Show Notes
When you’re getting into Commander, the whole game can feel like a battlefield. Before you even sit down to play, finding and building the right deck is a huge hurdle to overcome. This episode, we’re here to help you down the path. Come see which legends can lead you to early victories as you discover more about the game and what these cards are capable of! With these cards in your Command Zone, you’ll look like a pro in no time.
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Relevant Links:
Rachel's Ruxa, Patient Professor: For Beginners:
https://archidekt.com/decks/10372167/ruxa_patient_professor_for_beginners
The Best Token Commanders | The Command Zone 683:
https://youtu.be/8uxFeTgcEQY?si=W2AN39OntHGJwZep
CZ 683 | Chatterfang | The Best Token Commanders:
https://archidekt.com/decks/13631413/cz0683_chatterfang_the_best_token_commanders
CZ 683 | Jetmir | The Best Tokens Commanders:
https://archidekt.com/decks/13625905/cz0683_jetmir_the_best_tokens_commanders
CZ 683 | Marneus Calgar | The Best Tokens Commanders:
https://archidekt.com/decks/13697359/cz0683_marneus_calgar_the_best_tokens_commanders
CZ 683 | Brudiclad | The Best Token Commanders:
https://archidekt.com/decks/13695796/cz0683_brudiclad_the_best_token_commanders
Tips for Teaching Magic: The Gathering | The Command Zone 646:
https://youtu.be/Ycy2XIPk900?si=WT6GveFW2eC9fVAi
“Prismari Artistry” Precon Upgrade | Secrets of Strixhaven:
https://youtu.be/5vGsFMCOW5M?si=aVM6LKWLdFgzs45w
“Turtle Power!” Full Deck Reveal + Upgrade | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
https://youtu.be/lq102tK_CV8?si=9aFEiNVnqcQtvwru
“Dance of the Elements” Precon Upgrade | Lorwyn Eclipsed:
https://youtu.be/IBxHD3M87e8?si=1Q9yPEQaig-SMxuY
Lands Matter | Commander 2018 | Nature's Vengeance | The Command Zone 222:
https://youtu.be/K5tEx8hRZaM?si=TlDxM3sHOlJokQwA
Brewing Brudiclad – C18 Deck Tech l The Command Zone 226:
https://youtu.be/TVyZdOst3Wk?si=Y2ShAflEOnSkay_T
Power Level Etiquette with BDM / Sidisi, Brood Tyrant | The Command Zone 24:
https://youtu.be/rvBzhdv3xYU?si=NBQ9_m_3s-6Y-8wO
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