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Nicolai Dolinar

Nicolai Dolinar

Nicolai, known as NicolaiBolas online, is a Twitch streamer and YouTuber who specializes in Limited. He is always working to improve at Magic and loves helping others do the same!

Napa, CA •
24 posts •
5 More Tips for Cube Draft
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5 More Tips for Cube Draft

NicolaiBolas returns with five more tips for playing Cube Draft.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
4 min read
Making the Most of Your Combat Tricks
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Making the Most of Your Combat Tricks

NicolaiBolas talks about Combat Tricks: on offense, on defense, and when holding them back is so very good.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
3 min read
5 Mistakes New Drafters Make (And How to Fix Them!)
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5 Mistakes New Drafters Make (And How to Fix Them!)

Starting to play Limited Magic: the Gathering is a real challenge. NicolaiBolas returns with some helpful tips for new players looking to improve their win rate.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
4 min read
5 Early Tips for New Capenna Draft
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5 Early Tips for New Capenna Draft

Be ready to climb up the ladder (either in Limited or the family business) with these 5 tips from NicolaiBolas.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
4 min read
Improving your Magic Mindset
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Improving your Magic Mindset

We all lose games of Magic sometimes. But what you do with those losses and how you want to win can have a huge impact on how much actual fun you have.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
5 min read
5 Early Tips for Neon Dynasty Draft
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5 Early Tips for Neon Dynasty Draft

NicolaiBolas is back with 5 tips to help you perform while drafting Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, and even ninjas in a bonus tip right at the end.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
5 min read
How to Prepare for a New Draft Format
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How to Prepare for a New Draft Format

How do you prep for a new Limited format? NicolaiBolas offers some solid advice to help get you ready for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
4 min read
5 Tips for Cube Draft
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5 Tips for Cube Draft

NicolaiBolas shares some great tips for upping your cube game just in time for its return to Arena!

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    Nicolai Dolinar
4 min read
5 Early Tips for Crimson Vow Draft
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5 Early Tips for Crimson Vow Draft

NicolaiBolas shares his thoughts on how you can still have fun and get results in a bomb-heavy environment like Innistrad: Crimson Vow.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
4 min read
When Bad Cards Aren't So Bad!
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When Bad Cards Aren't So Bad!

Once a format is solved it's hard to eke out that edge. NicolaiBolas shares some thoughts on delving into "Bad" cards looking for advantages.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
5 min read
5 Early Tips for Midnight Hunt Draft!
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5 Early Tips for Midnight Hunt Draft!

Back with his early thoughts on Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Limited, NicolaiBolas shares 5 tips you should keep in mind to increase your wins.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
4 min read
Power vs Flexibility in Draft
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Power vs Flexibility in Draft

Evaluating the power vs. flexibity of your picks is a key consideration for careful drafters. NicolaiBolas lays out his thought process when doing so for color, cost and strategic values.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
5 min read
Early Tips for Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Draft!
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Early Tips for Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Draft!

Nicolai Bolas ventures into the dungeon armed with his early experiences in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
5 min read
A Beginner's Guide to Outwitting Opponents: Playing Around Spells
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A Beginner's Guide to Outwitting Opponents: Playing Around Spells

Playing around opponents transforms Magic from a game of chance to one requiring incredible skill to play masterfully. NicolaiBolas discusses the finer points of "playing around" cards.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
7 min read
Which Arena Draft Mode is For You?
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Which Arena Draft Mode is For You?

NicolaiBolas breaks down the three Arena draft modes, discussing the appeals and challenges of each. Which way will you play?

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    Nicolai Dolinar
6 min read
Drafting Five Archetypes: A Strixhaven Case Study
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Drafting Five Archetypes: A Strixhaven Case Study

NicolaiBolas talks about what you need to change in your approach when drafting a five archetype Magic set like Strixhaven.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
4 min read
Gaining the Edge in Solved Limited Formats
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Gaining the Edge in Solved Limited Formats

NicolaiBolas shares some key advice about keeping your edge in a solved Limited format.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
5 min read
An Early Draft Guide for Kaldheim
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An Early Draft Guide for Kaldheim

Kaldheim offers a rich Limited environment with enough nuance to keep drafters busy for a while. Here's NicolaiBolas' early thoughts on the format.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
9 min read
A Step by Step Guide to Reading Signals
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A Step by Step Guide to Reading Signals

NicolaiBolas lays out a step-by-step method for people learning how to read signals, or for those who want to do it better.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
8 min read
The Color Pie in Limited
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The Color Pie in Limited

Understanding the color pie brings with it the ability to assess new Limited environments, and plan the best possible drafts. NicolaiBolas offers his tips.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
8 min read
Winning on the Wheel
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Winning on the Wheel

NicolaiBolas provides some advice at how Limited players can better use the wheel during drafts.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
5 min read
How to Get the Most Out of your First Zendikar Rising Drafts!
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How to Get the Most Out of your First Zendikar Rising Drafts!

NicolaiBolas discusses optimizing early format play with tips on how to stay flexible and explore cards before a format is solved.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
7 min read
Carving Out a Lane with the Cling Method
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Carving Out a Lane with the Cling Method

NicolaiBolas returns to discuss the Cling Method whereby you aim to achieve higher card quality by forcing others out.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
8 min read
5 Simple Level Ups for Immediate Improvement!
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5 Simple Level Ups for Immediate Improvement!

Cardsphere is excited to welcome NicolaiBolas with his very first article, in which he offers his perspective on some simple changes you can make to improve your Limited play.

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    Nicolai Dolinar
6 min read
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