Lords of Limited
627 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 299 ratingsLords of Limited is a podcast about Magic: the Gathering strategy. It is primarily focused on playing Limited, including both draft and sealed. The podcast is designed to help listeners get an edge in their next draft or sealed event, especially on MTG Arena
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Episodes
382: 50 MH3 Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 382
July 08, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourIt'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
381: PT MH3 Draft Review - Episode 381
July 01, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourThere'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!
380: How to 180 for #380 - Episode 380
June 24, 2024 20:15 - 1 hourIt'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...
379: The Purple People Eater - Episode 379
June 17, 2024 20:54 - 1 hourWe'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
378: MH3 Is So Fetch - Episode 378
June 10, 2024 20:00 - 1 hourEarly 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"
377: MH3 Crash Course - Episode 377
June 03, 2024 21:25 - 1 hourModern 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 Spreadsheet Sponsored by BetterHelp
376: Previews Are On The Horizon - Episode 376
May 27, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourA 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 Article Sponsored by MiracleMade
375: 50 OTJ Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 375
May 20, 2024 20:00 - 1 hourThe 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 BetterHelp Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"
374: Andrew Cuneo is an Outlaw - Episode 374
May 13, 2024 20:00 - 1 hourAfter 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 Channel Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL" Sponsored by Mint Mobile
373: Izzet Really That Bad? - Episode 373
May 06, 2024 20:00 - 59 minutesWe'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 Log Sponsored by BetterHelp
372: PT OTJ Draft Review - Episode 372
April 29, 2024 20:00 - 1 hourIt'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
371: A New Sheriff In Town - Episode 371
April 22, 2024 19:44 - 1 hourOutlaws 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
370: Scrambling Before OTJ Drops - Episode 370
April 15, 2024 21:27 - 1 hourPre-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
369: OTJ Crash Course - Episode 369
April 08, 2024 21:11 - 1 hourIt'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"
368: Holy Cow It's OTJ Previews - Episode 368
April 01, 2024 20:12 - 1 hourPreview 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
367: 50 MKM Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 367
March 25, 2024 19:03 - 1 hourWe'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
366: Investigating Draft Options - Episode 366
March 18, 2024 19:52 - 1 hourSo 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
365: Breaking Down Nuts & Bolts 16 - Episode 365
March 11, 2024 18:58 - 1 hourMark 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 16 Draft Log Review Sponsored by Mint Mobile and Magic Spoon
364: Can We Close In The Arena Open? - Episode 364
March 04, 2024 21:21 - 1 hourThis 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
363: Live From Magic Con Chicago - Episode 363
February 26, 2024 20:46 - 1 hourWe 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!
362: Mr. Green in the Draft Queue with the 3-0 - Episode 362
February 19, 2024 20:58 - 1 hourIt'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 1 Draft Log 2 Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
361: Collecting Evidence for the PT - Episode 361
February 12, 2024 20:31 - 1 hourIt'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 Mobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off
360: We Suspect MKM Is Great - Episode 360
February 05, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourWith 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!
359: MKM Crash Course - Episode 359
January 29, 2024 22:33 - 1 hourIt'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 Spreadsheet Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
358: Get a Clue on MKM - Episode 358
January 22, 2024 21:01 - 1 hourIt'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!
357: 50 LCI Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 357
January 15, 2024 20:44 - 1 hourIt'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 Mobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
356: A-LCI-Mizing Ixalan - Episode 356
January 08, 2024 21:55 - 1 hourThis 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!
355: Best & Worst of Limited 2023 - Episode 355
January 01, 2024 22:29 - 1 hourHappy 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!
354: Khan I Have This Dance? - Episode 354
December 26, 2023 21:11 - 1 hourWe'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!
353: Here Comes the KHANtent - Episode 353
December 18, 2023 22:43 - 1 hourIt'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!
352: 50 KTK Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 352
December 11, 2023 20:10 - 1 hourKhans 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!
351: LCI Draft Fossilosophy - Episode 351
December 04, 2023 22:04 - 1 hourLost 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!
350: Dino-Sore Losers - Episode 350
November 27, 2023 20:21 - 1 hourWe'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!
349: LCI = Let's Chat 1-Drops - Episode 349
November 20, 2023 22:00 - 1 hourHoly 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 Roundtable Sponsored by BetterHelp and UncommonGoods Use code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
348: Lost in the Sauce - Episode 348
November 13, 2023 22:04 - 1 hourEthan 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 Mobile Use code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc to get 5% off!
347: LCI Crash Course - Episode 347
November 06, 2023 23:02 - 1 hourIt'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 Spreadsheet Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
346: Time to Get Lost - Episode 346
October 30, 2023 20:19 - 1 hourWelcome 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 2 Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
345: 50 WOE Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 345
October 23, 2023 20:44 - 1 hourWoah, 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 MeUndies Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off
344: The Questions You're Not Asking - Episode 344
October 16, 2023 21:01 - 1 hourWe'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!
343: WOE Ethan's Going to the PT - Episode 343
October 09, 2023 21:43 - 1 hourIt'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 2 Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
342: WOE We're Halfway There - Episode 342
October 02, 2023 21:15 - 1 hourAs 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 BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
S1 Ep341: WOErlds Draft Review - Episode 341
September 25, 2023 21:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 Meals Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
340: Splashing Got Me Like WOE - Episode 340
September 19, 2023 00:35 - 1 hour(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 CoolS...
339: Ready, Set, WOE - Episode 339
September 11, 2023 19:54 - 1 hourYour 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 Mobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
338: This Format Is WILD - Episode 338
September 04, 2023 21:10 - 1 hourEarly 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!
337: WOE Crash Course - Episode 337
August 28, 2023 21:00 - 1 hourIt'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 Spreadsheet Sponsored by Hatch Restore Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
336: WOE Is Me It's Preview Season - Episode 336
August 21, 2023 20:58 - 1 hourWe'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 Help Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
335: Arena Cube $2K? OK! - Episode 335
August 14, 2023 20:34 - 1 hourThere'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 List Sponsored by Mint Mobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
334: 50 LTR Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 334
August 07, 2023 20:43 - 1 hourThe 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!
333: PT LTR Draft Review - Episode 333
August 01, 2023 20:38 - 1 hourFollowing 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!