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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36: Lords of Limited 36 - Choosing Your Plan in Draft
March 06, 2018 04:29 - 1 hourEpisode 36 is here as a more in-depth follow up to our last episode, Drafting With a Plan! With over 240 drafts between them, your hosts go deep on how to choose the correct plan for your seat to help you 3-0 your next RIX Draft! Ryan Saxe R/B Midrange Link: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/36671_Drafting-Digest-Special-The-Rise-Of-BlackRed-.html
35: Lords of Limited 35 - Drafting With a Plan
February 27, 2018 05:30 - 1 hourEpisode 35 is here! With over 215 RIX drafts between them, your hosts give you guidelines about how to draft a good deck in this format. Following that, they break down those lessons in all 45 picks from one of Ethan's drafts. Fasten your seat belts and come along for the ride! Link to Draft Viewer: http://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=1bwzRJGu8oWLK9I7TAjqL9F_1tM Link to Final Deck: https://twitter.com/lordtupperware/status/966458317412405253
Lords of Limited 35 - Drafting With a Plan
February 27, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBEpisode 35 is here! With over 215 RIX drafts between them, your hosts give you guidelines about how to draft a good deck in this format. Following that, they break down those lessons in all 45 picks from one of Ethan's drafts. Fasten your seat belts and come along for the ride! Link to Draft Viewer: http://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=1bwzRJGu8oWLK9I7TAjqL9F_1tM Link to Final Deck: https://twitter.com/lordtupperware/status/966458317412405253
Lords of Limited 34 - Huat's the Play?
February 20, 2018 05:16 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBLords of Limited Episode 34 is here and brings with it lots of in-game decision making analysis. With over 180 drafts and 50 MTGO draft trophies between them, your hosts give you insight into their decision making process. Links to in-game scenarios: 1a https://imgur.com/a/DjIuv 1b https://imgur.com/a/W26Nn 1c https://imgur.com/a/AHoWN 1d https://imgur.com/a/FYIXb 2 https://i.imgur.com/zfxls6r.png 3a https://imgur.com/a/DWhFW playing with verdict 3b https://imgur.com/a/0BWOC pl...
34: Lords of Limited 34 - Huat's the Play?
February 20, 2018 05:16 - 1 hourLords of Limited Episode 34 is here and brings with it lots of in-game decision making analysis. With over 180 drafts and 50 MTGO draft trophies between them, your hosts give you insight into their decision making process. Links to in-game scenarios: 1a https://imgur.com/a/DjIuv 1b https://imgur.com/a/W26Nn 1c https://imgur.com/a/AHoWN 1d https://imgur.com/a/FYIXb 2 https://i.imgur.com/zfxls6r.png 3a https://imgur.com/a/DWhFW playing with verdict 3b https://imgur.com/a/0BWOC playing a...
Lords of Limited 33 - Sideboarding to Win in RIX
February 13, 2018 05:28 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBLords of Limited Ep. 33 is here and diving into the details of sideboarding in RIX! With over 145 drafts between them, your hosts go over the current state of the format and how best to sideboard against some of the most powerful strategies in the format! Don't miss out on the information to help you get your next 3-0! Link to Dustin Stern's Biggest Movers Chart: https://twitter.com/dustin_stern/status/963073807484416002 Link to VoD of MisterMetronome/Eheh_dude Skype draft: https://w...
33: Lords of Limited 33 - Sideboarding to Win in RIX
February 13, 2018 05:28 - 1 hourLords of Limited Ep. 33 is here and diving into the details of sideboarding in RIX! With over 145 drafts between them, your hosts go over the current state of the format and how best to sideboard against some of the most powerful strategies in the format! Don't miss out on the information to help you get your next 3-0! Link to Dustin Stern's Biggest Movers Chart: https://twitter.com/dustin_stern/status/963073807484416002 Link to VoD of MisterMetronome/Eheh_dude Skype draft: https://www.t...
