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Vector Theory: ONE Big Problem

Vector Theory: ONE Big Problem

The people have spoken! Phyrexia: All Will Be One is… not great. Why has the crowd turned against the Phyrexians? We can easily see what went wrong using Vector Theory.

The Wandering Monster

The Wandering Monster

The Magic community has been playing with ONE cards for under a week, but the word is already out: there’s a menace in this limited environment, and she’s here to end games. Is this new planeswalker a true Wandering Monster, or is she destined for the bulk rare bin?

Hindsight is 20-22

Hindsight is 20-22

Let’s look back at the highs and lows of Limited Magic in the past year as we rank the main set releases from worst to best!

5 More Tips for Cube Draft

5 More Tips for Cube Draft

NicolaiBolas returns with five more tips for playing Cube Draft.

I Won $2k Playing A Format I Don't Like

I Won $2k Playing A Format I Don't Like

… and if I could do it, you can too! Here are some takeaways from the Arena Open and updates on the BRO limited environment.

Not Your Prototypical Set

Not Your Prototypical Set

In order to defeat the Phyrexians, the Gatewatch decided to look to the past. We can do the same thing to get some hints about Brothers’ War Limited.

Dominating Dominaria Vectors!

Dominating Dominaria Vectors!

Ben Fischer applies Vector Theory to Dominaria United, and discusses how vectors align with color in a 5 color set.

Dominaria United: Sleeper Commons

Dominaria United: Sleeper Commons

The release of Dominaria United is right around the corner, and sleeper agents are everywhere. Don’t let these innocuous commons slip past you in your first draft!

Making the Most of Your Combat Tricks

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.

Vector Theory 301

Vector Theory 301

Ben Fischer from the Draft Chaff podcast joins us again with the third class covering Vector Theory. This one's a crucial read for drafters looking to level up!

Mental Blocks

Ben Fischer considers how Magic players level up from chump-blocking foolishly to mastery over the battlefield. How well are you blocking?

5 Mistakes New Drafters Make (And How to Fix Them!)

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.

How to Become a Commander Limited Legend

How to Become a Commander Limited Legend

Ben Fischer joins the Battle for Baldur's Gate with the latest Commander Legends draft experience!

5 Early Tips for New Capenna Draft

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.

Something's Fishy in New Capenna

Something's Fishy in New Capenna

After a week of New Capenna limited, a few decks stand out from the rest. Gather your throng and grab your Brass Knuckles - with this info, you'll be all set for a Big Score!

Not Good is All Right!

Not Good is All Right!

After a great run with VOW, Ben Fischer's record went down a bit with NEO. That's all right -- variance happens.

Improving your Magic Mindset

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.

A Tale of Two Commons

A Tale of Two Commons

We can learn a surprising amount about Neon Dynasty limited by first understanding the difference between... a bug and a puppy.

5 Early Tips for Neon Dynasty Draft

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.

A Limited Look At Neon Dynasty

A Limited Look At Neon Dynasty

The holidays have passed, but it’s still the most wonderful time of the year- spoiler season! Let’s take a first look at some of the limited archetypes we’ll be seeing in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

How to Prepare for a New Draft Format

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.

5 Tips for Cube Draft

5 Tips for Cube Draft

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

Uncounterable Resolutions

Uncounterable Resolutions

Happy New Year! Limited players were treated to some challenging, fun, and unique sets this year, and I’m already looking forward to our return to Kamigawa. Start off the New Year the right way with some simply uncounterable resolutions!

The Dreaded 1-for-2

The Dreaded 1-for-2

The title of this article is NOT a typo. I need your help with something that we limited players tend to love: analyzing the living daylights out of a corner case. It involves going against one of the most fundamental limited heuristics of all time: don't trade two cards for one!

5 Early Tips for Crimson Vow Draft

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.