Are These Commander Staples Worth It? | #682 (Patreon)

Are These Commander Staples Worth It? | The Command Zone 682 | MTG EDH Magic Gathering

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- Show Notes: A lot of Commander’s most high-impact staples also come at a high price point. But which of the format’s costly cardboard rectangles are actually worth it? This episode, we’re going through some expensive cards that actually do pay for themselves (in wins), and calling out some that may feel more like a rip-off. They say money can’t buy happiness, but winning is fun, right? So let us help you spend your Magic money wisely. -------- FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free shipping, use code command50off at https://www.factormeals.com/command50off And check out JLK’s spreadsheet here: https://commandzone.com/meal-ratings AUDIBLE: New members can try Audible now free for 30 days by texting COMMAND to 500-500 or visiting https://www.Audible.com/COMMAND -------- 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 -------- Relevant Links: Commander Staples That Aren’t Worth the Price | The Command Zone 518 https://youtu.be/BTsMQiKb8jA?si=9XVv2GS433asqmrt\ We Played Ourselves! | Extra Turns #57 https://youtu.be/GZ4-7nSOEzY?si=hVQqLYE-fOVLqYv7 -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list -------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:10 - Are These Commander Staples Worth It? 00:01:48 - Fetchlands 00:13:07 - Channel Lands 00:21:29 - Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx 00:24:41 - White Combat Win Cons 00:34:34 - Shadowspear 00:39:22 - Heroic Intervention 00:43:15 - Token Doublers 00:46:33 - The Great Henge 00:48:54 - The Ozolith 00:52:12 - Sword of Feast and Famine 00:56:01 - Roaming Throne 00:58:44 - How Does Playgroup Change Things? 00:59:31 - Mana Drain 01:02:19 - Esper Sentinel 01:06:05 - How Does the Game Changer List Change Things? 01:06:19 - Cyclonic Rift 01:10:20 - Teferi's Protection 01:13:39 - Field of the Dead 01:16:28 - What Does Money Buy? 01:22:05 - To the Listeners #magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone