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 146: Wilds of Eldraine State of the Format Address! 15.09.2023 1:26:31

After a week of drafts, we talk more in-depth about how to draft Wilds of Eldraine with big picture ideas, an overview of the colors, and a look at the best decks Alex's 17lands Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/65a50dee5a70418f89c00913c559b768 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:...

Limited Level-Ups 145: Wilds of Eldraine Set Overview! 05.09.2023 1:00:25

Our set overview episode for Wilds of Eldraine! A distilled version of a set review focusing on big picture ideas, key cards, and archetypes, come take an early look at Wilds of Eldraine as I share my full set analysis. Alex's 17lands Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/65a50dee5a70418f89c00913c559b768 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Di...

Wilds Of Eldraine: Rare, Mythic & Bonus Sheet Set Review! 30.08.2023 3:10:12

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the Rares, Mythics, and bonus sheet cards in Wilds of Eldraine! 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

Wilds Of Eldraine: Common/Uncommon Set Review! 29.08.2023 5:11:35

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the commons and uncommons in Wilds of Eldraine! 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 144: 2023 Arena Cube Breakdown! 25.08.2023 54:27

With an Cube arena open coming up this weekend we take a deep drive in how to draft the Arena Cube! Alex's 17lands Lord of the Rings Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d 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 Co...

Limited Level-Ups 143: Getting the Most out of Magic's Resources, with Sierkovitz! 19.08.2023 1:20:46

The one and only Sierkovitz joins me to talk about the numbers behind Magic's Resources systems, as well as some Lord of the Rings Quick Hits! Sierkovitz's Magic Numbers Seminar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPhrtvHwcvU&ab_channel=Sierkovitz Alex's 17lands Lord of the Rings Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patr...

Limited Level-Ups 142: A 17lands.com Level-Up! 09.08.2023 1:03:41

17lands.com is an invaluable tool for drafters, but can bit a bit daunting to use. Join me as I talk about how I personally use 17lands and the places to look on the website if you're looking to use it to level up your game. Alex's 17lands Lord of the Rings Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelu...

Limited Level-Ups 141: The 2023 Card Evaluation Level-Up 01.08.2023 1:06:43

Card evaluation is one of the most important skills in limited, and the baselines for what makes a good cards changes over the years. Come join me as we dive into what you should expect for the mana you're paying in 2023, as we level-up your card evaluation. Alex's 17lands Lord of the Rings Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d Limited Level-Ups Patreon: h...

Limited Level-Ups 140: Tears or Cheers? A Conversation about Tierlists with Marc Anderson! 22.07.2023 54:43

The use of tierlists in limited is a contentious topic, join me and former pro Marc Anderson as we talk about the advantages and traps of using tierlists while drafting and deckbuilding Alex's 17lands Lord of the Rings Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/...

Limited Level-Ups 139: Lord of the Rings Gameplay Level-Up! 17.07.2023 49:10

Gameplay is tough! In this episode, I review a handful of cards in Lord of the Rings and talk about best practices when playing with/ against them, small edges you can gain, and touch on some broadly applicable ideas along the way. Alex's 17lands Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limite...

Limited Level-Ups 138: Lord of the Rings Metagame Update + Underrated Archetypes/Cards 10.07.2023 51:44

We're on week two of the format and the draft meta has shifted! Come check out important format talking points now that Red and Black are more contested. Alex's 17lands Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https:/...

Limited Level-Ups 137: Lord of the Rings State of the Format Address 29.06.2023 1:24:15

After a week of drafts, we talk more in-depth about how to draft Lord of the rings with Big Picture ideas, an overview of the colors, and a look at the best decks Alex's 17lands Tier list: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:h...

Limited Level-Ups 136: Lord of the Rings Set Overview! 19.06.2023 1:14:19

Our set overview episode for Lord of the Rings! A distilled version of a set review focusing on big picture ideas, key cards, and archetypes, come take an early look at Lord of thr Rings as I share my full set analysis. Alex's 17lands Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/aa685e825b12489a83f081dec8dc308d Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Di...

Lord of the Rings: Rare/Mythic Set Review! 14.06.2023 2:15:56

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the rares and mythics in Lord of the Rings! 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

Lord of the RIngs: Common/Uncommon Set Review! 13.06.2023 4:14:46

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the commons and uncommons in Lord of the Rings! This is part 1, check out part 2 by visiting the channel. 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 135: Lessons Learned From March of the Machine! 08.06.2023 47:04

Every format teaches something! This episode, Alex shares his own lessons from a card evaluation, drafting, and gameplay perspective, as well as some lessons from the community. 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....

Limited Level-Ups 134: The Live Listener Q + A Session! 27.05.2023 1:18:18

This week I asked the listeners to throw their toughest questions about limited at me and they sure delivered! Join as we get into some great general questions as well as dive into some real nitty gritty 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...

Limited Level-Ups 133: The Fundamentals Of Limited Deckbuilding 22.05.2023 1:12:46

Ever wonder why good players can seem to win with anything? In part It's because their deckbuilding fundamentals are so good! Join me as I walk through the fundamentals (and the advanced fundamentals) of building your deck in limited Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelu...

Limited Level-Ups 132: White Aggro, 5-Color Ramp, and Sealed, With Abram! 13.05.2023 1:04:47

OG Limited Level-Ups Co-Host Abram joins me to talk White aggro, 5-Color Ramp, and Sealed, in March of the Machine 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

Limited Level-Ups 131: Building Around Build Arounds, With Neal Oliver! 06.05.2023 1:03:50

Wondering how many cards you need to make that build around work? How do you splash a card like Sunfall or Etali? Neal Oliver joins me this week to answer all your questions about building around build around cards! Neal's Content: https://www.40cardcollege.com/ Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups P...

Limited Level-Ups 130: March of the Machine Gameplay Level-Up! 28.04.2023 1:09:38

Gameplay is tough! In this episode, I'll review a handful of cards in MOM and talk about best practices when playing with/ against them, small edges you can gain, and touch on some broadly applicable ideas along the way. 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 129: March Of The Machine State of the Format Address! 22.04.2023 1:33:28

Here it is! The big one! After a week of drafts, I talk more in-depth about how to draft March of the Machine! Join us as we dive into big picture thoughts, archetypes, top cards, underrated cards, and color rankings. Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Al...

March of the Machine: Rares, Mythics, and Legends Bonus Sheet Set Review! 12.04.2023 3:35:14

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the Rares and Mythics in March of the Machine! Battles 1:10 White 35:04 Blue 50:04 Black 1:03:29 Red 1:18:40 Green 1:33:27 Multicolor 1:53:00 Legends Bonus Sheet 2:26:34 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups...

March of the Machine: Common/Uncommon Set Review! 11.04.2023 5:10:12

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and Former Pro Marc Anderson review all the commons and uncommons in March of the Machine! Intro 0:00 Multicolor 2:36 Battles 25:56 Colorless 1:30:25 White 1:47:32 Blue 2:44:56 Black 2:26:50 Red 4:00:01 Green 4:33:09 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 128: Shadows over Innistrad State of the Format Address 25.03.2023 1:01:44

After a week of drafts, we talk more in-depth about how to draft Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered! Come join us for top archetypes, Under/overrated cards, and more! 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