Lords of Limited 32 - PT RIX Draft Review
February 06, 2018 04:55 - 59 minutesEpisode 32 is here with all of the Pro Tour Draft Analysis you can handle! With over 100 drafts between them already, your hosts show you how they would have navigated draft seats from the Pro Tour! Links to Draft Pod Viewers and 6-0 Drafters: http://gatherer.wizards.com/magic/draftools/draftviewer.asp?draftid=2_2_2018_1&player=3&pack=1&pick=1&showpick=false&alwaysshowpick=false http://gatherer.wizards.com/magic/draftools/draftviewer.asp?draftid=2_3_2018_1&player=3&pack=1&pick=2&showpic...
Lords of Limited 31 - Avoiding the Aggro Trap in RIX
January 30, 2018 05:01 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBLords of Limited Episode 31 is here with groundbreaking strategy about how to 3-0 your next RIX draft by avoiding the aggro trap! With 70 drafts between them already, your hosts share the details on how to beat the aggro menace consistently in RIX. Don't miss out on this format defining episode!
31: Lords of Limited 31 - Avoiding the Aggro Trap in RIX
January 30, 2018 05:01 - 1 hourLords of Limited Episode 31 is here with groundbreaking strategy about how to 3-0 your next RIX draft by avoiding the aggro trap! With 70 drafts between them already, your hosts share the details on how to beat the aggro menace consistently in RIX. Don't miss out on this format defining episode!
30: Lords of Limited 30 - How We're Winning RIX Drafts
January 23, 2018 05:13 - 52 minutesEpisode 30 is here along with the much anticipated return of the Lords of Limited Achievement List for RIX draft! With over 30 drafts between them and already at a combined 14 trophies, your hosts give you the specifics of the archetypes that have been performing the best for them. Don't miss out on the info you need to 3-0 your next RIX draft!
Lords of Limited 30 - How We're Winning RIX Drafts
January 23, 2018 05:13 - 52 minutes - 24 MBEpisode 30 is here along with the much anticipated return of the Lords of Limited Achievement List for RIX draft! With over 30 drafts between them and already at a combined 14 trophies, your hosts give you the specifics of the archetypes that have been performing the best for them. Don't miss out on the info you need to 3-0 your next RIX draft!
29: Lords of Limited 29 - RIX First Report
January 15, 2018 18:35 - 58 minutesEpisode 29 is here along with the new set, Rivals of Ixalan! Fresh off of several sealed pools each, your hosts dive into cards that have been impressive in the set as well as go several picks deep into a draft. Don't miss out on this valuable info before you hop into your first draft on MTGO or at FNM this week!
Lords of Limited 29 - RIX First Report
January 15, 2018 18:35 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBEpisode 29 is here along with the new set, Rivals of Ixalan! Fresh off of several sealed pools each, your hosts dive into cards that have been impressive in the set as well as go several picks deep into a draft. Don't miss out on this valuable info before you hop into your first draft on MTGO or at FNM this week!
Lords of Limited 28 - RIX Prerelease Crash Course
January 09, 2018 05:03 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBEpisode 28 is here and is jam packed full of statistics and rankings to get you ready to dominate your local prerelease and your first draft on MTGO! Your hosts make statistically informed predictions about the speed of the format and how that affects card performance. Don't miss out on the most detailed analysis of RIX! Link to statistics spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IwcDCvRSYHB9XI1V0FgxD0_3Z8J_OspM-qGjFyhGE2E/edit?usp=sharing
28: Lords of Limited 28 - RIX Prerelease Crash Course
January 09, 2018 05:03 - 1 hourEpisode 28 is here and is jam packed full of statistics and rankings to get you ready to dominate your local prerelease and your first draft on MTGO! Your hosts make statistically informed predictions about the speed of the format and how that affects card performance. Don't miss out on the most detailed analysis of RIX! Link to statistics spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IwcDCvRSYHB9XI1V0FgxD0_3Z8J_OspM-qGjFyhGE2E/edit?usp=sharing
27: Lords of Limited 27 - Cube and XLN and 2018, Oh My!
