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Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | 658

The Command Zone
The Command Zone
Episode • Feb 18 • 1h 53m

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.


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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


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


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