Are MagicCons Worth It? | Bonus Episode (Patreon)

Are Magic Events Worth The Price? | The Command Zone | Magic The Gathering Commander

Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- MagicCons are Wizards’ latest attempt at cracking “The Gathering.” But are these big live events actually worth attending? We’re breaking down our experiences from Vegas and Philly to determine just how much bang you’re getting for your buck. Is Command Zone access worth the extra charge? How about the VIP passes? Most important of all, are Magic Cons actually fun? Tune in and find out! -------- OUR OFFICIAL MERCH STORE: If you love our content, then you should see our merch: https://store.commandzone.com/ Show your support at the next FNM, Commander night, or Magic event with our apparel and stickers. Already a Patreon supporter? Then enjoy exclusive discounts on the store! -------- ETSY: For home, style, and gifts, Etsy has it. Go to https://www.etsy.com/ and use code NEW at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. HONEY: It’s the FREE browser extension that scours the internet for promo codes and automatically applies the best one available at checkout. Get it for free today at http://www.joinHoney.com/commandzone BETTERHELP: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting: https://www.BetterHelp.com/CommandZone -------- 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 ULTRAPRO: Huge thanks to UltraPro for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their PRO GLOSS eclipse sleeves and super classy MYTHIC COLLECTION deck boxes. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: Is Infect Too Strong Now? | The Command Zone: https://youtu.be/8LYmNVmJCig Blake Rasmussen: Twitter: @blakepr MagicCon 2023 Schedule: https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-philadelphia-and-the-2023-magiccon-schedule Jamie Block: Twitter: @Jamblock IG: @benjamiela Gavin Verhey: Twitter: @GavinVerhey IG: @gavinverhey Reid Duke: Twitter: @ReidDuke -------- Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- 00:00 - Intro 04:58 - Main Topic 05:13 - What is a MagicCon? 09:32 - The Age of the MagicCon 13:09 - What Did MagicCon: Philadelphia Get Right? 20:08 - Coming Up 20:23 - Midroll Ads 23:56 - Are Magic Events Even Worth it? 24:19 - What did MagicCon: Philadelphia Get Wrong? 27:26 - Is the Command Zone Pass Worth the Money? 33:23 - What did MagicCon: Philadelphia Get Wrong? 41:13 - Which Pass Would You Buy? 47:14 - What Do You Hope For Future MagicCons? 55:15 - Don't Miss Your Chance to See GKLive! 55:49 - Outro -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://mtgcommander.net/ #magicthegathering #mtg #commander #mtgcommander #edh #podcast #commandzone