January 02, 2018 04:48 - 1 hourEpisode 27 is here to usher in 2018 and wrap up Triple Ixalan Draft in style! For Cube aficionados and Vintage Cube 1st-timers alike, your hosts go many picks deep on a Cube Draft as well to help you get edge on your next Vintage Cube Draft on MTGO! Happy New Year, everyone!
Lords of Limited 27 - Cube and XLN and 2018, Oh My!
January 02, 2018 04:48 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBEpisode 27 is here to usher in 2018 and wrap up Triple Ixalan Draft in style! For Cube aficionados and Vintage Cube 1st-timers alike, your hosts go many picks deep on a Cube Draft as well to help you get edge on your next Vintage Cube Draft on MTGO! Happy New Year, everyone!
26: Lords of Limited 26 - Ryan Saxe & Drafting With Preferences
December 25, 2017 23:44 - 1 hourEpisode 26 is here and features Star City Games Writer Ryan Saxe on one of his favorite topics: Drafting With Preferences. Don't miss out on the chance to learn this unique draft strategy to help you 3-0 your next draft! http://www.starcitygames.com/article/36290_Limited-Fundamentals-Maximizing-For-Your-Own-Preferences.html https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/stark-reality-drafting-the-hard-way/
Lords of Limited 26 - Ryan Saxe & Drafting With Preferences
December 25, 2017 23:44 - 1 hour - 30 MBEpisode 26 is here and features Star City Games Writer Ryan Saxe on one of his favorite topics: Drafting With Preferences. Don't miss out on the chance to learn this unique draft strategy to help you 3-0 your next draft! http://www.starcitygames.com/article/36290_Limited-Fundamentals-Maximizing-For-Your-Own-Preferences.html https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/stark-reality-drafting-the-hard-way/
25: Lords of Limited 25 - Vintage Cube Crash Course
December 19, 2017 03:53 - 1 hourEpisode 25 is here to usher in the Vintage Cube on Magic Online! Both your hosts are cube aficionados and with over 300 Vintage Cube drafts between them over the years, they give you the best information to get started and dive into the Vintage Cube with success!
Lords of Limited 25 - Vintage Cube Crash Course
December 19, 2017 03:53 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBEpisode 25 is here to usher in the Vintage Cube on Magic Online! Both your hosts are cube aficionados and with over 300 Vintage Cube drafts between them over the years, they give you the best information to get started and dive into the Vintage Cube with success!
Lords of Limited 24 - Round and Round
December 12, 2017 00:53 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBEpisode 24 is here and is jam packed with draft analysis! With 270 Ixalan drafts between them, your hosts devote an entire episode to analyzing round table drafts from listeners and and their own drafts. Don't miss out on the most up-to-date XLN draft strategy!
24: Lords of Limited 24 - Round and Round
December 12, 2017 00:53 - 1 hourEpisode 24 is here and is jam packed with draft analysis! With 270 Ixalan drafts between them, your hosts devote an entire episode to analyzing round table drafts from listeners and and their own drafts. Don't miss out on the most up-to-date XLN draft strategy!
Lords of Limited 23 - Making Your Own Luck
December 05, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBEpisode 23 is here and with it comes advice on making your own luck in both Magic and Life! With over 300 drafts between them in the past couple months, your hosts give you their wisdom about playing Magic in the optimal mental state to 3-0 your next draft. People/ideas discussed: Dave Ramsey - The Total Money makeover/Financial Peace Thomas J. Stanley - The Millionaire Next Door Zig Ziglar - How to Stay Motivated: Developing the Qualities of Success Jon Acuff: Quitter and Start Ge...
