
Lords of Limited
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Ep 431431: Saha-WIN or Choco/LOSE - Episode 431
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
Ep 430430: Synergy EndorFINs - Episode 430
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
Ep 429429: FIN Crash Course - Episode 429
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
Ep 428428: FINALly Preview Season - Episode 428
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
Ep 427427: 50 TDM Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 427
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
Ep 426426: The Eye of the Storm - Episode 426
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
Ep 425425: Weitz Cooking in Tarkir - Episode 425
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
Ep 424424: Hopelessly Devoteed To You - Episode 424
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
Ep 423423: That's What I'm Tarkin' About - Episode 423
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
Ep 422422: Camp Temur vs Camp Mardu - Episode 422
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
Ep 421421: Waiting to Exhale - Episode 421
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
Ep 420420: TDM Crash Course - Episode 420
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
Ep 419419: Dragonstorm's a-Comin' - Episode 419
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
Ep 418418: 50 DFT Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 418
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
Ep 417417: The Road Less Traveled - Episode 417
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
Ep 416416: Crash and Burn The Open Day 2 - Episode 416
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
Ep 415415: Backseat Drafting the PT - Episode 415
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
Ep 414414: On The Open Road - Episode 414
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
Ep 1515: BONUS Lords Unlimited 15 - Crash Course & Grading Scale Debrief
bonusWelcome 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
Ep 413413: Putting the DFT in DRAFT - Episode 413
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
Ep 412412: Aetherdrift Crash Course - Episode 412
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
Ep 411411: Start Your Engines, Aetherdrift's Here! - Episode 411
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
Ep 410410: Innistrad Remastered Crash Course - Episode 410
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
Ep 409409: Q&A Whaddya Say? - Episode 409
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
Ep 408408: Mastering the Arena Open Day 1 - Episode 408
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
Ep 407407: The Best & Worst of Limited 2024 - Episode 407
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
Ep 406406: Learning to Spell - Episode 406
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
Ep 405405: Pack Your Briefcase - Episode 405
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
Ep 404404: Pioneer Masters Crash Course - Episode 404
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 Housekeeping 8:01 Archetypes 27:16 Bonus Sheets and Rankings 33:54 Early Format Overview 44:34 Archetype Buckets 52:11 Top Uncommons 1:07:10 Top Commons Be 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 Huel 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
Ep 403403: Lost and Foundations Mini Takes - Episode 403
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
Ep 402402: It's Not Easy Being Green - Episode 402
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
Ep 401401: Taking a Stab at Foundations - Episode 401
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
Ep 400400: 50 DSK Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 400
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
BONUS - Lords Unlimited: Rares in Foundations
bonusOur 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
Ep 399399: Foundations Crash Course - Episode 399
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
BONUS - Lords Unlimited Premiere
bonusWe'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
Ep 398398: World's Draft Debrief - Episode 398
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
Ep 397397: Duskmourn Draft Drop-Ins - Episode 397
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
Ep 396396: Unlocking a Card's Potential - Episode 396
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
Ep 395395: DSKing the Right Questions - Episode 395
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
Ep 394394: Drafting from Dawn 'til Duskmourn - Episode 394
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
Ep 393393: The Property Brothers - Episode 393
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
Ep 392392: Duskmourn Crash Course - Episode 392
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
Ep 391391: Early In The Duskmourning - Episode 391
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
Ep 390390: 50 BLB Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 390
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
Ep 389389: Card Eval Redux - Episode 389
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
Ep 388388: Talented Buildarounds - Episode 388
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
Ep 387387: Sealed Makes Us Squirrelly - Episode 387
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
Ep 386386: Let Them Eat Carrot Cake - Episode 386
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
Ep 385385: Hopping In To BLB Drafts - Episode 385
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