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 18m Dec 05, 2022
1hr 18m
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 6m Nov 28, 2022
1hr 6m
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 32m Nov 07, 2022
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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 10m Nov 01, 2022
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293: 50 DMU Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 293
We're sad to see Dominaria United go, but excited to send it off in classic LOL fashion with our 50 takes episode! The common cost reduction creatures, all of the 2-for-1's, Shield-Wall Sentinel's sins, love for Karn and hate for Vineshaper Prodigy, and much more are all topics for discussion as we summarize this all-timer format!
1hr 5m Oct 24, 2022
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292: Full 45 and 2 Zig Zags - Episode 292
With Dominaria United coming to a close, we thought there was no better way to put into practice all of the concepts we've been outlining over the past few weeks than in a full draft review! Draft Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/112d209e55944920862bfce804d29c52) If you'd like to support the show: patreon.com/lordsoflimited lordsoflimited.com/tcgplayer
1hr 5m Oct 17, 2022
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291: And Here's the Kicker - Episode 291
We're taking a fast and loose grab bag approach this week on the podcast to touch on a number of DMU specific topics: kicker-card tiers, domain mana bases, the wheel, and drafting with the end in mind! Roundtable Draft (https://www.17lands.com/draft/b1bc4585fb1f462190e6af282e58d514) Support us via TCGPlayer (https://www.tcgplayer.com/?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_source=lords...
1hr 7m Oct 10, 2022
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290: Shed a Tier for Pick Orders - Episode 290
All format long, we've been talking about the context of cards in DMU and the need to constantly adjust your pick orders. Well, this week we're diving into exactly why that is and when to do it! Roundtable Draft Log (https://www.17lands.com/draft/d8eae59eeb174fccb2773e3760f6a3d8) Draft Example 1 (https://www.17lands.com/draft/c7d46b81da4740d58222f6e7fc5035d8) Draft Example 2 (https://www.17la...
1hr 12m Oct 03, 2022
1hr 12m
289: Signed, Sealed, Dominaria'd - Episode 289
There's lots of high-stakes limited MTG to unpack and prep for this week! First up, it's a a quick debrief of the LoL vs LR showdown, then a roundtable draft review from the Arena Championships Day 1, and then on to the Main Event: getting you all prepped and ready to go for DMU Sealed for Day 1 of the Arena Open! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/79af3d0e0a92469090f046a9fbb10379
1hr 8m Sep 26, 2022
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288: DOMmons in Context - Episode 288
We're returning to a LoL-favorite episode template in Commons in Context this week, but with a twist! DMU is a format all about uncommons, so we're here to highlight the ones to look out for, the ones best supported by their respective colors, and how each color's core of commons plays out. Plus, a roundtable draft leading to an unlikely deck! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/09f15687...
1hr 21m Sep 19, 2022
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287: Draft Ahead - Episode 287
As a way to illustrate the different paths you can take through each DMU draft, we've got a number of logs to review and discuss the implications that stem from each potential pick! Draft 1: https://www.17lands.com/draft/f1743154607e41f69b199a5608c9f018 Draft 2: https://www.17lands.com/draft/a3a6a604b188480aac4d9542d0540b45 Draft 3: https://www.17lands.com/draft/3f59ae43edb34d309f83958a73c1c324
1hr 10m Sep 12, 2022
1hr 10m
286: Domin Are Ya Hyped - Episode 286
Dominaria United is finally here and what a breath of fresh limited air it is! This format has thrown its hat in the ring as an all-timer mere days into its lifetime and we are incredibly excited to bring you our initial thoughts after diving in head first to this format. We've got broad strokes concepts, color and common re-rankings, and a pledge that we are up to the task of not only giving y...
1hr 11m Sep 05, 2022
1hr 11m
285: DMU Crash Course - Episode 285
We have high hopes for Dominaria United and couldn't be more excited to get you ready for your first drafts of the format with our patented Crash Course! This episode is chock full of stats about creatures vs removal, archetype and keyword support, sweepers, fixing, lifegain, and much more. Plus, we've got our card disagreements and top 3 commons and top 2 uncommons ranked in each color! Gradi...
1hr 36m Aug 29, 2022
1hr 36m
284: DMU Previews We <3 You - Episode 284
It's the most wonderful time of the year as DMU Preview Season is in full swing! We're here to talk about the new and returning mechanics as well as every single common and uncommon spoiled so far! Be sure to listen until the very end for our official LoL free preview cards courtesy of Wizards of the Coast!
1hr 6m Aug 22, 2022
1hr 6m
283: HBG Shake-up and Send-off - Episode 283
The alchemy rebalance for HBG really changed the texture of the format and we're here to discuss every single card shift and what their implications are for the limited landscape. Plus, we're sending off the format with an abbreviated 25 takes in 25 minutes! WOTC Article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/alchemy-rebalancing-august-11-2022-08-10
1hr 7m Aug 15, 2022
1hr 7m
282: A Day 2 In The Life - Episode 282
This week we're looking at a bunch of draft logs from streamers who made their way to Day 2 of the Arena Open. Huge thank you and shout out to the various folks that submitted their logs to us, check them out! Follow along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRFB_G2Hcb43cZXonRi5ZzrJ8v2L4bBWZadAH8Pmu-LoNC9zkfKQRP1mCLO-Qg90ngH4oGAkK-iXrQt/pub twitch.tv/dafore_ twitch.tv/numotth...
1hr 7m Aug 08, 2022
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281: Build Around and Find Out - Episode 281
With both competitive limited events on MTGA behind us, it's time to look at the amount of fun there is to be had in Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate! This week, your hosts are looking at a number of sweet build around rares in the format and what you can do to maximize them the next time you see them in draft! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/233ba6074387470eb53e079fedf47883
1hr 9m Aug 01, 2022
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280: Seal Off The Gate! - Episode 280
Ethan and Ben practiced HBG sealed all week and it payed off with both of them scoring impressive 7-1 records in day 1 of the Mythic Championship Qualifier on Arena! Now they're here to tell you everything they learned in preparation for the Arena Open this coming weekend. Listen along as they break down how to optimize a sealed pool and what the specific rules are for winning in HBG Sealed!
1hr 1m Jul 25, 2022
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279: Breaking Down Baldur's Gate - Episode 279
With a full week of drafts under their belts, your hosts are here to let you know exactly what the rules of engagement are for HBG. We've got top commons solidified (with some cross reference to 17lands), top archetypes outlined, and a roundtable full of interesting decisions and discussions! Roundtable Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/ef57849325824213a534910a4ce44e0a 
1hr 7m Jul 18, 2022
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278: Baldur's Gate: Hate or Great? - Episode 278
Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate may be the most divisive limited format we've ever seen and even your two hosts are quite split on their enjoyment of it so far! But no matter, we're still here to bring you everything we've learned from our first weekend full of drafts including rules of engagement, specific overperformers, and top commons re-ranked!
1hr 11m Jul 11, 2022
1hr 11m
277: Horizons: Baldur's Gate Crash Course - Episode 277
We've got our first ever digital-only draft format available on MTG Arena for the next couple months and are here to break down everything you need to know for your first weekend of drafts with our patented Crash Course style episode. Join us for stats on creatures vs. removal, archetype support, card disagreements and top commons and uncommons! HBG Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com...
1hr 28m Jul 04, 2022
1hr 28m
276: 50 SNC Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 276
With new sets like Alchemy Horizons and Double Masters 2022 just around the corner, it's time to say goodbye to the five families and send off Streets of New Capenna with 50 takes in 50 minutes. Whether you're looking for our final thoughts on broken Brokers and the rest or coming back to this set for the first time as a flashback, this is the episode for you!
1hr 3m Jun 27, 2022
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275: Going Beyond P1p1 - Episode 275
This week we're digging deeper into the current Theros Beyond Death offering on MTG Arena with updates on how our first few drafts have gone as well as a Full 45 Draft Log Review!
1hr 9m Jun 20, 2022
1hr 9m
274: Theros Back From the Dead - Episode 274
Theros Beyond Death Premier Draft is coming to MTG Arena for the first time this week so we're here with a refresher on the mechanics, best cards, and winning strategies to get you ready for that Mythic climb! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/0fe13d5fe55440028b199f5eac2a5034
1hr 2m Jun 13, 2022
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273: Back Alleys of New Capenna - Episode 273
Are you tired of trying to draft Brokers over and over again? Do you long for a fun deck with lots of colors and powerful cards? Well, look no further than this week's episode where we show you how to get off the main streets and head to the back alleys for a change of pace! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/ba16ad01c00e4bfd85954efd39466ada 
1hr 10m Jun 06, 2022
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272: One Way Streets and U-Turns - Episode 272
Draft decisions in Streets of New Capenna can be incredibly difficult and knowing when to change lanes or stay the course isn't always obvious. This week, we're looking at what makes pivoting so tricky in this format and why two-drops are of the utmost importance. Draft Logs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRya_JsgcNd2SDn7fCm_zRoVM-Gc3boHd7I0NPqy-GjnFlmjjiYVZCyJCPF8Rqs5GmMl_40EC7u...
1hr 9m May 30, 2022
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271: Community and Content with MTGNerdGirl
For our May Bonus Episode, we're joined by content creator extraordinaire MTGNerdGirl. Twitch Streamer, youtuber, MagicMics Podcast co-host, and founder/manager of the stream team DegenGaming, NerdGirl wears many hats in the world of content creation and we're excited to have the opportunity to sit down and talk to her about all her success! twitch.tv/mtgnerdgirl youtube.com/mtgnerdgirl twitte...
1hr 2m May 26, 2022
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270: Taking Sides Against the Family - Episode 270
Now that Streets of New Capenna has been out for a few weeks, one thing is clear: Brokers is broken! This week, we go deep on why that is and, more importantly, how you can arm yourself with the tools to beat the best family! Roundtable - https://www.17lands.com/draft/79ae5b2337574a28bd28f7097dc5fc62 
1hr 8m May 23, 2022
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269: SNC Team Draft Debrief - Episode 269
It's time again for another Team Draft breakdown from our recent battle against Team Resources on the Streets of New Capenna! After a brief format check-in, we dive in to all 6 draft logs and deck pics from the competitors to see how things flowed around the table! Follow along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT6MORZ1m1xmL3utiV1mVtkZVDxk4Ssedy7aVIJVNKFQYqemcA965WlESTetafCu...
1hr 12m May 16, 2022
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268: Streets Paved With Gold - Episode 268
Streets of New Capenna is billed as a three-color format. But guess what? You've been lied to! Sure sometimes you'll end up fully three colors, but you'll have a lot more success if you draft the way we outline in this episode. Plus, we've got a great "outside-in/inside-out" way to contextualize the format as well as a number of difficult mid-draft decisions!
1hr 9m May 09, 2022
1hr 9m
267: We Run These Streets - Episode 267
We've got an amazing episode in store for you with Ethan fresh off of his 8th place finish in the Team Sealed 20K at SCGCon Pittsburgh and Ben with a ton of drafts under his belt. Ethan gives you a little tournament report breakdown and then Ben gets into his dos and don'ts for successfully navigating SNC drafts! Team Sealed 20K Pool and Decks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTKje...
1hr 13m May 02, 2022
1hr 13m
266: Streets Smarts - Episode 266
With the paper prerelease under their belts, your hosts are here to give their very early impressions of the cards from Streets of New Capenna. How have the mechanics played out, which cards have surprised so far, and more! Mock Draft: https://www.17lands.com/site_draft_replay/cf155d6787444534beddc6d08899ba0c 
1hr 5m Apr 25, 2022
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265: This Cube Makes You Tink - Episode 265
The Tinkerer's Cube is back on MTG Arena and so your hosts are taking their April Bonus Episode to talk all about the updates! We've got big picture thoughts, archetype breakdowns, and the one deck that got a MASSIVE update!
1hr 2m Apr 20, 2022
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264: Streets of New Capenna Crash Course - Episode 264
Streets of New Capenna is finally here and with it comes our Crash Course style episode chock full of all the information to get you prepped and ready for your first drafts of the format! We've got creature and removal stats, archetype and mechanic support, top commons and uncommons for each color, and much much more! Welcome to the Family! SNC Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spre...
1hr 31m Apr 18, 2022
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263: Learning the Streets - Episode 263
Preview Season for Streets of New Capenna is in full swings so we're looking at the new and returning mechanics as well as every single common and uncommon spoiled as of April 10th!
1hr 6m Apr 11, 2022
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262: 50 NEO Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 262
We're sending off Neon Dynasty in classic Lords of Limited fashion with our 50 takes episode! We sum up this set by looking at the format's rules of engagement, busted sagas, 2-for-1's galore, Reito Sentinel spice, and much, much more!
1hr 3m Apr 04, 2022
1hr 3m
261: NEO What's the Play? - Episode 261
We're back with one of our favorite episode styles in a new edition of "What's the Play?" This week, we're looking at a number of in-game decisions from various matches in Neon Dynasty and discussing our thought process behind them. Play along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2TVASLonkFTyPs9ydWcMGCbVPThQas_dVPEZ1BtbB6S0qmCEpZV1OZUfaenTE-BTlXv8P-xkHCouK/pub
1hr Mar 28, 2022
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260: NEO Full 45 - Episode 260
After a brief discussion about what we've been drafting recently, we dive into an entire draft log review! We'll discuss every single pick and the thought process behind them as well as the final deck! Play along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSE48lxg1KkNruoB7mO1uNlep_XkO708nXnV12w2aOrLZ1wpC-bNeNkG6WLPHriER1jOpBP_QxNFNDj/pub
1hr 4m Mar 21, 2022
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259: One With NEO - Episode 259
This week we're taking a sort of "re-review" approach to Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. The format has settled and so we're using data and our own experiences to outline the overarching rules of engagement as well as specific top performing cards. Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/32085a2e169f45cd89fa980bf81b1253 
1hr 15m Mar 14, 2022
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258: NEO Team Draft Debrief - Episode 258
For our March Bonus Episode, we're breaking down the Neon Dynasty Team Draft versus Team Resources, looking at all 6 draft logs and decks. Follow along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSYq1y1OH_wtXbMMEwLaQ9Hn-FxwtlkaEhZPfRKyn4ff3prJ36aQrmn2Sf3OcpK1D8ZxX4xIHuUDzWQ/pub 
1hr Mar 09, 2022
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257: Neon Lights Are Bright - Episode 257
Splashing is a difficult concept to master in limited and Neon Dynasty is full of powerful cards worth stretching your mana for. This week, your hosts are here to breakdown mana bases, the requirements for splashing, and how to build decks with a light splash all the way to full 5 color greed! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/88b19fb2e517480ba0bbedfaa7b2f314 
1hr 6m Mar 07, 2022
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256: Back in Black in NEO - Episode 256
In the midst of a huge weekend of MTG competitions with both the Arena Open and the LOL vs. LR Showdown, your hosts take stock of the current limited format and one part of it in particular: black. What makes this color shine, how should you be drafting it, and what do its four archetypes look like? Roundtable Draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/82e358ad789e4171b6a3b2e207e0dd59
59m Feb 28, 2022
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255: NEO Sealed Solutions - Episode 255
With the Arena Open this weekend, your hosts are here with a bonus episode to talk about all things Neon Dynasty Sealed. We take a look at some big picture truths about the format as well as some specific differences between draft and sealed to give you the best chance at making Day 2 on Sunday!
34m Feb 25, 2022
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254: The Saga of NEO - Episode 254
Sagas feel nearly as powerful in NEO as something like cycling in IKO and until the metagame shifts your hosts believe they're the best thing to do in the format. This week we're discussing how we're approaching NEO, what makes the Sagas so busted, and how their power level influences the drafts and gameplay in this format! Roundtable: https://www.17lands.com/draft/79476522bb624b4799d9bee69e98...
1hr 5m Feb 21, 2022
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253: Red Eggs and Going HAM - Episode 253
After a weekend full of drafting Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, your hosts are here to share everything they've learned about the format so far. There's a lot to discuss in terms of synergies (large and small), individual cards, early 17lands.com data, and top commons re-ranked.
1hr 11m Feb 14, 2022
1hr 11m
252: NEO Crash Course - Episode 252
We are just a few days away from our first drafts of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, so it's time for a Crash Course in this incredibly complex set! We've got our usual mix of stats on creatures vs. removal, archetype support, mana sinks, fixing, card disagreements, and top commons/uncommons! Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSNpszDe9T0UmmCG2YT0FEyixjNzOGqYRaJqyirvg...
1hr 43m Feb 07, 2022
1hr 43m
251: NEO Previews and Predictions - Episode 251
Spoiler season for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is kicking off and we're here to look at as many commons and uncommons as we can before the whole set drops. We're diving in to the new and returning mechanics (with twists!), the various two-color pair themes, "great or garbage," and much more!
1hr 6m Jan 31, 2022
1hr 6m
250: Arena Cube Full 45 - Episode 250
For our January Bonus Episode, we're doing a full draft log walkthrough from one of Ethan's drafts of the MTG Arena Cube. Hear what goes into each pick and how your hosts are navigating a complex format like Cube! Follow Along at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSVggVeCvbQsbqiqXm1-fkUh8tQG-CkDxN1ckaKkDbZ5S5_SFV_kBHchv_Qe-s1Qeq7_XQqlPcqM-_I/pub
1hr Jan 28, 2022
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