23: Lords of Limited 23 - Making Your Own Luck
December 05, 2017 01:45 - 1 hourEpisode 23 is here and with it comes advice on making your own luck in both Magic and Life! With over 300 drafts between them in the past couple months, your hosts give you their wisdom about playing Magic in the optimal mental state to 3-0 your next draft. People/ideas discussed: Dave Ramsey - The Total Money makeover/Financial Peace Thomas J. Stanley - The Millionaire Next Door Zig Ziglar - How to Stay Motivated: Developing the Qualities of Success Jon Acuff: Quitter and Start Geoffre...
22: Lords of Limited 22 - Top 8 Edges to Gain in IMA Draft
November 29, 2017 04:20 - 59 minutesEpisode 22 is here with a Buzzfeed-esque list of the Top 8 Edges to Gain win percentage with in your next IMA Draft! Your hosts have almost 40 IMA drafts between them already, and this episode gives you all the advantages they've uncovered so far. Don't miss out on the crucial information to help 3-0 your next IMA draft!
Lords of Limited 22 - Top 8 Edges to Gain in IMA Draft
November 29, 2017 04:20 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBEpisode 22 is here with a Buzzfeed-esque list of the Top 8 Edges to Gain win percentage with in your next IMA Draft! Your hosts have almost 40 IMA drafts between them already, and this episode gives you all the advantages they've uncovered so far. Don't miss out on the crucial information to help 3-0 your next IMA draft!
21: Lords of Limited 21 - Exploring Durdletown in Ixalan
November 21, 2017 03:25 - 1 hourTired of drafting aggro in Ixalan? Episode 21 is here to lay out how to #durdleresponsibly and draft control/durdle decks in Ixalan! With over 250 drafts between them, your hosts give you the best advice on how to draft this niche, yet powerful, archetype in XLN to 3-0 your next draft. First Reports from IMA draft are also discussed near the end!
Lords of Limited 21 - Exploring Durdletown in Ixalan
November 21, 2017 03:25 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBTired of drafting aggro in Ixalan? Episode 21 is here to lay out how to #durdleresponsibly and draft control/durdle decks in Ixalan! With over 250 drafts between them, your hosts give you the best advice on how to draft this niche, yet powerful, archetype in XLN to 3-0 your next draft. First Reports from IMA draft are also discussed near the end!
Lords of Limited 20 - Iconic Masters Crash Course
November 14, 2017 03:43 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBEpisode 20 is here to give you everything you need to know to 3-0 your first Iconic Masters Draft! Your hosts dive into the color pair archetypes and go a few picks deep in a draft at the Round Table! Link to Ethan Saks and Ryan Saxe Set Review Grades: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vTvbXO3Co4W66B3J3-Xnl-d3uFJ6vvYciU72_min1jD69gBxMIvqfwZK1o8w5l8WfW6l9I9BP8JhiXs/pubhtml
20: Lords of Limited 20 - Iconic Masters Crash Course
November 14, 2017 03:43 - 1 hourEpisode 20 is here to give you everything you need to know to 3-0 your first Iconic Masters Draft! Your hosts dive into the color pair archetypes and go a few picks deep in a draft at the Round Table! Link to Ethan Saks and Ryan Saxe Set Review Grades: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vTvbXO3Co4W66B3J3-Xnl-d3uFJ6vvYciU72_min1jD69gBxMIvqfwZK1o8w5l8WfW6l9I9BP8JhiXs/pubhtml
19: Lords of Limited 19 - PT XLN Draft Dive Down
November 07, 2017 18:39 - 1 hourEpisode 19 is here with draft analysis from the Pro Tour and is returning as a staple of the show! With over 200 drafts between them, your hosts go over drafts from the PT to help you learn to draft like the pros! Link to eheh_dude's article: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11i6UcvU_2NmsUgqAgv_F4tWAONatVOfk5R72Vf7Temk/edit#gid=1513418709
Lords of Limited 19 - PT XLN Draft Dive Down
November 07, 2017 18:39 - 1 hour - 31 MBEpisode 19 is here with draft analysis from the Pro Tour and is returning as a staple of the show! With over 200 drafts between them, your hosts go over drafts from the PT to help you learn to draft like the pros! Link to eheh_dude's article: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11i6UcvU_2NmsUgqAgv_F4tWAONatVOfk5R72Vf7Temk/edit#gid=1513418709
Lords of Limited 18 - Ixalan Decision Paralysis
November 01, 2017 04:26 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBEpisode 18 is here with a new style of episode! With over 175 drafts between them, your hosts dive into how to manage your resources to help make optimal in-game decisions in Ixalan draft. To help you follow along, imgur links have been included to each of the scenarios discussed in depth on the episode. Don't miss out on the chance to improve your play skill! Opening Hand # 1: https://imgur.com/a/K0vZA Opening Hand #2: https://imgur.com/a/6Xlmo Decision Point #1: https://imgur.com/a/l...
