Limited Level-Ups

White: 2:13 Blue: 1:20:23 Black: 2:23:50 Red: 3:17:13 Green: 4:03:15 Multi-coloured/Artifacts: 4:44:08

This week we pore over the cards that have been previewed for M21 to talk about the archetypes and some of the commons/uncommons that may initially fly under the radar. We also touch on our experience with the MTGA cube and some of the of the places we've found success with it.

This week we do a deep dive on when sending signals is more important than reading them, and how to make better use of the information you get from reading the wheel. Draft Log: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=esn7D-b5Kpel1FsuV7KHdhGKLBI

One this special bonus episode, Alex goes over his article The Ultimate Guide to Ikoria https://draftsim.com/ikoria-lair-of-behemoths-draft-guide/   pseudo audio-book style, and covers how some of his takes on the format have changed since the article's release. Time stamps Intro: 2:23 Architecture of the Set 3:47 Speed of the Format and Deck Building Incentives 14:37 The Removal: 20:14 Always Dra...

Now that we've reached the tail end of the format and card evaluations have settled, we take this week's episode to talk about some of the most over/underrated cards in Ikoria. We also touch on why sometimes even the best of drafters disagree about card evaluations and what that means for you. 

The week, LLU has it's first ever guest! MTGO Trophy leader BeersSC was kind enough to sit down with us to share how he approaches Limited, Ikoria draft, and even walks us through the full 45 of a draft. Draft Deck: https://gyazo.com/3b3f8f7f6d163e86c72bd523c592e895

This week we touch on and extrapolate on the classic "whose the beat down" discussion diving into what how to keep a lead, claw yourself from the jaws of defeat, and how these to apply these concepts to the decks in Ikoria. Who's the Beatdown Flores article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/whos-the-beatdown/

This week we check in on Ikoria to give a big picture update to our take to the format, discuss the format's macro/micro synergies, and talk about  navigating a draft when there's no clear lane.

This week we celebrate our early success in Ikoria by talking about our takes on the format, drafting the best decks, and why this set is different from most sets.

This week we talk through some of the more interesting cards for IKO limited as well as touch on the importance of having a wide Magic vocabulary.

This week we look back at THB and talk about some lessons the format taught us, taught the community at large, and talk about applying those lessons to future formats.

This week we explore ways you can improve your in-game play by looking at the game though the lens of strategy vs. tactics    PV: The Core Resources: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/pvs-playhouse-the-core-resources/ Arena Decklist Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-121566285/what-does-it-all-mean#t=0:00

This week we go deep on how to draft and play aggro decks, how to sideboard as the aggro deck and how to combat an aggro deck on the other side of the table.

This week we discuss ways that we keep our win-rate up deep into a format, especially when the rest of the field has become proficient at playing the format. We also touch on some under/overrated cards from THB Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups www.17lands.com https://twitter.com/Sierkovitz

This week we talk about how to gain an edge when playing paper Magic and some key differences to be aware of if you are a primarily digital player. We also touch on Abrams sealed prep for GP Reno. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups

This week we shift gears a bit. In lieu of a level-up this week, we check in on the current format to give a rundown of places we've been finding success in the draft format, particularly some of the draft paths less traveled. Alex's Draftsim article: https://draftsim.com/theros-beyond-death-draft-guide/ Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups

This week, we tackle how to approach post-board games of limited, not just in how to sideboard effectively, but how to conceptualize and change your approach to games 2 and 3. We  go over how we think this approach has led to us finding success in Theros Beyond Death and some different ways you can sideboard in the format.

On this jam packed episode, Alex and Abram talk about the pros and cons of different draft strategies, and times when you can use those strategies. They also dig through a listener submitted sealed pool to talk about the decks they'd build using the pool. Listener sealed pool and builds:  https://imgur.com/a/pyRRbGO Drafting the Hard Way, Ben Stark https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/stark-re...

With sealed hot on the brain after GP NJ, Alex and Abram dive into some myths about sealed and tips about how to up your sealed game.

With every card in Theros previewed, Alex and Abram take a deep dive on evaluating cards in context, and talk about some of the cards they think may be overlooked in the first week of the format.

With Theros Beyond Death fast approaching, we dive into how to prepare yourself for a new limited format + look at some THB cards

As we ramp up to the release of Theros Beyond Death, Alex and Abram go over some card evaluation traps to avoid during spoiler season.

This week Alex and Abram talk their most winning decks in this year's iteration of Vintage Cube, breaking down some archetypes they've been doing well with and a power ranking of the best cards in the cube.

This week, Alex and Abram start the first episode of the multi-episode "In-Game Improvement Series.: They take a deep dive on identifying your own gameplay mistakes and tips on how to avoid making them.

This week, Alex and Abram dive into the dangers of relying too heavily on heuristics, how to avoid auto-pilot, and explore times when you should be breaking heuristics.