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The Command Zone

The Command Zone
Magic: the Gathering
Commander
Commander Format
Deck Building
Universes Beyond
Modern Horizons 3
Outlaws Of Thunder Junction
Card Advantage
Final Fantasy
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Commander (EDH)
Edge Of Eternities
Wizards Of the Coast
Card Kingdom
Bloomburrow
Tarkir: Dragonstorm
Commander Decks
Avatar: the Last Airbender
Elder Dragon Highlander
Card Draw

Your weekly source for all things Commander (aka EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format, with hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. Focused on all aspects of gameplay and strategy from table politics, budget builds, to deck building and more! commandzonecast@gmail.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities pleas... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes823Founded12 years ago
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Magic’s newest set, Star Trek, takes MTG to the final frontier, but which courageous captain or shiny Spacecraft should you put at the helm of your next Commander deck? This episode, we’re going over the most powerful legends in the galaxy, giving yo... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Mercer
Guest from Game Nights, DM and performer
Game Nights / Critical Role
Episode: Reality Fracture’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 765
Jordan Pridgen
Writer/producer
The Command Zone
Episode: Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763
Jake Boss
Director of Production
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Episode: Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763
Karina Cruz
Editor/Pack merch prep
The Command Zone
Episode: Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763
Reggie (Arcade)
Shorts creator/guest on podcast
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Episode: Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763
John Schneider
Assistant/tech/production
The Command Zone
Episode: Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763
Manson Leung
Game Knights editor
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Episode: Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763
Eric Wilson
Shorts content creator
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Episode: Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763
Gaurav Gulati
Video editor and post supervisor
The Command Zone
Episode: Cards We’ll Never Stop Playing | 763

Hosts

Rachel Weeks
Commander strategy presenter and Magic: The Gathering player
Jimmy Wong
Actor and Commander content creator
Josh Lee Kwai
Commander content creator and presenter

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • Thank you Josh and jimmy

    I’ve Been listening and watching the command zone for a while now and I’m only 14 I have been playing magic since December of 2025 I have learned so much from you guys and have taught my entire family of 5 how to play and we all play together if I could join patreon I would I would love to have the chance to play either Josh and jimmy I would probably get slammed but that’s besides the point thank you guys for doing what you do fyi I have watched every game play episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cedarissubzero
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the podcast keep going!

    Really great podcast! Lots of diverse content and interesting hosts. I really like listening, but only four stars because it’s a bit elitest when it comes to knowing what cards do. Thanks for the hard work!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mtgnewbie2
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I can kill everyone with phage the untouchable by cheating it out of my graveyard onto the battlefield under their control and then returning it from exile with mirror of fate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I_like_mtg
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome

    Truthful, fun and funny MTG reporting with the best hosts and hostesses of the Magic world. I love it and listen every day. Also, if Rachel reads this, just know you’re secretly the best of everyone and my favourite :D

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ceramic Duck
    United States8 months ago
  • Great!

    I listen to this a lot, and it is a great way to chill and pass the time. You should say what all the cards that you mention do for people who don’t know every card.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Battlecatslover11
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners enjoy the mix of detailed strategy, lighthearted banter, and creative deck-building ideas.
Listeners value the practical Commander advice, especially preconstructed deck upgrades, card evaluations, and help learning the format.
Newer players say the guidance helps them build confidence and improve their play.
The hosts are often praised as informed, funny, enthusiastic, and candid about cards and strategy.
Some listeners find the frequent advertisements disruptive, and some would like more explanations of cards for less experienced players.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#6
United States/Leisure/Games
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#28
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#8
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#21
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#37
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#140
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Magic Rules that Don’t Make Sense | 768
Q: What happens if you kill Prime Speaker Zegana after it enters with counters, before its draw trigger resolves?
The trigger uses last known information to determine Zegana's power, so it can still draw cards based on her power before she left the battlefield.
Magic Rules that Don’t Make Sense | 768
Q: What is the color of this Odawara Soaring City?
Its mana cost has no blue mana symbol, so it is colorless despite its blue appearance and blue color identity.
Reality Fracture’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 765
Q: Which commander do you think stands out as the most powerful, given Reality Fracture's toolkit?
Arid Constrauri stands out due to its repeatable mana generation and the ability to continually pump out a large board with Heartwood tokens, creating overwhelming pressure that challenges opponents to keep up.
Are You Ruining Commander Night? | 754
Q: What should you do if you're the one with the problematic deck and your playgroup wants to rebalance the table?
Start with an open, non-accusatory conversation to acknowledge the issue, then collaboratively decide whether to depower, borrow other decks, or switch to a different bracket/tone so everyone can enjoy the game.
“Wakanda Forever” Precon Upgrade Guide | Marvel Super Heroes | 749
Q: What's the face commander and why is it chosen for this upgrade?
T'Challa is the center of the deck's plan, generating Vibranium tokens and fueling a ramp into big artifacts, which aligns with a high-end artifact strategy and the go-wide/mid-range playstyle this deck aims to execute.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Command Zone

What is The Command Zone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Practical, opinionated coverage of Magic: The Gathering's Commander format, combining strategy discussions with card evaluations, deck-building advice, preconstructed deck upgrades, rules explanations, and set reviews. Regular hosts Rachel Weeks, Jimmy Wong, and Josh Lee Kwai assess how cards and commanders work in multiplayer games, weighing power, budget, synergy, and the social dynamics of a playgroup. Episodes range from focused guides on topics such as removal and deck-building pitfalls to broad surveys of new cards and older preconstructed decks.

The format mixes detailed analysis and actionable recommendations with personal deck-building experiences, humor, and occasional guest or team-contributor perspectives. It serves both newer ... more

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