18: Lords of Limited 18 - Ixalan Decision Paralysis
November 01, 2017 04:26 - 59 minutesEpisode 18 is here with a new style of episode! With over 175 drafts between them, your hosts dive into how to manage your resources to help make optimal in-game decisions in Ixalan draft. To help you follow along, imgur links have been included to each of the scenarios discussed in depth on the episode. Don't miss out on the chance to improve your play skill! Opening Hand # 1: https://imgur.com/a/K0vZA Opening Hand #2: https://imgur.com/a/6Xlmo Decision Point #1: https://imgur.com/a/luqy...
Lords of Limited 17 - XLN: How to Draft and Win with BEARD
October 24, 2017 03:04 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBEpisode 17 is here along with the answers to how to win in the challenging format of Ixalan Draft! Your hosts have over 150 drafts combined between them, and they lay out the BEARD (not BREAD!) philosophy to help you find the correct pick in your next Ixalan Draft. Link to Ryan Saxe's EXCELLENT article on the Ixalan format: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/36031_Diving-Down-Into-Ixalan-Limited.html
17: Lords of Limited 17 - XLN: How to Draft and Win with BEARD
October 24, 2017 03:04 - 1 hourEpisode 17 is here along with the answers to how to win in the challenging format of Ixalan Draft! Your hosts have over 150 drafts combined between them, and they lay out the BEARD (not BREAD!) philosophy to help you find the correct pick in your next Ixalan Draft. Link to Ryan Saxe's EXCELLENT article on the Ixalan format: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/36031_Diving-Down-Into-Ixalan-Limited.html
16: Lords of Limited 16 - Ixalan Sealed with Semulin
October 16, 2017 22:19 - 1 hourEpisode 16 is here, and we have our first guest on Lords of Limited! Travis "Semulin" Sowers goes deep on sealed strategy and gives you advice for how to take down your next Ixalan sealed event. If you need your Tupperware fix, he is appearing this week on the Men from Modo podcast. Link to Michael Jacob sealed statistics: https://imgur.com/a/XTbVG
Lords of Limited 16 - Ixalan Sealed with Semulin
October 16, 2017 22:19 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBEpisode 16 is here, and we have our first guest on Lords of Limited! Travis "Semulin" Sowers goes deep on sealed strategy and gives you advice for how to take down your next Ixalan sealed event. If you need your Tupperware fix, he is appearing this week on the Men from Modo podcast. Link to Michael Jacob sealed statistics: https://imgur.com/a/XTbVG
Lords of Limited 15 - Ixalan Color Pairs & Archetypes
October 10, 2017 03:28 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBEpisode 15 is here! With 55 drafts between them, your hosts break down the specifics of each color pair in Ixalan draft as well as take a look at some niche archetypes that could help you 3-0 your next draft! Additionally, we run down our achievement list for #XLNtreasurehunt. Help cross off achievements to get MTGO booster packs and a potential 18-hour combined Lords of Limited stream!
15: Lords of Limited 15 - Ixalan Color Pairs & Archetypes
October 10, 2017 03:28 - 1 hourEpisode 15 is here! With 55 drafts between them, your hosts break down the specifics of each color pair in Ixalan draft as well as take a look at some niche archetypes that could help you 3-0 your next draft! Additionally, we run down our achievement list for #XLNtreasurehunt. Help cross off achievements to get MTGO booster packs and a potential 18-hour combined Lords of Limited stream!
