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
332: How to 6-0 PT LTR - Episode 332
July 24, 2023 20:30 - 1 hourWith Pro Tour Barcelona next weekend, your hosts thought it would be fun to have a limited testing meeting live on air! We've both come to the episode with a theoretical plan for drafting LTR at the highest level, what colors and decks we want to navigate towards, and what our top commons, uncommons, and rares are based on what we expect the competition to be doing! Content referenced in the episode: Sierkovitz's Magic Numbers Mystical Dispute's Article on UR LOL Draft Battle for LTR Sp...
331: LTR Full 45 - Episode 331
July 17, 2023 22:59 - 1 hourThis week, we're taking a quick look at some underappreciated cards in LTR limited before diving in to a full draft log review from Ben that can only be described with one word: trainwreck! Draft Log Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
330: An Unexpected Journey - Episode 330
July 10, 2023 23:31 - 1 hourIt's a dangerous road, Frodo, firing up a draft... But luckily your hosts are here to help guide the way! This week we're looking not so much at "what's the pick?" but instead at "what's the path?" There are many roads to go down in LTR draft, and it's important to know which cards are sending you in which direction. Draft Logs Sponsored by MintMobile Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
329: LTR: The Extended Edition - Episode 329
July 03, 2023 20:00 - 1 hourFor the first time since their "Live from Las Vegas" episode, your hosts are recording in the same room! Ben joined Ethan in Pittsburgh this week for a ton of drafting action, and they're here to report on all things lancyclers, ring tempting, 5 Color Legends, and why control is so darn strong in LTR Limited. Roundtable Draft Log Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
328: There and Back Again and Again - Episode 328
June 26, 2023 22:46 - 1 hourTales of Middle Earth is finally here and Ben has not been as pumped to talk about a format in quite some time! Both your hosts have reached high mythic rank in the first week and here to report on what has been winning for them, some individual movers up and down, and Ben outlines his favorite deck you're not drafting yet: UW Bath Salts! Roundtable Draft Log Use code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
327: A Long Expected Set Release - Episode 327
June 19, 2023 23:04 - 1 hourFresh off the heels of the streamer early access event and a 1st and 2nd place at their pre-releases, Ben and Ethan are here to tell you everything they've learned about LTR so far. How has the Ring Tempted mechanic worked out? Which colors are performing better than others? And how exactly did Ent-Draught Basin play out? All this and more packed into this week's episode! Sponsored by BetterHelp Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
326: LTR Crash Course - Episode 326
June 12, 2023 21:45 - 1 hourEthan and Ben set out on the journey of a lifetime to get you as prepared as possible for the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth limited format! We've got our usual big picture breakdown of the format looking at archetypes and keyword support, creatures vs removal sizing, card disagreements, and top commons and uncommons ranked! Grading Spreadsheet Sponsored by Factor Meals Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
325: LTR Previews Tempt You - Episode 325
June 05, 2023 21:35 - 1 hourThe summer set is nearly upon us! About half of the cards for LTR: Tales of Middle Earth have been previewed and we're here to chat about as many commons and uncommons as we can get our hands on. We're looking at new and returning mechanics, color pair themes, possible combos, and our favorite segment: Great or Garbage! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc and get 5% off! Sponsored by BetterHelp
324: 50 MOM Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 324
May 29, 2023 21:56 - 1 hourWe're sad to say goodbye to one of the (greatest of) all-time limited formats, but it's time to send off March of the Machine the only way we know how: with 50 takes in 50 minutes! Start the clock because we've got official LOL power rankings, interactions to look out for, how battles artificially inflated or deflated your life total, the Golden Egg Award Winner and much, much more! Sponsored by BetterHelp Use code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
323: Forest Gumption - Episode 323
May 22, 2023 20:43 - 1 hourEthan and Ben are back with more tenacity, more initiative, more #GUMPTION! This time we're taking a look at green decks and what makes them successful in our minds, what cards to look out for, and why green decks thrive in no-mans-land. Plus, we'll take a look at our draft logs from Day 2 of the Arena Open! UG Draft Log Ethan's Day 2 Draft 1 Ben's Day 2 Draft 1 Use Code "LOL" At CoolStuffInc for 5% off! Sponsored by BetterHelp
322: MOM's Got Gumption - Episode 322
May 15, 2023 21:47 - 1 hourHave the Lords finally cracked the code for MOM?! Well, they've certainly hit on a strategy that works for them which involves a lot of format knowledge and a little bit of #gumption. Listen along as they talk big picture ideas as well as outline the four archetypes they've got their eyes on: RB Treasures, UW Knights, BW Incubate, and UR Artifacts. Sponsored by Factor Meals Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc. to get 5% off!
321: Juri Duti and PT Drafts - Episode 321
May 08, 2023 21:59 - 1 hourEthan's got the low-down on the secret tech for the format: #Gumption Rakdos! After outlining that deck and following up on a couple cards from last week, he and Ben dive in to both featured drafts from Pro Tour Minneapolis! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc for 5% off!
320: MOMmy Issues - Episode 320
May 01, 2023 21:23 - 1 hourWe've got a mid-format grab bag kind of episode for you with tons to discuss including the XIV LOL vs LR Showdown, The Arena Open, our updated thoughts and approaches for the format, 17lands data, what to do when the best decks are cut in your draft, and much more! Roundtable Draft Log LOL vs LR Showdown Draft Logs Use Code 'LOL" for 5% off at CoolStuffInc Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobile
319: March to a Different Drum - Episode 319
April 24, 2023 20:31 - 1 hourMarch of the Machine is finally live for everyone and there is so much to unpack about this cube-like format! Ethan's talks about his current approach revolving around the importance of two-drops, while Ben gives us the tools to maximize our drafts for power! Ethan's Rakdos Deck Roundtable Draft Log Use Code LOL at CoolStuffInc for 5% off! Sponsored by BetterHelp
318: Draft What Your MOMma Gave Ya - Episode 318
April 17, 2023 23:58 - 1 hourMarch of the Machine will be available to draft online tomorrow, which means we've got to get our listeners ready! We're updating our assumptions from the crash course after getting our hands on the cards during Early Access and pre-release weekend. Ben breaks down where he thinks Battles go best, why non-green fixing doesn't cut it, and the reason MOM may be the most cube-like set we've ever seen! Roundtable Draft Use Code LOL for 5% off at CoolStuffInc Sponsored by Athletic Greens
317: MOM Crash Course - Episode 317
April 10, 2023 21:45 - 1 hourThe full card image gallery for March of the Machine is here which means it's time for another Crash Course! Join us as we attempt some big picture assumptions for this format as well dive deep into card grade differences and one of the most contentious top 3 common rankings in the history of the podcast! Grading Spreadsheet Episode Sponsored by MintMobile and Factor Meals
316: Your MOM Lets You Have Previews? - Episode 316
April 03, 2023 22:14 - 1 hourIt's time to BATTLE! And we're not only talking about recapping the Lords vs. Resources showdown from this past weekend or the Arena Open, but the incredible new card type debuting in March of the Machine. There is a ton to talk about while preview season is in full swing and we do just that this week, so strap in and get your takes hot off the presses! Sponsored by BetterHelp
315: SIRves You Right - Episode 315
March 27, 2023 22:06 - 1 hourThe first week of Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered has come and gone and both Ben and Ethan can't get enough! They've been drafting a ton and are here with lots of big picture thoughts, cards that have impressed and underwhelmed, and a look at what archetypes are gaining and losing with the rotation of the Shadows of the Past slot. Draft Roundtable
314: Please SIR I Want Some More - Episode 314
March 20, 2023 22:10 - 1 hourShadows Over Innistrad Remastered drops tomorrow, so Ethan and Ben take a hazy trop down memory lane in order to give you the tools you need to trophy your first drafts. We're looking at all of the returning mechanics, going through each color's themes, shouting out the cards we remember overperforming, and ranking some top commons and uncommons! Sponsored by BetterHelp Support us on TCGPlayer
313: 50 ONE Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 313
March 13, 2023 23:09 - 1 hourWith Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered around the corner and March of the Machines coming not long after that, it is time to say goodbye to one of the more controversial formats in our podcast's lifetime. Set the timer for 50 minutes as we go through what made this a Naya format, how the mechanics stacked up, why blue was so misunderstood, and of course, the crowning of the newest Golden Egg Award winner! Support us on TCGPlayer!
