Lords of Limited

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!