14: Lords of Limited 14 - Ixalan Draft: First Report & GP Providence Recap
October 03, 2017 03:14 - 1 hourEpisode 14 is here! It is jam packed with information from a combined 25 drafts by your hosts to help you 3-0 your first IXA Draft, including our most up-to-date ranking of the top commons! Initially, we take a look for the first 30 minutes into Ethan's preparation and experience at GP Providence, a team limited event. Following that, we share with you everything we have learned so far about the format from our first drafts.
Lords of Limited 14 - Ixalan Draft: First Report & GP Providence Recap
October 03, 2017 03:14 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBEpisode 14 is here! It is jam packed with information from a combined 25 drafts by your hosts to help you 3-0 your first IXA Draft, including our most up-to-date ranking of the top commons! Initially, we take a look for the first 30 minutes into Ethan's preparation and experience at GP Providence, a team limited event. Following that, we share with you everything we have learned so far about the format from our first drafts.
13: Lords of Limited 13.2 - Ixalan Rare/Mythic Set Review Part 2
September 25, 2017 20:50 - 1 hourThe Lords of Limited Ixalan Rare/Mythic Set Review Part 2 is here! Your hosts review every rare and mythic in the set to give you an edge when you join your first draft at your local shop or on MTGO. This episode contains reviews of Red, Green, Colorless, Gold, and Lands. Don’t miss out on help with the daunting Pack 1, Pick 1 of a new set to make sure you don’t overestimate your rare!
Lords of Limited 13.2 - Ixalan Rare/Mythic Set Review Part 2
September 25, 2017 20:50 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBThe Lords of Limited Ixalan Rare/Mythic Set Review Part 2 is here! Your hosts review every rare and mythic in the set to give you an edge when you join your first draft at your local shop or on MTGO. This episode contains reviews of Red, Green, Colorless, Gold, and Lands. Don’t miss out on help with the daunting Pack 1, Pick 1 of a new set to make sure you don’t overestimate your rare!
Lords of Limited 13.1 - Ixalan Rare/Mythic Set Review Part 1
September 24, 2017 23:03 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBThe Lords of Limited Ixalan Rare/Mythic Set Review is here! Your hosts review every rare and mythic in the set to give you an edge when you join your first draft at your local shop or on MTGO. This episode contains reviews of White, Blue, and Black and will be followed by part 2 containing Red, Green, Colorless, Gold, and Lands. Don't miss out on help with the daunting Pack 1, Pick 1 of a new set to make sure you don't overestimate your rare!
13: Lords of Limited 13.1 - Ixalan Rare/Mythic Set Review Part 1
September 24, 2017 23:03 - 1 hourThe Lords of Limited Ixalan Rare/Mythic Set Review is here! Your hosts review every rare and mythic in the set to give you an edge when you join your first draft at your local shop or on MTGO. This episode contains reviews of White, Blue, and Black and will be followed by part 2 containing Red, Green, Colorless, Gold, and Lands. Don't miss out on help with the daunting Pack 1, Pick 1 of a new set to make sure you don't overestimate your rare!
Lords of Limited 12.5 - Ixalan Green Common/Uncommon Set Review
September 22, 2017 04:12 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBThe fifth and final segment of the Lords of Limited Ixalan Set Review is here! Your hosts evaluate every common and uncommon in Green, as well as colorless, multicolored, and lands to give you the best edge in your prerelease or first draft! Best of luck exploring the world of Ixalan!
12: Lords of Limited 12.5 - Ixalan Green Common/Uncommon Set Review
September 22, 2017 04:12 - 59 minutesThe fifth and final segment of the Lords of Limited Ixalan Set Review is here! Your hosts evaluate every common and uncommon in Green, as well as colorless, multicolored, and lands to give you the best edge in your prerelease or first draft! Best of luck exploring the world of Ixalan!