The Command Zone

We're giddy with excitement over the Eternal Masters announcement. Let's talk about the implications for Commander, what we hope to see reprinted, and discuss The Reserved List in its entirety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk a lot about synergies, politics, and level up philosophies but we rarely get to talk about our own Commander games and the events that happen within. Til now! Josh and Jimmy recount some silly/fun/powerful plays of their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve built a new deck. You’ve played it a few times. Now, how do you identify problem areas and issues to make that leap from version 1.0 to version 2.0? Alex Kessler joins the show to discuss his build of Meren of Clan Nel Toth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all have them. Those cards that we love. We put them in all of our decks. But then one day we realize: Wait a minute – why am I the only one I ever see playing this card? Doesn’t my playgroup understand how AWESOME it is?? These are our hidden gems, our secret tech, our Pet Cards. With special guest Craig Blanchette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the recent Prophet of Kruphix banning, we turn to discuss what other cards may sit at the top of the "banworthy" list and whether or not we think they deserve the banhammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a lot to cover in today's episode! We'll start off by discussing the new rules changes to Commander from the Rules Committee - a standardized mulligan, removal of a specific type of color restriction / generation, and the banning of the Prophet of Kruphix. Next, we'll dive into what we missed in our Oath of the Gatewatch review followed by discussing the controversies surrounding the game and then discuss proxies and counterfeits in Magic and Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oath of the Gatewatch is here and it's time to review the cards we think will make the biggest impact on Commander! We're trying out our reviews a week earlier so you can be ready for pre-release - let us know what you think in the comments below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our final episode of the year covers the Oath of the Gatewatch leaks and a year in review of all the awesome stuff that happened in 2015! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a lot on our plate today! We cover the initial spoilers and leaks from Oath of the Gatewatch (more to come in next week's episode) and then compare and contrast Josh and Jimmy's versions of their Mizzix of the Izmagnus decklists! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Commander 2015 Preconstructed decks have arrived and Josh and Jimmy are here to help break down their statistics, the best and worst cards, and what upgrades you can immediately make! This week we cover the final deck: White/Red (Boros). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Commander 2015 Preconstructed decks have arrived and Josh and Jimmy are here to help break down their statistics, the best and worst cards, and what upgrades you can immediately make! This week we cover the Green/Black (Golgari) and Green/Blue (Simic) decks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Commander 2015 Preconstructed decks have arrived and Josh and Jimmy are here to help break down their statistics, the best and worst cards, and what upgrades you can immediately make! This week we cover the Black/White (Orzhov) and Blue/Red (Izzet) decks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy take an in-depth first look at the new Commander 2015 spoilers and discuss new keywords and sweet synergy options for each new Legendary creature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We interview Wizards R&D member Adam Prosak on the upcoming Legendary Cube for Magic: Online, crack a couple of digital packs, then break down our brand new Commander 15 spoiler- Rite of the Raging Storm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh are trying something new out on this special Thursday episode. Welcome to The Sideboard! Today's side-discussion takes our hosts into discussing the Battle for Zendikar Limited format and the hurdles that a lot of players are facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh discuss a leaked Commander 2015 spoiler and also the Top 5 cards on their wishlist to be reprinted this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Professor joins Josh and Jimmy to discuss the current going-ons in the Magic Community. Lots of controversy to debate, from BFZ Fat Pack scarcity to an overpriced Jace, Vryn's Prodigy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy break down the Medomai The Ageless deck that the Community team built and took to victory this year at the 2015 Community Cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Battle for Zendikar is here and the ELDRAZI ARE BACK baby! This set is great for Commander and EDH, so we're here to break down what our top choices are for our format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're discussing what it means to have "situation awareness" (not to be confused with situational awareness). We'll be addressing how to take note and adapt to your meta and the types of situations you're facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're talking about Black this week in our Color Wheel series. We'll be breaking down each of the 5 colors in Magic by learning its history, examining its base "wants and needs", and understanding how it functions with each other color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh is back from his 3 week trip to Asia and it's time to unpack all of the things that happened while he was gone! We talk about PAX, Worlds, the Community Cup, and reveal our EXCLUSIVE Battle for Zendikar