Draft Chaff

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Hosts Ben and Tyler are MTG limited Spikes masquerading as Timmys... or maybe vice versa. If you've ever picked up chaff after a draft, you're already a Chafficionado! Whether winning or losing, draft 1 or draft 1,000, Prerelease or Vintage Cube, bomb rare or… draft chaff, there is always something to learn and enjoy about our favorite formats. Here at the Draft Chaff Podcast, our goal is to create a community of Magic players who love everything about limited.

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Draft Chaff 9 - Moving to Combat in AKR 21.08.2020 51:03

This week Ben and Zach do a deep-dive on the aggressive potential in Amonkhet Remastered. Specifically, they dial in on the Exert mechanic that is unique to the format. They discuss the various intricacies surrounding the decision making that exert brings about and also highlight the importance of understanding combat tricks in any limited format. https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Twitter: @dr...

Draft Chaff 8 - Amonkhet Remastered Format Breakdown 14.08.2020 1:38:19

This week on Draft Chaff your hosts Zach and Ben walkthrough the newest set coming to MTG Arena: Amonkhet Remastered! More than just the sum of its parts, the guys cover every archetype and mechanic in the format to get you ready for your next draft!

Draft Chaff 7 - Building a Cube 101: Selecting Archetypes 07.08.2020 1:12:31

This week Zach and Ben take a look at one of the first steps in building a brand new cube: archetype selection! As they embark on the creation of the Draft Cube, your hosts discuss what cube is and which archetypes would fit a "chaff only" cube. Join them as they discuss their thoughts on what this new cube should be like and offer tips on starting a brand new cube of your own.

Draft Chaff 6 - Dominaria Format Rewind 31.07.2020 1:57:38

Dominaria is back on MTG Arena! This week Zach and Ben bring you a full format breakdown on Dominaria. They cover each of the main two-color archetypes with commentary on the other potential options the format has to offer as well. Join them as they reminisce about one of the all-time top limited formats in MTG history!

Draft Chaff 5 - What is Draft Chaff? 24.07.2020 52:42

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben discuss what it takes to be considered Draft Chaff! They highlight their respective thoughts on what makes a card "chaff" and Ben outlines a multi-axis curve to determine chaff cards.

Draft Chaff 4 - Seasoned Hallowblade: M21 Draft Chaff Hero 17.07.2020 53:04

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben highlight their pick for Core Set 2021's Mythic Uncommon in Seasoned Hallowblade! They discuss the ins and outs of the card including how to play it properly, how to play against it properly and how to build decks to best benefit from the Hallowblade.

Draft Chaff 3 - M21 Sealed Walkthrough 10.07.2020 1:04:37

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben walk through an entire M21 Sealed pool! They crack the packs and discuss deck building tips for putting together a sealed pool in M21!

Draft Chaff 2 - M21 Format Breakdown 03.07.2020 1:33:22

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben do a deep dive on the early stages of the M21 format! We cover every two color archetype, discuss which cards you should keep an eye out for, and go over our experiences with the format as a whole!

Draft Chaff 1 - Hello & Farewell to Arena Cube 26.06.2020 1:15:21

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben cover the ins and outs of Arena Cube! We cover every archetype in the format, best picks, biggest chaff, and give out a few special Chaffy Awards as a farewell and see you later to the wonderful format that is Arena Cube.