Lords of Limited
Episodes
366: Investigating Draft Options - Episode 366
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So much emphasis with drafting is placed on the first few picks, but there's much more to explore beyond that! This week, we're dropping you in to a b...
365: Breaking Down Nuts & Bolts 16 - Episode 365
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Rosewater's article outlining play boosters and the skeleton for the common card file going forward reveals so much information about what we can...
364: Can We Close In The Arena Open? - Episode 364
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've got a clean-up step for MC Chicago, a brand new "What's the Play" segment courtesy of Josh Lee Kwai, a list of (still!?) underrated ca...
363: Live From Magic Con Chicago - Episode 363
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are coming to you LIVE from the main stage at Magic Con Chicago to give a run down of this jam packed weekend! We debrief with Ethan about his Pro ...
362: Mr. Green in the Draft Queue with the 3-0 - Episode 362
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the week before the PT and Ethan and Ben are dialed in on how to get the most out of your MKM drafts. We've got some broad format updates, a deep...
361: Collecting Evidence for the PT - Episode 361
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's only been one week, but Ethan and Ben have been drafting A TON and have lots to discuss. We think the format is quite balanced and there's lots o...
360: We Suspect MKM Is Great - Episode 360
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With pre-realease weekend under their belts, it's time for Ethan and Ben to give their updated thoughts on MKM before the set drops online on Tuesday!...
359: MKM Crash Course - Episode 359
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the Murders at Karlov Manor Crash Course! We've got everything you need to get you ready for your pre-release: a breakdown of creatures ...
358: Get a Clue on MKM - Episode 358
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a classic whodunnit for your hosts as they try to put the incomplete pieces of spoiler season together for Murders at Karlov Manor. The flavor an...
357: 50 LCI Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 357
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to send off Lost Caverns of Ixalan the only way we know how: with 50 takes in 50 minutes! We've got Golden Egg and Imperial Oath awards to g...
356: A-LCI-Mizing Ixalan - Episode 356
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're putting on our designer caps to explore power level in the context of Lost Caverns of Ixalan. We'll take a look at the mechanics and t...
355: Best & Worst of Limited 2023 - Episode 355
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! It's the end of 2023 which means it's time to look back and dole out awards for best and worst among 16 different categories across al...
354: Khan I Have This Dance? - Episode 354
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a little bit of everything this holiday episode with a big announcement for MC Chicago, how to maximize EV for Festival in a Box Sealed, Eth...
353: Here Comes the KHANtent - Episode 353
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Arena Open weekend and Ethan and Ben are smack in the middle of their runs on Day 2, but take a break to record this week's episode. We've got ou...
352: 50 KTK Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 352
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Khans of Tarkir, one of the most beloved limited formats of all time, is coming to Arena this week! So to prepare you for your first (or returning) dr...
351: LCI Draft Fossilosophy - Episode 351
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lost Caverns of Ixalan is far from extinct! Now that things have slowed down a bit, there's room for more controlling strategies, dinosaurs are free t...
350: Dino-Sore Losers - Episode 350
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got some dinosaur bones to pick with LCI! This format has so much variance with Explore and Discover and its speed really puts drafts and games ...
349: LCI = Let's Chat 1-Drops - Episode 349
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holy 1-drops, Batman! "The format starts on turn 1" is the mantra for this week's episode and we're looking at everything through that lens including ...
348: Lost in the Sauce - Episode 348
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan and Ben have a TON of reps of LCI already with the Early Access Event, their respective pre-releases, and the SCGCon Limited $2K! With these rep...
347: LCI Crash Course - Episode 347
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's crash course time, which means we've got everything you need to know to crush your pre-release! Join us as we look at creatures vs. removal, mech...
346: Time to Get Lost - Episode 346
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to preview season for Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Join Ben and Ethan as they go spelunking into the new mechanics, commons, and uncommons that thi...
345: 50 WOE Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 345
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Woah, Woe is already over? That's right, preview season is right around the corner so that means it's time to send off Wilds of Eldraine with 50 Takes...
344: The Questions You're Not Asking - Episode 344
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a rare break from our format-specific content to zoom out and do a level-up style episode all about card evaluation and maximizing power ...
343: WOE Ethan's Going to the PT - Episode 343
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 To...
342: WOE We're Halfway There - Episode 342
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
S1 Ep341: WOErlds Draft Review - Episode 341
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rev...
340: Splashing Got Me Like WOE - Episode 340
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(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 con...
339: Ready, Set, WOE - Episode 339
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! Th...
338: This Format Is WILD - Episode 338
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 goe...
337: WOE Crash Course - Episode 337
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
336: WOE Is Me It's Preview Season - Episode 336
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. W...
335: Arena Cube $2K? OK! - Episode 335
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
334: 50 LTR Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 334
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
333: PT LTR Draft Review - Episode 333
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
332: How to 6-0 PT LTR - Episode 332
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
331: LTR Full 45 - Episode 331
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
330: An Unexpected Journey - Episode 330
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
329: LTR: The Extended Edition - Episode 329
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
328: There and Back Again and Again - Episode 328
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 myth...
327: A Long Expected Set Release - Episode 327
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
326: LTR Crash Course - Episode 326
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
325: LTR Previews Tempt You - Episode 325
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 comm...
324: 50 MOM Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 324
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
323: Forest Gumption - Episode 323
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 successfu...
322: MOM's Got Gumption - Episode 322
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 knowled...
321: Juri Duti and PT Drafts - Episode 321
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
320: MOMmy Issues - Episode 320
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thought...
319: March to a Different Drum - Episode 319
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
318: Draft What Your MOMma Gave Ya - Episode 318
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
317: MOM Crash Course - Episode 317
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 as...
316: Your MOM Lets You Have Previews? - Episode 316
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 inc...
315: SIRves You Right - Episode 315
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 her...
314: Please SIR I Want Some More - Episode 314
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
313: 50 ONE Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 313
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
312: ONE is not Zero - Episode 312
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
311: ONE Color Gold Cards - Episode 311
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
310: Return of the PT Draft Review - Episode 310
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
309: All v. ONE - Episode 309
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 som...
308: Reservation For ONE - Episode 308
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
307: ONE Crash Course - Episode 307
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
306: All Will Be Previewed - Episode 306
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
305: MTG Life Lessons - Episode 305
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 taug...
304: 50 BRO Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 304
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
303: Best & Worst of Limited 2022 - Episode 303
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! This week, Ethan and Ben chat a bit about the return of the Arena Decathlon and then dive into an all-new retrospective look back at L...
302: What Unearth Is Going On? - Episode 302
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 cha...
301: Cubing Beyond the Open - Episode 301
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 reviewi...
300: BROstalgia - Episode 300
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 upco...
299: BRO Team Draft Debrief - Episode 299
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
298: Brother, Can You Spare a Deck Tech? - Episode 298
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week your hosts are zeroing in on optimizing deckbuilding in BRO. Continuing the conversation from last week, they use the rules of engagement (S...
297: SLICED BREAD - Episode 297
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 eng...
296: Brothers' War: What Is It Good For? - Episode 296
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
295: BRO Crash Course - Episode 295
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ev...
294: Previews, BRO! - Episode 294
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
293: 50 DMU Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 293
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
292: Full 45 and 2 Zig Zags - Episode 292
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pas...
291: And Here's the Kicker - Episode 291
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
290: Shed a Tier for Pick Orders - Episode 290
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
289: Signed, Sealed, Dominaria'd - Episode 289
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 roundtabl...
288: DOMmons in Context - Episode 288
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
287: Draft Ahead - Episode 287
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
286: Domin Are Ya Hyped - Episode 286
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
285: DMU Crash Course - Episode 285
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cour...
284: DMU Previews We <3 You - Episode 284
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
283: HBG Shake-up and Send-off - Episode 283
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
282: A Day 2 In The Life - Episode 282
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 var...
281: Build Around and Find Out - Episode 281
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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! ...
280: Seal Off The Gate! - Episode 280
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Qual...
279: Breaking Down Baldur's Gate - Episode 279
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 comm...
278: Baldur's Gate: Hate or Great? - Episode 278
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
277: Horizons: Baldur's Gate Crash Course - Episode 277
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
276: 50 SNC Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 276
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
275: Going Beyond P1p1 - Episode 275
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
274: Theros Back From the Dead - Episode 274
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
273: Back Alleys of New Capenna - Episode 273
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
272: One Way Streets and U-Turns - Episode 272
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
271: Community and Content with MTGNerdGirl
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For our May Bonus Episode, we're joined by content creator extraordinaire MTGNerdGirl. Twitch Streamer, youtuber, MagicMics Podcast co-host, and found...
270: Taking Sides Against the Family - Episode 270
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 im...
269: SNC Team Draft Debrief - Episode 269
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 che...
268: Streets Paved With Gold - Episode 268
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
267: We Run These Streets - Episode 267
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...