312: ONE is not Zero - Episode 312
March 06, 2023 23:29 - 1 hourThe Lords begin this week by reflecting on their victory in the LOL vs LR Showdown and hyping themselves up for their day 2 drafts in the Arena Open. Then it's time for a look at tons of gameplay decisions in ONE from the macro to the micro with deckbuilding considerations, card sequencing, mulligans, and more! Sponsored by BetterHelp Support us on TCGPlayer!
311: ONE Color Gold Cards - Episode 311
February 27, 2023 20:27 - 1 hourThere are a lot of secrets in ONE limited...secret GOLD cards that is! This week we chat a bit about sealed in preparation for the Arena Open, take a look at a few updated card evaluations, and then dive into the main topic: how to evaluate cards under the rules of engagement for each color and color pair in this strict limited format! Support us on TCGPlayer!
310: Return of the PT Draft Review - Episode 310
February 20, 2023 23:00 - 1 hourThe paper Pro Tour is back and with it comes our armchair quarterbacking of the two featured drafters on day 1 and day 2! We also check in on what we've been drafting, some cards that have impressed, and some misinterpreted data floating around twitter. Sponsored by BetterHelp Support us on TCGPlayer!
309: All v. ONE - Episode 309
February 13, 2023 21:24 - 1 hourONE has been available to draft online for almost a week, and it will go down as one of the worst draft formats of all time! At least according to some loud voices, but your hosts have a more nuanced take. After some revisions to their initial evaluations of colors and cards, they put ONE on trial with Ethan representing the people as the prosecution and Ben rushing to its defense. Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/ddc01ed2a290468f98f147a09dfd094e Support us on TCGPlayer!
308: Reservation For ONE - Episode 308
February 06, 2023 22:00 - 1 hourFresh off of his 21st placement and first MTG Tourney Cash, Ben gives us a full tournament report for SCGCon Indy! Then, it's time for the lords to share what they've learned from the Early Access Event and sealed play over the weekend. Tune in for their thoughts on the rules of engagement, color and archetype rankings, individual card surprises, and big shifts for the top commons! Sponsored by BetterHelp Support us on TCGPlayer!
307: ONE Crash Course - Episode 307
January 30, 2023 21:22 - 1 hourThe full visual spoiler has dropped for Phyrexia: All Will Be One, and with it comes our patented Crash Course style episode! This week, we go deep on creatures vs removal, proliferate, oil counters, toxic, card grade differences, and give you our top commons and uncommons to prepare you for your weekend pre-release! ONE Grading Spreadsheet Support us on TCGPlayer!
306: All Will Be Previewed - Episode 306
January 23, 2023 21:16 - 1 hourThis week Ben is joined by Alex Nikolic aka Chord_O_Calls to dive head first into previews from Phyrexia: All Will Be One! You'll get to hear their takes on the new mechanics and cards, in addition to everyone's favorite preview game: Great or Garbage! Support us on TCGPlayer!
305: MTG Life Lessons - Episode 305
January 16, 2023 22:00 - 1 hourWith BRO firmly in the rearview mirror and ONE preview season not yet upon us, the lords take this week to look at 10 life lessons that magic has taught and instilled in them as a kind of message-in-a-bottle style episode for Ethan's newborn son Jonah. Sponsored by BetterHelp Support us on TCGPlayer!
304: 50 BRO Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 304
January 09, 2023 22:00 - 1 hourWe're sending BRO off the only way we know how: with our 50 takes! Say goodbye to the land of prototypes and powerstones with our takes on format speed, retro artifacts, self-mill creatures, The Golden Egg Award, and much, much more! Support us on TCGPlayer!
303: Best & Worst of Limited 2022 - Episode 303
January 02, 2023 21:55 - 1 hourHappy New Year! This week, Ethan and Ben chat a bit about the return of the Arena Decathlon and then dive into an all-new retrospective look back at Limited 2022. Both hosts come to the show with their own separate best/worst answers to 12 different categories! Sponsored by BetterHelp Support us on TCGPlayer!
302: What Unearth Is Going On? - Episode 302
December 26, 2022 21:04 - 1 hourEthan and Ben return to The Brothers' War to discuss the state of the format and the three pillars of decks: streamlined two-color, aggro, and the chain reaction of unearth cards. Plus, a deep-dive on Rectangle Theory and how it applies to BRO! Draft Roundtable Support us on TCGPlayer!
301: Cubing Beyond the Open - Episode 301
December 19, 2022 23:12 - 1 hourIn the midst of a day 2 run in the Arena Open, Ethan joins Ben to discuss their experiences with the newest iteration of the Arena Cube before reviewing his draft log and general strategy for getting some $$$ this weekend! Day 2 Draft 1 Log Day 2 Draft 2 Log Support us on TCGPlayer!
300: BROstalgia - Episode 300
December 12, 2022 22:56 - 1 hourIt's a huge milestone for the Lords of Limited as they celebrate their 300th episode! After catching up on the latest in BRO and a chat about the upcoming Arena Cube Arena Open, they welcome on some very special and influential guests that helped them become the magic players they are today! Arena Cube Open Details Support us on TCGPlayer!
299: BRO Team Draft Debrief - Episode 299
December 05, 2022 21:57 - 1 hourTeam Lords is fresh off of a much-needed victory against Team Resources in their eleventh Team Draft Showdown. Ethan and Ben review all 6 drafts and decks to see what decisions (and lucky breaks) led them to a resounding 7-2 finish! Draft Logs and Decks Support us on TCGPlayer!
298: Brother, Can You Spare a Deck Tech? - Episode 298
November 28, 2022 22:21 - 1 hourThis week your hosts are zeroing in on optimizing deckbuilding in BRO. Continuing the conversation from last week, they use the rules of engagement (SLICED) to look at how their favorite Jund archetypes tic: what each deck's plan is, the pros, the cons, and its key cards! For merch, tier-lists, the Limited Digest Newsletter, and more, visit https://www.lordsoflimited.com/ Support us on TCGPlayer!
297: SLICED BREAD - Episode 297
November 21, 2022 22:55 - 1 hourThe lords think they've cracked the code on The Brothers' War and are bringing their findings to you this week. After a discussion on the rules of engagement and some commons worth revisiting, they've got a new acronym for the limited community to wrap their head around with SLICED BREAD! Roundtable Draft! Support us on TCGPlayer!
296: Brothers' War: What Is It Good For? - Episode 296
November 14, 2022 21:49 - 1 hourWith the Streamer Early Access Event and prerelease weekend under their belts, your hosts are here to give as many updates to their predictions about BRO as possible. We've got new thoughts on Prototypes, Powerstones, Unearth, and more, plus newly-minted top commons for each color. And find out exactly why Ben is so skeptical about the longevity of this format while being only four drafts deep! For Tier Lists, Merch, and more, check out our website! Support us on TCGPlayer! This episode i...
295: BRO Crash Course - Episode 295
November 07, 2022 19:54 - 1 hourAnother new set is upon us which means another Crash Course episode jam packed with as much information as possible to get you ready for your first events of The Brothers War. Join us as we look at creatures vs. removal, keyword and archetype support, sweepers, mana sinks, card grading differences, and rank our top commons and uncommons for each color! Brothers War Grading Spreadsheet! New M.A.D. T-shirts! Support us on TCGPlayer!
294: Previews, BRO! - Episode 294
November 01, 2022 04:02 - 1 hourPreview season is in full swing and there are a TON of commons and uncommons from The Brothers War to talk about! Your hosts go through the new and returning mechanics, archetype signposts, and another installment of "Great or Garbage?" All while asking themselves, "Powerstone tokens can't be this busted, can they!?" Support us on TCGPlayer!
293: 50 DMU Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 293
October 24, 2022 22:54 - 1 hourWe're sad to see Dominaria United go, but excited to send it off in classic LOL fashion with our 50 takes episode! The common cost reduction creatures, all of the 2-for-1's, Shield-Wall Sentinel's sins, love for Karn and hate for Vineshaper Prodigy, and much more are all topics for discussion as we summarize this all-timer format!
292: Full 45 and 2 Zig Zags - Episode 292
October 17, 2022 22:09 - 1 hourWith Dominaria United coming to a close, we thought there was no better way to put into practice all of the concepts we've been outlining over the past few weeks than in a full draft review! Draft Log If you'd like to support the show: patreon.com/lordsoflimited lordsoflimited.com/tcgplayer
291: And Here's the Kicker - Episode 291
October 10, 2022 17:55 - 1 hourWe're taking a fast and loose grab bag approach this week on the podcast to touch on a number of DMU specific topics: kicker-card tiers, domain mana bases, the wheel, and drafting with the end in mind! Roundtable Draft Support us via TCGPlayer!
290: Shed a Tier for Pick Orders - Episode 290
October 03, 2022 20:50 - 1 hourAll format long, we've been talking about the context of cards in DMU and the need to constantly adjust your pick orders. Well, this week we're diving into exactly why that is and when to do it! Roundtable Draft Log Draft Example 1 Draft Example 2 Draft Example 3 Draft Example 4 Support us via TCGPlayer!
289: Signed, Sealed, Dominaria'd - Episode 289
September 26, 2022 19:50 - 1 hourThere's lots of high-stakes limited MTG to unpack and prep for this week! First up, it's a a quick debrief of the LoL vs LR showdown, then a roundtable draft review from the Arena Championships Day 1, and then on to the Main Event: getting you all prepped and ready to go for DMU Sealed for Day 1 of the Arena Open! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/79af3d0e0a92469090f046a9fbb10379
288: DOMmons in Context - Episode 288
September 19, 2022 20:22 - 1 hourWe're returning to a LoL-favorite episode template in Commons in Context this week, but with a twist! DMU is a format all about uncommons, so we're here to highlight the ones to look out for, the ones best supported by their respective colors, and how each color's core of commons plays out. Plus, a roundtable draft leading to an unlikely deck! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/09f15687ab9647be8e5992fcf7f14eda
287: Draft Ahead - Episode 287
September 12, 2022 18:48 - 1 hourAs a way to illustrate the different paths you can take through each DMU draft, we've got a number of logs to review and discuss the implications that stem from each potential pick! Draft 1: https://www.17lands.com/draft/f1743154607e41f69b199a5608c9f018 Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/a3a6a604b188480aac4d9542d0540b45 Draft 3: https://www.17lands.com/draft/3f59ae43edb34d309f83958a73c1c324
286: Domin Are Ya Hyped - Episode 286
September 05, 2022 20:56 - 1 hourDominaria United is finally here and what a breath of fresh limited air it is! This format has thrown its hat in the ring as an all-timer mere days into its lifetime and we are incredibly excited to bring you our initial thoughts after diving in head first to this format. We've got broad strokes concepts, color and common re-rankings, and a pledge that we are up to the task of not only giving you plenty of fish for this format but teaching you how to catch them, too!
285: DMU Crash Course - Episode 285
August 29, 2022 16:31 - 1 hourWe have high hopes for Dominaria United and couldn't be more excited to get you ready for your first drafts of the format with our patented Crash Course! This episode is chock full of stats about creatures vs removal, archetype and keyword support, sweepers, fixing, lifegain, and much more. Plus, we've got our card disagreements and top 3 commons and top 2 uncommons ranked in each color! Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRt7aYz1jCqBw8X7utJvNFBUlqrBN_aETq7...
284: DMU Previews We <3 You - Episode 284
August 22, 2022 20:30 - 1 hourIt's the most wonderful time of the year as DMU Preview Season is in full swing! We're here to talk about the new and returning mechanics as well as every single common and uncommon spoiled so far! Be sure to listen until the very end for our official LoL free preview cards courtesy of Wizards of the Coast!
283: HBG Shake-up and Send-off - Episode 283
August 15, 2022 20:35 - 1 hourThe alchemy rebalance for HBG really changed the texture of the format and we're here to discuss every single card shift and what their implications are for the limited landscape. Plus, we're sending off the format with an abbreviated 25 takes in 25 minutes! WOTC Article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/alchemy-rebalancing-august-11-2022-08-10