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Lords of Limited
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Lords of Limited is a podcast about Magic: the Gathering strategy. It is primarily focused on playing Limited, including both draft and sealed. The podcast is designed to help listeners get an edge in their next draft or sealed event, especially on MTG Arena
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482: Marvel Previews ASSEMBLE! - Episode 482
6d ago01:15:09Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re assembling the Avengers and diving into Marvel Superheroes Previews! We give an overview of the new mechanics, the archetype signposts, some higher powered commons and uncommons, and a slew of cards to review in our returning segment: Great or Garbage? Plus, we try to debunk the claim that this format looks low powered. All this and more!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Marvel Superheroes Mechanics Explained Archetype Themes and Signposts Great or Garbage MSH Edition! And more!Mike Stein Tourney Report: https://mikesteinmtg.blogspot.com/2026/06/40-cards-at-age-40-ptq-limited.html To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
Transcribe →481: 50 SOS Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 481
2w ago01:00:41Tap to summarize50 SOS Takes in 50 Minutes | Episode 481Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re sending off Secrets of Strixhaven with 50 takes in 50 minutes. We’ve got our wrap-up thoughts on what worked (and what didn’t) in this Back to School set, the dominating macro-archetypes, tons of power rankings, Golden Egg and Imperial Oath Awards, and More!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:Big Picture SummarySoup is on the Menu!Golden Egg & Imperial Oath AwardsAnd more!This episode is sponsored by Raycon. Visit: https://rayconglobal.com/pages/lolopen?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=lolopen&nb_platform=partner-lp&nb_ppid=podcast&nb_cpid=lolopenTimestamps0:00 Intro & Housekeeping10:15 Takes 1-1026:23 Takes 11-2036:16 Takes 21-3046:27 Takes 31-4052:21 Takes 41-50To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
Transcribe →480: Sending Out an SOS - Episode 480
3w ago01:14:22Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we're tackling the difficult choices players are facing in the draft - what to do if you aren’t aggro or soup? Ben takes us through two different drafts where for the first several picks we are being asked what non rare cards will set us up for the best deck?🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Contender Drafts: Hot or Not Secrets of Strixhaven Check-in Sideboarding What to do in Low Powered Drafts And more!This episode is #sponsored by Raycon. Visit: https://rayconglobal.com/pages/lolopen?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=lolopen&nb_platform=partner-lp&nb_ppid=podcast&nb_cpid=lolopenTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
Transcribe →479: Pop Quiz Hotshot - Episode 479
4w ago01:00:55Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re putting the focus on ourselves as we look at two tricky draft logs with lots of decision points. We discuss the merits of each decision, note the points where the deck seems locked in, and weigh the options between greed and consistency at every turn!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-2 Tricky Draft Reviews-Highlights of Key Draft Decisions-Weighing Greed vs ConsistencyAnd more!Information on Arena Union Efforts: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/uwotcletterTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:20: Our Tempo Beatdown Decks06:14 MTGA Union Efforts08:19 Draft of Greed vs Consistency42:37 Draft of Prismari vs Soup54:49 RTF is the GOAT57:08 Drafts over GameplayTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
Transcribe →478: Midrange is the New Aggro - Episode 478
May 1101:15:11Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at the other end of the SOS spectrum and what tools are available to combat the lategame Soup decks that seem to be at the top of the draft food chain. With the prevalence of lifegain and cheap removal, aggro in the classic sense doesn’t really cut it in this format but midrange decks have real potential and we’re here to show you how to draft them optimally!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: State of the Format Updates Midrange Strategies Outlines Two Draft Log Reviews And more!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
Transcribe →477: PT SOS Draft Review - Episode 477
May 400:59:42Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re backseat drafting the pros after the Pro Tour this weekend in Las Vegas. We’ve got two HEAVY hitters to review this week with PT ECL Champion Christoffer Larsen and MTG’s wunderkind Nathan Steuer. Both of these drafts are fascinating, you won’t want to miss our deep dive on the decision points made along the way. And never before have we had both featured drafters end up in the FINALS of the PT! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: PT Las Vegas Drafts Reviewed Key Decisions from both Larsen and Steuer Potioner’s Trove: Overhyped or Underappreciated? And more!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp and RayconTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
Transcribe →476: SOS = Soup or Signals? - Episode 476
Apr 2701:15:54Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re going DEEP on Secrets of Strixhaven limited after a week chock full of drafts. We reveal our updated Format Truths (for real this time), our overarching draft strategies unique to SOS, and then talk all about Soup in this format: what defines a deck as being Soup, how to draft it properly and what the biggest reasons to do so are. Finally, Ethan gives an outline of UR control and the key cards to make the deck shine.🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Updated Format Truths Why Staying Open is So Important in SOS Soup Decks and How to Draft Them And more!To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
Transcribe →475: See Me After Class - Episode 475
Apr 2001:11:28Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got our updated thoughts on Secrets of Strixhaven after getting our hands on the cards through the Early Access Event on Arena! We share everything we learned about the drafts and gameplay of this new format, how the colleges and mechanics stacked up against each other, individual card movers up and down, and much, much more!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: Early Access Updates on SOS Colleges and Mechanics Re-Ranked Individual Movers Up and Down And more!This episode is sponsored by Square. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/lol! #squarepodTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
Transcribe →474: Secrets of Strixhaven Crash Course - Episode 474
Apr 1301:17:01Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’ve got the Secrets of Strixhaven Crash Course! That means we’re coming to the episode with a review of the new mechanics and all 5 colleges, then dive into our 5 format truths! Afterwards we’re looking at the top uncommons for each color, notable commons, and sleeper cards to look out for. This is everything you need to get caught up to speed on this fun-looking new format!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode:-5 Format Truths from Ben & Ethan-Color and College Identities-Top Uncommons and Commons to DraftAnd more!Grading Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSLWJbOEtG1Mk5vHy_E7a6hTvnGVQPKBgGqdMUOzMd3Kv7gXzzC1HUupy4hzs4kDYZxlU-yButuXLea/pubhtml This episode is #sponsored by BetterHelp.Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&transaction_id=10289b6a181dfa6a81051dccc964e6&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=1378&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_content=&utm_term=lords&not_found=1&gor=start To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerneTimestamps: 0:00 Intro/Housekeeping4:22 Mechanic Overview10:37 Format Truths25:21 College + Color Analysis1:04:17 Sleeper Commons1:13:54 Format Predictions
Transcribe →473: SOS School's Back in Session - Episode 473
Apr 601:15:07Tap to summarizeWelcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re taking a first look at Secrets of Stryxhaven previews! There’s lot of new mechanics to speculate on, 5 colleges to get familiar with (and maybe a secret sixth?!), and tons of cards to evaluate, debate, and get excited for!🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: SOS New Mechanics College Signposts “Great or Garbage?” SOS Edition And more!This episode is sponsored by Raycon. Go to buyraycon.com/lolopen for 15% offTo support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimitedTwitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimitedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperwareBen's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne
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