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
282: A Day 2 In The Life - Episode 282
August 08, 2022 22:52 - 1 hourThis week we're looking at a bunch of draft logs from streamers who made their way to Day 2 of the Arena Open. Huge thank you and shout out to the various folks that submitted their logs to us, check them out! Follow along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRFB_G2Hcb43cZXonRi5ZzrJ8v2L4bBWZadAH8Pmu-LoNC9zkfKQRP1mCLO-Qg90ngH4oGAkK-iXrQt/pub twitch.tv/dafore_ twitch.tv/numotthenummy twitch.tv/deathsie twitch.tv/headologymagic twitch.tv/1cky twitch.tv/ekiltv
281: Build Around and Find Out - Episode 281
August 01, 2022 19:58 - 1 hourWith both competitive limited events on MTGA behind us, it's time to look at the amount of fun there is to be had in Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate! This week, your hosts are looking at a number of sweet build around rares in the format and what you can do to maximize them the next time you see them in draft! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/233ba6074387470eb53e079fedf47883
280: Seal Off The Gate! - Episode 280
July 25, 2022 21:25 - 1 hourEthan and Ben practiced HBG sealed all week and it payed off with both of them scoring impressive 7-1 records in day 1 of the Mythic Championship Qualifier on Arena! Now they're here to tell you everything they learned in preparation for the Arena Open this coming weekend. Listen along as they break down how to optimize a sealed pool and what the specific rules are for winning in HBG Sealed!
279: Breaking Down Baldur's Gate - Episode 279
July 18, 2022 21:18 - 1 hourWith a full week of drafts under their belts, your hosts are here to let you know exactly what the rules of engagement are for HBG. We've got top commons solidified (with some cross reference to 17lands), top archetypes outlined, and a roundtable full of interesting decisions and discussions! Roundtable Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/ef57849325824213a534910a4ce44e0a
278: Baldur's Gate: Hate or Great? - Episode 278
July 11, 2022 20:56 - 1 hourAlchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate may be the most divisive limited format we've ever seen and even your two hosts are quite split on their enjoyment of it so far! But no matter, we're still here to bring you everything we've learned from our first weekend full of drafts including rules of engagement, specific overperformers, and top commons re-ranked!
277: Horizons: Baldur's Gate Crash Course - Episode 277
July 04, 2022 22:29 - 1 hourWe've got our first ever digital-only draft format available on MTG Arena for the next couple months and are here to break down everything you need to know for your first weekend of drafts with our patented Crash Course style episode. Join us for stats on creatures vs. removal, archetype support, card disagreements and top commons and uncommons! HBG Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQJ3_ZEajI3fOjRaT_QobTkTqayCMnTG9wqdKWWZgqu6hSvMLZoxJCMfkcNdCFJRh_n2PT9rvi...
276: 50 SNC Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 276
June 27, 2022 19:09 - 1 hourWith new sets like Alchemy Horizons and Double Masters 2022 just around the corner, it's time to say goodbye to the five families and send off Streets of New Capenna with 50 takes in 50 minutes. Whether you're looking for our final thoughts on broken Brokers and the rest or coming back to this set for the first time as a flashback, this is the episode for you!
275: Going Beyond P1p1 - Episode 275
June 20, 2022 20:44 - 1 hourThis week we're digging deeper into the current Theros Beyond Death offering on MTG Arena with updates on how our first few drafts have gone as well as a Full 45 Draft Log Review!
274: Theros Back From the Dead - Episode 274
June 13, 2022 19:16 - 1 hourTheros Beyond Death Premier Draft is coming to MTG Arena for the first time this week so we're here with a refresher on the mechanics, best cards, and winning strategies to get you ready for that Mythic climb! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/0fe13d5fe55440028b199f5eac2a5034
273: Back Alleys of New Capenna - Episode 273
June 06, 2022 18:19 - 1 hourAre you tired of trying to draft Brokers over and over again? Do you long for a fun deck with lots of colors and powerful cards? Well, look no further than this week's episode where we show you how to get off the main streets and head to the back alleys for a change of pace! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/ba16ad01c00e4bfd85954efd39466ada
272: One Way Streets and U-Turns - Episode 272
May 30, 2022 17:49 - 1 hourDraft decisions in Streets of New Capenna can be incredibly difficult and knowing when to change lanes or stay the course isn't always obvious. This week, we're looking at what makes pivoting so tricky in this format and why two-drops are of the utmost importance. Draft Logs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRya_JsgcNd2SDn7fCm_zRoVM-Gc3boHd7I0NPqy-GjnFlmjjiYVZCyJCPF8Rqs5GmMl_40EC7uczkE/pub
271: Community and Content with MTGNerdGirl
May 26, 2022 15:18 - 1 hourFor our May Bonus Episode, we're joined by content creator extraordinaire MTGNerdGirl. Twitch Streamer, youtuber, MagicMics Podcast co-host, and founder/manager of the stream team DegenGaming, NerdGirl wears many hats in the world of content creation and we're excited to have the opportunity to sit down and talk to her about all her success! twitch.tv/mtgnerdgirl youtube.com/mtgnerdgirl twitter.com/mtgnerdgirl
270: Taking Sides Against the Family - Episode 270
May 23, 2022 21:34 - 1 hourNow that Streets of New Capenna has been out for a few weeks, one thing is clear: Brokers is broken! This week, we go deep on why that is and, more importantly, how you can arm yourself with the tools to beat the best family! Roundtable - https://www.17lands.com/draft/79ae5b2337574a28bd28f7097dc5fc62
269: SNC Team Draft Debrief - Episode 269
May 16, 2022 21:53 - 1 hourIt's time again for another Team Draft breakdown from our recent battle against Team Resources on the Streets of New Capenna! After a brief format check-in, we dive in to all 6 draft logs and deck pics from the competitors to see how things flowed around the table! Follow along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT6MORZ1m1xmL3utiV1mVtkZVDxk4Ssedy7aVIJVNKFQYqemcA965WlESTetafCuRZGxPfKPfOOz_P7/pub
268: Streets Paved With Gold - Episode 268
May 09, 2022 16:33 - 1 hourStreets of New Capenna is billed as a three-color format. But guess what? You've been lied to! Sure sometimes you'll end up fully three colors, but you'll have a lot more success if you draft the way we outline in this episode. Plus, we've got a great "outside-in/inside-out" way to contextualize the format as well as a number of difficult mid-draft decisions!
267: We Run These Streets - Episode 267
May 02, 2022 23:59 - 1 hourWe've got an amazing episode in store for you with Ethan fresh off of his 8th place finish in the Team Sealed 20K at SCGCon Pittsburgh and Ben with a ton of drafts under his belt. Ethan gives you a little tournament report breakdown and then Ben gets into his dos and don'ts for successfully navigating SNC drafts! Team Sealed 20K Pool and Decks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTKjehrvnJBxRBtp8LnR7XR6t6-2eGDyxsq7qdUnGbluMldcRxqwRnn5tjApsogMGNd15Dy_E-5GF9K/pub
266: Streets Smarts - Episode 266
April 25, 2022 21:04 - 1 hourWith the paper prerelease under their belts, your hosts are here to give their very early impressions of the cards from Streets of New Capenna. How have the mechanics played out, which cards have surprised so far, and more! Mock Draft: https://www.17lands.com/site_draft_replay/cf155d6787444534beddc6d08899ba0c
265: This Cube Makes You Tink - Episode 265
April 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hourThe Tinkerer's Cube is back on MTG Arena and so your hosts are taking their April Bonus Episode to talk all about the updates! We've got big picture thoughts, archetype breakdowns, and the one deck that got a MASSIVE update!
264: Streets of New Capenna Crash Course - Episode 264
April 18, 2022 22:03 - 1 hourStreets of New Capenna is finally here and with it comes our Crash Course style episode chock full of all the information to get you prepped and ready for your first drafts of the format! We've got creature and removal stats, archetype and mechanic support, top commons and uncommons for each color, and much much more! Welcome to the Family! SNC Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT-QCo3Y_Mz-NN-MwTov3jBMEYhLfUzYOMMijAy-J5Hyc_RCs9R-476gl4wsI2UOsVFxBSemTs97xmD...
263: Learning the Streets - Episode 263
April 11, 2022 18:29 - 1 hourPreview Season for Streets of New Capenna is in full swings so we're looking at the new and returning mechanics as well as every single common and uncommon spoiled as of April 10th!
262: 50 NEO Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 262
April 04, 2022 19:14 - 1 hourWe're sending off Neon Dynasty in classic Lords of Limited fashion with our 50 takes episode! We sum up this set by looking at the format's rules of engagement, busted sagas, 2-for-1's galore, Reito Sentinel spice, and much, much more!
261: NEO What's the Play? - Episode 261
March 28, 2022 20:42 - 1 hourWe're back with one of our favorite episode styles in a new edition of "What's the Play?" This week, we're looking at a number of in-game decisions from various matches in Neon Dynasty and discussing our thought process behind them. Play along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2TVASLonkFTyPs9ydWcMGCbVPThQas_dVPEZ1BtbB6S0qmCEpZV1OZUfaenTE-BTlXv8P-xkHCouK/pub
260: NEO Full 45 - Episode 260
March 21, 2022 20:46 - 1 hourAfter a brief discussion about what we've been drafting recently, we dive into an entire draft log review! We'll discuss every single pick and the thought process behind them as well as the final deck! Play along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSE48lxg1KkNruoB7mO1uNlep_XkO708nXnV12w2aOrLZ1wpC-bNeNkG6WLPHriER1jOpBP_QxNFNDj/pub
259: One With NEO - Episode 259
March 14, 2022 21:53 - 1 hourThis week we're taking a sort of "re-review" approach to Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. The format has settled and so we're using data and our own experiences to outline the overarching rules of engagement as well as specific top performing cards. Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/32085a2e169f45cd89fa980bf81b1253
258: NEO Team Draft Debrief - Episode 258
March 09, 2022 22:51 - 59 minutesFor our March Bonus Episode, we're breaking down the Neon Dynasty Team Draft versus Team Resources, looking at all 6 draft logs and decks. Follow along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSYq1y1OH_wtXbMMEwLaQ9Hn-FxwtlkaEhZPfRKyn4ff3prJ36aQrmn2Sf3OcpK1D8ZxX4xIHuUDzWQ/pub
257: Neon Lights Are Bright - Episode 257
March 07, 2022 20:39 - 1 hourSplashing is a difficult concept to master in limited and Neon Dynasty is full of powerful cards worth stretching your mana for. This week, your hosts are here to breakdown mana bases, the requirements for splashing, and how to build decks with a light splash all the way to full 5 color greed! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/88b19fb2e517480ba0bbedfaa7b2f314
256: Back in Black in NEO - Episode 256
February 28, 2022 22:10 - 58 minutesIn the midst of a huge weekend of MTG competitions with both the Arena Open and the LOL vs. LR Showdown, your hosts take stock of the current limited format and one part of it in particular: black. What makes this color shine, how should you be drafting it, and what do its four archetypes look like? Roundtable Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/82e358ad789e4171b6a3b2e207e0dd59
255: NEO Sealed Solutions - Episode 255
February 25, 2022 20:53 - 34 minutesWith the Arena Open this weekend, your hosts are here with a bonus episode to talk about all things Neon Dynasty Sealed. We take a look at some big picture truths about the format as well as some specific differences between draft and sealed to give you the best chance at making Day 2 on Sunday!
254: The Saga of NEO - Episode 254
February 21, 2022 19:07 - 1 hourSagas feel nearly as powerful in NEO as something like cycling in IKO and until the metagame shifts your hosts believe they're the best thing to do in the format. This week we're discussing how we're approaching NEO, what makes the Sagas so busted, and how their power level influences the drafts and gameplay in this format! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/79476522bb624b4799d9bee69e985bca
253: Red Eggs and Going HAM - Episode 253
February 14, 2022 22:12 - 1 hourAfter a weekend full of drafting Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, your hosts are here to share everything they've learned about the format so far. There's a lot to discuss in terms of synergies (large and small), individual cards, early 17lands.com data, and top commons re-ranked.
252: NEO Crash Course - Episode 252
February 07, 2022 20:44 - 1 hourWe are just a few days away from our first drafts of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, so it's time for a Crash Course in this incredibly complex set! We've got our usual mix of stats on creatures vs. removal, archetype support, mana sinks, fixing, card disagreements, and top commons/uncommons! Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSNpszDe9T0UmmCG2YT0FEyixjNzOGqYRaJqyirvge-MXa9LBi4619YjTwQLV0pRzWH2o9xmlDUCBUF/pubhtml
251: NEO Previews and Predictions - Episode 251
January 31, 2022 21:38 - 1 hourSpoiler season for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is kicking off and we're here to look at as many commons and uncommons as we can before the whole set drops. We're diving in to the new and returning mechanics (with twists!), the various two-color pair themes, "great or garbage," and much more!
250: Arena Cube Full 45 - Episode 250
January 28, 2022 23:07 - 59 minutesFor our January Bonus Episode, we're doing a full draft log walkthrough from one of Ethan's drafts of the MTG Arena Cube. Hear what goes into each pick and how your hosts are navigating a complex format like Cube! Follow Along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSVggVeCvbQsbqiqXm1-fkUh8tQG-CkDxN1ckaKkDbZ5S5_SFV_kBHchv_Qe-s1Qeq7_XQqlPcqM-_I/pub
249: 50 VOW Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 249
January 24, 2022 21:45 - 53 minutesWe're sending off Innistrad: Crimson Vow in classic Lords of Limited fashion with our 50 Takes episode! We're talking gold uncommon power rankings, powerful rares, color balance, The Golden Egg Award, and much, much more!
248: Cube-siderations - Episode 248
January 17, 2022 22:12 - 1 hourWe're talking more things MTG Arena Cube this week while we wait for Neon Dynasty to come out in a few weeks. We take a look at the start of three different drafts as a springboard for discussion on what cards define certain archetypes, what cards have raw power, and what cards are replacement-level filler. Draft 1: https://www.17lands.com/draft/9332d89f0e9e4c9fb08fc0e5c432a782 Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/14739cadf3fd498bb0a2da45fb7fc049 Draft 3: https://www.17lands.com/draft...
247: Alchemied Arena Cube Update - Episode 247
January 10, 2022 22:21 - 1 hourThe Decathlon Finals are over but there's still plenty of Arena Cube fun to be had! We're talking all things updated alchemy cards, digital only cards, color and archetype identities, what we've had the most success with, and more with the newest iteration of Arena Cube!
246: Locked and Loaded - Episode 246
January 03, 2022 22:45 - 1 hourDo you find yourself waffling back and forth between archetypes too much when you draft or lock in your archetype after just a few picks? We got the tips and tricks to get you locking in your archetype like a pro. In this episode, Ben and special guest Carl, aka twoduckcubed, present a level-up episode to kick off 2022 about when to lock in your archetype as you draft! Round Table: https://www.17lands.com/draft/fa114244d9c54550908c55864b0c6ad1 Carl's Podcast: https://mysticaldispute.com/ ...
245: Holiday Grab Bag - Episode 245
December 27, 2021 21:26 - 1 hourFor our final episode of 2021, we're taking a look at the MTGA Decathlon event, a tricky VOW roundtable, and then answering questions from our twitch viewers and podcast listeners! Roundtable: https://imgur.com/a/pPzCHkc
244: Seeing the Forest for the Trees - Episode 244
December 20, 2021 22:33 - 1 hourIt ain't easy being green in VOW, but that's not the whole picture of this last-but-certainly-not-least color. This week, we discuss why we think green is the worst color, what that means for drafting it, and how you can navigate yourself into a trophy winning green deck! Roundtable draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/bb78cedd6b1542f5b09901520734fb76
243: Bleeding Between the Lines - Episode 243
December 13, 2021 22:09 - 1 hourWe're back with more Crimson Vow updates to get you primed for your next week of drafts! With black drying up the past couple weeks, your hosts look towards blue and what it offers while it's being severely underdrafted. Plus, we've got Arena Open Reports, Arena Decathlon discussions, and more! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/b37ebc479fdc410c8a59eb10a9e414c0
242: VOW Team Draft Debrief - Episode 242
December 06, 2021 20:36 - 1 hourThis week we're looking at all 6 draft logs and decks from the Team Draft vs Team Resources and seeing what the flow around the table was like and if there was anything Team Lords + Chord could have done differently to secure the victory! Follow along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQDhiv61t9JKqJoC1SwMRpb3izxvIqyTqDrLRfYRoFDm3eMWeTusmY1ffetP3rpXpglRAWevKhx1xcb/pub
241: Trophy Leader Roundtable - Episode 241
December 01, 2021 17:59 - 1 hourFor our December Bonus Episode, Ethan is hosting a roundtable discussion with five of the most prolific drafters and winners in Innistrad: Crimson Vow. What are they winning with, how are the approaching the format, what adjustment are they making, and many more questions answered in this panel-style Q&A show! Alex Nikolic: twitch.tv/chord_o_calls, Limited Level-ups Podcast Chris Palmiotti: twitch.tv/floridamun, @DraftLab Podcast Jim Word: twitch.tv/gooseygoose88 Niilo Pernu: NCAA Jacob...
240: Princes and Pivots - Episode 240
November 29, 2021 21:39 - 1 hourIt's no secret that there are a ton of bombs in Crimson VOW. But what does that mean in terms of your approach to drafting the format? Your hosts are here this week to look at the different ways to navigate drafts in VOW and what concessions you should or shouldn't be making based on whether or not you start with a bomb! Draft 1: https://www.17lands.com/draft/fc4d6176e18d4dc2ba2c03b291f744c0 Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/ef2622e6762048c6b344a54151d48039 Draft 3: https://www.17la...
239: Draft Like Mike - Episode 239
November 24, 2021 20:36 - 1 hourFor our November Bonus Episode, we're pleased to welcome 2014-2015 Player of the Year Mike Sigrist to Lords of Limited! Mike his thoughts on Crimson Vow, his unique drafting philosophy, updates to the Great Lunarch Veteran Debate, and more! Find Siggy on twitter @msigrist83 95mtg Articles: https://articles.95mtg.com/author/siggy/
239: Draft Like Mike - Episode239
November 24, 2021 20:36 - 1 hourFor our November Bonus Episode, we're pleased to welcome 2014-2015 Player of the Year Mike Sigrist to Lords of Limited! Mike his thoughts on Crimson Vow, his unique drafting philosophy, updates to the Great Lunarch Veteran Debate, and more! Find Siggy on twitter @msigrist83 95mtg Articles: https://articles.95mtg.com/author/siggy/
238: Out for Blood - Episode 238
November 22, 2021 20:06 - 1 hourWe feel like we've just barely scratched the surface of the best strategies in Crimson Vow, so we're back with lots of thoughts on this format! We're looking at a lot of 17lands data, reranking the top commons, and talking more big picture/little picture draft, gameplay, and card evaluation decisions. Plus, two draft log roundtables! Ethan's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/91371b6d879e44f6bf178d1774af758e Ben's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/6e6b35cfddb244dba1aa19a0cd7fdf95
S1 Ep237: There Will Be Blood - Episode 237
November 15, 2021 22:23 - 1 hourFresh off the first weekend full of Crimson Vow Drafts, your hosts are here to give you as much up-to-date information on this new format as possible. We've got big picture takeaways, individual cards that have surprised us, common re-rankings, and what to do about the bombs in the format! Carl "TwoDuckCubed" Data Seminar: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1204553605
237: There Will Be Blood - Episode 237
November 15, 2021 22:23 - 1 hourFresh off the first weekend full of Crimson Vow Drafts, your hosts are here to give you as much up-to-date information on this new format as possible. We've got big picture takeaways, individual cards that have surprised us, common re-rankings, and what to do about the bombs in the format! Carl "TwoDuckCubed" Data Seminar: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1204553605
236: Innistrad: Crimson Vow Crash Course - Episode 236
November 08, 2021 13:57 - 1 hourA new set is upon is and with that comes our Crash Course episode chock full everything you need to be prepared for your first drafts of this new format! Creatures vs. removal, blood tokens, tribal synergies, and more! Plus, we reveal our top 3 commons and top 2 uncommons for each color! Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRSG24DA86ZseZLCc97T7GiKENwbYydYmtbQ2QbKfpfNao5ohO2ogwjNqiYRT1sWkfUvv_wtHt3jbgP/pubhtml
235: Bloody, Bloody Previews! - Episode 235
November 02, 2021 01:59 - 1 hourWe're about halfway through preview season for Innistrad: Crimson Vow and there are a lot of commons and uncommons to talk about! We also look at the new and returning mechanics, the new twist on Disturb, return to "Great or Garbage," and much more!