Alex Nikolic

Limited Level-Ups

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Limited Level-Ups is a Magic: The Gathering podcast that aims to get you better at limited Magic. Tune in each week as Alex (Chord_O_Calls) delivers a deep dive level-up on a specific topic related to drafting and sealed

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Alex Nikolic

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Limited Level-Ups #202: How Andrea Mengucci Dominated Pro Tour Aetherdrift Drafts! 07.03.2025 51:11

Andrea Mengucci joins me as we talk about his two 3-0 drafts at Pro Tour Aetherdrift! Andrea's Article: https://ultimateguard.com/en/blog/how-i-6-0-draft-at-protour-chicago-magic-the-gathering-andrea-mengucci Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coach...

Limited Level-Ups #201: Everything You Need to Know About Drafting Esper in Aetherdrift! 01.03.2025 41:30

After a week of soft forcing Esper decks, I share my findings of what makes these decks tick, underrated cards, and ways to beat the green decks! LLU Aetherdrift tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/b0f9dbffd24843d5b8b693f30bc8b1e9 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedle...

Limited Level-Ups #200: 5 Tips for Success In Aetherdrift! 21.02.2025 26:24

This format is tough! If you need some tips on how to stop 1-3ing your drafts, I got you covered! Alex's Aetherdrift tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/4cea645cd96d44bda53eda2c1f080e2a Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chor...

Limited Level-Ups #199: Aetherdrift State of the Format Address! 15.02.2025 56:33

After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in Aetherdrift draft! Alex's Aetherdrift tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/4cea645cd96d44bda53eda2c1f080e2a Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoa...

The Aetherdrift Next Level Limited Primer! (Our New Take on Set Reviews) 05.02.2025 5:01:35

We're trying out a new take on the set review! Less talking about cards that don't matter, more talking about the ones that do. Alex's Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/4cea645cd96d44bda53eda2c1f080e2a Marc's Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/b0f9dbffd24843d5b8b693f30bc8b1e9 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jo...

Limited Level-Ups #198: A Deep Diving on Racing! 29.01.2025 37:05

A highspeed gameplay level-up coming your way! Join me as we talk tips, tricks, and best practices for racing in a game of limited. Who's The Beatdown Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/whos-the-beatdown/ Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com...

Limited Level-Ups #197: Innistrad Remastered Draft Guide! 18.01.2025 45:50

A draft guide for all of your Innistrad Remastered needs! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel) : https://mtga.untapped.gg/companion?utm_medium=affil...

Limited Level-Ups #196: Limited's Most Misunderstood Color, Blue 11.01.2025 42:44

Blue tends to be a tricky color to draft! Join me as we walk through some tips on how to be the big brained Magic player you've always dreamed of being How to Draft Control decks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6oRYP2wb3Y&t=s&ab_channel=LimitedLevel-Ups Dafore Playing UR tempo : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exlEUL5HT18&t=3603s&ab_channel=dafore_ Izzet Doesn't Suck, You Do: https://abitterblos...

Limited Level-Ups #195: 5 Bad Magic Habits To Leave Behind in 2024! 01.01.2025 31:51

Join me as I guide us through some of the bad habits that many magic players have, and how to kick them to the curb in 2025! Top 5 Ways to Read and Use the Wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn4Vyptw4hc Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coachin...

Limited Level-Ups #194: The Best and Worst of 2024 Limited! 21.12.2024 1:02:30

2024 was an interesting year for limited, lots of wins but also had it's fair share of misses. Join me as I revisit each set from 2024 and talk about the things each set got right and what I think could have been improved on

Bonus Episode: Ranking all the cards in Pioneer Masters! (17lands tierlist) 16.12.2024 57:28

oin me as I make my 17lands.com tierlist for pioneer masters! Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/22b77386e0354d84827e732c226ebc91 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download...

Limited Level-Ups #193: Drafting Smarter Using the Powers of Prediction, With Ryan Saxe! 14.12.2024 1:04:43

Join me and Ryan Saxe for a conversation about how to improve your drafting and gameplay through the power of prediction! Jean Emmanuel Depraz Twitter Thread: https://x.com/JEDepraz/status/1818070343761936608 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coach...

Limited Level-Ups 192: Pioneer Masters Draft Primer! 07.12.2024 35:00

A sweet new draft format coming to arena! Come check out what you need to know for your first Pioneer Masters Drafts Bonus Sheets: https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Pioneer_Masters Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com U...

Limited Level-Ups #191: Foundations State of the Format Address! 15.11.2024 54:27

After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in Foundations draft! Alex's Foundation tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/71f4654151a244b281e29d30017f9e63 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoa...

Foundations Rare/Mythic Set Review! 06.11.2024 2:10:42

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the rares and Mythics in Foundations! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel) : ...

Foundations Common/Uncommon Set Review! 05.11.2024 3:30:37

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the commons and uncommons in Foundations! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel)...

Limited Level-Ups #190: Magiccon Vegas Tournament Report with Andrea Mengucci! 30.10.2024 1:05:47

Andrea Mengucci joins me as we talk about our experiences playing in this past weekend's Magiccon Vegas 100K sealed tournament! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: / limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast: https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel)...

Limited Level-Ups #189: A Deep Dive on Control In Duskmourn! 19.10.2024 56:37

Marc's Thread: https://fixvx.com/NEO_MTG/status/1845871459803033656 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel) : https://mtga.untapped.gg/companion?utm_me...

Limited Level-Ups #188: Duskmourn Grab Bag! Format Update, Rares, And Sealed 12.10.2024 47:36

Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel) : https://mtga.untapped.gg/companion?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=chordocalls

Limited Level-Ups #187: Duskmourn Week 2 Format Update! 05.10.2024 56:28

Marc's Twitter: https://x.com/NEO_MTG Blue/Green thread: https://x.com/NEO_MTG/status/1841556910840881305 Alex's 17lands tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/856d115e97b443ce955dcc85ece3dcf5 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email:...

Limited Level-Ups 186: Duskmourn State of the Format Address! 28.09.2024 1:05:19

After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in Duskmourn draft! Alex's 17lands tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/856d115e97b443ce955dcc85ece3dcf5 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gma...

Duskmourn Rare/Mythic Set Review! 18.09.2024 2:30:29

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the rares and mythics in Duskmourn ! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com

Duskmourn Common/Uncommon Set Review! 17.09.2024 5:04:10

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the commons and uncommons in Duskmourn ! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com

Limited Level-Ups #185: A Deep Dive on Mulligans! 13.09.2024 34:24

Your one stop shop for getting better at mulligans in limited! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel) : https://mtga.untapped.gg/companion?utm_medium=...

Limited Level-Ups 184: The Secrets of Drafting Blue/Red in Bloomburrow! 30.08.2024 41:06

Dafore's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dafore_ Kyle Rose AKA thehamtv's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHamTV Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today...