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   9 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

   “Lorehold Spirit” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 735

   Time to make history with our $50 upgrade guide for the new “Lorehold Spirit” (Red/White) precon deck from Secrets of Strixhaven! We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your curriculum and 10 that could use excavation from the deck so that the next spirit you summon will be the spirit of victory! -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our own! This is going to be our biggest Commander game yet, so don't miss the greatest show in the Multiverse! It's coming up fast, so enroll now before badges are…

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   7 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   “Prismari Artistry” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven | 734

   Looking to make a grand entrance at your next Commander night with the new “Prismari Artistry” red and blue preconstructed deck from Magic’s newest set Secrets of Strixhaven? We’re here to make sure it performs like a seasoned thespian with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll draw up 10 cards to add and 10 to cut if you want to really make your plan sing. Pretty soon, your glorious victory will be met with raucous applause! -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS IN LAS VEGAS: Game Knights Live is back in session at MagicCon Las Vegas with a few Strixhaven secrets of our own! Don't miss The Greatest…

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   1 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

   Why Overlap Is The Key To Good Deck Building | 733

   99 cards feels like a lot, until you’re trying to fit in the right amount of card draw, removal, ramp, synergy pieces, pet cards, lands, boards wipes…how do you find room for everything?!? Luckily, you can get more out of your deck by understanding a key concept: OVERLAP! This episode, we’re going over the art of finding cards that check multiple boxes in your strategy, leaving your plan cleaner, your deck stronger, and your options way more open. Let’s get started! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and…

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   23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

   Trade Power for Joy with Bracket 1 Commander | 732

   For some players, Commander is all about winning, but that’s not the only way to play! Enter Bracket 1, a world of decks meant to show off themes, jokes, or fun ideas without worrying so much about focus and synergy. But what does a Bracket 1 deck actually look like and how do you build one? This episode, we’ve brought on Commander Format Panel member Olivia Gobert-Hicks (Commander at Home, EDHijinks) to give you the full rundown of Commander’s least powerful but most creative playstyle. Let’s go! -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome…

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   17 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

   What's Up w/ Bracket 4? | 731

   Ready to push “casual” Commander as far as it can go without crossing into cEDH territory? Then have we got a bracket for you! This episode, we’ve got our spikey friend Joe Johnson in the house to lay out how to soup up your deckbuilding for the Bracket 4 big leagues. It’s a playstyle full of complexity and competition, but it’s also a blast to play. So grab all your game changers and get ready to brew! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- SHOPIFY:…

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   3 Mar 2026 · 3 hr 41 min

   The Best Commander Card from EVERY Magic Set | 729

   In Magic’s 33 years, Wizards has printed over 120 sets containing more than 30,000 unique cards. But which are the best of the best? The cream of the cardboard? The rectangles that truly wreck? This episode, we’re going set by set and picking the top cards from every standard set in MTG’s history. The journey goes all the way from Alpha to Lorwyn, so let’s get started! -------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Refresh your spring routine with…

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   24 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

   All the Cards You Missed from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 728

   Since much of the TMNT set leaked like a canister full of radioactive Ooze, we covered most of the cards early! But now it’s time to go-over all the great cards that stayed hidden like true ninjas. This episode, we’re bringing you the remaining commons, uncommons, and Commander cards that will make you yell, “Cowabunga!” Come check it out. -------- GAME KNIGHTS FAN AUDITION WINNERS: We have a winner! Two, in fact! Want to see which fans will be making a guest appearance on Game Knights? Then stick around until the end of the episode. -------- JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the channel and become…

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   19 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

   “Turtle Power!” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 727

   It’s time to see how much “Turtle Power” the TMNT precon is packing with our EXCLUSIVE reveal of this brand new Commander deck! We’ve got a shell-shockingly large number of never-before-seen cards to show off including a ton of cool new tech. Plus we’ll even lay out how to turtle soup-up the list with our expert upgrade guide. There’s a ton packed into this episode that you do not want to miss, so come out of your shell and join us! -------- JOIN OUR TEAM! Now’s your chance to join our growing team of professionals dedicated to making the highest-quality MTG content on the internet. We’re…

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   10 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

   Are Commander Unbans the New Normal? | The Future of the Ban List | 726

   That’s right: TWO cards have come off the Commander ban list, but how will they shake up the game? This episode, we’re breaking down the latest Banned & Restricted announcements for the format, going over what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what’s on the horizon. Plus, which of your decks will have to say Farewell to Bracket 2 after the new game changer update? Tune in and find out! -------- JOIN OUR TEAM! Now’s your chance to join our growing team of professionals dedicated to making the highest-quality MTG content on the internet. We’re looking for creative, hard-working, and enthusiastic…

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    4 Feb 2026 · 2 hr 16 min

    The Best Leaked Cards from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 725

    After the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crashed the party at Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease, every rare and mythic from #MTGxTMT has been officially revealed. So we’re coming out of our shell to talk about them early! We’re laying out which cards are packing the most turtle power for Commander, and breaking down the bodacious synergies to really make them pop. Grab a slice and check it out! -------- JOIN OUR TEAM! Now’s your chance to join our growing team of professionals dedicated to making the highest-quality MTG content on the internet. We’re looking for creative, hard-working, and…