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
158: Ag-growing Up in M21 - Episode 158
July 07, 2020 00:28 - 1 hourAggro is the name of the game in M21 and your hosts are here to break down exactly how to draft and leverage your play skill with aggressive strategies. Learn about the strongest color pairs, creatures that scale with the game, picking your spots with combat tricks, and more! Draft Log: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=keqZgZ7enYmi_eDGylO20e1hNHE
Ag-growing Up in M21 - Episode 158
July 07, 2020 00:28 - 1 hour - 55 MBAggro is the name of the game in M21 and your hosts are here to break down exactly how to draft and leverage your play skill with aggressive strategies. Learn about the strongest color pairs, creatures that scale with the game, picking your spots with combat tricks, and more! Draft Log: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=keqZgZ7enYmi_eDGylO20e1hNHE
157: Getting to the Core of M21 - Episode 157
June 29, 2020 20:49 - 1 hourThis week, your hosts are fresh off of a weekend full of drafting Core Set 2021 and bring with them all the most up-to-date information they can! Discussions range from big picture thoughts to nitty gritty movers up and down, a re-ranking of the top commons, archetype tiers, sweet combos, and more!
Getting to the Core of M21 - Episode 157
June 29, 2020 20:49 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week, your hosts are fresh off of a weekend full of drafting Core Set 2021 and bring with them all the most up-to-date information they can! Discussions range from big picture thoughts to nitty gritty movers up and down, a re-ranking of the top commons, archetype tiers, sweet combos, and more!
M21 Crash Course - Episode 156
June 22, 2020 22:03 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThe Core Set 2021 Crash Course is here! We take you through our usual statistics looking at creatures and removal, archetype support, mana sinks, and more! We then discuss the cards where we had the biggest grade disagreements and rank our top commons and uncommons in each color. If you want to get a jump on this draft set, this is the episode for you! Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRLe-w766ohsaMNA8ygfqrfeKCGYOkPHepn8vt_0loj6ZYQmwMgdJtROZhAVKuUKYIFYlo...
156: M21 Crash Course
June 22, 2020 22:03 - 1 hourThe Core Set 2021 Crash Course is here! We take you through our usual statistics looking at creatures and removal, archetype support, mana sinks, and more! We then discuss the cards where we had the biggest grade disagreements and rank our top commons and uncommons in each color. If you want to get a jump on this draft set, this is the episode for you! Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRLe-w766ohsaMNA8ygfqrfeKCGYOkPHepn8vt_0loj6ZYQmwMgdJtROZhAVKuUKYIFYlo7...
50 IKO Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 155
June 15, 2020 18:59 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWe're sending off Ikoria in traditional Lords of Limited fashion with our patented "50 Takes in 50 Minutes." We summarize the format, look at over and under performers, color rankings, synergies, and much, much more! We also unveil our official M21 Preview Cards. Thanks to WOTC for the free preview content!
155: 50 IKO Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 155
June 15, 2020 18:59 - 1 hourWe're sending off Ikoria in traditional Lords of Limited fashion with our patented "50 Takes in 50 Minutes." We summarize the format, look at over and under performers, color rankings, synergies, and much, much more! We also unveil our official M21 Preview Cards. Thanks to WOTC for the free preview content!
154: Streamer Showdown Synopsis - Episode 154
June 08, 2020 20:02 - 1 hourJoin your hosts as they walk through all eight draft logs from the most recent "Battle of the Top 4" Streamer Showdown featuring PrediMTG, M0bieus, TheHamTV, NumottheNummy, BenS, LegenVD, LordTupperware, and MisterMetronome! This draft made possible by twitch.tv/justlolaman Drafts and Decks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ4xp4c13XRFFeCEBaWmKxExue9N7MkFdiuaxCMnexOfRr4LdPuG6-cqyr1rR7QQpaRYsNdCnYj5xR0/pub
Streamer Showdown Synopsis - Episode 154
June 08, 2020 20:02 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBJoin your hosts as they walk through all eight draft logs from the most recent "Battle of the Top 4" Streamer Showdown featuring PrediMTG, M0bieus, TheHamTV, NumottheNummy, BenS, LegenVD, LordTupperware, and MisterMetronome! This draft made possible by twitch.tv/justlolaman Drafts and Decks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ4xp4c13XRFFeCEBaWmKxExue9N7MkFdiuaxCMnexOfRr4LdPuG6-cqyr1rR7QQpaRYsNdCnYj5xR0/pub
Mardus and Mar-don'ts - Episode 153
June 01, 2020 19:05 - 1 hour - 52 MBThis week, we dive into the other half of the Commons in Context from IKO Limited and look at White, Red, and Black. We also explore the overlap of synergies that these colors have to offer and why you should be ending up here a good portion of the time in this format! Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=3rXPerXVNgyWAGqmhlLAsJ7SN1Q
153: Mardus and Mar-don'ts - Episode 153
June 01, 2020 19:05 - 1 hourThis week, we dive into the other half of the Commons in Context from IKO Limited and look at White, Red, and Black. We also explore the overlap of synergies that these colors have to offer and why you should be ending up here a good portion of the time in this format! Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=3rXPerXVNgyWAGqmhlLAsJ7SN1Q
152: The Great Mutate Debate - Episode 152
May 25, 2020 17:46 - 1 hourThis week, your hosts dive deep into Mutate: how to draft, build, and play optimally with this powerful mechanic. And what is leading Ethan into those decks much more than Ben? We then bring back the "Commons in Context" segment for IKO starting with Blue and Green! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=hEC8-W1JBLxf7DybKZv0jGBz19E
The Great Mutate Debate - Episode 152
May 25, 2020 17:46 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBThis week, your hosts dive deep into Mutate: how to draft, build, and play optimally with this powerful mechanic. And what is leading Ethan into those decks much more than Ben? We then bring back the "Commons in Context" segment for IKO starting with Blue and Green! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=hEC8-W1JBLxf7DybKZv0jGBz19E
Diamond is Forever - Episode 151
May 18, 2020 18:58 - 1 hour - 58 MBYour hosts are back with another episode jam packed with up-to-date information on IKO limited! They discuss their experience ranking up to Mythic on MTGArena, what considerations they're making for BO1 vs BO3, and what underrated archetypes there are left in the format! Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=SW46rrWeF2EK_32sJu-9mUPQRxQ BO1 Land Stats - https://twitter.com/Sierkovitz/status/1261082781926469632
151: Diamond is Forever - Episode 151
May 18, 2020 18:58 - 1 hourYour hosts are back with another episode jam packed with up-to-date information on IKO limited! They discuss their experience ranking up to Mythic on MTGArena, what considerations they're making for BO1 vs BO3, and what underrated archetypes there are left in the format! Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=SW46rrWeF2EK_32sJu-9mUPQRxQ BO1 Land Stats - https://twitter.com/Sierkovitz/status/1261082781926469632
150: Eight is the New Seven - Episode 150
May 11, 2020 21:07 - 56 minutesCompanions have completely taken over constructed formats, but what is their impact on Limited? Your hosts have the answers, dedicating an entire episode to these 10 rares! Which ones are worth hard forcing, which should you pivot for later in a draft, how to maximize them, and when to move off of them. All this and more in LoL's 150th episode!
Eight is the New Seven - Episode 150
May 11, 2020 21:07 - 56 minutes - 50.1 MBCompanions have completely taken over constructed formats, but what is their impact on Limited? Your hosts have the answers, dedicating an entire episode to these 10 rares! Which ones are worth hard forcing, which should you pivot for later in a draft, how to maximize them, and when to move off of them. All this and more in LoL's 150th episode!
All's Flare in Love and Cycling - Episode 149
May 04, 2020 20:59 - 1 hour - 57 MBYour hosts are here this week to talk anything and everything cycling as it pertains to IKO limited. Learn the ins and outs of drafting this deck when to force it, when to move off of it, how to pilot it, and how to defeat it!
149: All's Flare in Love and Cycling - Episode 149
May 04, 2020 20:59 - 1 hourYour hosts are here this week to talk anything and everything cycling as it pertains to IKO limited. Learn the ins and outs of drafting this deck when to force it, when to move off of it, how to pilot it, and how to defeat it!
Give Me Synergy or Give Me Death - Episode 148
April 27, 2020 12:43 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week your hosts dive deep on how to think about synergy, payoffs, and enablers in the context of Ikoria limited. They take you through each color and macro-archetype in broad strokes and then frame their discussions by going through 4 draft roundtables!
148: Give Me Synergy or Give Me Death - Episode 148
April 27, 2020 12:43 - 1 hourThis week your hosts dive deep on how to think about synergy, payoffs, and enablers in the context of Ikoria limited. They take you through each color and macro-archetype in broad strokes and then frame their discussions by going through 4 draft roundtables!
Breaking Ikoria Draft - Episode 147
April 21, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIt's the first week of a phenomenal new limited environment and your hosts are here with a huge info dump from their experience with Ikoria. Big picture thoughts, archetype outlines, and card re-evaluations are all here to help you crush your next draft! Round Table - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=E98v95DnNiqzMhdWE0NSz9G7upQ
147: Breaking Ikoria Draft - Episode 147
April 21, 2020 01:02 - 1 hourIt's the first week of a phenomenal new limited environment and your hosts are here with a huge info dump from their experience with Ikoria. Big picture thoughts, archetype outlines, and card re-evaluations are all here to help you crush your next draft! Round Table - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=E98v95DnNiqzMhdWE0NSz9G7upQ
146: Ikoria Crash Course - Episode 146
April 13, 2020 20:00 - 1 hourIkoria is here and with it comes our patented Crash Course style episode! We've got stat breakdowns, card evaluation disagreements, and top common/uncommon rankings! Grading Sheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQG3o3qIJtPq4RJP4dYb8rt-vbfhopo1LpBxBCRj8MpP15olhVW_WFHnwaH_zxK3viuTwuA1wGIgnDO/pubhtml
Ikoria Crash Course - Episode 146
April 13, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIkoria is here and with it comes our patented Crash Course style episode! We've got stat breakdowns, card evaluation disagreements, and top common/uncommon rankings! Grading Sheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQG3o3qIJtPq4RJP4dYb8rt-vbfhopo1LpBxBCRj8MpP15olhVW_WFHnwaH_zxK3viuTwuA1wGIgnDO/pubhtml
Ikoria Previews - Episode 145
April 06, 2020 21:53 - 59 minutes - 49.1 MBIt's Preview Season!!! Your hosts are here with the most up to date look at the uncommons and commons previewed for Ikoria. We talk about new and returning mechanics and give our first impressions of the cards, archetypes, and interactions we've seen so far! Thank you to WOTC for the free preview content as well!
145: Ikoria Previews - Episode 145
April 06, 2020 21:53 - 59 minutesIt's Preview Season!!! Your hosts are here with the most up to date look at the uncommons and commons previewed for Ikoria. We talk about new and returning mechanics and give our first impressions of the cards, archetypes, and interactions we've seen so far! Thank you to WOTC for the free preview content as well!
Brewing with Sam Black - Episode 144
March 30, 2020 21:59 - 58 minutes - 64.8 MBThis week we're pleased to welcome a man of many talents to the show: Sam Black. Sam's resume as a content creator and professional Magic player is extensive and his prowess for brewing decks and discovering niche archetypes in limited is one of the many things we explore with him on this episode! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=9zkVOTZBrHgl0h9kosgAJB5ElA8
144: Brewing with Sam Black - Episode 144
March 30, 2020 21:59 - 58 minutesThis week we're pleased to welcome a man of many talents to the show: Sam Black. Sam's resume as a content creator and professional Magic player is extensive and his prowess for brewing decks and discovering niche archetypes in limited is one of the many things we explore with him on this episode! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=9zkVOTZBrHgl0h9kosgAJB5ElA8
143: 50 THB Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 143
March 23, 2020 21:41 - 58 minutesThe time has come to send off THB in fashion with the patented LoL 50 Takes Episode. Your hosts wrap up the format with 50 different takeaways from their months of experience drafting Theros Beyond Death!
50 THB Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 143
March 23, 2020 21:41 - 58 minutes - 49.8 MBThe time has come to send off THB in fashion with the patented LoL 50 Takes Episode. Your hosts wrap up the format with 50 different takeaways from their months of experience drafting Theros Beyond Death!
142: Top 8 Lessons Learned - Episode 142
March 16, 2020 21:13 - 58 minutesThis week, your hosts take a look back at some of the biggest takeaways from previous episodes. From Making Your Own Luck to Building Decks with Optimism, they give new perspectives to some old level-ups! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=3sLKWewJq8ap0zipA8RIAGLbVxs
Top 8 Lessons Learned - Episode 142
March 16, 2020 21:13 - 58 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week, your hosts take a look back at some of the biggest takeaways from previous episodes. From Making Your Own Luck to Building Decks with Optimism, they give new perspectives to some old level-ups! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=3sLKWewJq8ap0zipA8RIAGLbVxs
The Full 45 THB Edition - Episode 141
March 09, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this episode, your hosts dive in to not one but two entire draft logs from their recent escapades in Theros Beyond Death. Listen to their reasoning behind each and every pick as they go deep on considerations for drafting and deckbuilding. Draft 1 - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=IWOYwftJMZWKzvw2HKkZIgaDeuc Draft 2 - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=eXDUx76WJGIx5rbXEkLrR92xFTo
141: The Full 45 THB Edition - Episode 141
March 09, 2020 19:59 - 1 hourIn this episode, your hosts dive in to not one but two entire draft logs from their recent escapades in Theros Beyond Death. Listen to their reasoning behind each and every pick as they go deep on considerations for drafting and deckbuilding. Draft 1 - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=IWOYwftJMZWKzvw2HKkZIgaDeuc Draft 2 - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=eXDUx76WJGIx5rbXEkLrR92xFTo
The Escape Hatch in THB - Episode 140
March 02, 2020 21:08 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThis week, your hosts are talking about the newest craze sweeping THB Limited: 5 Color Control! There's a lot of moving pieces to this deck so you won't want to miss this deep dive on one of the most fun ways to draft this format! Roundtables: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=zIMFd2zkH2CklS_r8EF1k7ATlws https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=Gf8i1Sg9zJiUc6AeSzLczO0gl3E
140: The Escape Hatch in THB - Episode 140
March 02, 2020 21:08 - 1 hourThis week, your hosts are talking about the newest craze sweeping THB Limited: 5 Color Control! There's a lot of moving pieces to this deck so you won't want to miss this deep dive on one of the most fun ways to draft this format! Roundtables: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=zIMFd2zkH2CklS_r8EF1k7ATlws https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=Gf8i1Sg9zJiUc6AeSzLczO0gl3E
139: Commons in Context - Episode 139
February 24, 2020 22:30 - 1 hourWith the flat power level of a lot of cards in THB, your hosts decide to discuss and categorize each and every common in the set to better understand where they're at their best, and where they don't belong. Don't miss it! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=AgZvr-GIGcindz5I9g2mecn_UAM
Commons in Context - Episode 139
February 24, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBWith the flat power level of a lot of cards in THB, your hosts decide to discuss and categorize each and every common in the set to better understand where they're at their best, and where they don't belong. Don't miss it! Roundtable: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=AgZvr-GIGcindz5I9g2mecn_UAM
138: Theros Arena Bots and Beyond! - Episode 138
February 17, 2020 23:18 - 1 hourThis week, your hosts shift their focus to MTG Arena and any possible exploits to be found in drafting against the bots. They also do a rundown of a number of cards that have moved up or down for them as the format solidifies. Roundtables: https://www.17lands.com/draft/7e3dd7db39e544fb8c7e2875486a8b37 https://www.17lands.com/draft/fe5ba1e48d934b1293558ca790e5ad72
Theros Arena Bots and Beyond! - Episode 138
February 17, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week, your hosts shift their focus to MTG Arena and any possible exploits to be found in drafting against the bots. They also do a rundown of a number of cards that have moved up or down for them as the format solidifies. Roundtables: https://www.17lands.com/draft/7e3dd7db39e544fb8c7e2875486a8b37 https://www.17lands.com/draft/fe5ba1e48d934b1293558ca790e5ad72
PT Phoenix Draft Dissection - Episode 137
February 10, 2020 23:48 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBFresh off the heels of PT Phoenix, your hosts dive in to all four featured drafts! You won't want to miss their discussions of these drafts at the highest level of competition! All 4 deck images: https://imgur.com/a/9ekPZeD
137: PT Phoenix Draft Dissection - Episode 137
February 10, 2020 23:48 - 1 hourFresh off the heels of PT Phoenix, your hosts dive in to all four featured drafts! You won't want to miss their discussions of these drafts at the highest level of competition! All 4 deck images: https://imgur.com/a/9ekPZeD
THB = THreats on Board - Episode 136
February 03, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBThis week, the Lords dive into some general format updates after having their hands on the set for a few weeks. They then move on to breakdown three archetypes in the format: UG Constellation, Wx Aggro, and Blue Draw Gull. Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=32Gny4KbNu2al05eq2rRBu1CnZg
136: THB = THreats on Board - Episode 136
February 03, 2020 23:30 - 1 hourThis week, the Lords dive into some general format updates after having their hands on the set for a few weeks. They then move on to breakdown three archetypes in the format: UG Constellation, Wx Aggro, and Blue Draw Gull. Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=32Gny4KbNu2al05eq2rRBu1CnZg
135: Sealed Success at GP NJ - Episode 135
January 28, 2020 23:52 - 1 hourYour hosts are here to share all they learned in preparation for this past weekend's limited Grand Prix in New Jersey. Both Ben and Ethan started day 2 at 8-1 and share stories from the weekend as well as their strategies for success in THB Sealed! Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=B_VDvQPPIY0Mdkz0uGzm-7sNwbk
Sealed Success at GP NJ - Episode 135
January 28, 2020 23:52 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBYour hosts are here to share all they learned in preparation for this past weekend's limited Grand Prix in New Jersey. Both Ben and Ethan started day 2 at 8-1 and share stories from the weekend as well as their strategies for success in THB Sealed! Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=B_VDvQPPIY0Mdkz0uGzm-7sNwbk
Escape-ades in THB - Episode 134
January 20, 2020 23:37 - 59 minutes - 51.5 MBIt's week one of THB limited and your hosts are here with a HUGE info dump! With the MTGA Early Access Event and MTGO drafts and sealeds already under their belt, they've got big picture questions answered as well as big movers up and down! Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=-JObafGnLstHYAKuEdZr9Aoyi1s
134: Escape-ades in THB - Episode 134
January 20, 2020 23:37 - 59 minutesIt's week one of THB limited and your hosts are here with a HUGE info dump! With the MTGA Early Access Event and MTGO drafts and sealeds already under their belt, they've got big picture questions answered as well as big movers up and down! Roundtable - https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=-JObafGnLstHYAKuEdZr9Aoyi1s