The Command Zone Podcast

Everyone has a favorite Final Fantasy character. And this episode, were here to help you make them as impactful on the battlefield as they were on your console!



Were covering all the most iconic legends from Magics new set: from loveable Chocobos, to brooding swordy-bros, weve got something for everyone. Jump in and lets start turning those characters you remember into decks youll never forget!



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MAGICCON LAS VEGAS:

Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Dont miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL



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Win a new Xbox Series X or Final Fantasy booster box live on Whatnot, June 13th at 2pm Pacific! Plus, get $15 for FREE when you sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command



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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!



ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command



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CovertGoBlue:

Twitter: @covertgoblue

Instagram: @covertgoblue

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@covertgoblue



Extra Turns, ASSEMBLE! | Marvel Commanders w/ Crim and Joe

https://youtu.be/xVnIMUoW9nU?si=dtLEuFtZUTnkC6mj

Voxy:

Twitter: @VoxyTwitch

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch



The Professor:

Twitter: @TolarianCollege

Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege



LoadingReadyRun:

Twitter: @loadingreadyrun

Bluesky: @loadingreadyrun.com

Instagram: @loadingreadyrun

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LRRMTG



FINAL FANTASY x MAGIC w/ Jacob Bertrand | Game Knights 78

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X_W4OQfSn0



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A good Commander deck doesn’t just need a strong protagonist—the whole party’s gotta pack a punch! Today, we’re breaking down which cards from Magic’s latest set, Final Fantasy, are most worth including in the 99. How busted is the Buster Sword? How far can a Traveling Chocobo take you in a game of Commander? This set is full of new tech to level up your decks, so don’t miss the strategy guide that’ll help you find the best of it! (It’s this episode.)



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Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone



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MAGICCON LAS VEGAS:

Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don’t miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL



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RAYCON:

Raycon’s latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command 



WHATNOT:

Don’t miss out on watching us LIVE on Whatnot, June 13th at 2pm Pacific! To get $15 FREE to use anywhere on the platform, sign up at: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/command 



SHOPIFY:

Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz 



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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! 



ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command



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Boomer Commander w/ Josh Lee Kwai, Spice8Rack and Sam! Shuffle Up & Play 78:

https://youtu.be/BvKyY6avIeI



March of the Machine Planechase w/ LoadingReadyRun | Game Knights 61:

https://youtu.be/HKGl-_gCmt0 



Voxy:

Twitter: @VoxyTwitch

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch



The Professor:

Twitter: @TolarianCollege

Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege



Loading Ready Run:

Twitter: @loadingreadyrun

Bluesky: @loadingradyrun.com

Instagram: @loadingreadyrun

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LRRMTG



Will the Salubrious Snail Prevail?! | Extra Turns 59:

https://youtu.be/wiDPfNpjP04



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Commander Rules and Ban List:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list



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Final Fantasy is completely revealed and it is FULL of powerful legends from across the franchise’s over-30-year history! But which of these new Commander contenders are the absolute strongest? This episode, we’ve narrowed down the roster to the most playable characters. We’ll lay out the strategies and synergies you’ll need to min/max their potential, so you can live out your final fantasy: winning a lot!



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Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone



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MAGICCON LAS VEGAS:

Game Knights Live returns to MagicCon Vegas on June 20th! Don’t miss a second of the epic Commander action. Badges are on sale NOW, so get yours today at: https://mtg.social/MCVegasTixGKL



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FACTOR: 

Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off   



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Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz   



ZOCDOC: 

Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command 



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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! 



ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command



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Relevant Links:



Voxy:

Twitter: @VoxyTwitch

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/voxy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxyTwitch



The Professor:

Twitter: @TolarianCollege

Bluesky: @tolariancommunitycollege.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TolarianCommunityCollege



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Follow us on Instagram:

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Final Fantasy VI did a LOT with only 16 bits, but we’re here to do even more with only 10 cards! That’s right! It's time for our $50 budget upgrade guide for the new Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy “Revival Trance” (red/white/black) precon Commander deck. We’ll bring you 10 cards to add as playable characters, and the 10 you can cut from the party so you can show that this retro classic still packs an epic punch!



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Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone



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FACTOR: 

Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at  https://www.factormeals.com/command50off   



SHOPIFY:

Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz   



ZOCDOC: 

Stop putting off those doctors appointments! Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today by going to https://www.zocdoc.com/command 



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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! 



ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command



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Gaurav Gulati: 

Bluesky: @gauravgulati.bsky.social



“Revival Trance” Precon Upgrade Deck List:https://archidekt.com/folders/383329



Brian Kibler:

Twitter: @bmkibler

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commanderathome



Aetherdrift Game Knights ft. Christian Navarro:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCS2vmhB3zI



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Christian Navarro:

Instagram: @christianleenavarro

Tales Unrolled: https://www.youtube.com/@TalesUnrolled



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Ready to begin your pilgrimage across the land of Spira to defeat Sin and save the world? You’re definitely going to need the Final Fantasy X “Counter Blitz” (green/white/blue) preconstructed Commander deck from the new Universes Beyond set, Final Fantasy!



To help you along the way, check out our $50 upgrade guide, showing you 10 cards to add and 10 to take out. We’ll give you everything you need to play games so good, your friends will demand a sequel!



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Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone



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RAYCON:

Raycon’s latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 15% on your entire Raycon order go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command   



AUDIBLE: 

New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND    



SHOPIFY:

Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz 



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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! 



ULTRA PRO:

Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command



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Relevant Links:



Josh Murphy:

Twitter: @alsonamedjosh

Bluesky: @alsonamedjosh.bsky.social



“Counter Blitz” Precon Upgrade Deck List: 

https://archidekt.com/decks/13139583/cz_676_counter_blitz_precon_upgrade



Mono-Blue Battle | Extra Turns 53:

https://youtu.be/S318WdrTiko



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