Spoiler - SANCTUM OF UGIN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 of our listener Q&A is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're covering all aspects of VOLTRON decks in EDH in our new archetype series. We'll be breaking down the archetype's versatility, uses, potential commanders, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're talking about White this week in our Color Wheel series. We'll be breaking down each of the 5 colors in Magic by learning its history, examining its base "wants and needs", and understanding how it functions with each other color. Most importantly, how you can use it most effectively and have the most FUN when playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're answering listener submitted questions in part one of this Q&A! Part 2 will air next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're looking at Magic lingo today and discussing the crazy 'secret' language of Magic players. What's a 187 creature? What about a hate bear? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy cover their top 10 favorite cards in BLUE for EDH/Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh bring an important topic to the table - Sandbagging! Err actually, they hold the topic in their hands until it's the right time to play it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy discuss some of the happenings in and around Magic: the Gathering. We're having a conversation on the hot topics the community has been engaging on over Twitter and Reddit. Not all of it will be EDH/Commander related. Deal with it ;) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Deck Doctors are back! This week we cover a user submitted list for Rith, the Awakener and what cuts/adds to make to improve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're covering all aspects of tokens in EDH in our new archetype series. We'll be breaking down the archetype's versatility, uses, potential commanders, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another Deck Doctor! This week we cover a user submitted list for Karona, False God and what cuts/adds to make to improve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're talking about Red this week in our Color Wheel series. We'll be breaking down each of the 5 colors in Magic by learning its history, examining its base "wants and needs", and understanding how it functions with each other color. Most importantly, how you can use it most effectively and have the most FUN when playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Pianka is back on the show to talk about the usage of Planeswalkers in EDH and discuss his Damia, Sage of Stone Superfriends list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Pianka joins the show to discuss the cards he created the names and flavor text for in Magic: Origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy review their top picks for EDH/Commander playables in Magic's newest set Origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Blanchette brings the podcast our very first Infect deck tech with Glissa, The Traitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by Donald Miner, creator of EDHRec.com, to discuss Commander statistics. Who's the most popular general? What color is played the most? The least? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with High Rolla$ part 2! Josh and Jimmy break down 10 more expensive Magic cards and whether they're worth their price tag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh reveal an exclusive Magic: Origins preview card: The Great Aurora! We also discuss each of the new dual-faced planeswalkers and their potential viability in Commander/EDH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy cover their top 10 favorite cards in BLACK for EDH/Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy embark on their first official Deck Doctor! We cover a user submitted list for Alesha, Who Smiles at Death and what cuts/adds to make to improve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by the hilarious Meghan & Maria from the Magic: the Amateuring podcast to discuss their history with the format and then deck doctor their two EDH Pre-Constructed decks for under $50! The two decks we upgraded are Nahiri, the Lithomancer and Derevi, Empyrial Tactician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Stark from LoadingReadyRun joins us to talk about Threat Assessment and deck tech his Sapling of Colfenor EDH deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wedge from The Mana Source and The Professor from Tolarian College join us to recap some hilarious stories from GP Vegas and discuss #GoyfGate (or #TarmoGate, whatever you like better!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The time has come to talk of many things... many dolla bills! We take a look at 10 cards from Magic's history that command a hefty price tag, whether they're worth it for EDH, and affordable alternatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy report in on just exactly how exhausted they are from GP Vegas with fun interviews with some friends at the event - Jason Alt & Corbin Hosler from Brainstorm Brewery, Sean Gibbons from Wizards of the Coast, Magic's greatest cosplayer Christine Sprankle, and flavor expert AEMarling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're covering one of the meaner decks in EDH - ever hear of Jhoira of the Gitu? You'll know her name by the time the game is over, that's for sure... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For our 50th episode we're revisiting our very first deck tech - Marchesa, the Black Rose! Josh and Jimmy have taken their Marchesa deck lists in two different directions since its first iteration - find out what's changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices