Draft Chaff

This week Zach and Ben take a deep-dive on the prominent 5 color archetypes that can be found in Kaldheim, while discussing 5-color hits and misses from Magic's past.   Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gmail.com Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach),...

This week Zach and Ben are chatting about their first week with the new Kaldheim format. They highlight some things they got wrong in the previous episode and discuss some of their favorite things to be doing in the format!   Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gma...

It's finally time for Kaldheim! This week Zach and Ben are covering every archetype that you can expect to see in the new format. They decided to change up the formatting for this episode a bit so this week they're also covering the individual colors and talking about the archetypes from a more theoretical perspective than focusing on specific cards as they have in the past.   Draft Chaff Cube: ht...

This week Zach and Ben are diving into Kaldheim with a discussion around all the mechanics you can expect to find in the format!   Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gmail.com Twitter: @DraftChaffPod , @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)

This week Zach and Ben are walking through the nuances of combat tricks. They discuss everything from heuristics to the archetypal combat tricks you can expect to find in nearly every set in each color.   Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gmail.com Twitter: @Draf...

This week Zach and Ben say goodbye to Zendikar Rising as they reminisce about the format! This is the per-format episode where they divvy up the Chaff Awards for the format and discuss what spoilers have been officially released for the upcoming set!   Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gmail.com Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @Ranik...

This week Zach and Ben are taking a look back at all that MTG had to offer throughout 2020 -- from the latest Un-set to Arena Cube and everything in between!   Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gmail.com Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)   We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're lo...

This week Zach and Ben answer your questions in the long-anticipated Holiday Mailbag episode! They also announce the winner of the Draft Chaff Cube giveaway! This is a fun, laid back episode for the holidays.   Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gmail.com Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)   We...

This week Zach and Ben are talking all things cube! This time of year WotC tends to release a multitude of cube formats on their online platforms and this year is no exception.   Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gmail.com Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)   We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZon...

This week Zach and Ben launch a new series called Mental Magic, where they will discuss various topics surrounding mental health as it relates to Magic and games in general.    If you or someone you know is in need of mental health assistance, we’ve linked a database of online resources in the show notes. ( https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/mental-health-resources-list/ )   Di...

This week Zach and Ben are walking through an entire live Premier Draft of Kaladesh Remastered. They discuss each of their picks and walk you through their current thoughts on the format! A video version of the draft will be available on the Draft Chaff Youtube page as well.   Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthchaffpod@gmail.com Twitte...

This week Zach and Ben are taking a look at what the Commander Legends Draft and Sealed experiences are going to be. This episode is a bit different than the traditional Format Breakdown episodes you may be used to, as Zach and Ben aren't breaking down the main archetypes in a detailed manner. Instead they're discussing what they love about commander, why bringing it to limited should be a great e...

This week Zach and Ben add another installment to the Back to Basics series with a look at popular methods by which players evaluate cards in a limited format! Whether you're new to Magic, a veteran of the game, or somewhere in between this episode is an excellent reminder of the various ways you can (and should) evaluate cards! Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draf...

This week Zach and Ben are walking you through the newest set to grace MTG Arena: Kaladesh Remastered! That's right, the plane of mechanical sculptures and energy-laden creatures is back in action! The guys are covering all of the mechanics as well as breakdowns of each archetype you can expect to find in the early days of the format.   We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking f...

This week Zach and Ben are discussing some of the first things you should learn when delving into the wonderful world that is MTG limited. They cover the basics of drafting, how to find a lane, how to notice signals, and more!   We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is the place to go. They have bo...

This week Zach and Ben are joined by renowned podcast host and announcer/commentator for the MTG Pro Scene: Marshall Sutcliffe! Grab your snacks and sit back for a fun and laid back conversation about Magic, life, and food. Shenanigans included.   We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is the place...

This week Zach and Ben check in with the listeners about Zendikar Rising! How is it as a draft format? What do the guys think about it? What are their favorite decks to play and cards to draft? All this and more is answered. PLUS, this week they have a huge announcement about next week's episode, so be sure to stick around for the sign-off this week!   We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If...

This week Zach and Ben are breaking down the Zendikar Rising Draft Chaff Hero! Ruin Crab is a pesky little creature that causes mayhem and interesting thought patterns for both players at the table. Tune in for the reasons why this crustacean has earned the title of Draft Chaff Hero.    We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give...

This week on Draft Chaff the guys are taking a break from the nitty-gritty of maximizing draft win percentage by discussing one of their favorite aspects about Magic - flavor! They're discussing some of their favorite cards from Zendikar Rising from a flavor perspective and chatting about how the events on Zendikar continue to tell a story even after our third visit to the plane. Don't worry! They...

This week on Draft Chaff, the guys are breaking down an entire Zendikar Rising draft! That's right, they talk through their thoughts on each and every pick on a full draft. Afterward, they go through their deckbuilding process to give you all an insight into how Zach and Ben build their decks. Follow along with the draft here: https://www.17lands.com/draft/1d2415ace10d4f9b9570c07994aa8264   We are...

This week the guys are talking about their first impressions regarding Zendikar Rising in Limited! Now that everyone has had a chance to play with the new set, Zach and Ben wanted to come back and discuss what their experiences with the format have been, how their initial thoughts have changed, whether or not they've been enjoying it, and more!    We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you'r...

This week Zach and Ben are talking all things Zendikar Rising! With the new format here we are breaking down each and every archetype you can expect to see along with some of the top cards for each archetype. We also cover our initial thoughts and expectations for the format.   We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an e...

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben cover the art that is bluffing in Magic: the Gathering! They discuss different situations where bluffing can be beneficial and talk through all the concepts to keep in mind when attempting a bluff.   If you want to give back to the show, the best place to do that is the Patreon! https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod   Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RanikGalfr...

This week we say farewell to the format that was M21! We're giving out our M21 Chaffy Awards and closing the latter half of the episode with our thoughts on the latest spoilers we received about Magic's next set: Zendikar Rising!   Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd   Twitter Accounts: https://twitter.com/draftchaffpod https://twitter.com/RanikGalfridian...

This week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben walk through a full Amonkhet Remastered draft for you! They discuss each and every pick of the draft and cover their thoughts on how the packs are falling. If you want some insight on how your hosts draft, or just want to understand how Amonkhet Remastered drafts feel, this is the perfect episode for you! Stick around for the sign-off for a small little giveaw...