Limited Level-Ups

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Limited Level-Ups 27: Getting to the Core of M21 Previews Jun 16, 2020

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This week we pore over the cards that have been previewed for M21 to talk about the archetypes and some of the commons/uncommons that may initially fly under the radar. We also touch on our experience with the MTGA cube and some of the of the places we've found success with it.

Limited Level-Ups Episode 26: Be Sure to Signal and Don't Fall Asleep at the Wheel Jun 09, 2020

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This week we do a deep dive on when sending signals is more important than reading them, and how to make better use of the information you get from reading the wheel. Draft Log: https://magic.flooey.org/draft/show?id=esn7D-b5Kpel1FsuV7KHdhGKLBI

Bonus Episode: The Ultimate Audio Guide to Ikoria Draft Jun 01, 2020

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One this special bonus episode, Alex goes over his article The Ultimate Guide to Ikoria https://draftsim.com/ikoria-lair-of-behemoths-draft-guide/ pseudo audio-book style, and covers how some of his takes on the format have changed since the article's release. Time stamps Intro: 2:23 Architecture of the Set 3:47 Speed of the Format and Deck Building Incentives 14:37 The Removal: 20:14 Always Draft Red, Never Draft Green 26:07 Cycling 32:00 Mutate 44:20 BW Humans/Sacrifice 49:45 Companions 55:25 Minor Synergy Packages 1:02:15 Navigating the Draft 1:06:26 The Part with the Best Commons 1:12:28 Odds and Ends 1:15:12

Limited Level-Ups Episode 25: What's the Over Under on Ikoria? May 28, 2020

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Now that we've reached the tail end of the format and card evaluations have settled, we take this week's episode to talk about some of the most over/underrated cards in Ikoria. We also touch on why sometimes even the best of drafters disagree about card evaluations and what that means for you.

Limited Level-Ups 24: Inside the Mind of MTGO Trophy Leader BeersSC May 19, 2020

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The week, LLU has it's first ever guest! MTGO Trophy leader BeersSC was kind enough to sit down with us to share how he approaches Limited, Ikoria draft, and even walks us through the full 45 of a draft. Draft Deck: https://gyazo.com/3b3f8f7f6d163e86c72bd523c592e895

Limited Level-Ups 23: Whose Beatdown Is It Anyway? May 11, 2020

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This week we touch on and extrapolate on the classic "whose the beat down" discussion diving into what how to keep a lead, claw yourself from the jaws of defeat, and how these to apply these concepts to the decks in Ikoria. Who's the Beatdown Flores article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/whos-the-beatdown/

Limited Level-Ups 22: Ikoria Check-In and How to Find Your Lane When There is No Lane Apr 28, 2020

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This week we check in on Ikoria to give a big picture update to our take to the format, discuss the format's macro/micro synergies, and talk about navigating a draft when there's no clear lane.

Limited Level-Ups 21: Ikoria State of the Format Address Apr 20, 2020

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This week we celebrate our early success in Ikoria by talking about our takes on the format, drafting the best decks, and why this set is different from most sets.

Limited Level-Ups Episode 20: Ikoria Previews and Expanding your Magic Vocabulary Apr 10, 2020

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This week we talk through some of the more interesting cards for IKO limited as well as touch on the importance of having a wide Magic vocabulary.

Limited Level-Ups 19: Lessons Learned From Theros Beyond Death Apr 01, 2020

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This week we look back at THB and talk about some lessons the format taught us, taught the community at large, and talk about applying those lessons to future formats.

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