Lords of Limited

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got the Secrets of Strixhaven Crash Course! That means we’re coming to the episode with a review of the new mechanics and all 5 colleges, then dive into our 5 format truths! Afterwards we’re looking at the top uncommons for each color, notable commons, and sleeper cards to look out for. This is everything you need to get caught up to speed on this fun-looking new format! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-5 Format Truths from Ben & Ethan-Color and College Identities-Top Uncommons and Commons to DraftAnd more! Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSLWJbOEtG1Mk5vHy_E7a6hTvnGVQPKBgGqdMUOzMd3Kv7gXzzC1HUupy4hzs4kDYZxlU-yButuXLea/pubhtml  This episode is #sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transaction_id=10289b6a181dfa6a81051dccc964e6&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=1378&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_content=&utm_term=lords&not_found=1&gor=start  To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne Timestamps: 0:00 Intro/Housekeeping4:22 Mechanic Overview10:37 Format Truths25:21 College + Color Analysis1:04:17 Sleeper Commons1:13:54 Format Predictions

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re taking a first look at Secrets of Stryxhaven previews! There’s lot of new mechanics to speculate on, 5 colleges to get familiar with (and maybe a secret sixth?!), and tons of cards to evaluate, debate, and get excited for! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: SOS New Mechanics College Signposts “Great or Garbage?” SOS Edition And more!This episode is sponsored by Raycon. Go to buyraycon.com/lolopen for 15% off To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got our first ever March Madness Bracket: MTG Edition! We’re looking at 4 distinct categories and taking a trip down memory lane as we reflect on the voting results and crown a winner from each region! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Build Around Region Bomb Rare Region Synergy Common Region Mythic Uncommon Region And more!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transaction_id=10289b6a181dfa6a81051dccc964e6&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=1378&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_content=&utm_term=lords&not_found=1&gor=start To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we are revisiting Lorwyn Eclipsed to close out the set with our classic 50 Takes in 50 Minutes, while some of our predictions came true…stay tuned to see where we made some egregious mistakes! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-March Madness Bracket Update-50 Takes in 50 Minutes-Special Secrets of Strixhaven Announcement And more! This episode is sponsored by Raycon. Visit: buyraycon.com/lolopen Timestamps: 00:00 Intro02:50 March of the Machine Drafts07:31 1-1017:46 11-2026:06 21-3036:57 31-4045:20 41-50 To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, Ethan is recording live from his hotel room at the first ever Shoebox Tournament to give a rundown on his prep for and experience with Lorwyn Eclipsed Team Sealed. His two teammates Sam Pratt (samp) and Charlie Schaefer (StryxFamiliar) join him to discuss what to expect from a Team Sealed event, what makes it different than draft and sealed, what ECL Team Sealed is like in particular, and a full tournament report on how the weekend went! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Team Sealed Overview-The Domino Effect of Sealed-Shoebox Tournament ReportAnd more! To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne Timestamps: 00:00 Intro14:05 Team Sealed Prep25:56 Deck #131:43 Deck #236:03  Deck #341:22 Match Highlights01:06:30 Final Rounds

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with the viral “9 Cards That Made Me” project. Then after a quick recap on our TMT pick-1 draft thoughts, we dive into a new episode series on Archetype Architecture and kick things off with Izzet. We look at what the archetype does historically, and why it’s been more or less successful in certain sets in the play booster era. Then we explore what the scaffolding of those sets can teach us about predicting this archetype’s strength in future sets. 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-9 Cards That Made Us!-Check-In on TMT Pick 1 Drafts-Izzet in the Play Booster Era Deep DiveAnd more! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne Timestamps: 00:00 Intro04:30 TMNT Format Update12:33 Shoebox Tournament Prep15:06 Nine Cards That Made Me33:20 Izzet Archetype Breakdown01:01:51 What to Look For in the Future

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re giving our first (and last) impressions of the new TMNT set. We recap our experience with the cards from Early Access and Ben’s at-home prerelease to give any updated context on our thoughts from the Crash Course. And after a couple draft log reviews, we look ahead to how we’ll be filling our time on the podcast until Strixhaven comes out. 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Early Access and Prerelease Updates-Individual Card Evaluation Changes for TMT-Pick 2 Draft ReviewsAnd more! This episode is sponsored by Raycon. Visit buyraycon.com/lolopen Visit: https://rayconglobal.com/pages/lolope... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro12:20 Format Impressions21:08 Archetype: Artifacts23:11 Archetype: Disappear24:11 Archetype: Sneak26:10 Archetype: Mutants + Mutagen Tokens27:58 Archetype: Alliance 30:24 Overperformers40:53 Underperformers44:32: Draft Logs01:02:09 Closing Thoughts

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, holy smokes TMNT is already upon us! We are doing a shorter version of our classic Crash Course, since this is another Pick 2 Format, today is going to be more of an overview of the set so you know what to look out for during your prerelease. Look for our preferred archetypes and limited strategies! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-TMNT Crash Course-Mechanics and Archetypes Review-Arena Champs + Limited Qualifier Recaps-And more! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:27 Arena Champs Recap10:14 Limited Qualifier Recap23:04 TMNT Crash Course26:59 Set Mechanics33:21 Draft Archetypes47:31 Crucial Commons58:40 Sleeper Cards01:01:22 Useable Uncommons01:11:02 Overall Impressions To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week we are lucky enough to do another Draft Review episode! This time it's the Spotlight Series in Toronto, Canada that look place last week. We follow Christian Calcano on his Day 2 drafts as he hopefully makes his way into the Top 8! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Standard Strategy Discussion-Spotlight Series Draft ReviewAnd More! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:39 - Constructed Corner12:54 - Patreon Shoutout13:24 - Spotlight Series Review15:10 - Pod 1 Draft41:05 - Pod 2 Draft52:58 - Top 8 Draft Review1:08:24 - Closing Thoughts To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week we’re doing a mid-to-late stage format check-in. Ethan kicks things off by reflecting on some pieces of content and how they relate to his experience of ECL. Then he outlines a newfound respect for “half-and-half” decks in the format before he and Ben dive into three tricky draft logs where they each want to do different things, and wrestle with they pros and cons of those varying paths. 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Content Reflections around ECL-Half-and-Half Kindred Decks-Draft Log Review Deep DiveAnd more! Timestamps: 07:25 Half-and-Half Kindred Decks16:43 Content Reflections21:46 Draft #135:30 Draft #244:14 Draft #1 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transaction_id=10289b6a181dfa6a81051dccc964e6&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=1378&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_content=&utm_term=lords&not_found=1&gor=start  To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. It’s armchair draft time! This week, we’re reviewing the Lorwyn Eclipsed drafts from Magic’s toughest stage: the Pro Tour! We dive into both the day 1 and day 2 feature drafts, and discuss our thoughts on these player’s decisions and the different paths available to them. Plus, Ben gives a detailed outline of the Vivid deck and how to draft it (and how it’s different from 5 color good stuff!) 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Format Updates for ECL in BO1 and BO3-PT Draft Reviews-How to draft the Vivid DeckAnd more! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping07:02 - Thoughts on Typal Decks17:42 - Seth Manfield Draft Breakdown27:14 - Marco Belacca Draft Breakdown37:47 - Vivid Deep Dive This episode is sponsored by Raycon. Visit: https://rayconglobal.com/pages/lolopen?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=lolopen&nb_platform=partner-lp&nb_ppid=podcast&nb_cpid=lolopen To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got our week 1 info dump after jamming tons of drafts of Lorwyn Eclipsed. The limited community is all over the map on this format. Is it blisteringly fast or glacially slow? Is it full of unbeatable bombs, or does it reward great gameplay? Is at all elves and merfolk or are there plenty of viable strategies? We’re here to outline exactly how we want to approach this format and believe that there’s much more than meets the eye to the first set of 2026! Plus, how to draft RB Goblins! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-ECL Format Truths (for real this time!)-The HAIL Approach to Drafting ECL-How to draft and win with RB GoblinsAnd more! Timestamps:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping08:02 - Updated Format Truths30:28 - HAIL Drafting43:54 - Sleeper Commons & Uncommons49:40 - Goblin Archetype Deep Dive57:48 - Draft Time! To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re updating our format thoughts after getting our hands on Lorwyn Eclipsed via the Early Access Event and pre-release weekend. We go over what stood out from a draft and gameplay perspective, how the archetypes and mechanics played out initially, and a whole host of movers up and movers down to get you prepped for ECL going live this week! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:Gameplay Surprises in ECLArchetype and Mechanics Initial ImpressionsHUGE list of Movers Up and Movers DownAnd more!Timestamps0:00 - Intro/Housekeeping9:18 - The Lack of Two Drops22:46 - The Real Power of Vivid27:20 - Blight Pros vs Cons31:40 - Typal Deck Breakdowns39:28 - Movers Up and Movers Down To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

ECL Crash Course | Episode 461 Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got our Crash Course episode for Lorwyn Eclipsed, designed to get you everything you need to know for your first limited events of this exciting new set! We’re kicking things off with an overview of the mechanics and archetypes before getting to our big, bold format truths, color identities, top commons and uncommons, and sleeper cards and big picture takeaways! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:Mechanics and Archetype OverviewBig Bold Format PredictionsTop Commons and UncommonsAnd more! Grading Spreadsheet Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Housekeeping5:34 - Draft Mechanics & Archetypes13:43 - Format Predictions25:42 - Top Commons and Uncommons To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Limited Resolutions & ECL Mechanics | Episode 460Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at the handful of cards spoiled before the holidays for the much anticipated first set of the year, Lorwyn Eclipsed. Then Ethan and Ben run down their list of Limited Resolutions for both themselves and their listeners for 2026!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:- Lorwyn Eclipsed Mechanics Overview- Constructed Mumblings from Ethan- Actionable Resolutions for 2026 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping3:35 Standard Metagame9:41 Lorwyn Spoliers26:16 Limited ResolutionsThis episode is sponsered by Betterhelp and RayconVisit betterhelp.com/lords Visit buyraycon.com/lolopenTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Best (& Worst) of Limited 2025 | Episode 459Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re wrapping up 2025 by reviewing all 5 sets (that’s right, we’re just gonna pretend like Spiderman didn’t happen…) and awarding cards, archetypes and formats as the best and worst of the year! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Individual Card Highlights from the Entire Year-Extremely Fun Trip Down Memory Lane-Our Favorite Set of 2025And more!Timestamps: 00:00 Intro3:54 Housekeeping5:46 Best/Worst RankingsTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

50 TLA Takes in 50 Minutes | Episode 458 Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re sending off the last set of 2025 in Lords of Limited style with our patented 50 takes in 50 minutes. We go over big picture wrap-ups for the format, what each mechanic and color brought to the table, what our biggest takeaways from the set were, and our awards for Golden Egg, Imperial Oath and more!!! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Avatar Wrap-Up -Official Lords of Limited Rankings -Set Superlatives And more! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro/Housekeeping 9:11 Takes 1-10 23:03 Takes 11-20 35:06 Takes 21-30 47:32 Takes 31-40 56:33 Takes 41-50 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

The 12 Ways of Fix-Mas | Episode 457 Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re doing a grab-bag of sorts as Ethan is fresh off of his day 1 run from the Arena Qualifier and poised for a great run on day 2 based on his pool. He and Ben talk about some key moments from day 1 before diving into a draft log review. Then it’s time to discuss the myriad of ways to fix your mana in this format for the soup-y decks that exist and finally a list of cards you’re overrating and underrating at this late stage of the format! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Qualifier Weekend War Stories -Mana Fixing in Avatar -Over/Underrated Cards in TLA And more! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Day 1 Qualifier 13:53 Draft Log Review 35:22 Mana Fixing 55:12 Over/Underrated Cards This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

World Championship 31 Draft Recap | Episode 456 Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at the featured drafts from this weekend’s broadcast the 31st MTG World Championship featuring Javier Dominguez on Day 1 and Derrick Davis on Day 2! Join us as we dissect the decisions these pros made on magic’s biggest stage, what it looks like to draft TLA in an absolutely stacked pod, and the p1p1 heard around the world! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Two Draft Review Deep Dives -The Power of Speculating in TLA -Navigating Weak Packs in Pod Drafts And more! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 6:04 Updates 13:48 Javier's Draft 36:46 Draft 1 Conclusions 40:20 Derrick's Draft 1:05:42 Draft 2 Conclusions To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

(Tolls of) War, What Is It Good For? | Episode 455Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re kicking things off by talking about Tolls of War and BW: has Ethan done a full 180 on this card and archetype? Then we’re recapping our week of drafts and what we’ve learned from winning (and losing) in this format. Finally, we grab a couple draft logs, both of which we’d have navigated differently in hindsight!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Tolls of War Deep Dive-Week of Mythic Drafts Recap-Draft Log ReviewsAnd more!Timestamps: 0:00 Tolls War9:43 Housekeeping12:25 Learning from Losing25:25 Card Updates41:25 Draft 1 Review55:40 Draft 2 Review This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

TLA Lessons Learned | Episode 454Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got our limited info dump after a week full of jamming Avatar Drafts. What are the rules of engagement of this extremely tempo oriented set, why is 2/1 such an abysmal statline for creatures, what makes this a Jeskai format, how to not let weak packs define your draft, and much, much more!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Format Rules of Engagement-Creature Sizing Deep-Dive-Weak Packs Will Not Define Us!And more!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping7:48 Game Defining Rares21:30 2-Drop P/T27:36 Get on Board43:41 Navigating Drafts53:37 Pillars of the Format1:05:24 Stock Up/Stock DownTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Bending Over Backwards | Episode 453Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re back from the Early Access trenches with our updated takes on Avatar before the set goes live tomorrow! This means updated ‘bending power rankings, in-depth discussion on how drafts and games played out, and tons of individual cards to discuss now that we’ve had a chance to see them in action!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Bending Power Rankings-Updated Format Truths-Movers Up and Movers DownAnd more!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping6:12 Draft Approach13:57 Gameplay18:56 Bending Rankings36:57 Archetype Impressions50:38 Movers Up1:08:55 Movers DownThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

TLA Crash Course | Episode 452Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got our crash course episode packed to the brim with all the info you need for your pre-release event. We’re giving our biggest, boldest predictions on what the Avatar set will be about, how the colors will interact, what cards to be on the lookout for overperforming, and much more!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-5 Format Truths-Color Identities-Top Commons, Uncommons, SleepersAnd more!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping3:51 Format Truths21:26 White30:39 Blue & Black44:35 Red & Green58:25 Notable Omissions & Gold Uncommons1:09:45 Sleeper Commons & Final ThoughtsYour new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code lol at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/lol #chubbiespod To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Ethan's flying solo today with a bonus podcast to help those out there who are cube curious get a little more acquainted with Power Cube on MTG Arena. If you've been struggling or downright intimidated, this bonus podcast will run through tons of cards, combos, and archetypes to clarify how you should be approaching the draft and gameplay in these high powered limited environments!

Yip Yip! Avatar Preview Time | Episode 451Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re back to new set season with a first look at the previews for Avatar the Last Airbender! We go over the new and returning mechanics as well as the 10 archetypes and their signposts.  Then it’s time to cover as many commons and uncommons as we can before everyone’s favorite preview segment: Great or Garbage?🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Avatar the Last Airbender Mechanics -10 Archetypes and their Signposts-Top Commons WatchAnd more!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping6:23 New & Returning Mechanics24:56 Draft Archetypes49:25 Notable Cards1:02:40 Great or GarbageThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Visit betterhelp.com/lordsTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Power Cube Comes to Arena | Episode 450 Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we got not one but TWO incredible announcements for the limited world. The first is about the 2027 Limited Championship and all the ways to qualify for it in 2026. The second and more immediate: we’re getting Vintage Cube on Arena tomorrow! We break down everything you need to know about both of these huge upgrades to our limited lives! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Limited Championship Announcement Info Power Cube vs Vintage Cube Archetype and Power Level Introduction And more! Limited Championship Announcement: https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-2027-magic-limited-championship NRG MTGO Tournament: https://www.nerdragegaming.com/catalog/nrg_series_preregistration/1192025__nrg_series_mtgo_showdown/903461 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 3:55 Limited Championship 13:17 Power Cube Intro 23:22 Cube Structure 49:02 Cube Archetypes 1:06:42 P1p1 Discussion This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp  Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code lol at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/lol #chubbiespod To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Great Day for a Q&A | Episode 449Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re gathering up a ton of listener questions and going deep on lots of magic (and some non-magic) related topics!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-What are the characteristics of good limited formats?-If we were legendary creatures, what would we be?-What does “going deep on a format” mean?And more!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Winning at New Cubes with Lucky Paper Radio | Episode 448Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. Cubecon is this week and we’re joined by two of the very best in the cube-content business, the hosts of Lucky Paper Radio Andy Mangold and Anthony Mattox. We dive deep on how to approach new cubes, what to look for in the card list on Cube Cobra, and how to wrap your head around radical rules-shifted cubes! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-The Spiky Side of Cube-Power Outliers and Mana Fixing-Context Shifted CubesAnd more!Find All Things Lucky Paper Radio at https://luckypaper.co/Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping9:01 Setting the Interview Stage26:50 Defining Cube34:37 Power Outliers50:11 Mana Fixing1:12:31 Context Shifted Cubes1:24:26 Tournament MindsetThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

PT EOE Draft Review | Episode 447Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re heading back to Edge of Eternities to review the two featured drafts from coverage of PT EOE: Ken Yukuhiro on day 1 and Shuhei Nakamura on day 2. Join us as we get in the armchair captain's seat and ENGAGE with the picks that we liked (and really didn’t like) from each of these pros!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-State of MTG for the podcast-EOE PT Draft Reviews-Different Draft Paths ExploredAnd more!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping8:33 Ken Yukuhiro Draft Review33:28 Shuhei Nakamura Draft ReviewPT EOE Round 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTmZSDQV8I This episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Your Friendly Neighborhood Omenpath | Episode 446 Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, Ben’s in Atlanta at the Magic Con, so Ethan is joined by Sam Pratt from the “Rough Drafts” podcast to talk about their week 1 impression of Through the Omenpaths/Spiderman. “Are you enjoying this set?” kicks off the conversation as we dive into Pick 2 and one of the most divisive magic sets ever made. We review a couple draft logs and talk about something that we think will come up a lot more often than anticipated: enemy color pair decks! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Draft Log Reviews What’s NOT to like about Red Enemy Color Pair Decks And more! Timestamps:  0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 09:45 2026 Announcements 19:48 Draft 1 37:22 Draft 2 45:07 Format Updates 01:05:22 Enemy Color Pair Decks Check out Sam’s podcast Rough Drafts: https://podcasts.apple.com/si/podcast/rough-drafts-a-limited-magic-podcast/id1806134595  This episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you! Shoebox.gg Event Information https://shoebox.gg/  Vintage vs Type 1 Event Information https://www.mtgo.com/news/vintage-vs-type-10-2025  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Visit betterhelp.com/lords To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Bring Me Big Picture Updates Of Spiderman! | Episode 445Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got a LOT to say about Pick 2 Draft after getting our hands on the set during Early Access and Pre-Release. We thought this draft format would teach people how to force, and we were dead wrong. Reading signals is KEY to Pick-2 Draft and we get into it on this episode as well as a draft log review, a discussion of top commons, and some individual movers up and down!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Pick 2 Draft Strategy Outlined-Draft Log Review-Commons Re-RankedAnd more!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping8:01 Pick 2 Draft25:02 Draft Review44:21 Big Picture Updates56:30 Top Commons1:08:16 Card Eval UpdatesThis episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

SPM Crash Course | Episode 444 Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re giving you our big picture overview of the upcoming Marvel: Spiderman Set! We’ve got our format truth predictions, color identities, top uncommons, notable commons, sleeper cards, and big picture takeaways! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Predictions on the Rules of Engagement for SPM -Color Identities and Top Cards Sleeper Commons and Big Picture Takeaways And more! Grading Spreadsheet Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 8:57 Format Truths 18:53 White & Blue 29:32 Black & Red 40:52 Green 51:05 Sleeper Commons and Wrap-Up This episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Spidey Sense is Tingling | Episode 443Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at the previews for the upcoming Spiderman Universes Beyond Crossover. We give you our thoughts on this smaller set, what our initial takes on 4-Person-Pick-2 drafts are, and then dive into the new and returning mechanics as well as a bunch of preview cards. And, of course, everyone’s favorite preview segment: “Great or Garbage?”🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Pick 2 Draft Overview-Archetype Signposts and Power Evals-New and Returning Mechanics ExplainedAnd more!This episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

50 EOE Takes in 50 Minutes | Episode 442Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re putting Edge of Eternities into a capsule and sending it off to space with 50 takes in 50 minutes! We’re not sure why this format got a bad rap in the community at large because for us there’s still a ton to like. Join us as we review what worked and didn’t, give tons of power rankings, and dole out awards for “The Golden Egg,” “Imperial Oath,” and much more!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Edge of Eternities Farewell-Archetype, color, and common power rankings-Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Award WinnersAnd more!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping8:41 Takes 1-1022:45 Takes 11-2034:40 Takes 21-3045:41 Takes 31-4055:04 Takes 41-50This episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Hot or Cold: Introducing Blackjack Theory | Episode 441Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we begin by outlining the Big Red decks in EOE, what makes them so strong and the package of commons that lets you ramp out a Nebula Dragon on turn 5! Then, we get into the main topic of a new way to evaluate deck strength that we’re calling Blackjack Theory. We outline this process and put it into practice for a few different decks. We also discuss some broader thoughts about staying open in this format and drafting high quality cards inspired by a conversation from the jointexploration twitch stream and members of Team Sanctum of All.🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-How to Draft Big Red in EOE-Blackjack Theory Introduced-Just Draft the Good Cards inspired by Team Sanctum-And more!Jointexploration Twitch VodRyan’s Day 2 Draft LogEthan's Draft LogTimestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping4:19 Big Red15:26 Blackjack Introduced34:47 Sanctum Discussion1:00:23 Draft LogThis episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to an episode of our weekly bonus podcast of Lords Unlimited! This week we're joined by recent PTQ Winner and High Stakes Limited sicko Jared Mazzant aka JMazz. Jared is fresh off of his win at Magic Con Vegas, but he's no stranger to deep runs in big paper limited events. He's here to give us the low down on the structure of these events, how to make it to day 2, and what he does to prepare specifically for marathon paper tournaments.  Instant Speed Flash Card Tool HAMTV Clip To listen to this bonus podcast every week, join the Soldier of Limited tier on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Arena Set Tier List | Ranking all the Draft Formats on MTGA!!!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re ranking every single arena draft format in a MASSIVE Tier List! From Ixalan (one of our first podcast sets) all the way to Final Fantasy, we’ve got 6 years of draft sets to get through and place in categories from “GOATed” to “Fun but Flawed” and “No thanks!”🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Draft Set Tier List-Many Nostalgia Trips Down Memory Lane-Official LOL GOATed SetsTimestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping9:20 XLN - WAR27:48 ELD - AFR51:36 MID - DMU1:06:40 BRO - WOE1:23:26 LCI - DSK1:35:23 FDN - FINThis episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Feeling Intrin-Sick | Deep Dive on Maximizing Power in DraftWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re talking about the big 3: Galactic Wayfarer, Virus Beetle, and Cryogen Relic. These cards are prime examples of intrinsic power vs synergistic power and we go deep on these concepts and how they relate to grading, pick order, drafting philosophy, and Edge of Eternities specifically.🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Deep Dive on Power in MtG-Intrinsic Power vs Synergistic Power-Individual Card Stock Up/Stock DownAnd more!Draft Log ReviewTimestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping7:53 Intrinsic Power49:30 Draft Log1:08:49 Stock up/Stock Down1:18:32 Spacecraft AddendumThis episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Holy Ship! | First Week Info Dump for EOEWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at all things Edge of Eternities after 1 week of drafting in the books! We talk about what we’ve been winning with in EOE (hint: it’s not green), what the data tells us (both genpop and top players), what the lack of fixing means for the drafts, and the importance of proper card evaluation to your success in the format!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-The Spectrum of Edge of Eternities’ Colors-17lands vs Our Own Experience-Ode to Black in EOEAnd more!Draft Log ReviewTimestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping7:06 Big Picture Updates35:10 Draft Log Review48:23 Defending Black58:54 Ben Loves BlueThis episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to https://fusiongamingonline.com/pages/lords and let them know we sent you!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Getting an EDGE | Early Access Updates on EOE Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re taking what we learned during Early Access and Pre-release to update our thoughts on the good, the bad, and the spacecrafts of EOE. We dive deep on the new card type and how Station played out, plus some archetype and color power rankings, and tons of individual card updates! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Spacecraft Deep Dive -Archetype Tiers and What Impressed during EA -Huge Card Evaluation Update Article on Big Game/Small Game by Sam Black This episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Timestamps:  0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 7:25 Big Picture pt 1 11:17 Spacecrafts 34:36 Big Picture pt 2 47:41 Archetype Rankings 58:43 Card Eval Updates To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

EOE Crash Course | Boldly Going Where No Content Has Gone Before!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re boldly going where no content has gone before and getting ready for Edge of Eternities! We’ve got our revamped Crash Course for you complete with Format Truths, Color Identities, Top Uncommons, Notable and Sleeper Commons, and summarized takeaways! Everything you need to crush your first drafts/sealed of this exciting new format!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Big, Bold Format Truths-Color Identities and In-depth Discussions-Top Commons and Uncommons to Keep an Eye OnGrading Spreadsheet0:00 Intro & Housekeeping7:55 Format Truths25:12 Color Identities and Top Cards58:50 Sleeper Cards1:21:28 Final TakeawaysThis episode is sponsored by Fusion Gaming Online. For any and all MTG Product needs, head to fusiongamingonline.com/lords and let them know we sent you!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

This week, we're dropping our Bonus episode of Lords Unlimited on the main feed to make sure we don't miss out on the opportunity to send Final Fantasy off with its very own 50 Takes in 50 Minutes! Join us as we say goodbye to this massive Universes Beyond set that took the summer by storm with a rapid-fire array of takeaways, key cards, superlatives, awards, and power rankings. Let's get 50 minutes on the clock! 0:00 Intro 4:09 Takes 1-10 20:04 Takes 11-20 32:38 Takes 21-30 44:23 Takes 31-40 57:27 Takes 41-50 To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

On The Edge of a New Format | Edge of Eternities Previews are Here! Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. 3-2-1 Blast Off, we’re going to space with the newest set Edge of Eternities. We’re going over the extremely hard-to-evaluate new mechanics, the signposts we’ve seen so far, and as many commons and uncommons as we can get through before everyone’s favorite preview segment, “Great or Garbage?” 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -EOE Mechanics Deep Dive -Card Evaluation Predictions -“Great or Garbage?” and a GIHWR Wager! 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 5:07 Edge of Eternities Mechanics 30:10 Color Pair Signposts 36:56 Removal 41:26 Synergies 56:54 Great or Garbage This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Rakdos Intolerant | Decision Trees in Tricky Drafts!!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re talking about our love for Rakdos in FIN limited, why it’s underrated, and outline the steal’n’sac synergies that the color pair provides. Then we’re looking at three tricky drafts, the decision trees they present, and what your selections mean for how you want to navigate your seat in this format!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-More love for Rakdos in FIN-Three complex draft reviews-Multiple paths explored in each draftTimestamps: 00:00 Intro & Housekeeping8:06 Love for Rakdos18:14 Draft 1 Review32:33 Draft 2 Review47:41 Draft 3 ReviewThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Our Final Fantasies | Archetype Guides For Our Favorite Decks to Draft Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re digesting all we learned at MC Las Vegas and coming to you with our updated takes on individual cards and our approach to the format as a whole. Then we get into the really fun stuff: archetype guides for our pet decks in Final Fantasy Limited. Learn how to draft Triple Triad Control, BW Artifacts, GW Legends, and UG Towns along with over/underperformers and general mindsets for playing these underrated strategies! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Card Eval and Draft Approach Updates -Underrated Archetypes Outlined -Over/Underperformers For Niche Strategies Timestamps:  00:00 Intro & Housekeeping 5:27 Format Approach Updates 10:28 Card Evaluation Updates 38:26 Favorite Archetype Deep Dives To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Live from MC Las Vegas | PT Draft Review and Team Testing Behind-the-Scenes Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re coming to you LIVE from Magic Con Las Vegas and Pro Tour Final Fantasy. Ethan and Ben recap their weekend full of events and exciting people from the MtG community. Then we get some insider info about how some of the top teams approached limited for the Pro Tour and do our best armchair quarterbacking as we review Matt Nass’ day 1 draft! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Magic Con Recap -Inside Limited Scoop from Top Testing Teams -Interview with Eduardo Sajgalik -PT Draft Day 1 Review Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Magic Con Recap 16:46 Start Live Show 21:12 Pro Team Insider Notes 29:30 Eduardo Sajgalik 52:21 Matt Nass Draft 1:11:23 PTQ Considerations This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Saha-Win or Choco/Lose | Week 1 Info Dump for Final FantasyWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got TONS to discuss after a full week of draft and sealed prep for MC Vegas! Is this format as synergy-driven as we thought? Is Blue the best color? What can we learn from the early data returns? And why is Sahagin so busted? All this and more in this info-PACKED episode!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Synergy in the Context of Final Fantasy Draft-Color Identities and Archetype Tiers-Big Questions Still Left to AnswerDraft Log RoundtableDraft with us in Vegas! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping5:23 FIN Format Questions26:46 Color and Archetype Check-In46:37 Individual Card Updates1:04:48 Draft Log ReviewTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Synergy EndorFINs | Early Access and Prerelease Updates!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re updating our big picture format thoughts after getting our hands on the cards briefly during Early Access and Prerelease weekend! We still think a lot of what we laid out in the Crash Course last week holds true but we’ve still got lots to discuss as far as how things played out vs. our expectations. Plus we take a look at not one but two draft logs from Early Access to get ready for the set going live tomorrow!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Our First Hand Experience with MTG:Final Fantasy-Big Picture and Individual Card Updates-Two Draft Log ReviewsDraft 1: https://www.17lands.com/draft/9d3a3cf5fbb0458aaf8995e23a47caed  Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/a2c7c96dd47541b7917d3da04a600f4b Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping5:09 Broad Format Thoughts21:53 Prerelease44:11 Color Power Rankings51:32 Archetypes55:25 Draft 11:10:14 Draft 2This episode is sponsored by Chubbies and BetterHelpYour summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code “lol” at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/lol #chubbiespod Visit betterhelp.com/lordsTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

FIN Crash Course | Everything You Need For Prerelease!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re diving into our new-and-improved Crash Course for Final Fantasy! We kick things off with each host bringing five format truth predictions to the table. Then we go deep on color identities, top commons and uncommons, and big picture takeaways to get your prepped and ready for your pre-release and first drafts of this new format!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Format Truth Predictions-Top Commons and Uncommons-Color Identities and Big Picture TakeawaysFull Grading SpreadsheetWant to Draft with us in Las Vegas? Sign Up HereTimestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping4:43 Format Truths17:05 White35:13 Blue & Black53:56 Red & Green1:14:02 Top Signposts & Sleeper Commons1:27:17 Key TakeawaysTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

FINALly Preview Season | First Look At Drafting Universes Beyond Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re taking our first look at the Final Fantasy Universes Beyond set! We’re discussing the new mechanics, the signpost uncommons and color pair identities, removal, top commons to watch out for, and more! Plus, the return of our favorite preview segment: “Great or Garbage?” 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -FIN Mechanics Overview -Archetype Signposts and Identities -Key Common/Uncommon Predictions New Set Season is always a great time of year, and this crossover event looks like it will absolutely live up to the hype. Join us as we try to piece together the puzzle of this new format before getting the full spoiler later this week! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 5:28 FF Mechanics 20:24 Color Pairs 39:40 Removal & More 1:06:05 Great or Garbage This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp and Raycon To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

50 TDM Takes in 50 Minutes | Tarkir Dragonstorm Spreads Its Wings Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re saying goodbye to Tarkir Dragonstorm with our usual rundown of biggest hits, hottest takes, power rankings, awards winners and more! So, set the timer for 50 minutes, sit back, and relax as we take you through another limited format send off! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -TDM Big Picture Summaries -Lords of Limited Power Rankings -Golden Egg & Imperial Oath Award Winners -Rare Wombo Combos -And more! Timestamps:  0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 7:09 Takes 1-10 18:49 Takes 11-20 30:45 Takes 21-30 42:46 Takes 31-40 54:33 Takes 41-50 To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

The Eye of the Storm | The Off-Script Decks of TDM Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at how to get the MOST out of your Tarkir Dragonstorm drafts. When Boros or Temur are open, it’s smooth sailing ahead, but what happens when you’re at a table where the best decks are contested? We’re here today to go deep on the keys to success when Plan A (or even Plan B) just isn’t a viable option! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Winning with Outside-the-Box Strategies -Alchemy Redesign Thought Exercise -One Final TDM Draft Log Review The format is coming to a close and the Arena Open is next weekend. That means that the tables are getting tougher and tougher, which is why you’ll want to make sure you have the tools outlined in this episode in your toolkit when you sit down at your next draft of TDM! 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 7:27 Alchemizing 26:34 Draft review 37:29 Going Off-Script This episode is #sponsored by BetterHelp Go to betterhelp.com/lords  To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Weitz Cooking in Tarkir | A Conversation with TDM Limited Design LeadWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re joined by the limited design lead for Tarkir Dragonstorm, Ben Weitz. Ben takes us through the evolution of the format from Vision Design all the way through the card file final submission. Hear what he’s most proud of, what’s surprised him the most since the set’s release, and if there are any gems yet to be discovered by the limited community!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Behind the Scenes Look at Set Design-The Goals of Tarkir Dragonstorm Limited-Card Design Evolution StoriesThis interview is an amazing look at what goes into designing the game we love and how design intention matches up with the results once a format is released to the general public. You won’t want to miss this peek behind the curtain!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping5:12 Interview with Ben WeitzFind Ben Weitz on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bsweitz123.bsky.socialTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Hopelessly Devoteed To You | A Deeper Mid-Format Look at TDMWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re getting granular with our views on Tarkir Dragonstorm. The landscape of decks in this draft environment is vast and there are so many different niche corners you can explore. We take a deep dive on the devotees and how they fit in to the broader context of the format. Plus, we discuss a different way to read signals by looking at what ISN’T in the pack as opposed to what is.🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Is Tarkir Dragonstorm a 20 Deck Format?-A Deep Dive on the 5 Devotees-High Level Draft Strategy OverviewAs time goes on, there seem to be more and more layers to peel back to understand Tarkir Dragonstorm. We’ve got no shortage of things to discuss this week and uncover a phenomenal takeaway for navigating drafts correctly and making sure you end up in the right lane for your seat!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping8:19 The 20 Decks of TDM24:08 Devotees36:24 Monuments48:29 Card Eval Updates1:03:54 Draft Log ReviewThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

That’s What I’m Tarkin’ About | Maximizing Your Preferences in TDM DraftWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re diving deeper into Tarkir Dragonstorm and what makes this format so hard to talk about! Unlike a prescribed paint-by-numbers archetype system, this format truly is a blank canvas and leaves a lot up to the player to figure out. But we’re here to help!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Mana Base Tips and Traps-Drafting Styles of Decks vs. Clans or Color Pairs-Understanding Your PreferencesIf you’re approaching the drafts of this format like any other, you’re going to get into trouble. Knowing the styles of decks instead of the color pair archetypes, knowing how to off-ramp from one style to another, and feeling confident to enact your own preferences are the keys to success. Join us as we break it all down in this episode!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro housekeeping 8:27 Mana base discussions 20:31 TDM Draft Styles37:08 Draft considerations 51:09 Draft Log Discussions 1:17:37 Wrap-UpThis episode is sponsored by MintMobileTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Camp Temur vs Camp Mardu | Exploring the Week 1 Winning Strategies!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. We’ve got a full week of drafting under our belt and are here to share what our winning (and losing) has taught us! The community seems split between two distinct factions in the world of Tarkir Dragonstorm and we look at both sides of the coin and how different approaches can lead you to success!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-The Four Buckets of Decks in TDM-Why Missing Land Drops is Devastating-Mini-Dive on Boros AggroEven your two hosts are split on which camp they feel a strong preference for after one week, which leads to some great discussions and perspectives on how to draft the format. Whether you’ve been crushing or struggling, this episode has a lot to offer for drafting Tarkir Dragonstorm!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping4:59 Week 1 Reflections16:09 Four Buckets of TDM27:56 Temur vs Mardu39:00 Questions about Control53:23 Aggro Mini-Dive1:19:29 P1p1 Pulse CheckThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Waiting to Exhale | Tarkir Dragonstorm Early Access Event Info Dump Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve get our Early Access info dump in preparation for the format going live tomorrow online! We have a lot of updated thoughts after getting our hands on Tarkir Dragonstorm for 24 hours and this looks like a format where control is extremely viable, power trumps synergy, and blue and green are at the top of the food chain! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Why Control Looks Good in TDM -The Exhale Cycle’s Effect on the Format -Individual Movers Up and Movers Down This is looking like another complex format that will flip a lot of common limited fundamentals on their heads. Don’t miss out on this last update to our Tarkir Dragonstorm takes before jumping into your first drafts this week! Timestamps:  0:00 Intro & Housekeeping 3:25 TDM Looks Slow! 23:22 Exhales 33:47 Notable Commons 49:13 Movers Up 1:05:11 Movers Down and Updates Truths To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

TDM Crash Course | Everything You Need To Know on Day 1Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got the ALL NEW, fully revamped Crash Course for Tarkir Dragonstorm! We’re leaving the stats in the dust and coming in with our personal predictions based on what we think the full spoiler has in store for us. We’ve got format truths, color identities, top commons and uncommons, and key takeaways to get you ready for your first drafts!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Actionable Takeaways and Clear Big Picture for TDM-Color Identities and Themes-Top Commons and Uncommons in Each Color and ClanThis episode is focused on everything you need to know about Tarkir Dragonstorm going in cold. If you’re curious about what this limited environment will be like and what cards you should be on the lookout for in your first draft or sealed events of this set, this is the show for you!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping4:22 Format Truths21:29 White34:19 Blue44:34 Black57:46 Red1:03:08 Green1:12:34 Sleeper Commons1:22:18 Multicolor UncommonsThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Dragonstorm’s a-Comin’ | Returning to a Beloved Three-Color SetWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking ahead as Tarkir Dragonstorm is on the horizon with lots of previews. We go over the new mechanics and then dive in to some early takes and assessments of cards and archetypes as we wait for the entire spoiler to drop!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-New Mechanics Overview-Card Evaluations in a New Environment-Rapid Fire Takes in “Great or Garbage?”Khans of Tarkir is on many people’s Mount Rushmore of draft so TDM has a lot to live up to. But what we’ve seen so far has us pretty excited for what might be in store for us as we return to this beloved plane!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping5:45 New Mechanics28:51 Clan Signposts43:55 Enemy Color Signposts54:51 White Commons1:02:50 Mana Fixing and Dragonstorms1:13:42 Great or Garbage  This episode is #sponsored by MintMobileGo to mintmobile.com/lol To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

50 DFT Takes in 50 Minutes | Aetherdrift’s Last Spin Around the Block Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re sending off Aetherdrift in classic Lords of Limited fashion with our 50 takes in 50 minutes. We’re staying above the speed limit as we review the set’s mechanics, rules of engagement, various card and archetype power rankings, the Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Award winners, and much more! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -50 Rapid Fire Takes -Big Picture Summary of Aetherdrift -Card and Archetype Power Rankings -New “Grinds My Gears” Category Aetherdrift kicked 2025 into high gear and we had a blast with this format. There’s lots to discuss, so join us as we get 50 minutes on the clock and start our engines! Timestamps:  0:00 Intro and Housekeeping 4:06 Takes 1-10 18:20 Takes 11-20 31:47 Takes 21-30 42:20 Takes 31-40 55:34 Takes 41-50 This episode is #sponsored by BetterHelp Go to betterhelp.com/lords To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

The Road Less Traveled | Late Stage Tips and Strats for Aetherdrift DraftWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re filling the tank with a lot of different topics for Aetherdrift Draft. We’ve got a few more thoughts on Push the Limit, some late-stage card check-ins, a love letter to White in DFT, mana fixing power rankings, and sideboarding tricks for the best-of-three gamers out there!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Late-Stage Underrated Cards-How to Win With White in DFT-Sideboarding Tips for AetherdriftIt’s our last episode before sending off the format next week, and there’s still so much to cover! Aetherdrift has a lot to offer, and if you feel like the format has passed you by in some way, we’re here to get you back on track!Ethan’s Draft Log Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Housekeeping7:36 Push the Limit 2.015:33 Late Format Underrated Cards22:31 White Gets Its Due32:56 Multicolor Piles in DFT41:41 Sideboarding in DFT51:31 Draft RoundtableThis episode is sponsored by RayconTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Crash and Burn the Open Day 2 | Reviewing The Arena Open and Going Deep On DFTWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. It’s Arena Open Weekend but sadly there are no second drafts in our hosts’ future. We take a look at Ethan’s Draft to see if he could have done something different and then check in on a bunch of individual cards and format epiphanies. Plus, a deep dive on one of the sweetest decks in the format: Push the Limit!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: High Stakes Draft Log Review Individual Card and Aetherdrift Epiphanies How to Build Around Push the Limit The meta (that’s right, we’re using the “M” word) is shifting, and while Green is at the center of the format, there’s still a ton of play and opportunities from the other colors. Join us as we change our tune on what White has to offer and a host of other updates to this complex format!Ethan’s Draft Log: https://www.17lands.com/draft/e310947535234d39bf15617c0db0983c Arena Open Call Hosted by Marc Anderson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jC-xdMx_GwV-D7WSPjZfB-bbeIKcLbEo/view Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Housekeeping4:40 Arena Open Draft Review18:43 Content Shouts and Open Equity26:39 Ethan's Card List41:32 Ben's Card List56:55 Push the Limit DecksThis episode is sponsored by Better Help and Factor Meals

Backseat Drafting the PT | Recapping MC Chicago and the Pro Tour DraftsWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. Ben’s back from Magic Con Chicago and has a ton to debrief us on including his amazing 5-0 start in the Saturday Sealed PTQ. Then it’s time to backseat draft none other than reigning world champion Javier Dominguez and one of the limited GOATs, Ben Stark!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-A Whirlwind Recap of Ben’s MC Experience-Sealed Tips for the Arena Open-Analysis of Both Featured Drafts at the PTGetting to peek into a high stakes draft of a format as fun as Aetherdrift is awesome, and the seats these pros had to navigate were TOUGH. What would you have done in their position? Let’s discuss!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Patreon4:47 MC Chicago Debrief22:43 Sealed Tips29:39 PT Draft 1 Review51:59 PT Draft 2 ReviewTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

On The Open Road | The Archetypes, Strategies, and Cards We Love in DFT!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. We’ve got one week of Aetherdrift under our belts and it’s time to get into EVERYTHING! Is green really the best color? What are folks missing about Start Your Engines? How can you win with Grixis? And is there anything to like about White so far? All these questions will be answered!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Key Cards and Strategies for Grixis Decks-Hitting the Ceiling of Blue Cards-How to Win With WhiteWe are absolutely loving this format so far and there’s so much to discuss! Whether you’re crushing the format so far, or struggling to get your car started, this episode is packed with actionable information for your next draft!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Patreon7:11 PT Pick Orders18:32 Start Your Engines and Rakdos36:58 Dimir and Blue's Uncommons54:55 Izzet and White decks1:09:46 Archetype Wrap-UpThis episode is #sponsored by Mint Mobile and Better HelpGo to mintmobile.com/lol and betterhelp.com/lords To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Welcome to our weekly bonus episode of Lords Unlimited! This week, we're sitting down to have a frank discussion of the Crash Course and the Grading Scale and how it's working (or not working) for us and our listeners and how we can best improve upon it. And stick around until the end for some basketball-meets-MtG analysis! To listen to this bonus podcast every week, join the Soldier of Limited tier on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Putting the DFT in DRAFT | What We Learned From Early Access Drafts! Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, it’s Early Access Debrief time! Between us both, we got about a dozen drafts under our belt in the Early Access Event on MTGA and have lots of updates from our initial thoughts on Aetherdrift including some re-ranked colors, archetypes, and lots of card evaluation movers up and down! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Impressions from our first DFT Drafts! -New Color and Archetype Power Rankings -Individual Card Re-Evaluations Aetherdrift drafts go live tomorrow, so you won’t want to miss this final update to our thoughts on the format before getting your hands on the cards yourself! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Patreon 4:58 Early Access Takeaways 27:10 Updated Color and Archetype Rankings 44:55 Individual Movers Up and Down This episode is sponsored by Raycon To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Aetherdrift Crash Course | Buckle-Up and Get Ready for Pre-Release!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, it’s Crash Course time for Aetherdrift and this format is TOUGH to evaluate! We’ve got a ton to discuss with lots of good big picture takeaways, format rankings, and more card disagreements than we’ve ever had before!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Removal, Color Rankings, and Archetype Support-More Card Disagreements than Ever Before-Top Commons and UncommonsFasten your seatbelts and join us for the LONGEST episode ever packed with loads of actionable information for you to take into your first draft or sealed event for Aetherdrift!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Housekeeping5:18 Removal, Color Identity, and Grading Scale21:33 White + Blue Grading Differences41:54 Black + Red Grading Differences1:07:37 Green + Artifacts + Gold1:34:50 Rankings + Wrap-UpGrading SpreadsheetThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp and Factor MealsTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Start Your Engines, Aetherdrift’s Here! | Taking a Peek Under the Hood of the Newest Set! Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re diving into the previews for the first set of 2025, Aetherdrift! There’s lots of vehicles and mounts, engines to start, and tricky cards to evaluate with this fast-paced format! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Early Color Pair Evaluations Tons of Commons and Uncommons to Review Our Favorite Preview Segment: Great or Garbage? We don’t have the full picture of Aetherdrift yet, but that won’t stop us from taking some stands and making some hot takes while we look over the spoilers. Start your engines, it’s preview season! Timestamps:  0:00 Intro and Housekeeping 4:21 New and Returning Mechanics 13:57 Signpost Uncommons 27:29 Removal, Vehicles, Mounts, Pilots 42:05 Start Your Engines, Exhaust, Graveyard 58:01 Great or Garbage? To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Innistrad Remastered Crash Course | Returning to the Land of Limited All-StarsWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re getting folks ready for a return to one of our favorite draft environments with Innistrad Remastered. This format pulls from a ton of different sets, and while it’s only coming to paper and MTGO, we couldn’t pass up a chance to get our listeners prepped for even one draft of what looks to be a really fun set to draft. 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Innistrad Remastered Format Overview-Archetype Signposts and Build-Around Spotlights-Top Commons and Uncommons for your First DraftWhether you only have a chance to draft this format once, or are planning to jam a ton on MTGO, or just want a fun trip down memory lane, this episode will give you everything you need to know about this remastered set!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Housekeeping5:43 Format Overview16:05 Exciting Build-arounds28:42 Top Uncommons and Commons49:15 Sleeper CardsThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Q&A Whaddya Say? | Starting Off 2025 with a Mailbag Episode! Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. We’ve got a bit of a lull with limited releases this week now that the Arena Open is behind us, so we’re turning to our listeners for a mailbag episode and they delivered! We’ve got a ton of questions to get through with a variety of magic and non-magic related topics 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -Our thoughts on the State of MTG in 2025 -Where Your Biggest Edges Can Be gained in draft -How approaching MTG translates to real life This is a fun opportunity for us to peel back the curtain a little bit and touch on some topics we don’t normally get to. Thanks so much to everyone who submitted questions and we hope you all enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Housekeeping 7:35 Questions from Discord 41:37 Questions from Twitter 59:31 Questions from Bluesky This episode is #sponsored by MintMobile and Raycon

Mastering the Arena Open Day 1 | Sealed Tips and Strategies for Pioneer MastersWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. In today’s episode, we’re looking at a really interesting draft log from Pioneer Masters before diving into strategies for Sealed! The Arena Open is coming up, and this tricky sealed format is one you’ll want to be prepared for! Plus, we’re looking at the Bonus Sheet changeover from Spells to Devotion! What are the cards coming in to be on the lookout for and what color and archetypes will be the biggest winners and losers? We’ll discuss all of this here!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Sealed Tips For the Arena Open-The Devotion Bonus Sheet Cards that Matter-In-Depth Draft Log AnalysisTimestamps: 0:00 Intro and Housekeeping5:28 Ethan's Evolving Wilds Leak9:39 Draft Review29:08 Sealed Prep41:06 Sealed Movers Up52:15 Devotion Bonus SheetThis episode is #sponsored by BetterHelp and AcornsVisit betterhelp.com/lords and acorns.com/lordsoflimited To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

The Best & Worst of Limited 2024 | Awarding the Biggest Winners and Losers from the Past YearWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. In today’s episode, we’re looking back on 2024 and all of the cards, archetypes, hot takes, and more that we loved and loathed! We’ll award cards from six different sets in a whopping 16 categories with this fun and reflective way to wrap up the year!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-A Trip Down Memory Lane of 2024-The Most Impactful Cards for Draft This Year-Reflections On Our Best And Worst Predictions2024 was the first year of the play booster, a masters set in Modern Horizons 3, a return to simpler sets with Bloomburrow and Foundations, and a TON to discuss. Say goodbye to 2024 with us as we look forward to what the next year has to offer!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Patreon4:13 Categories 1-413:39 Categories 5-824:41 Categories 9-1239:38 Categories 13-16To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Learning to Spell | Approaching Drafts in PIO and Preparing for the Bonus Sheet Rotation Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. In today’s episode, we’re checking out the draft log review to end all draft log reviews. These first few picks foster a TON of discussion between Ben and Ethan and get them talking about a variety of cards and archetypes in Pioneer Masters! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -An In-Depth Draft Log Review -How to off-ramp to Tier 2 Strategies -Winners and Losers from the Bonus Sheet Rotation With the bonus sheet changing over for the next two weeks, what can you expect from Pioneer Masters draft? We’re here to break down all the changes as well as our current approaches to the format! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Housekeeping 4:20 P1p1 28:16 P1p2 and beyond 50:11 Spells Bonus Sheet This episode is sponsored by MintMobile To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Pack Your Briefcase | Winning with 5-Color Gates in Pioneer MastersWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. In today’s episode, we’re talking all about our week 1 impressions of Pioneer Masters! Green is great (to no one’s surprise except for maybe ours) and the Gates deck is in the lead as our pick for best way to win in PIO. But there’s more to the format than just soup, and we’ve got a ton of thoughts about what works and what doesn’t!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Week 1 Impressions-Colors and Archetypes Re-Ranked-Card Spotlights and Top CommonsGet ahead of the competition on MTG Arena with our in-depth discussion on the cards and strategies to steer into and steer clear of in Pioneer Masters!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Housekeeping5:11 Week 1 Impressions24:25 Approaching Drafts in PIO48:18 Colors and Archetypes Re-Ranked53:07 Card Spotlights104:38 Top Commons This episode is sponsored by BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Pioneer Masters Crash Course | High Powered Reprint Set Comes to Arena!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. In Today’s episode, we’re getting you ready for your first drafts of Pioneer Masters coming to Arena! We had a chance to play with these cards thanks to the Early Access event last week and are excited to share our findings and predictions for what this new format has to offer!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Archetype and Mechanics Overview Big Picture Takeaways from Early Access Top Commons and Uncommons Ranked This Crash Course is jam packed with fantastic information to make sure you’ll know what to do when you crack open your first digital packs of Pioneer Masters online!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Housekeeping8:01 Archetypes27:16 Bonus Sheets and Rankings33:54 Early Format Overview44:34 Archetype Buckets52:11 Top Uncommons1:07:10 Top CommonsBe sure to check out the Mana Pool for all your card buying and selling needs! Go to manapool.com/lol for 10,000 Extra Mana that you can use to get $10 in discounts on your orders!This episode is #sponsored by Mint Mobile and HuelTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Lost and Foundations Mini Takes | Saying Goodbye to Foundations Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. In Today’s episode, we’re saying Goodbye to Foundations draft! It may be around in Standard for 5 years, but we only got to draft it for a few weeks before getting ready for Pioneer Masters. Join us for a couple of tricky draft logs to frame a discussion about the format, and then a mini 25 Takes to send off the set in Lords of Limited style! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: -25 Takes in 25 Minutes on Foundations -Two Tricky Draft Logs Reviewed -More Love for Green in Foundations Foundations was an excellent core set and a return to the fundamentals and ABC’s of limited game play. We recap the big picture takeaways along with our usual awards for Golden Eggs, Imperial Oaths, and more in our mini 25 Takes! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Patreon 6:18 Draft Log 1 22:25 Draft Log 2 37:04 Takes 1-10 52:22 Takes 11-25 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp and Miracle Made To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

It’s Not Easy Being Green | How To Win With The “Worst” Color in Foundations Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. In Today’s Episode we’re talking all about the worst color in Foundations: Green! It may be the worst, but you can still win with it, and we’re going through what this color does best and how to take advantage of it if you’re forced into drafting it. 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Key Cards and Strategies for Drafting Green Draft Log Review with Multiple Paths Format Check-In and Sealed Strategies The Arena Open is coming up this weekend and you’ll want to have every weapon in your Foundations arsenal at your disposal in your pursuit of the top cash prize. If you find yourself drafting Green, you’ll want to know how to win with it and this is the episode for you! Timestamps:  0:00 Intro & Patreon 6:53 Storytime 12:44 Foundations Check-In 23:45 Draft Log 39:55 Green in Foundations This episode is #sponsored by Uncommon Goods and Miracle Made To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Taking a Stab at Foundations | Our Week 1 Impressions of This New Set!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. In Today’s Episode we’re giving you our first impressions of the newest draft format Foundations! We’re back to basics with this core-set style format, which is a great opportunity to practice good draft fundamentals!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-Big Picture Overview of Foundations Week 1-Color and Archetype Rankings-Individual Overperformers and UnderperformersWhether you’re grinding online or getting ready to take down your next draft event at your local game store, this episode is packed with all the information you’ll need to going into the second week of Foundations!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Patreon5:07 Foundations Week 122:12 Colors and Archetype Tiers47:44 Overperformers104:39 UnderperformersThis episode is #sponsored by Miracle Made and BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

50 DSK Takes in 50 Minutes | Sending Off A Great Format In Style!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. Today’s episode has us saying goodbye to one of our favorite sets in recent memory, Duskmourn! Get 50 minutes on the clock and join us as we summarize, theorize, and (rarely) criticize the highlights of this draft format!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-50 Rapid Fire Takes about Duskmourn-TONS of LOL-official Power Rankings-Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Award WinnersWhether you’re saying goodbye with us or coming back to this episode to prepare for a flashback draft, these 50 takes are just the ticket for remembering this great format! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Storytime8:07 Takes 1-1022:56 Takes 11-2036:35 Takes 21-3048:15 Takes 31-4058:17 Takes 41-50This episode is #sponsored by HUEL and Uncommon GoodsTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Our second bonus episode is here! As a companion to this week's Crash Course, we're each coming to this episode with a list of 10 rares to look out for in your first drafts (or sealed events) of Foundations! Don't miss a second of this bonus content! Head on over to patreon.com/lordsoflimited for more information! YouTube: youtube.com/@lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Foundations Crash Course | Getting You Ready For Your First DraftsDescription:Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. Today’s episode is all about the brand new draft format, Foundations, and what cards and strategies we expect to be the best going into pre-release weekend and your first drafts online.🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The 10 Archetypes, their signposts, and their support What to expect from Foundations in broad strokes Key Cards That are Tricky to Evaluate Top Commons and Uncommons to look out for Hit the ground running at your local game store and online with this crash course into everything you need to know about Foundations before it goes live!Grading SpreadsheetTimestamps: 0:00 Intro & Patreon Revamp12:15 Signpost Uncommons31:55 Big Picture predictions and Grading Scale44:04 Grade Differences1:17:59 Top Commons and UncommonsThis episode is sponsored by MintMobile and BetterHelpTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

We're launching a brand new spin off podcast exclusively over on our patreon page and want to give our audience a chance to hear it! Tune in to find out what it's all about and then dive in with us as we continue the conversation from earlier this week by taking a look at the entirety of Jean-Emmanuel Depraz's Day 2 Draft from the World Championship!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

World’s Draft Debrief | Getting Inside the Mind of the Best Players in the World!Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. Today’s episode is all about drafting Duskmourn at the World Championship! Play along with us as we come up with pick orders of commons and uncommons for World’s and then see how we’d navigate Simon’s difficult draft seat!🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:-A pick-by-pick discussion of Simon Nielson’s Day 1 Draft at Worlds-Our own pick orders for drafting on the highest stage of the game-Our takes on Universes Beyond and the Blocking Rules ChangeWhether you’re a limited grinder or a casual FNM drafter, this episode will be a fun exercise in what it might be like to draft with the best in the business under the most pressure this game has to offer!Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Universes Beyond6:14 Blocking Rules Change & Patreon10:37 Worlds Prep36:27 Simon's Draft ReviewSponsored by MiracleMadeTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Duskmourn Draft Drop-Ins | Critical Decisions at Different Points in a Draft Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. Today’s episode is all about Decision Points in Duskmourn Draft, going BEYOND just your first pick of a draft and seeing what ripple effects can happen based on the cards you choose! 🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: -How to Navigate Drafts in High Stakes Environments -How to Draft around a Powerful First Pick -How to Get Both Power and Consistency Out of a Draft Whether you’re a limited grinder or a casual FNM drafter, this episode will help guide you to think about your draft past pick orders and into the context of individual decision points. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Patreon 6:15 Draft Log Review 1 14:52 Draft Drop-Ins 1-4 37:11 Draft Drop- Ins 5-8 55:55 Draft Log Review 2 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp

Unlocking a Card’s Potential | How to Win With Underrated CardsWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting Magic: the Gathering. In today’s episode, we dive deep into underrated strategies and cards in the current Duskmourn metagame, covering everything you need to know about winning in draft when everyone already knows the "best" decks.🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:-The power of black cards in the current meta that undervalues them-The use case for some niche rares in Duskmourn-How to get the most out of cards you see late in a draftWhether you’re a limited grinder or a casual FNM drafter, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you stay up to date with the latest trends in Duskmourn Draft.Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Patreon9:17 Draft Log Review25:48 Common Check-In36:34 Underrated CardsToday's Episode is sponsored by:Uncommon Goodshttps://www.uncommongoods.com/podcast/lol Turtle BeachLevel up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code LOL at turtlebeach.com/LOL! #turtlebeachpodTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Another week in the books and Duskmourn is still delivering! This week, we focus on maximizing synergy and staying open in the draft portion, with a draft log roundtable to help illustrate our points. Then we go over some individual cards and combos that have impressed us this week, and Ethan breaks down exactly how to draft and win with one of the more underrated archetypes in the set: Rakdos! Draft Log Roundtable Sponsored by Betterhelp and MintMobile

Week 1 of Duskmourn is in the books and we are extremely excited about this set! And we've got all the bases covered with Ethan's success coming from the aggro space in the format and Ben's coming from the controlling side of things. There's just so much to do and we get into all of it in this episode! Including: - a deep dive on what Ethan's missing about Manifest Dread- how we're approaching drafts- some key overperformers and top commons- and a draft log review!Roundtable Draft LogSponsored by BetterHelp

We're making ROOM for Duskmourn this week as we get ready for the format to drop on Tuesday and reflect on our experiences in Early Access and Pre-Release Weekend. The Teeter-Totter is flipped with us walking back a lot of takes from last week, getting lower on Manifest Destiny...errr...Dread and much higher on Rooms and Eerie. Plus, lots of over and underperformers to discuss and the return of the post-credits blooper!Sponsored by BetterHelp

Welcome to the Duskmourn Crash Course! We're here to give you everything you need to know about the cards and strategies that matter in Duskmourn limited for your pre-release weekend! We're changing things up for this episode: looking at which pairs of signposts are pointing towards powerful draft archetypes, what crossover synergies might exist, card disagreements under the lens of our new grading system, and top commons and uncommons to look out for! Grading Spreadsheet Sponsored by Miracle Made

Another preview season is upon us and we're scared...of how fun this new format looks! We take a look at the new mechanics for Duskmourn as well as all the signpost uncommons that have been previewed so far to give us a sense of what to expect from this limited environment. Plus, we try to peg top commons, shout out some busted looking uncommons, and have our longest "Great or Garbage?" segment EVER!!! Sponsored by Mint Mobile 

Bloomburrow is getting ready to hibernate for the long winter ahead and so it's time to wrap-up the format with 50 Takes! Let's get 50 minutes on the clock as we review the winners and losers of the set's mechanics and archetypes, big talented hits, and some otter misses. Plus, the return of secret reach, the Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Award winners, and much more!Sponsored by BetterHelp

As Bloomburrow winds down, your hosts take the opportunity to look at card evaluation in the era of Play Boosters. How do the new packs change how we evaluate cards and what leaks can we shore up in the ways we personally are looking at cards before a set comes out? PLUS, Ben drops a hot take and cooks up a proposal for a new way to grade cards moving forward and Ethan is ALL IN! Sponsored by Miracle Made 

We've got some late-stage draft format action for you this week on the podcast! Ben is fresh off a week of prep for the Arena Open and Ethan has been going DEEP on some niche buildarounds and cooking with various strategies in BLB and they're both here to let you know what they've found success with!Draft Log 1Draft Log 2Sponsored by BetterHelp

Whether you're getting ready for the Arena Open, an RCQ, or a Super Qualifier on MTGO, you're gonna need to know this sealed format and we've got you covered! This week, we look at big picture strategies for BLB Sealed, how to get an edge against your opponent, and what cards to be on the lookout for that improve from draft. Draft Log

The animals of Bloomburrow have been with us for a week which means we've got lots to go over including Green being top of the food chain AGAIN, how our experiences match up against the stats on 17lands, a spotlight on Dimir, and the two kinds of drafts you're likely to face. Draft Log 1 Draft Log 2 Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobile

With Early Access events and pre-releases under our belts, your hosts are here to give their updated takes on Bloomburrow before the set goes live online tomorrow! We've got new and improved power rankings of colors, archetypes, and a whole host of individual cards to re-evaluate!Sponsored by Mint Mobile and BetterHelp

We're back with our longest Crash Course episode ever! It's time to dive into the world of rabbits and mice and lizards with some big picture information on the limited landscape, a healthy dose of card-grade disagreements, and a new format for ranking our top cards going into pre-release weekend! Grading Spreadsheet Sponsored by Miracle Made and BetterHelp

It's time to enter the world of tiny, magical creatures with Bloomburrow! We're here smack in the middle of preview season to talk about as many commons and uncommons as we can and try to piece together this limited puzzle in preparation for the full set dropping in just a week!

It's been a whirlwind of a summer set with Modern Horizons 3, and even though it feels like we just welcomed it to Arena, it's time to say goodbye. So, let's get 50 minutes on the clock and rattle off as much info as we can about the format including power rankings, how to cook with the synergies in the set, and our Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Award winners!Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobile

There's nothing better than getting to review high stakes drafts and we've got TWO from both days of the PT. Join us as we go through Yoshihiko Ikawa and Jacob Nagro's drafts from the Pro Tour in Amsterdam!

It's time PIVOT! We're kicking things off with our first JLK What's the Play for MH3 and then talking about navigating drafts, especially when they're not going well. How to move off of an Eldrazi start and find the open lane can be daunting, but we've got a great discussion and a bunch of draft reviews to help it all make sense! JLK What's the Play? Draft Review 1 Draft Review 2 Draft Review 3 Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL" Sponsored by BetterHelp

We're one week in to this awesome format and kick things off by talking about the Eldrazi in the room Writhing Chrysalis. Then move on to larger format thoughts, individual cards to discuss, and a draft roundtable to showcase how we're approaching this limited environment! Draft Log Review Sponsored by Miracle Made and BetterHelp

Early Access has come and gone and has us EXTREMELY excited for this new format. It looks synergistic with a capital "S" and we've only just scratched the surface. Join us as we discuss our first impressions, some color and archetype rankings, the common fetchlands, MDFCs, and tons of individual cards! Sponsored by Mint Mobile Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"

Modern Horizons 3 is almost here and we've got an episode packed to the brim with info to get you ready for your pre-release! We look at archetype and keyword support, sweepers, lifegain, mana sinks, a TON of grading differences, and our top 3 commons and uncommons in each color!Grading SpreadsheetSponsored by BetterHelp

A high synergy, high powered, masters set is coming to a draft table near you this summer and we've got the early scoop on the cards previewed so far! We take a stab at guessing about what the archetypes are doing and go over big players in Energy, Eldrazi, and MDFCs. Plus, everyone's favorite segment: Great or Garbage!MH3 Mechanics ArticleSponsored by MiracleMade

The sun is setting on OTJ, so we give it one last "giddyup" before shifting gears to MH3 with our usual power rankings, Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Awards, sweet combos, and much more!Sponsored by BetterHelpSponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"

After over 6 years, we're thrilled to welcome back to the podcast former MPL member and current OTJ crusher Andrew Cuneo. We talk about a wide range of topics including why this format has clicked so well, how he uses 17lands, Magic and Music in 2024, and why you're not picking Mobile Homestead high enough!Andrew Cuneo's YouTube ChannelSponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"Sponsored by Mint Mobile

We're using the infamous "M" word this week: META! We think things have shifted in OTJ and it's blue's time to shine. After drafting lots of this maligned color all week, we've got a lot of good intel on it for you! Plus, a great JLK What's the Play and a review of Ben's 1st draft from day 2 of the Arena Open!Ben's Draft LogSponsored by BetterHelp

It's Pro Tour time which means we have high stakes drafts to review from two of the top players in the world: PT Karlov winner Seth Manfield and current PT champion Yoshihiko Ikawa. Let's armchair draft this thing!!!Sponsored by Mint Mobile

Outlaws of Thunder Junction is finally here to draft and we have been playing a ton! We've got intel from BO1 on MTGA and BO3 on MTGO, what makes green so good, what the rules of engagement for the format are, some growing pains for Ethan, and top commons re-ranked! It's a jam packed episode you won't want to miss!Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"Sponsored by Miracle Made

Pre-release weekend and Early Access have come and gone, and your hosts have some flaming hot takes and card reevaluations to get to before the set drops on Tuesday! Draft Roundtable Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobile

It's time for the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Crash Course! Join us as we look at all the big picture elements for this format including creatures vs removal, archetype and keyword support, mana sinks, fixing, sweepers, and more! Plus, our grading differences and top 3 commons and uncommons! Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"

Preview Season for Outlaws of Thunder Junction are in full swing and we've got tons of mechanics, themes, and cards to review as we prepare for the full spoiler to drop. Plus we're predicting top commons and the return of everyone's favorite spoiler season segment: Great or Garbage?Sponsored by MeUndies and BetterHelp

We're sad to see it go, but with Outlaws of Thunder Junction just around the corner, it's time to send off Murders at Karlov Manor in Lords of Limited fashion with our 50 takes! We cover the impact of play boosters, the return of buildarounds, a lightning round bucket list, and for the first time ever a TIE for the golden egg award! All that and more in this episode! Sponsored by Miracle Made

So much emphasis with drafting is placed on the first few picks, but there's much more to explore beyond that! This week, we're dropping you in to a bunch of different draft scenarios 8-picks deep to talk about what your thought process should be as you approach pack 2 and pack 3.Sponsored by Magic Spoon and BetterHelp

Mark Rosewater's article outlining play boosters and the skeleton for the common card file going forward reveals so much information about what we can expect from limited environments from now on. Join us as we break down everything in this article sandwiched between a "what's the play?" scenario and a draft log review!Nuts & Bolts 16Draft Log ReviewSponsored by Mint Mobile and Magic Spoon

This week we've got a clean-up step for MC Chicago, a brand new "What's the Play" segment courtesy of Josh Lee Kwai, a list of (still!?) underrated cards, and a review of each of our first drafts from Day 2 of the Arena Open! MC Chicago Video Log Live Podcast Episode 363 Ethan's Draft Ben's Draft Sponsored by BetterHelp and MeUndies

We are coming to you LIVE from the main stage at Magic Con Chicago to give a run down of this jam packed weekend! We debrief with Ethan about his Pro Tour highs and lows, Ben's PTQ run, and then focus up on the game plan going in to the PT and what all went down with Ethan's Day 1 Draft!Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's the week before the PT and Ethan and Ben are dialed in on how to get the most out of your MKM drafts. We've got some broad format updates, a deep dive into what makes Green tick, and Ben shows Ethan the error of his ways in a couple draft reviews.Draft Log 1Draft Log 2Sponsored by BetterHelpUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's only been one week, but Ethan and Ben have been drafting A TON and have lots to discuss. We think the format is quite balanced and there's lots of small nuances to uncover, so join us as we look at the rules of engagement through the lens of the 10 color pairs! Sponsored by Mint MobileUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off

With pre-realease weekend under their belts, it's time for Ethan and Ben to give their updated thoughts on MKM before the set drops online on Tuesday! Is Collective Evidence upside like Bargain was? Is it truly an 18 land format? How different do Play Boosters feel? And the results from the Moroii vs Leech poll! Roundtable Draft Log Sponsored by BetterHelp and Meundies Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's time for the Murders at Karlov Manor Crash Course! We've got everything you need to get you ready for your pre-release: a breakdown of creatures vs removal, archetype support, mana sinks, fixing, and a heated debate of our biggest grading differences! Plus, our top commons and uncommons for each color. Put on your Thinking Cap and come along with us!Grading SpreadsheetUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's a classic whodunnit for your hosts as they try to put the incomplete pieces of spoiler season together for Murders at Karlov Manor. The flavor and mechanics of this set have us extremely hyped and we look at as many commons and uncommons as we can get our hands on to try and get ahead of the card evaluation curve. Plus, the return of our favorite preview season segment, "Great or Garbage!" Sponsored by Miracle Made and BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's time to send off Lost Caverns of Ixalan the only way we know how: with 50 takes in 50 minutes! We've got Golden Egg and Imperial Oath awards to give out, archetypes to rank, combos to discuss, and one last chance for Ben to rant about some rares!Sponsored by Mint MobileUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

This week we're putting on our designer caps to explore power level in the context of Lost Caverns of Ixalan. We'll take a look at the mechanics and then a list of 10 cards to buff and 10 cards to nerf and give our best attempt at setting them off on the right path! Sponsored by MeUndies Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Happy New Year! It's the end of 2023 which means it's time to look back and dole out awards for best and worst among 16 different categories across all five major set releases. Let us know what answers you would have given! Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

We've got a little bit of everything this holiday episode with a big announcement for MC Chicago, how to maximize EV for Festival in a Box Sealed, Ethan's first Pioneer tournament on MTGO, and successfully navigating "The Dance" in KTK Limited! Ethan's Sealed Example Ben's Sealed Example Sponsored by Mint Mobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's Arena Open weekend and Ethan and Ben are smack in the middle of their runs on Day 2, but take a break to record this week's episode. We've got our updated thoughts on KTK limited, some takes to walk back, and our updated approaches for how to crush this flashback set on Arena! Ethan's Draft Log Ben's Draft Log Sponsored by BetterHelp and MeUndies Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Khans of Tarkir, one of the most beloved limited formats of all time, is coming to Arena this week! So to prepare you for your first (or returning) drafts of it and the upcoming Arena Open, we decided to roll out the LOL red carpet and give KTK the star treatment with its own 50 takes in 50 minutes! Sponsored by Mint Mobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Lost Caverns of Ixalan is far from extinct! Now that things have slowed down a bit, there's room for more controlling strategies, dinosaurs are free to roam, and the "black" sheep of the format has much more to offer than most are saying. All this and more as we fossilosophize about the current state of LCI! Draft Log 1 Draft Log 2 Sponsored by BetterHelp and UncommonGoods Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

We've got some dinosaur bones to pick with LCI! This format has so much variance with Explore and Discover and its speed really puts drafts and games on rails. So, what can we do about it? Well, this week we give our latest takes on the format as well as review a couple draft logs to put the conversation into practice. Draft Log 1 Draft Log 2 Sponsored by MeUndies Use code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Holy 1-drops, Batman! "The format starts on turn 1" is the mantra for this week's episode and we're looking at everything through that lens including our current picture of the top commons, some takes from last week we need to walk back, and a ten minute conversation about one card that Ben just can't believe the data about!Draft Log RoundtableSponsored by BetterHelp and UncommonGoodsUse code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Ethan and Ben have a TON of reps of LCI already with the Early Access Event, their respective pre-releases, and the SCGCon Limited $2K! With these reps comes a lot of big picture updates to the format, color and archetype power rankings, and a new segment to discuss individual cards: Sleeve It or Leave it!Ethan's Sealed Pool Sponsored by Uncommon Goods and Mint MobileUse code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc to get 5% off!

It's crash course time, which means we've got everything you need to know to crush your pre-release! Join us as we look at creatures vs. removal, mechanic and archetype support, grading differences, and rankings of top commons and uncommons!Grading SpreadsheetSponsored by BetterHelpUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Welcome to preview season for Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Join Ben and Ethan as they go spelunking into the new mechanics, commons, and uncommons that this exciting set has on offer. Plus, the return of everyone's favorite segment, "Great or Garbage?"Sponsored by Hatch Restore 2Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Woah, Woe is already over? That's right, preview season is right around the corner so that means it's time to send off Wilds of Eldraine with 50 Takes! Come join us as we go over official (and not-so-official) power rankings, the Golden Egg Award, two card combos, and why WOE won't be on our list of all-time formats.Sponsored by MeUndiesUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off

We're taking a rare break from our format-specific content to zoom out and do a level-up style episode all about card evaluation and maximizing power from your draft picks, deckbuilding, and gameplay. Taking the Initiative for Trans Lifeline Donation Page Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's celebration time on Lords of Limited, and we're not talking about two nonland permanents entering the battlefield: Ethan qualified for the Pro Tour!!! He gives us a little day 2 tournament report from the qualifier weekend, and then he and Ben dive in to review one of the featured drafts from Arena Championship IV.Sponsored by Mint Mobile and Hatch Restore 2Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

As a way to check in on the format now that we're in the latter half of its lifetime, Ben and Ethan come to the episode with two separate lists. One has 5 short, bitesize pieces of advice on the rules of engagement for Wilds of Eldraine, and the other has 5 underrated cards and what you're missing about them.Sponsored by BetterHelpUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

What a weekend! Magic Con Vegas featured a limited $100K event as well as six rounds of draft at the World Championship! Ethan and Ben are here to review all the happenings, congratulate their peers' accomplishments, and zoom in on some key decision points from the two featured drafters at Worlds!Sponsored by Factor MealsUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

(Take 2! Issues with the initial upload)  Mana bases in limited can be tricky. It’s tough to know when and how to splash, what different splash considerations are, if you should be cutting or adding lands, and what’s worth stretching your mana for. In Wilds of Eldraine there is a ton of mana fixing which is why your hosts are here this week to let you know how to best put that fixing to use! Decks Discussed in this Episode Sponsored by Hatch Restore and BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Your hosts have both been having a TON of success in Wilds of Eldraine, Ethan with streamlined two color decks and Ben with 4 and 5 color nonsense! This week, they're discussing their different approaches, comparing their impressions with the 17Lands top common data, and putting their strategies into place in a draft roundtable!Sponsored by Mint MobileUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Early Access Event? Check! Prerelease? Check! So now it's time for Ethan and Ben to let you in on all their current thoughts on WOE before the set goes live this week! They give their adjustment to how various mechanics played out, individual card movers up and down, and a contentious re-rankings of their top commons with many HOT TAKE ALERTS along the way! Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's Crash Course time, so strap in and get ready for everything you need to know about Wilds of Eldraine draft! We've got creatures vs removal stats, archetype/keyword support, thoughts on fixing/sweepers/mana sinks, and top commons and uncommons for each color!Grading SpreadsheetSponsored by Hatch RestoreUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

We're going back to one of Ethan's favorite planes with Wilds of Eldraine and there are a ton of commons and uncommons already previewed to go over. We're chatting new mechanics like role tokens and the return of adventures (with a twist), all ten signpost uncommons, removal, and more! Plus, a brand new edition of "Great or Garbage"!Sponsored by Factor Meals and Better HelpUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

There's another Arena Open at the end of the month and this time the format is Cube! After a brief chat about Throne of Eldraine returning for a week, Ethan and Ben give an overview on their approach to competitive cubing using the most recent Arena Cube list!Most Recent Cube ListSponsored by Mint MobileUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

The ring has been destroyed and the journey has come to a close, so Ethan and Ben are here to send off LTR: Tales of Middle Earth with 50 Takes in 50 Minutes. We're summarizing our favorite summer set with discussions on ring tempting, color imbalance, card advantage, The Golden Egg Award, sweet combos, and more! Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Following up last week's discussion, Ethan and Ben review the two featured drafters from day 1 and day 2, highlighting both the picks that impressed them and those where they felt the pro made a misstep. Plus, Ethan makes a desperate plea for improvements to PT limited coverage! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

With Pro Tour Barcelona next weekend, your hosts thought it would be fun to have a limited testing meeting live on air! We've both come to the episode with a theoretical plan for drafting LTR at the highest level, what colors and decks we want to navigate towards, and what our top commons, uncommons, and rares are based on what we expect the competition to be doing!Content referenced in the episode:Sierkovitz's Magic NumbersMystical Dispute's Article on URLOL Draft Battle for LTRSponsored by Factor MealsUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

This week, we're taking a quick look at some underappreciated cards in LTR limited before diving in to a full draft log review from Ben that can only be described with one word: trainwreck!Draft LogSponsored by BetterHelpUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

It's a dangerous road, Frodo, firing up a draft...But luckily your hosts are here to help guide the way! This week we're looking not so much at "what's the pick?" but instead at "what's the path?" There are many roads to go down in LTR draft, and it's important to know which cards are sending you in which direction.Draft LogsSponsored by MintMobileUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

For the first time since their "Live from Las Vegas" episode, your hosts are recording in the same room! Ben joined Ethan in Pittsburgh this week for a ton of drafting action, and they're here to report on all things lancyclers, ring tempting, 5 Color Legends, and why control is so darn strong in LTR Limited.Roundtable Draft LogSponsored by BetterHelpUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Tales of Middle Earth is finally here and Ben has not been as pumped to talk about a format in quite some time! Both your hosts have reached high mythic rank in the first week and here to report on what has been winning for them, some individual movers up and down, and Ben outlines his favorite deck you're not drafting yet: UW Bath Salts!Roundtable Draft LogUse code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Fresh off the heels of the streamer early access event and a 1st and 2nd place at their pre-releases, Ben and Ethan are here to tell you everything they've learned about LTR so far. How has the Ring Tempted mechanic worked out? Which colors are performing better than others? And how exactly did Ent-Draught Basin play out? All this and more packed into this week's episode! Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Ethan and Ben set out on the journey of a lifetime to get you as prepared as possible for the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth limited format! We've got our usual big picture breakdown of the format looking at archetypes and keyword support, creatures vs removal sizing, card disagreements, and top commons and uncommons ranked!Grading SpreadsheetSponsored by Factor MealsUse Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

The summer set is nearly upon us! About half of the cards for LTR: Tales of Middle Earth have been previewed and we're here to chat about as many commons and uncommons as we can get our hands on. We're looking at new and returning mechanics, color pair themes, possible combos, and our favorite segment: Great or Garbage! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc and get 5% off! Sponsored by BetterHelp

We're sad to say goodbye to one of the (greatest of) all-time limited formats, but it's time to send off March of the Machine the only way we know how: with 50 takes in 50 minutes! Start the clock because we've got official LOL power rankings, interactions to look out for, how battles artificially inflated or deflated your life total, the Golden Egg Award Winner and much, much more!Sponsored by BetterHelpUse code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

Ethan and Ben are back with more tenacity, more initiative, more #GUMPTION! This time we're taking a look at green decks and what makes them successful in our minds, what cards to look out for, and why green decks thrive in no-mans-land. Plus, we'll take a look at our draft logs from Day 2 of the Arena Open! UG Draft Log Ethan's Day 2 Draft 1 Ben's Day 2 Draft 1 Use Code "LOL" At CoolStuffInc for 5% off! Sponsored by BetterHelp

Have the Lords finally cracked the code for MOM?! Well, they've certainly hit on a strategy that works for them which involves a lot of format knowledge and a little bit of #gumption. Listen along as they talk big picture ideas as well as outline the four archetypes they've got their eyes on: RB Treasures, UW Knights, BW Incubate, and UR Artifacts. Sponsored by Factor Meals Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc. to get 5% off!

Ethan's got the low-down on the secret tech for the format: #Gumption Rakdos! After outlining that deck and following up on a couple cards from last week, he and Ben dive in to both featured drafts from Pro Tour Minneapolis! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!

We've got a mid-format grab bag kind of episode for you with tons to discuss including the XIV LOL vs LR Showdown, The Arena Open, our updated thoughts and approaches for the format, 17lands data, what to do when the best decks are cut in your draft, and much more! Roundtable Draft Log LOL vs LR Showdown Draft Logs Use Code 'LOL" for 5% off at CoolStuffInc Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobile

March of the Machine is finally live for everyone and there is so much to unpack about this cube-like format! Ethan's talks about his current approach revolving around the importance of two-drops, while Ben gives us the tools to maximize our drafts for power! Ethan's Rakdos Deck Roundtable Draft Log Use Code LOL at CoolStuffInc for 5% off! Sponsored by BetterHelp

March of the Machine will be available to draft online tomorrow, which means we've got to get our listeners ready! We're updating our assumptions from the crash course after getting our hands on the cards during Early Access and pre-release weekend. Ben breaks down where he thinks Battles go best, why non-green fixing doesn't cut it, and the reason MOM may be the most cube-like set we've ever seen!Roundtable DraftUse Code LOL for 5% off at CoolStuffIncSponsored by Athletic Greens

The full card image gallery for March of the Machine is here which means it's time for another Crash Course! Join us as we attempt some big picture assumptions for this format as well dive deep into card grade differences and one of the most contentious top 3 common rankings in the history of the podcast!Grading SpreadsheetEpisode Sponsored by MintMobile and Factor Meals

It's time to BATTLE! And we're not only talking about recapping the Lords vs. Resources showdown from this past weekend or the Arena Open, but the incredible new card type debuting in March of the Machine. There is a ton to talk about while preview season is in full swing and we do just that this week, so strap in and get your takes hot off the presses!Sponsored by BetterHelp

The first week of Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered has come and gone and both Ben and Ethan can't get enough! They've been drafting a ton and are here with lots of big picture thoughts, cards that have impressed and underwhelmed, and a look at what archetypes are gaining and losing with the rotation of the Shadows of the Past slot.Draft Roundtable

Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered drops tomorrow, so Ethan and Ben take a hazy trop down memory lane in order to give you the tools you need to trophy your first drafts. We're looking at all of the returning mechanics, going through each color's themes, shouting out the cards we remember overperforming, and ranking some top commons and uncommons!Sponsored by BetterHelpSupport us on TCGPlayer

With Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered around the corner and March of the Machines coming not long after that, it is time to say goodbye to one of the more controversial formats in our podcast's lifetime. Set the timer for 50 minutes as we go through what made this a Naya format, how the mechanics stacked up, why blue was so misunderstood, and of course, the crowning of the newest Golden Egg Award winner! Support us on TCGPlayer!

The Lords begin this week by reflecting on their victory in the LOL vs LR Showdown and hyping themselves up for their day 2 drafts in the Arena Open. Then it's time for a look at tons of gameplay decisions in ONE from the macro to the micro with deckbuilding considerations, card sequencing, mulligans, and more!Sponsored by BetterHelpSupport us on TCGPlayer!

There are a lot of secrets in ONE limited...secret GOLD cards that is! This week we chat a bit about sealed in preparation for the Arena Open, take a look at a few updated card evaluations, and then dive into the main topic: how to evaluate cards under the rules of engagement for each color and color pair in this strict limited format!Support us on TCGPlayer!

The paper Pro Tour is back and with it comes our armchair quarterbacking of the two featured drafters on day 1 and day 2! We also check in on what we've been drafting, some cards that have impressed, and some misinterpreted data floating around twitter. Sponsored by BetterHelp Support us on TCGPlayer!

ONE has been available to draft online for almost a week, and it will go down as one of the worst draft formats of all time! At least according to some loud voices, but your hosts have a more nuanced take. After some revisions to their initial evaluations of colors and cards, they put ONE on trial with Ethan representing the people as the prosecution and Ben rushing to its defense. Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/ddc01ed2a290468f98f147a09dfd094e   Support us on TCGPlayer!

Fresh off of his 21st placement and first MTG Tourney Cash, Ben gives us a full tournament report for SCGCon Indy! Then, it's time for the lords to share what they've learned from the Early Access Event and sealed play over the weekend. Tune in for their thoughts on the rules of engagement, color and archetype rankings, individual card surprises, and big shifts for the top commons! Sponsored by BetterHelp Support us on TCGPlayer!

The full visual spoiler has dropped for Phyrexia: All Will Be One, and with it comes our patented Crash Course style episode! This week, we go deep on creatures vs removal, proliferate, oil counters, toxic, card grade differences, and give you our top commons and uncommons to prepare you for your weekend pre-release!ONE Grading SpreadsheetSupport us on TCGPlayer!

This week Ben is joined by Alex Nikolic aka Chord_O_Calls to dive head first into previews from Phyrexia: All Will Be One! You'll get to hear their takes on the new mechanics and cards, in addition to everyone's favorite preview game: Great or Garbage! Support us on TCGPlayer!

With BRO firmly in the rearview mirror and ONE preview season not yet upon us, the lords take this week to look at 10 life lessons that magic has taught and instilled in them as a kind of message-in-a-bottle style episode for Ethan's newborn son Jonah.Sponsored by BetterHelpSupport us on TCGPlayer!

We're sending BRO off the only way we know how: with our 50 takes!  Say goodbye to the land of prototypes and powerstones with our takes on format speed, retro artifacts, self-mill creatures, The Golden Egg Award, and much, much more! Support us on TCGPlayer!

Happy New Year! This week, Ethan and Ben chat a bit about the return of the Arena Decathlon and then dive into an all-new retrospective look back at Limited 2022. Both hosts come to the show with their own separate best/worst answers to 12 different categories!Sponsored by BetterHelpSupport us on TCGPlayer!

Ethan and Ben return to The Brothers' War to discuss the state of the format and the three pillars of decks: streamlined two-color, aggro, and the chain reaction of unearth cards. Plus, a deep-dive on Rectangle Theory and how it applies to BRO!Draft RoundtableSupport us on TCGPlayer!

In the midst of a day 2 run in the Arena Open, Ethan joins Ben to discuss their experiences with the newest iteration of the Arena Cube before reviewing his draft log and general strategy for getting some $$$ this weekend! Day 2 Draft 1 Log Day 2 Draft 2 Log Support us on TCGPlayer!

It's a huge milestone for the Lords of Limited as they celebrate their 300th episode! After catching up on the latest in BRO and a chat about the upcoming Arena Cube Arena Open, they welcome on some very special and influential guests that helped them become the magic players they are today!Arena Cube Open DetailsSupport us on TCGPlayer!

Team Lords is fresh off of a much-needed victory against Team Resources in their eleventh Team Draft Showdown. Ethan and Ben review all 6 drafts and decks to see what decisions (and lucky breaks) led them to a resounding 7-2 finish!Draft Logs and DecksSupport us on TCGPlayer!

This week your hosts are zeroing in on optimizing deckbuilding in BRO. Continuing the conversation from last week, they use the rules of engagement (SLICED) to look at how their favorite Jund archetypes tic: what each deck's plan is, the pros, the cons, and its key cards! For merch, tier-lists, the Limited Digest Newsletter, and more, visit https://www.lordsoflimited.com/ Support us on TCGPlayer!

The lords think they've cracked the code on The Brothers' War and are bringing their findings to you this week. After a discussion on the rules of engagement and some commons worth revisiting, they've got a new acronym for the limited community to wrap their head around with SLICED BREAD!Roundtable Draft!Support us on TCGPlayer!

With the Streamer Early Access Event and prerelease weekend under their belts, your hosts are here to give as many updates to their predictions about BRO as possible. We've got new thoughts on Prototypes, Powerstones, Unearth, and more, plus newly-minted top commons for each color. And find out exactly why Ben is so skeptical about the longevity of this format while being only four drafts deep!For Tier Lists, Merch, and more, check out our website!Support us on TCGPlayer!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp

Another new set is upon us which means another Crash Course episode jam packed with as much information as possible to get you ready for your first events of The Brothers War. Join us as we look at creatures vs. removal, keyword and archetype support, sweepers, mana sinks, card grading differences, and rank our top commons and uncommons for each color! Brothers War Grading Spreadsheet! New M.A.D. T-shirts! Support us on TCGPlayer!

Preview season is in full swing and there are a TON of commons and uncommons from The Brothers War to talk about! Your hosts go through the new and returning mechanics, archetype signposts, and another installment of "Great or Garbage?" All while asking themselves, "Powerstone tokens can't be this busted, can they!?"Support us on TCGPlayer!

We're sad to see Dominaria United go, but excited to send it off in classic LOL fashion with our 50 takes episode! The common cost reduction creatures, all of the 2-for-1's, Shield-Wall Sentinel's sins, love for Karn and hate for Vineshaper Prodigy, and much more are all topics for discussion as we summarize this all-timer format!

With Dominaria United coming to a close, we thought there was no better way to put into practice all of the concepts we've been outlining over the past few weeks than in a full draft review!Draft LogIf you'd like to support the show:patreon.com/lordsoflimitedlordsoflimited.com/tcgplayer

We're taking a fast and loose grab bag approach this week on the podcast to touch on a number of DMU specific topics: kicker-card tiers, domain mana bases, the wheel, and drafting with the end in mind!Roundtable DraftSupport us via TCGPlayer!

All format long, we've been talking about the context of cards in DMU and the need to constantly adjust your pick orders. Well, this week we're diving into exactly why that is and when to do it! Roundtable Draft Log Draft Example 1 Draft Example 2 Draft Example 3 Draft Example 4 Support us via TCGPlayer!

There's lots of high-stakes limited MTG to unpack and prep for this week! First up, it's a a quick debrief of the LoL vs LR showdown, then a roundtable draft review from the Arena Championships Day 1, and then on to the Main Event: getting you all prepped and ready to go for DMU Sealed for Day 1 of the Arena Open!Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/79af3d0e0a92469090f046a9fbb10379 

We're returning to a LoL-favorite episode template in Commons in Context this week, but with a twist! DMU is a format all about uncommons, so we're here to highlight the ones to look out for, the ones best supported by their respective colors, and how each color's core of commons plays out. Plus, a roundtable draft leading to an unlikely deck! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/09f15687ab9647be8e5992fcf7f14eda

As a way to illustrate the different paths you can take through each DMU draft, we've got a number of logs to review and discuss the implications that stem from each potential pick! Draft 1: https://www.17lands.com/draft/f1743154607e41f69b199a5608c9f018  Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/a3a6a604b188480aac4d9542d0540b45  Draft 3: https://www.17lands.com/draft/3f59ae43edb34d309f83958a73c1c324

Dominaria United is finally here and what a breath of fresh limited air it is! This format has thrown its hat in the ring as an all-timer mere days into its lifetime and we are incredibly excited to bring you our initial thoughts after diving in head first to this format. We've got broad strokes concepts, color and common re-rankings, and a pledge that we are up to the task of not only giving you plenty of fish for this format but teaching you how to catch them, too!

We have high hopes for Dominaria United and couldn't be more excited to get you ready for your first drafts of the format with our patented Crash Course! This episode is chock full of stats about creatures vs removal, archetype and keyword support, sweepers, fixing, lifegain, and much more. Plus, we've got our card disagreements and top 3 commons and top 2 uncommons ranked in each color!Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRt7aYz1jCqBw8X7utJvNFBUlqrBN_aETq7TqA252zCUFAuAJoz-8uWHTMs9D9KexToRgw94Sp-1Nbc/pubhtml

It's the most wonderful time of the year as DMU Preview Season is in full swing! We're here to talk about the new and returning mechanics as well as every single common and uncommon spoiled so far! Be sure to listen until the very end for our official LoL free preview cards courtesy of Wizards of the Coast!

The alchemy rebalance for HBG really changed the texture of the format and we're here to discuss every single card shift and what their implications are for the limited landscape. Plus, we're sending off the format with an abbreviated 25 takes in 25 minutes! WOTC Article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/alchemy-rebalancing-august-11-2022-08-10

This week we're looking at a bunch of draft logs from streamers who made their way to Day 2 of the Arena Open. Huge thank you and shout out to the various folks that submitted their logs to us, check them out! Follow along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRFB_G2Hcb43cZXonRi5ZzrJ8v2L4bBWZadAH8Pmu-LoNC9zkfKQRP1mCLO-Qg90ngH4oGAkK-iXrQt/pub  twitch.tv/dafore_ twitch.tv/numotthenummy twitch.tv/deathsie twitch.tv/headologymagic twitch.tv/1cky twitch.tv/ekiltv

With both competitive limited events on MTGA behind us, it's time to look at the amount of fun there is to be had in Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate! This week, your hosts are looking at a number of sweet build around rares in the format and what you can do to maximize them the next time you see them in draft!Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/233ba6074387470eb53e079fedf47883