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
183: Live Twitch Q&A - Episode 183
December 28, 2020 18:21 - 1 hourWe're sending off 2020 with a Live Q&A Episode from twitch.tv! Anything goes with questions from discord, twitter, and our live viewers! We talk about a wide range of topics from knowing when to pivot in draft to our favorite thing about the other co-host and everything in between!
Live Twitch Q&A - Episode 183
December 28, 2020 18:21 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWe're sending off 2020 with a Live Q&A Episode from twitch.tv! Anything goes with questions from discord, twitter, and our live viewers! We talk about a wide range of topics from knowing when to pivot in draft to our favorite thing about the other co-host and everything in between!
182: Companion Cube - Episode 182
December 21, 2020 17:21 - 1 hourYour hosts are back with a full week of Arena Cube Drafts under their belts and are excited to share their findings of this incredibly fun format. We discuss Cube theory in general, what makes Arena Cube different, and our favorite archetypes and how to draft them! And don't forget our upcoming Live Q&A Episode on Sunday 12/27 at 10 AM EST over at twitch.tv/lordtupperware!
Companion Cube - Episode 182
December 21, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBYour hosts are back with a full week of Arena Cube Drafts under their belts and are excited to share their findings of this incredibly fun format. We discuss Cube theory in general, what makes Arena Cube different, and our favorite archetypes and how to draft them! And don't forget our upcoming Live Q&A Episode on Sunday 12/27 at 10 AM EST over at twitch.tv/lordtupperware!
181: 50 ZNR Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 181
December 15, 2020 00:01 - 56 minutesWe're sending off Zendikar Rising in classic LOL style with our "50 Takes in 50 Minutes" episode! Who wins "The Forbidden Friendship Award"? What is the official gold uncommon power ranking? And why is ZNR not a contender for the GOAT format? All this and more packed into this hour!
50 ZNR Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 181
December 15, 2020 00:01 - 56 minutes - 49.4 MBWe're sending off Zendikar Rising in classic LOL style with our "50 Takes in 50 Minutes" episode! Who wins "The Forbidden Friendship Award"? What is the official gold uncommon power ranking? And why is ZNR not a contender for the GOAT format? All this and more packed into this hour!
Reasons vs. Rewards - Episode 180
December 07, 2020 22:46 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThis week we're breaking down card evaluations and grades under the lens of the four R's: Reasons, Rewards, Roleplayers and Replaceables. Using ZNR and KLR as examples, we look at putting the grading scale into words and how this concept can help to inform your decisions during a draft! Roundtables: https://www.17lands.com/draft/6a56a3413b934f839ef67c85e5e492ae https://www.17lands.com/draft/ba2582e0ba9d4f7a86e233fb9a4aab80
180: Reasons vs. Rewards - Episode 180
December 07, 2020 22:46 - 1 hourThis week we're breaking down card evaluations and grades under the lens of the four R's: Reasons, Rewards, Roleplayers and Replaceables. Using ZNR and KLR as examples, we look at putting the grading scale into words and how this concept can help to inform your decisions during a draft! Roundtables: https://www.17lands.com/draft/6a56a3413b934f839ef67c85e5e492ae https://www.17lands.com/draft/ba2582e0ba9d4f7a86e233fb9a4aab80
179: What's the Play? KLR Edition - Episode 179
November 30, 2020 21:48 - 54 minutesYour hosts are back with one of our favorite types of episodes: What's the Play? We look at a bunch of "Keep or Mull?" and in-game decisions from a number of tough spots in our recent KLR games! Follow along at home! Keep or Mulls: https://imgur.com/a/x82Dj9z What's the Plays: https://imgur.com/a/HTHGGm0
What's the Play? KLR Edition - Episode 179
November 30, 2020 21:48 - 54 minutes - 47.9 MBYour hosts are back with one of our favorite types of episodes: What's the Play? We look at a bunch of "Keep or Mull?" and in-game decisions from a number of tough spots in our recent KLR games! Follow along at home! Keep or Mulls: https://imgur.com/a/x82Dj9z What's the Plays: https://imgur.com/a/HTHGGm0
Improvising in KLR Draft - Episode 178
November 23, 2020 22:02 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBAn extension of Best-of-3 KLR Drafts means more deep dives on this awesome format! This week we take a look at what we've been winning with and how we're finding our ways into the best late-game engines or some laser-focused aggression! Ethan's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/b7f2bc664d4c48fea220e80b3aaf2d6c Ben's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/632b6062b7af47c09dac304e40ffbdf9
178: Improvising in KLR Draft - Episode 178
November 23, 2020 22:02 - 1 hourAn extension of Best-of-3 KLR Drafts means more deep dives on this awesome format! This week we take a look at what we've been winning with and how we're finding our ways into the best late-game engines or some laser-focused aggression! Ethan's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/b7f2bc664d4c48fea220e80b3aaf2d6c Ben's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/632b6062b7af47c09dac304e40ffbdf9
Crewsing Through Kaladesh - Episode 177
November 16, 2020 20:12 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBGet in, losers, we're going to Kaladesh! Vehicles may not be as good as we remember, but that doesn't mean we aren't having a blast with this remastered set. With a full weekend of drafts under our belt, we're here to drop as much information as possible to get you maximum wins in your next KLR event! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/32c827e180f54818be470413985ea897
177: Crewsing Through Kaladesh - Episode 177
November 16, 2020 20:12 - 1 hourGet in, losers, we're going to Kaladesh! Vehicles may not be as good as we remember, but that doesn't mean we aren't having a blast with this remastered set. With a full weekend of drafts under our belt, we're here to drop as much information as possible to get you maximum wins in your next KLR event! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/32c827e180f54818be470413985ea897
176: Energized for Kaladesh Remastered - Episode 176
November 09, 2020 22:59 - 1 hourAnother Remastered set comes to Arena and that means another Crash Course style episode from your hosts! Today, we discuss mechanics, big picture archetypes, and give an early ranking for our top commons to get you ready for your first weekend of KLR Drafts! Full youtube Review: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAGXhegLhLehlqgVvuOHmTCGpar8KWSJ0 Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vScHJ0ZFBBbQuq4gSHcmvJn_a0r07ldd9BOKpeEhz71b2x5l3RfiB32s9_S1QCjPrkkK9auPGHH5-tv...
Energized for Kaladesh Remastered - Episode 176
November 09, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBAnother Remastered set comes to Arena and that means another Crash Course style episode from your hosts! Today, we discuss mechanics, big picture archetypes, and give an early ranking for our top commons to get you ready for your first weekend of KLR Drafts! Full youtube Review: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAGXhegLhLehlqgVvuOHmTCGpar8KWSJ0 Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vScHJ0ZFBBbQuq4gSHcmvJn_a0r07ldd9BOKpeEhz71b2x5l3RfiB32s9_S1QCjPrkkK9auPGHH5-...
175: ZNR Full 45 - Episode 175
November 02, 2020 22:21 - 1 hourJoin your hosts this week as they go through not one but two entire draft logs from their latest attempts to ladder up in Mythic in Zendikar Rising! Ethan's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/7cff78722f7f4a348e3347e97515b6dd Ben's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/3426d36bacbd4bf5ac21c278af325637
ZNR Full 45 - Episode 175
November 02, 2020 22:21 - 1 hour - 57 MBJoin your hosts this week as they go through not one but two entire draft logs from their latest attempts to ladder up in Mythic in Zendikar Rising! Ethan's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/7cff78722f7f4a348e3347e97515b6dd Ben's Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/3426d36bacbd4bf5ac21c278af325637
174: Synergy Theory - Episode 174
October 26, 2020 21:26 - 1 hourThis week your hosts are breaking down Ben's brain child of Synergy Theory. By using this concept and looking at cards under the four lenses of Mechanics, On-Color Cards, Off-Color Cards, and Strategy Compatibility, you can unlock the hidden potential of a number of sleeper hits in the format!
Synergy Theory - Episode 174
October 26, 2020 21:26 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThis week your hosts are breaking down Ben's brain child of Synergy Theory. By using this concept and looking at cards under the four lenses of Mechanics, On-Color Cards, Off-Color Cards, and Strategy Compatibility, you can unlock the hidden potential of a number of sleeper hits in the format!
173: What's the Sequencing, Kenrith? - Episode 173
October 19, 2020 17:42 - 58 minutesMDFCs, Party, Kicker, and Landfall all add a ton of complexity to an already difficult-to-master MTG concept: Sequencing. This week, your hosts break down considerations for sequencing and planning out your turns in advance and then look at a number of in-game situations to apply these concepts. Episode 173 Companion Images - https://imgur.com/a/RkolSU7
What's the Sequencing, Kenrith? - Episode 173
October 19, 2020 17:42 - 58 minutes - 51.6 MBMDFCs, Party, Kicker, and Landfall all add a ton of complexity to an already difficult-to-master MTG concept: Sequencing. This week, your hosts break down considerations for sequencing and planning out your turns in advance and then look at a number of in-game situations to apply these concepts. Episode 173 Companion Images - https://imgur.com/a/RkolSU7
172: Don't Landfall Into the Trap! - Episode 172
October 12, 2020 18:09 - 1 hourThis week we're taking a look at some of the lesser decks in the format, namely Gruul and Selesnya, and when/how we're finding our way into those archetypes. We also check in on our evaluations of MDFCs and revisit some specific card evaluations. Draft Logs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQM83TK04pEOiGUQL1BcvPh6vwegDKmZR7ay7kch2TpDyOkQkmls7R64KFL5QpCPCeuxj7KU6suLrlC/pub
Don't Landfall Into the Trap! - Episode 172
October 12, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThis week we're taking a look at some of the lesser decks in the format, namely Gruul and Selesnya, and when/how we're finding our way into those archetypes. We also check in on our evaluations of MDFCs and revisit some specific card evaluations. Draft Logs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQM83TK04pEOiGUQL1BcvPh6vwegDKmZR7ay7kch2TpDyOkQkmls7R64KFL5QpCPCeuxj7KU6suLrlC/pub
171: Crashing the Party - Episode 171
October 05, 2020 21:31 - 58 minutesIt's party time for the Lords of Limited as we take a look at all the ways we've been finding ourselves getting into the decks that maximize this mechanic! We discuss the concept of "glue" cards and which ZNR commons most fall in this category. We also review a couple draft logs where we backdoor our way into a party deck! Draft 1: https://www.17lands.com/draft/1eb1d33cae58456ab74ff4dc22681739 Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/9b909d9aad434dc6ae1aa306f00c0571
Crashing the Party - Episode 171
October 05, 2020 21:31 - 58 minutes - 51.9 MBIt's party time for the Lords of Limited as we take a look at all the ways we've been finding ourselves getting into the decks that maximize this mechanic! We discuss the concept of "glue" cards and which ZNR commons most fall in this category. We also review a couple draft logs where we backdoor our way into a party deck! Draft 1: https://www.17lands.com/draft/1eb1d33cae58456ab74ff4dc22681739 Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/9b909d9aad434dc6ae1aa306f00c0571
ZNR Draft Expeditions - Episode 170
September 28, 2020 21:22 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBWith the new format beginning to settle, your hosts take this opportunity to look at a bunch of different drafts to show how they're navigating the rocky terrain of Zendikar Rising, specifically the raw power of MDFCs vs. the synergy that the top decks in the set provide. Draft 1: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=igT2aB6O4bPip1e9gfYkOVqD-PM Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/12aaf766d1144468872a44305f8abf67 Draft 3: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=hGPv-VaPyB4QHEz927G...
170: ZNR Draft Expeditions - Episode 170
September 28, 2020 21:22 - 56 minutesWith the new format beginning to settle, your hosts take this opportunity to look at a bunch of different drafts to show how they're navigating the rocky terrain of Zendikar Rising, specifically the raw power of MDFCs vs. the synergy that the top decks in the set provide. Draft 1: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=igT2aB6O4bPip1e9gfYkOVqD-PM Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/12aaf766d1144468872a44305f8abf67 Draft 3: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=hGPv-VaPyB4QHEz927G6Nq...
169: You Down With MDFCs? (Yeah You Know Me!) - Episode 169
September 21, 2020 18:40 - 1 hourFresh off of their first weekend of ZNR drafts, your hosts run through as much as they possibly can of this amazing new format! We go deep on discussing MDFCs, answering Big Picture questions, re-evaluating individual cards, Rare Encounters, and re-ranking top commons!
You Down With MDFCs? (Yeah You Know Me!) - Episode 169
September 21, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 54 MBFresh off of their first weekend of ZNR drafts, your hosts run through as much as they possibly can of this amazing new format! We go deep on discussing MDFCs, answering Big Picture questions, re-evaluating individual cards, Rare Encounters, and re-ranking top commons!
Zendikar Rising Crash Course - Episode 168
September 14, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThe ZNR Crash Course is finally here to get you primed, prepped, and ready for your first weekend of drafts of this new set. We're talking all things big picture like removal vs. creatures, tribal and archetype support, top 3 commons in each color and much more! ZNR Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSm_HsLXtccmVvsaLNgzsU0Tu9dCXDED18ZnyP3nrJVFcpE8n51i2HTiRLfPFyZyYBYOzWS16PMrvXq/pubhtml Set Review with Chord_o_Calls: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAGX...
168: Zendikar Rising Crash Course - Episode 168
September 14, 2020 16:00 - 1 hourThe ZNR Crash Course is finally here to get you primed, prepped, and ready for your first weekend of drafts of this new set. We're talking all things big picture like removal vs. creatures, tribal and archetype support, top 3 commons in each color and much more! ZNR Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSm_HsLXtccmVvsaLNgzsU0Tu9dCXDED18ZnyP3nrJVFcpE8n51i2HTiRLfPFyZyYBYOzWS16PMrvXq/pubhtml Set Review with Chord_o_Calls: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAGXhe...
167: Zendikar Rising Previews - Episode 167
September 07, 2020 21:29 - 1 hourWith Zendikar Rising Preview Season in full swing, your hosts look at many of the commons and uncommons spoiled so far including their very own official free preview card courtesy of WOTC. We're bringing our thoughts on how big your Party will be, why Modal Double Faced Cards are so busted, how many lands we think decks will want, and much, much more!
Zendikar Rising Previews - Episode 167
September 07, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWith Zendikar Rising Preview Season in full swing, your hosts look at many of the commons and uncommons spoiled so far including their very own official free preview card courtesy of WOTC. We're bringing our thoughts on how big your Party will be, why Modal Double Faced Cards are so busted, how many lands we think decks will want, and much, much more!
50 M21 Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 166
August 31, 2020 21:39 - 54 minutes - 47.8 MBIt's time to send off Core Set 2021 in LoL style with our 50 takes episode! We summarize the format with a number of power rankings, thoughts on the best decks and strategies, many love letters to Drowsing Tyrannodon, and much more!
166: 50 M21 Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 166
August 31, 2020 21:39 - 54 minutesIt's time to send off Core Set 2021 in LoL style with our 50 takes episode! We summarize the format with a number of power rankings, thoughts on the best decks and strategies, many love letters to Drowsing Tyrannodon, and much more!
Ode to Pick Orders - Episode 165
August 24, 2020 22:14 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week we're talking about all things pick orders, tier lists, and common rankings! We explore the importance of doing this kind of homework ahead of your drafts, the ways to use these lists and rankings, and the need to re-evaluate these picks as the format matures. We then put it all into practice in an AKR Roundtable discussion! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/0acbd9f97d0c44a8bb366e1de4f04e0d
165: Ode to Pick Orders - Episode 165
August 24, 2020 22:14 - 1 hourThis week we're talking about all things pick orders, tier lists, and common rankings! We explore the importance of doing this kind of homework ahead of your drafts, the ways to use these lists and rankings, and the need to re-evaluate these picks as the format matures. We then put it all into practice in an AKR Roundtable discussion! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/0acbd9f97d0c44a8bb366e1de4f04e0d
164: Amonkhet Remastered Refresher - Episode 164
August 17, 2020 13:17 - 56 minutesFresh off of their first few drafts of this new format, Ethan and Ben are here with the tools you need to get 7 wins in Amonkhet Remastered! With their patented big picture approach, archetype breakdown, and common rankings as a framework for their discussions, your hosts explore as much as they can about this remastered format to prime you for your next draft!
Amonkhet Remastered Refresher - Episode 164
August 17, 2020 13:17 - 56 minutes - 49.5 MBFresh off of their first few drafts of this new format, Ethan and Ben are here with the tools you need to get 7 wins in Amonkhet Remastered! With their patented big picture approach, archetype breakdown, and common rankings as a framework for their discussions, your hosts explore as much as they can about this remastered format to prime you for your next draft!
M21 Full 45 & What's the Play? - Episode 163
August 10, 2020 19:31 - 57 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week we check in on Double Masters briefly with a P1p1 and then dive into a full M21 draft log. Afterwards, we take a look at the deck and some interesting in-game decisions that came up in the three matches Ethan played out on MTGO. 2XM Draft: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=3_tcR_4yEYLOqWIu_yJuGjoQJdg M21 Draft: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=E97YiCvV-Xc2FD_2LSlqcpXttQw M21 What's the Plays: https://imgur.com/a/FEwYjx4
163: M21 Full 45 & What's the Play? - Episode 163
August 10, 2020 19:31 - 57 minutesThis week we check in on Double Masters briefly with a P1p1 and then dive into a full M21 draft log. Afterwards, we take a look at the deck and some interesting in-game decisions that came up in the three matches Ethan played out on MTGO. 2XM Draft: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=3_tcR_4yEYLOqWIu_yJuGjoQJdg M21 Draft: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=E97YiCvV-Xc2FD_2LSlqcpXttQw M21 What's the Plays: https://imgur.com/a/FEwYjx4
162: Double the Masters, Double the Fun! - Episode 162
August 03, 2020 21:46 - 1 hourFresh off the first weekend of Double Masters Drafts on MTGO, your hosts drop as much information about the format as possible. We explore all Ten Color Pair Archetypes, rank commons and colors, and have a great discussion on the value (or lack therof) of pick orders! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=AZTIknF_JraY6BOHsfr6gkZ6Kdk
Double the Masters, Double the Fun! - Episode 162
August 03, 2020 21:46 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFresh off the first weekend of Double Masters Drafts on MTGO, your hosts drop as much information about the format as possible. We explore all Ten Color Pair Archetypes, rank commons and colors, and have a great discussion on the value (or lack therof) of pick orders! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=AZTIknF_JraY6BOHsfr6gkZ6Kdk
Dominaria Domination - Episode 161
July 27, 2020 19:31 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBWith Dominaria returning to MTG Arena this upcoming week, Ben and Ethan take a trip down memory lane to prepare for these drafts! We talk top commons, big picture, Wizards, Saprolings, Saga synergies, and what Best-of-1 might change about this format. All this and more in this jam-packed episode!
161: Dominaria Domination - Episode 161
July 27, 2020 19:31 - 1 hourWith Dominaria returning to MTG Arena this upcoming week, Ben and Ethan take a trip down memory lane to prepare for these drafts! We talk top commons, big picture, Wizards, Saprolings, Saga synergies, and what Best-of-1 might change about this format. All this and more in this jam-packed episode!
160: Rise and Shrine! - Episode 160
July 20, 2020 16:35 - 59 minutesThis week we're taking a look at the all the sweet brews and interactions that M21 Limited has to offer! We explore the 5-Color Shrines deck, infinitely looping your library with Epitaph Golem, Peering into the Abyss, Deathtouch Pingers, and more! If you want to shake things up in M21, this is the episode for you! Draft Logs: https://www.17lands.com/draft/b38241081adc4d5a967d4a9e93f2296e https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=tdmVvexriPNaKDIT3DGfhWdHNFc
Rise and Shrine! - Episode 160
July 20, 2020 16:35 - 59 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week we're taking a look at the all the sweet brews and interactions that M21 Limited has to offer! We explore the 5-Color Shrines deck, infinitely looping your library with Epitaph Golem, Peering into the Abyss, Deathtouch Pingers, and more! If you want to shake things up in M21, this is the episode for you! Draft Logs: https://www.17lands.com/draft/b38241081adc4d5a967d4a9e93f2296e https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=tdmVvexriPNaKDIT3DGfhWdHNFc
Aggro is Sooo Last Week - Episode 159
July 13, 2020 19:26 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week we're taking the opposite approach to our last episode and looking at the reasons to draft non-aggressive decks in M21: what cards push you into these archetypes, what are the traps for these decks, and what are the best tools for surviving into the mid-to-late game. Also, Ethan gives a primer on ranking up in Best-of-1 in MTGA! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=rZS40u5ph14xcfbccWX0dPO4NQY
159: Aggro is Sooo Last Week - Episode 159
July 13, 2020 19:26 - 59 minutesThis week we're taking the opposite approach to our last episode and looking at the reasons to draft non-aggressive decks in M21: what cards push you into these archetypes, what are the traps for these decks, and what are the best tools for surviving into the mid-to-late game. Also, Ethan gives a primer on ranking up in Best-of-1 in MTGA! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=rZS40u5ph14xcfbccWX0dPO4NQY