About this episode
Building your own Commander deck from scratch can be intimidating. It’s not just about finding powerful cards. A great brew needs to strike the perfect balance. This episode, we’re here to make that task much easier with our new and improved Deckbuilding Template. We’ll lay out the ideal ratios of ramp, card draw, disruption, and more, all based on The Command Zone’s years of deckbuilding expertise. Whether you’re an experienced player or new to the art of the brew, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. -------- Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- RAYCON: Raycon’s latest model of Everyday Earbuds are better than ever! To save 20% on your entire Raycon order go to: https://www.buyraycon.com/command MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack with promo code COMMAND at: https://mandopodcast.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: The NEW Commander Deck Building Template | The Command Zone 379: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K9PEeLG_6M Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swjL6prGShE Frank Karsten: Twitter: @karsten_frank How Many Lands Do You Need in Your Deck? An Updated Analysis, by Frank Karsten: https://tinyurl.com/how-many-lands Aetherhub Hypergeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometric The Ultimate Guide to Lands | The Command Zone 455: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg7nFiDNeHs Salubrious Snail's Calculators: https://www.salubrioussnail.com/calculators Salubrious Snail's Manabase Tool: https://www.salubrioussnail.com/manabase-tool Aetherdrift’s Best Cards (In the 99) | The Command Zone 656: https://youtu.be/Yh0MkQcaPS0 Advanced Deckbuilding: Mastering Your Mana Curve | The Command Zone 453: https://youtu.be/LB6HotI0ntI -------- 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 -------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices