343: WOE Ethan's Going to the PT - Episode 343
It's celebration time on Lords of Limited, and we're not talking about two nonland permanents entering the battlefield: Ethan qualified for the Pro Tour!!! He gives us a little day 2 tournament report from the qualifier weekend, and then he and Ben dive in to review one of the featured drafts from Arena Championship IV. Sponsored by Mint Mobile (https://mintmobile.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_m...
1hr 5m Oct 09, 2023
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342: WOE We're Halfway There - Episode 342
As a way to check in on the format now that we're in the latter half of its lifetime, Ben and Ethan come to the episode with two separate lists. One has 5 short, bitesize pieces of advice on the rules of engagement for Wilds of Eldraine, and the other has 5 underrated cards and what you're missing about them. Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transaction_...
1hr 8m Oct 02, 2023
1hr 8m
S1 Ep341: WOErlds Draft Review - Episode 341
What a weekend! Magic Con Vegas featured a limited $100K event as well as six rounds of draft at the World Championship! Ethan and Ben are here to review all the happenings, congratulate their peers' accomplishments, and zoom in on some key decision points from the two featured drafters at Worlds! Sponsored by Factor Meals (https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcast?c=LOL50&mealsize=8-1&c_comms=PE...
1hr 7m Sep 25, 2023
1hr 7m
340: Splashing Got Me Like WOE - Episode 340
(Take 2! Issues with the initial upload) Mana bases in limited can be tricky. It’s tough to know when and how to splash, what different splash considerations are, if you should be cutting or adding lands, and what’s worth stretching your mana for. In Wilds of Eldraine there is a ton of mana fixing which is why your hosts are here this week to let you know how to best put that fixing to use! De...
1hr 13m Sep 19, 2023
1hr 13m
339: Ready, Set, WOE - Episode 339
Your hosts have both been having a TON of success in Wilds of Eldraine, Ethan with streamlined two color decks and Ben with 4 and 5 color nonsense! This week, they're discussing their different approaches, comparing their impressions with the 17Lands top common data, and putting their strategies into place in a draft roundtable! (https://www.17lands.com/draft/734cb63e75f74c12a0db14058a8ea171) ...
1hr 14m Sep 11, 2023
1hr 14m
338: This Format Is WILD - Episode 338
Early Access Event? Check! Prerelease? Check! So now it's time for Ethan and Ben to let you in on all their current thoughts on WOE before the set goes live this week! They give their adjustment to how various mechanics played out, individual card movers up and down, and a contentious re-rankings of their top commons with many HOT TAKE ALERTS along the way! Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www...
1hr 19m Sep 04, 2023
1hr 19m
337: WOE Crash Course - Episode 337
It's Crash Course time, so strap in and get ready for everything you need to know about Wilds of Eldraine draft! We've got creatures vs removal stats, archetype/keyword support, thoughts on fixing/sweepers/mana sinks, and top commons and uncommons for each color! Grading Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQYHNwgfclJHZ6eA105jGGXP1pMxbHvWAQG8XOkcr8EFSj1h3Gg1WWh1K3xDSEx...
1hr 30m Aug 28, 2023
1hr 30m
336: WOE Is Me It's Preview Season - Episode 336
We're going back to one of Ethan's favorite planes with Wilds of Eldraine and there are a ton of commons and uncommons already previewed to go over. We're chatting new mechanics like role tokens and the return of adventures (with a twist), all ten signpost uncommons, removal, and more! Plus, a brand new edition of "Great or Garbage"! Sponsored by Factor Meals (https://www.factor75.com/pages/po...
1hr 21m Aug 21, 2023
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335: Arena Cube $2K? OK! - Episode 335
There's another Arena Open at the end of the month and this time the format is Cube! After a brief chat about Throne of Eldraine returning for a week, Ethan and Ben give an overview on their approach to competitive cubing using the most recent Arena Cube list! Most Recent Cube List (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/the-arena-cube-draft-december-13-january-1) Sponsored by Mint Mobil...
1hr 5m Aug 14, 2023
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334: 50 LTR Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 334
The ring has been destroyed and the journey has come to a close, so Ethan and Ben are here to send off LTR: Tales of Middle Earth with 50 Takes in 50 Minutes. We're summarizing our favorite summer set with discussions on ring tempting, color imbalance, card advantage, The Golden Egg Award, sweet combos, and more! Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transact...
1hr 8m Aug 07, 2023
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333: PT LTR Draft Review - Episode 333
Following up last week's discussion, Ethan and Ben review the two featured drafters from day 1 and day 2, highlighting both the picks that impressed them and those where they felt the pro made a misstep. Plus, Ethan makes a desperate plea for improvements to PT limited coverage! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc (https://www.coolstuffinc.com/) for 5% off!
1hr 8m Aug 01, 2023
1hr 8m
332: How to 6-0 PT LTR - Episode 332
With Pro Tour Barcelona next weekend, your hosts thought it would be fun to have a limited testing meeting live on air! We've both come to the episode with a theoretical plan for drafting LTR at the highest level, what colors and decks we want to navigate towards, and what our top commons, uncommons, and rares are based on what we expect the competition to be doing! Content referenced in the e...
1hr 21m Jul 24, 2023
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331: LTR Full 45 - Episode 331
This week, we're taking a quick look at some underappreciated cards in LTR limited before diving in to a full draft log review from Ben that can only be described with one word: trainwreck! Draft Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/4c9df5bdca2f487f9918e55343238220) Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transaction_id=102e5f35645d7c84e598f0ddc8b28e&utm_source=...
1hr 7m Jul 17, 2023
1hr 7m
330: An Unexpected Journey - Episode 330
It's a dangerous road, Frodo, firing up a draft... But luckily your hosts are here to help guide the way! This week we're looking not so much at "what's the pick?" but instead at "what's the path?" There are many roads to go down in LTR draft, and it's important to know which cards are sending you in which direction. Draft Logs (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTioCkZ94hUOpgx4VgSfr...
1hr 4m Jul 10, 2023
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329: LTR: The Extended Edition - Episode 329
For the first time since their "Live from Las Vegas" episode, your hosts are recording in the same room! Ben joined Ethan in Pittsburgh this week for a ton of drafting action, and they're here to report on all things lancyclers, ring tempting, 5 Color Legends, and why control is so darn strong in LTR Limited. Roundtable Draft Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/dfee8335783743a9ad9a04e1eac0a197)...
1hr 19m Jul 03, 2023
1hr 19m
328: There and Back Again and Again - Episode 328
Tales of Middle Earth is finally here and Ben has not been as pumped to talk about a format in quite some time! Both your hosts have reached high mythic rank in the first week and here to report on what has been winning for them, some individual movers up and down, and Ben outlines his favorite deck you're not drafting yet: UW Bath Salts! Roundtable Draft Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/45e...
1hr 17m Jun 26, 2023
1hr 17m
327: A Long Expected Set Release - Episode 327
Fresh off the heels of the streamer early access event and a 1st and 2nd place at their pre-releases, Ben and Ethan are here to tell you everything they've learned about LTR so far. How has the Ring Tempted mechanic worked out? Which colors are performing better than others? And how exactly did Ent-Draught Basin play out? All this and more packed into this week's episode! Sponsored by BetterHe...
1hr 14m Jun 19, 2023
1hr 14m
326: LTR Crash Course - Episode 326
Ethan and Ben set out on the journey of a lifetime to get you as prepared as possible for the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth limited format! We've got our usual big picture breakdown of the format looking at archetypes and keyword support, creatures vs removal sizing, card disagreements, and top commons and uncommons ranked! Grading Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d...
1hr 27m Jun 12, 2023
1hr 27m
325: LTR Previews Tempt You - Episode 325
The summer set is nearly upon us! About half of the cards for LTR: Tales of Middle Earth have been previewed and we're here to chat about as many commons and uncommons as we can get our hands on. We're looking at new and returning mechanics, color pair themes, possible combos, and our favorite segment: Great or Garbage! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc (https://www.coolstuffinc.com/) and get 5% ...
1hr 17m Jun 05, 2023
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324: 50 MOM Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 324
We're sad to say goodbye to one of the (greatest of) all-time limited formats, but it's time to send off March of the Machine the only way we know how: with 50 takes in 50 minutes! Start the clock because we've got official LOL power rankings, interactions to look out for, how battles artificially inflated or deflated your life total, the Golden Egg Award Winner and much, much more! Sponsored ...
1hr 8m May 29, 2023
1hr 8m
323: Forest Gumption - Episode 323
Ethan and Ben are back with more tenacity, more initiative, more #GUMPTION! This time we're taking a look at green decks and what makes them successful in our minds, what cards to look out for, and why green decks thrive in no-mans-land. Plus, we'll take a look at our draft logs from Day 2 of the Arena Open! UG Draft Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/439cbb190956407aa381b0b48cb72a87) Ethan's ...
1hr 3m May 22, 2023
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322: MOM's Got Gumption - Episode 322
Have the Lords finally cracked the code for MOM?! Well, they've certainly hit on a strategy that works for them which involves a lot of format knowledge and a little bit of #gumption. Listen along as they talk big picture ideas as well as outline the four archetypes they've got their eyes on: RB Treasures, UW Knights, BW Incubate, and UR Artifacts. Sponsored by Factor Meals (https://www.factor...
1hr 13m May 15, 2023
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321: Juri Duti and PT Drafts - Episode 321
Ethan's got the low-down on the secret tech for the format: #Gumption Rakdos! After outlining that deck and following up on a couple cards from last week, he and Ben dive in to both featured drafts from Pro Tour Minneapolis! Use Code "LOL" at CoolStuffInc (https://www.coolstuffinc.com/) for 5% off!
1hr 9m May 08, 2023
1hr 9m
320: MOMmy Issues - Episode 320
We've got a mid-format grab bag kind of episode for you with tons to discuss including the XIV LOL vs LR Showdown, The Arena Open, our updated thoughts and approaches for the format, 17lands data, what to do when the best decks are cut in your draft, and much more! Roundtable Draft Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/0a1f8131be3e4026befbe7b83d0df95a) LOL vs LR Showdown Draft Logs (https://docs....
1hr 14m May 01, 2023
1hr 14m
319: March to a Different Drum - Episode 319
March of the Machine is finally live for everyone and there is so much to unpack about this cube-like format! Ethan's talks about his current approach revolving around the importance of two-drops, while Ben gives us the tools to maximize our drafts for power! Ethan's Rakdos Deck (https://www.17lands.com/deck/126a0e2aa92d491d8d0c9cb34f913c76) Roundtable Draft Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/...
1hr 14m Apr 24, 2023
1hr 14m
318: Draft What Your MOMma Gave Ya - Episode 318
March of the Machine will be available to draft online tomorrow, which means we've got to get our listeners ready! We're updating our assumptions from the crash course after getting our hands on the cards during Early Access and pre-release weekend. Ben breaks down where he thinks Battles go best, why non-green fixing doesn't cut it, and the reason MOM may be the most cube-like set we've ever s...
1hr 16m Apr 17, 2023
1hr 16m
317: MOM Crash Course - Episode 317
The full card image gallery for March of the Machine is here which means it's time for another Crash Course! Join us as we attempt some big picture assumptions for this format as well dive deep into card grade differences and one of the most contentious top 3 common rankings in the history of the podcast! Grading Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTCbgoQFoojL05TJ4xaY...
1hr 33m Apr 10, 2023
1hr 33m
316: Your MOM Lets You Have Previews? - Episode 316
It's time to BATTLE! And we're not only talking about recapping the Lords vs. Resources showdown from this past weekend or the Arena Open, but the incredible new card type debuting in March of the Machine. There is a ton to talk about while preview season is in full swing and we do just that this week, so strap in and get your takes hot off the presses! Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.bet...
1hr 16m Apr 03, 2023
1hr 16m
315: SIRves You Right - Episode 315
The first week of Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered has come and gone and both Ben and Ethan can't get enough! They've been drafting a ton and are here with lots of big picture thoughts, cards that have impressed and underwhelmed, and a look at what archetypes are gaining and losing with the rotation of the Shadows of the Past slot. Draft Roundtable (https://www.17lands.com/draft/4bc4365c3b904...
1hr 10m Mar 27, 2023
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314: Please SIR I Want Some More - Episode 314
Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered drops tomorrow, so Ethan and Ben take a hazy trop down memory lane in order to give you the tools you need to trophy your first drafts. We're looking at all of the returning mechanics, going through each color's themes, shouting out the cards we remember overperforming, and ranking some top commons and uncommons! Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp...
1hr 4m Mar 20, 2023
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313: 50 ONE Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 313
With Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered around the corner and March of the Machines coming not long after that, it is time to say goodbye to one of the more controversial formats in our podcast's lifetime. Set the timer for 50 minutes as we go through what made this a Naya format, how the mechanics stacked up, why blue was so misunderstood, and of course, the crowning of the newest Golden Egg Aw...
1hr 4m Mar 13, 2023
1hr 4m
312: ONE is not Zero - Episode 312
The Lords begin this week by reflecting on their victory in the LOL vs LR Showdown and hyping themselves up for their day 2 drafts in the Arena Open. Then it's time for a look at tons of gameplay decisions in ONE from the macro to the micro with deckbuilding considerations, card sequencing, mulligans, and more! Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transactio...
1hr 16m Mar 06, 2023
1hr 16m
311: ONE Color Gold Cards - Episode 311
There are a lot of secrets in ONE limited...secret GOLD cards that is! This week we chat a bit about sealed in preparation for the Arena Open, take a look at a few updated card evaluations, and then dive into the main topic: how to evaluate cards under the rules of engagement for each color and color pair in this strict limited format! Support us on TCGPlayer! (https://www.tcgplayer.com/?utm_c...
1hr 10m Feb 27, 2023
1hr 10m
310: Return of the PT Draft Review - Episode 310
The paper Pro Tour is back and with it comes our armchair quarterbacking of the two featured drafters on day 1 and day 2! We also check in on what we've been drafting, some cards that have impressed, and some misinterpreted data floating around twitter. Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transaction_id=102d872b387e106a77c4bf0c512aed&utm_source=podcast&utm_...
1hr 12m Feb 20, 2023
1hr 12m
309: All v. ONE - Episode 309
ONE has been available to draft online for almost a week, and it will go down as one of the worst draft formats of all time! At least according to some loud voices, but your hosts have a more nuanced take. After some revisions to their initial evaluations of colors and cards, they put ONE on trial with Ethan representing the people as the prosecution and Ben rushing to its defense. Roundtable:...
1hr 17m Feb 13, 2023
1hr 17m
308: Reservation For ONE - Episode 308
Fresh off of his 21st placement and first MTG Tourney Cash, Ben gives us a full tournament report for SCGCon Indy! Then, it's time for the lords to share what they've learned from the Early Access Event and sealed play over the weekend. Tune in for their thoughts on the rules of engagement, color and archetype rankings, individual card surprises, and big shifts for the top commons! Sponsored b...
1hr 21m Feb 06, 2023
1hr 21m
307: ONE Crash Course - Episode 307
The full visual spoiler has dropped for Phyrexia: All Will Be One, and with it comes our patented Crash Course style episode! This week, we go deep on creatures vs removal, proliferate, oil counters, toxic, card grade differences, and give you our top commons and uncommons to prepare you for your weekend pre-release! ONE Grading Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSDs...
1hr 43m Jan 30, 2023
1hr 43m
306: All Will Be Previewed - Episode 306
This week Ben is joined by Alex Nikolic aka Chord_O_Calls to dive head first into previews from Phyrexia: All Will Be One! You'll get to hear their takes on the new mechanics and cards, in addition to everyone's favorite preview game: Great or Garbage! Support us on TCGPlayer! (https://www.tcgplayer.com/?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_source=lordsoflimited)
1hr 24m Jan 23, 2023
1hr 24m
305: MTG Life Lessons - Episode 305
With BRO firmly in the rearview mirror and ONE preview season not yet upon us, the lords take this week to look at 10 life lessons that magic has taught and instilled in them as a kind of message-in-a-bottle style episode for Ethan's newborn son Jonah. Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transaction_id=102b85122bed429340501034093d70&utm_source=podcast&utm_c...
1hr 5m Jan 16, 2023
1hr 5m
304: 50 BRO Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 304
We're sending BRO off the only way we know how: with our 50 takes!  Say goodbye to the land of prototypes and powerstones with our takes on format speed, retro artifacts, self-mill creatures, The Golden Egg Award, and much, much more! Support us on TCGPlayer (https://www.tcgplayer.com/?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_source=lordsoflimited) !
1hr 2m Jan 09, 2023
1hr 2m
303: Best & Worst of Limited 2022 - Episode 303
Happy New Year! This week, Ethan and Ben chat a bit about the return of the Arena Decathlon (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/2023-arena-decathlon) and then dive into an all-new retrospective look back at Limited 2022. Both hosts come to the show with their own separate best/worst answers to 12 different categories! Sponsored by BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go...
1hr 6m Jan 02, 2023
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302: What Unearth Is Going On? - Episode 302
Ethan and Ben return to The Brothers' War to discuss the state of the format and the three pillars of decks: streamlined two-color, aggro, and the chain reaction of unearth cards. Plus, a deep-dive on Rectangle Theory and how it applies to BRO! Draft Roundtable (https://www.17lands.com/draft/87be7073d2b5420b8050ae2581a29cea) Support us on TCGPlayer (https://www.tcgplayer.com/?utm_campaign=aff...
1hr 3m Dec 26, 2022
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301: Cubing Beyond the Open - Episode 301
In the midst of a day 2 run in the Arena Open, Ethan joins Ben to discuss their experiences with the newest iteration of the Arena Cube before reviewing his draft log and general strategy for getting some $$$ this weekend! Day 2 Draft 1 Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/cb834d3bc73d419cb3280a40ea2e9923) Day 2 Draft 2 Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/8cf95c4f97b04d30b6cd49382a3cd2fa) Suppor...
1hr 9m Dec 19, 2022
1hr 9m
300: BROstalgia - Episode 300
It's a huge milestone for the Lords of Limited as they celebrate their 300th episode! After catching up on the latest in BRO and a chat about the upcoming Arena Cube Arena Open, they welcome on some very special and influential guests that helped them become the magic players they are today! Arena Cube Open Details (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/arena-open-arena-cube-december-17-...
1hr 28m Dec 12, 2022
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299: BRO Team Draft Debrief - Episode 299
Team Lords is fresh off of a much-needed victory against Team Resources in their eleventh Team Draft Showdown. Ethan and Ben review all 6 drafts and decks to see what decisions (and lucky breaks) led them to a resounding 7-2 finish! Draft Logs and Decks (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQCV5bKBXG3FWqXhgR_p3LhEolOzsKDdyX8fJC2c0X6lPvrX8hsyS2f8flHiB02eWb42XybgQj69WhV/pub) Support us ...
1hr 17m Dec 05, 2022
1hr 17m
298: Brother, Can You Spare a Deck Tech? - Episode 298
This week your hosts are zeroing in on optimizing deckbuilding in BRO. Continuing the conversation from last week, they use the rules of engagement (SLICED) to look at how their favorite Jund archetypes tic: what each deck's plan is, the pros, the cons, and its key cards! For merch, tier-lists, the Limited Digest Newsletter, and more, visit https://www.lordsoflimited.com/ Support us on TCGPla...
1hr 5m Nov 28, 2022
1hr 5m
297: SLICED BREAD - Episode 297
The lords think they've cracked the code on The Brothers' War and are bringing their findings to you this week. After a discussion on the rules of engagement and some commons worth revisiting, they've got a new acronym for the limited community to wrap their head around with SLICED BREAD! Roundtable Draft! (https://www.17lands.com/draft/7c8184377d114ca99c71654bda7371e6) Support us on TCGPlaye...
1hr 10m Nov 21, 2022
1hr 10m
296: Brothers' War: What Is It Good For? - Episode 296
With the Streamer Early Access Event and prerelease weekend under their belts, your hosts are here to give as many updates to their predictions about BRO as possible. We've got new thoughts on Prototypes, Powerstones, Unearth, and more, plus newly-minted top commons for each color. And find out exactly why Ben is so skeptical about the longevity of this format while being only four drafts deep!...
1hr 14m Nov 14, 2022
1hr 14m
295: BRO Crash Course - Episode 295
Another new set is upon us which means another Crash Course episode jam packed with as much information as possible to get you ready for your first events of The Brothers War. Join us as we look at creatures vs. removal, keyword and archetype support, sweepers, mana sinks, card grading differences, and rank our top commons and uncommons for each color! Brothers War Grading Spreadsheet! (https:...
1hr 31m Nov 07, 2022
1hr 31m
294: Previews, BRO! - Episode 294
Preview season is in full swing and there are a TON of commons and uncommons from The Brothers War to talk about! Your hosts go through the new and returning mechanics, archetype signposts, and another installment of "Great or Garbage?" All while asking themselves, "Powerstone tokens can't be this busted, can they!?" Support us on TCGPlayer! (https://www.tcgplayer.com/?utm_campaign=affiliate&u...
1hr 9m Nov 01, 2022
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