The Command Zone

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

This week we break down the official ban list for EDH, whether we agree with each of the cards on it, and what might be possible bans in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who says you can't have more than one of the same card in an EDH deck? We deck tech Josh's new brew focused on the one and only (or in this case, one of many) Shadowborn Apostle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Jimmy breakdown some key points to correctly evaluating cards and what to pay attention to when figuring out what's good in EDH vs. Modern. We also talk about some of the new Modern Masters 2015 spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Etiquette - The customary code of polite behavior in society or among a particular profession or group. This is one of the more talked about and controversial aspects of EDH and is pointed to often as a source of frustration among players. In today's episode we talk about what causes confusion/disagreement around the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're talking about Green in a brand new series on The Color Wheel. 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

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

You're accustomed to the politics around the table. You've worked out some good deals in your tenure as an EDH player... now it's time for some advanced techniques. In this episode, Josh shares some of his best tips and Jedi-mind tricks to help navigate and manipulate your way to victory. Jimmy happily writes it all down for future games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we visit one of Josh's favorite EDH builds - the Pinger deck. In typical Josh fashion, the deck's Commander is actually hiding inside the 99 - this time it's Tim! The Prodigal Sorcerer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's topic is all about the idea of Trading Up, both in game and out. This episode is a guide to help you acquire cards, trade correctly, and find value in cards that made their way out of your deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that we've covered the basics of mana bases in EDH, we're moving on to talk about fixing and ramp in our 2-part series! This episode covers the difference between the two and the different kinds of fixing and ramp available in the format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover the basics of mana bases in this two part episode. In this first episode we discuss your deck's color spread, different types of lands, and the math to drawing well. Then we wrap up with our Dragon Week 2015 winners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's DRAGON WEEK! In the second of two episodes for this week, Josh and Jimmy talk about the first draft of Jimmy's Intet, the Dreamer EDH deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's DRAGON WEEK! In the first of two episodes for this week, Josh and Jimmy talk about their Dragons of Tarkir pre-release experience and breakdown Josh's first draft of his Scion of the Ur-Dragon EDH deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest Sheldon Menery joins us to discuss the Rules Committee's side in the controversial tuck ruling. We engage the four main points of the original post and get to the bottom of the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brief discussion on the new rules change for Tucking Commanders... then Dragons of Tarkir time! Do we welcome our new Elder Dragon overlords? We break down the new Legendaries and Commander-worthy playables, Josh has some pointed words towards one Elder Dragon in particular, and you contributed some fun combos for us to break down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Hull and Brendan Halloran (writers & actors of the webseries Space Janitors) join Josh and Jimmy to discuss differences in playgroups. Then a deck tech on budget Xenagos, our first in depth look at using a God as Commander! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy, Josh, and special guest Craig Blanchette take to the airwaves to answer YOUR user submitted questions in the second of two episodes. What are the most unique decks you've encountered? How do you feel about EDH FNMs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy, Josh, and special guest Craig Blanchette take to the airwaves to answer YOUR user submitted questions in the first of two episodes. Who should be banned? What's your favorite pet decks? Tons of great questions - and all of our question-askers win prizes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh are joined by special guest The Professor from Tolarian Community College to talk about new projects, the Magic community on YouTube, and most importantly... how to organize your EDH collection! We address what products are best, what's the best deal, and more in this all-encompassing episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh address two important user questions today - how to constructively think about Tutoring and how to mitigate aggressive players that seek to team up and take you (and your problematic Commander) out of the game first! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The esteemed Reverend En Fuego from BJ Shea's Geek Nation joins Josh and Jimmy to discuss EDH/Commander on MTGO and his new Shu Yun deck build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things get pretty combotastic today as Josh and Jimmy get the itch and craft some fun combos for EDH. Then a Deck Tech Daydream for Josh's new brew! We call it the "Stop Hitting Yourself!" deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh go in depth on a question about Burning Wish and how to sideboard in Commander. Then we deck tech Jimmy's newest brew: Anafenza, the Foremost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the top 10 White cards for EDH/Commander? Jimmy and Josh break it down in this week's surprisingly tough to assemble list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Josh sit down to discuss their favorite Commander/EDH prospects from Fate Reforged and say goodbye to Khans of Tarkir. Also, PRIZES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one and only Brian David-Marshall joins the show to discuss the ever important topic of power level etiquette - how to manage your deck's power level in a multiplayer format. Then we breakdown BDM's Sidisi, Brood Tyrant build around Spider Spawning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finance guru Jason Alt joins the podcast to give a primer on EDH Finance and answer your user-submitted questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by Wedge from TheManaSource to discuss our lists for our top OVERPERFORMERS in Commander/EDH. Which cards slip under the radar but make a huge impact on the board? Find out and listen in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh presents his brew for a new Commander: Titania, Protector of Argoth. Learn what cards work and which ones don’t to ramp to a game win with land recursion and destruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review the mono Blue Commander 2014 decks with Craig Blanchette and discuss which cards we would cut and add to make them better on a budget! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review the mono Red and White Commander 2014 decks and discuss which cards we would cut and add to make them better on a budget! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review the mono Black and Green Commander 2014 decks and discuss which cards we would cut and add to make them better on a budget! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We spoil our first ever preview card for Commander 2014: IMPACT RESONANCE! Then join the discussion as we talk about what Commander decks we're looking to build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a short week and episode for The Command Zone: Grand Prix Los Angeles is in town! We answer questions and our listeners get to WIN PRIZES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices