Episode 47 - Eclipsed Boggart
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
This week's episode is a little more broad than usual - I'm breaking down exactly which nonrare cards in the format really matter, as well as what that means for certain specific archetypes and draft navigation. Plus some measured optimism for Goblins. Draft log for the deck described in the episode - BRu - Linktree -
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Episode 46 - Gravelgill Scoundrel
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
This week is not only a deep dive on certain synergies and build considerations in the Merfolk space, but also a retrospective on the deservedly humble 2 mana 1/3.
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Episode 45 - Brambleback Brute
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
A new format dawns, and ECL is looking sweet - and a lot grindier than we're used to. In this episode I'm comparing what's important in this format to the previous, while also taking a look at some high-impact creatures, and turning the concept of the importance of removal on its head. UR elementals trophy - Jean-Emmanuel Depraz - Going Deeper in Sealed - Part 2 (Part 1 - Linktree -
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Episode 44 - ECL Hot Topics
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
It's a new Magic year with a new Magic set! This week I'm diving into Lorwyn, including exact breakdowns of the different typal decks, the abnormal set structure, and thoughts on blight and vivid. And maybe some cube talk at the end. NEW! I included a visual element to this podcast on YouTube, and plan on experimenting with this moving forward. It is a priority to me that audio-only listeners get roughly the same experience as viewers, and I welcome any feedback on any changes you might have noticed to the content with this shift. You can find this episode (and more stuff) on my...
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Episode 43 - 2025 in Review
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
2025 was my favorite limited year of all time! In this episode, I'm ranking all the major releases and taking a trip down memory lane of my favorite cards. Linktree -
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Episode 42 - TLA Retrospective
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
This week I'm wrapping up Avatar coverage with a look back at the TLA format! Linktree -
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Episode 41 - Worlds with Ryan Condon
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
This week I'm joined by Worlds Competitor and Team Sanctum for All member Ryan Condon to talk tournament prep, pod drafting, and more! Ryan's Patreon - Ryan's Bluesky - Linktree -
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Episode 40 - Barrels of Blasting Jelly
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
Barrels is a card I was really high on week 1, and less so as the format developed. But I do think it's an important piece of the puzzle, as is understanding the ins and outs of manabases and multicolor in Avatar. GBu - Naya - 4c Black - Gb - Urg - Linktree -
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Episode 39 - Lost Days
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
This week I'm taking a quick look at people's relationships to the data - the positives, the pitfalls, and I'm also diving into some statistical caveats for the set's current #1 winrate common, Lost Days. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
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Episode 38 - Raucous Audience
Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast
Green in TLA is mostly viewed as a base for splashy, rampy decks like Temur Lessons. But I've had a lot of success with playing green as the base for an assertive midrange deck, built around Raucous Audience as a powerful two mana accelerant. Paper 3-0 - near monogreen - GRw - Gb - Gr - Linktree -
info_outlineThis week I'm recapping my long weekend in Madison, WI at CubeCon! I'm walking through all SEVEN of my drafts, and making a pitch for why these cube events are the best way to play magic.
Cards mentioned - https://sealeddeck.tech/u9mAwcpw2z
Prequel Draft - Everywhere Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/everywhere
Everywhere Cube deck - Stompy https://imgur.com/a/AD9y2Fe
Draft 1 - Sandman https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/SandmanOfficial
Sandman deck - Naya https://imgur.com/a/XTb0LTL
Draft 2 - Gingercube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/03e496c1-3fb2-4437-9004-07f727256de6
Gingercube deck - GW Control https://imgur.com/a/Fwn5Oee
Draft 3 - Synergy Cube
Synergy Cube deck - Sultai + RW pile https://imgur.com/a/6SfgQdD
Draft 4 - Spicy Ramen https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/Ramen
Spicy Ramen deck - UB Control https://imgur.com/a/5pNUdfv
t128 - The Cascade Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cascadecube
The Cascade Cube deck - Esper Midrange https://imgur.com/a/uiWgd7Z
t64 - The Chicago Cube https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/TheChicagoCube
The Chicago Cube deck - RW aggro https://imgur.com/a/dupps7x
Lucky Paper's Cube Events page - https://luckypaper.co/events/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts