg.social/mcamsGKL

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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

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RAYCON:

Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen

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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:

Gaurav Gulati: 

Bluesky: @gauravgulati.bsky.social

"Doom Prevails" Precon Upgrade Deck List:

https://archidekt.com/decks/23398304/cz747_doom_prevails_precon_upgrade

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

https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE?si=Tv9Ihd7trbjcZS2f

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Don’t miss this EXCLUSIVE reveal of the “Avengers Assemble” (red/white/blue) precon from Marvel Super Heroes, featuring some of Magic’s mightiest new cards. We’ll be going through these exciting and powerful designs and breaking down the deck’s stats, synergies, and strategies. Then, stick around for our 10-card upgrade guide to make these heroes even mightier than they already are out-of-the-box!

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LINK TO FULL “AVENGERS ASSEMBLE” DECK LIST:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/marvel-super-heroes-commander-decklists

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GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO AMSTERDAM:

Game Knights Live is flying to MagicCon Amsterdam for another MARVEL-ous Commander showdown. Don't miss the Greatest Show in the Multiverse! The convention’s approaching at super-speed, so grab your badges while you still can: https://mtg.social/mcamsGKL

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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

RAYCON:

Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen

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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 Preview Panel – MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuMXvB5vM98

WeeklyMTG | A Marvel Super Heroes Prologue with The Command Zone and Gabriel Luna:

https://youtu.be/Z-Xnuym1wqY?si=Q0QfTZXZX0xri6FX

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Are you a new player just getting into Magic: The Gathering? Heard about Commander and want to know more? Welcome to The Command Zone,  you’re in the right place! In this episode, we’re taking you through the basics of how to play MTG’s most popular and exciting format. We’ll give you the rundown on how the rules differ from normal Magic and lay out some of the social philosophies and gameplay conventions that make Commander so much fun. Are you as excited as we are? 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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RAYCON:

Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen

SHOPIFY:

Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz

REDDIT:

Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates.

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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:

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering | Presented by The Command Zone:

https://youtu.be/pISs64CG6Tg?si=3QHhlHiVtCQ0tfLu

Magic: The Gathering Arena:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena

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

https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=0ew2a2vLSo1nFfPQ

The New, NEW Commander Brackets | The Command Zone 705:

https://youtu.be/l-fyZMOHJsU?si=J-gr8FSllJa2koye

BANNED AND RESTRICTED LISTS:

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

Tolarian Community College:

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

Commander At Home:

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

Secrets of Strixhaven w/ Dannyphantom.exe | Game Knights 85:

https://youtu.be/bw9E_BZ9jHw?si=dG3TCdujrPnIvdsP

TMNT w/ Jarvis Johnson | Game Knights 84:

https://youtu.be/edT3KiM67z0?si=7fsySXI4bmUYV8Kh

Lorwyn Eclipsed w/ Gabriel Luna | Game Knights 83:

https://youtu.be/lNtqI3r4xiE?si=Pkn66QRczow7Rdyh

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When sets come out, we do our best to predict precisely how good and/or powerful each new card will be. Unfortunately, card evaluation is hard and sometimes we get it WRONG.

This episode, we’re looking back at all the cards we underestimated, overestimated, or just missed altogether. Through this process of analyzing our past analysis, we can (hopefully) get better at evaluating cards in the future. You know what they say: Hindsight is a lot like Marit Lage.

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SUPPORT 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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REDDIT:

Reddit is where players gather! Download the Reddit app today and dive into r/MagicTCG for the latest gaming updates.

RAYCON:

Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen

SHOPIFY:

Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz

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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 Best Cards (In the 99) - March of the Machine | The Command Zone 529:

https://youtu.be/J3ADtaBWX68?si=JhRUDwawUkrPIKog

Compleated Commanders - March of the Machine | The Command Zone 533:

https://youtu.be/gaJ_2gyLbC4?si=M_zQg-b0fu1bapPo

We Rank the MDFCs in MH3 | The Command Zone 615:

https://youtu.be/-hvdCNLnfo8?si=kCJikt4os5J6lzSq

Foundations' Best Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 640:

https://youtu.be/fA6LwoKDq6s?si=wbuSK9TKcSLu3pbU

Tarkir: Dragonstorm’s Best Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 669:

https://youtu.be/rBlD6rkZpHs?si=f9AafxudBWlsRwfG

The Best Final Fantasy Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 679:

https://youtu.be/tLncdhJj5jw?si=icd_fROirshTpEXZ

Edge of Eternities’s Best Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 688:

https://youtu.be/eMmY2at6oL8?si=ajsxgMLJe4qnnNFn

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