The Command Zone

They haven’t played Magic since the 90’s but now they’re getting thrown into the deep end!  In this episode, JLK reunites his long-lapsed original playgroup to show them the (extremely different) world of modern-day Magic. What will they make of the game’s current design and power level? What do they remember from their old school spellslinging days? And what insights do they have into the mysterious Josh Lee Kwai origin story? Watch and find out! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GAME KNIGHTS DECK BOX: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Deck Box and even get it SIGNED by Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel while supplies last! This is one of our coolest pieces of GK swag ever, so order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/GameKnightsBox  -------- 1PASSWORD: Don’t let security slow your business down. Keep your passwords secure and organized all in one place with a 2-week free trial of 1Password at https://1password.com/commandzone  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  -------- 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 -------- Relevant Links: Greg's RPG Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/JohnECarWash -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: [email protected] -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to give your next Commander deck a bit of a jumpstart? Why not build one of these new anime-style legends from the Foundations Jumpstart set? This episode, we’ll give you the rundown on the most powerful of these new commanders, laying out the best strategies and synergies to turn these beginner-friendly cards into full-on manga monsters! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GAME KNIGHTS DECK BOX: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Deck Box and even get it SIGNED by Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel while supplies last! This is one of our coolest pieces of GK swag ever, so order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/GameKnightsBox -------- ROCKET MONEY: Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your finances by going to: https://www.rocketmoney.com/commandzone  1PASSWORD: Don’t let security slow your business down. Keep your passwords secure and organized all in one place with a 2-week free trial of 1Password at https://1password.com/commandzone   -------- 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 -------- Relevant Links: Josh Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh Rachel's Ponies Deck: https://archidekt.com/decks/7034967/my_little_pony_magic_is_friendship -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: [email protected] -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t let the Standard focus fool you, Foundations is loaded with cool new toys for Commander players everywhere! So this episode we’re breaking down our list of the best non-legendary cards for your 99. From cool support pieces to potential format staples, we’ll lay out everything you can’t afford to miss, along with the synergies and strategies you’ll need to make them the foundation of your next favorite deck!  -------- GAME KNIGHTS DECK BOX: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Deck Box and even get it SIGNED by Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel while supplies last! This is one of our coolest pieces of GK swag ever, so order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/GameKnightsBox -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz  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  -------- 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 -------- Relevant Links: Murders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67: https://youtu.be/KlHaidWhzt8 How to Play BLUE w/ Josh Lee Kwai | The Command Zone 636: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN4-IbjxY10 -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: [email protected] -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to assemble a new deck, but still need to find the right captain? Then, we’re about to be your heroes! We’re breaking down the commanders from Magic’s brand new Marvel Secret Lair! Come see how these comic book legends put the “POW!” in powerful as we lay out the synergies and combos that’ll elevate them from good to outright super. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- GAME KNIGHTS DECK BOX: Get your hands on the new Game Knights Deck Box and even get it SIGNED by Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel while supplies last! This is one of our coolest pieces of GK swag ever, so order yours before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/GameKnightsBox -------- RAYCON: It’s time to save big for Black Friday! You’ll get up to 30% percent off everything on Raycon’s website when you go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command  ETSY: Give gifts people will actually love this holiday season with the personalized options on Etsy. For original gifts that say “I get you,” go to: https://www.etsy.com  -------- 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 -------- Relevant Links: Wolverine Origin Comic: https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/2062/wolverine:_the_origin_(2001_-_2002) "Logan," the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3315342/ -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: [email protected] -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices