Lords of Limited

Welcome to the Duskmourn Crash Course! We're here to give you everything you need to know about the cards and strategies that matter in Duskmourn limited for your pre-release weekend! We're changing things up for this episode: looking at which pairs of signposts are pointing towards powerful draft archetypes, what crossover synergies might exist, card disagreements under the lens of our new gradin...

Another preview season is upon us and we're scared...of how fun this new format looks! We take a look at the new mechanics for Duskmourn as well as all the signpost uncommons that have been previewed so far to give us a sense of what to expect from this limited environment. Plus, we try to peg top commons, shout out some busted looking uncommons, and have our longest "Great or Garbage?" segment EV...

Bloomburrow is getting ready to hibernate for the long winter ahead and so it's time to wrap-up the format with 50 Takes! Let's get 50 minutes on the clock as we review the winners and losers of the set's mechanics and archetypes, big talented hits, and some otter misses. Plus, the return of secret reach, the Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Award winners, and much more! Sponsored by BetterHelp

As Bloomburrow winds down, your hosts take the opportunity to look at card evaluation in the era of Play Boosters. How do the new packs change how we evaluate cards and what leaks can we shore up in the ways we personally are looking at cards before a set comes out? PLUS, Ben drops a hot take and cooks up a proposal for a new way to grade cards moving forward and Ethan is ALL IN! Sponsored by Mira...

We've got some late-stage draft format action for you this week on the podcast! Ben is fresh off a week of prep for the Arena Open and Ethan has been going DEEP on some niche buildarounds and cooking with various strategies in BLB and they're both here to let you know what they've found success with! Draft Log 1 Draft Log 2 Sponsored by BetterHelp

Whether you're getting ready for the Arena Open, an RCQ, or a Super Qualifier on MTGO, you're gonna need to know this sealed format and we've got you covered! This week, we look at big picture strategies for BLB Sealed, how to get an edge against your opponent, and what cards to be on the lookout for that improve from draft. Draft Log

The animals of Bloomburrow have been with us for a week which means we've got lots to go over including Green being top of the food chain AGAIN, how our experiences match up against the stats on 17lands, a spotlight on Dimir, and the two kinds of drafts you're likely to face. Draft Log 1 Draft Log 2 Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobile

With Early Access events and pre-releases under our belts, your hosts are here to give their updated takes on Bloomburrow before the set goes live online tomorrow! We've got new and improved power rankings of colors, archetypes, and a whole host of individual cards to re-evaluate! Sponsored by Mint Mobile and BetterHelp

We're back with our longest Crash Course episode ever! It's time to dive into the world of rabbits and mice and lizards with some big picture information on the limited landscape, a healthy dose of card-grade disagreements, and a new format for ranking our top cards going into pre-release weekend! Grading Spreadsheet Sponsored by Miracle Made and BetterHelp

It's time to enter the world of tiny, magical creatures with Bloomburrow! We're here smack in the middle of preview season to talk about as many commons and uncommons as we can and try to piece together this limited puzzle in preparation for the full set dropping in just a week!

It's been a whirlwind of a summer set with Modern Horizons 3, and even though it feels like we just welcomed it to Arena, it's time to say goodbye. So, let's get 50 minutes on the clock and rattle off as much info as we can about the format including power rankings, how to cook with the synergies in the set, and our Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Award winners! Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobile

There's nothing better than getting to review high stakes drafts and we've got TWO from both days of the PT. Join us as we go through Yoshihiko Ikawa and Jacob Nagro's drafts from the Pro Tour in Amsterdam!

It's time PIVOT! We're kicking things off with our first JLK What's the Play for MH3 and then talking about navigating drafts, especially when they're not going well. How to move off of an Eldrazi start and find the open lane can be daunting, but we've got a great discussion and a bunch of draft reviews to help it all make sense! JLK What's the Play? Draft Review 1 Draft Review 2 Draft Review 3 Sp...

We're one week in to this awesome format and kick things off by talking about the Eldrazi in the room Writhing Chrysalis. Then move on to larger format thoughts, individual cards to discuss, and a draft roundtable to showcase how we're approaching this limited environment! Draft Log Review Sponsored by Miracle Made and BetterHelp

Early Access has come and gone and has us EXTREMELY excited for this new format. It looks synergistic with a capital "S" and we've only just scratched the surface. Join us as we discuss our first impressions, some color and archetype rankings, the common fetchlands, MDFCs, and tons of individual cards! Sponsored by Mint Mobile Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a websit...

Modern Horizons 3 is almost here and we've got an episode packed to the brim with info to get you ready for your pre-release! We look at archetype and keyword support, sweepers, lifegain, mana sinks, a TON of grading differences, and our top 3 commons and uncommons in each color! Grading Spreadsheet Sponsored by BetterHelp

A high synergy, high powered, masters set is coming to a draft table near you this summer and we've got the early scoop on the cards previewed so far! We take a stab at guessing about what the archetypes are doing and go over big players in Energy, Eldrazi, and MDFCs. Plus, everyone's favorite segment: Great or Garbage! MH3 Mechanics Article Sponsored by MiracleMade

The sun is setting on OTJ, so we give it one last "giddyup" before shifting gears to MH3 with our usual power rankings, Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Awards, sweet combos, and much more! Sponsored by BetterHelp Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"

After over 6 years, we're thrilled to welcome back to the podcast former MPL member and current OTJ crusher Andrew Cuneo. We talk about a wide range of topics including why this format has clicked so well, how he uses 17lands, Magic and Music in 2024, and why you're not picking Mobile Homestead high enough! Andrew Cuneo's YouTube Channel Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase...

We're using the infamous "M" word this week: META! We think things have shifted in OTJ and it's blue's time to shine. After drafting lots of this maligned color all week, we've got a lot of good intel on it for you! Plus, a great JLK What's the Play and a review of Ben's 1st draft from day 2 of the Arena Open! Ben's Draft Log Sponsored by BetterHelp

It's Pro Tour time which means we have high stakes drafts to review from two of the top players in the world: PT Karlov winner Seth Manfield and current PT champion Yoshihiko Ikawa. Let's armchair draft this thing!!! Sponsored by Mint Mobile

Outlaws of Thunder Junction is finally here to draft and we have been playing a ton! We've got intel from BO1 on MTGA and BO3 on MTGO, what makes green so good, what the rules of engagement for the format are, some growing pains for Ethan, and top commons re-ranked! It's a jam packed episode you won't want to miss! Sponsored by Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain...

Pre-release weekend and Early Access have come and gone, and your hosts have some flaming hot takes and card reevaluations to get to before the set drops on Tuesday! Draft Roundtable Sponsored by BetterHelp and MintMobile

It's time for the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Crash Course! Join us as we look at all the big picture elements for this format including creatures vs removal, archetype and keyword support, mana sinks, fixing, sweepers, and more! Plus, our grading differences and top 3 commons and uncommons! Sponsored by Squarespace  - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code "LOL"

Preview Season for Outlaws of Thunder Junction are in full swing and we've got tons of mechanics, themes, and cards to review as we prepare for the full spoiler to drop. Plus we're predicting top commons and the return of everyone's favorite spoiler season segment: Great or Garbage? Sponsored by MeUndies and BetterHelp