Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast

Can you believe they printed Sol Ring at common? And Embercleave at uncommon?    UR - https://www.17lands.com/deck/5ed2d4103c3b4989807688dbada43701/0?view=deck    Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

Normal limited is back! I'm so excited to jump into TLA, and talk through my thoughts on each of the bending mechanics as well as the set as a whole.   Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

Last month, I sat down and talked Magic with limited enthusiast and former Canadian National Champion Marc Anderson! We dive into some highlights of his pro career, discuss how limited has changed over the years, and talk a little cube too.   Marc's socials  X - https://x.com/neo_mtg bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/neo-mtg.bsky.social    my Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

This week I'm recapping a couple Rotisserie drafts of my cube! I had a blast roto drafting with friends last month, so I'm going into detail on how to run one, reviewing my own draft, and pitching why this format is so much fun.   Samp's Arena Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/samp Lightning Bolt Pod spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YBa9rJ2939sEp6ab4qFWN00pzXk_iEBOw02qug3kzEY/edit?gid=1528716811#gid=1528716811  Birds of Paradise Pod spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y3lwEZ8U0EKET5RwCZ1tn6Q4c82owJh0r3nOtldVRCA/edit?gid=1528716811#gid=1528716811  Lucky Paper's roto templates - https://luckypaper.co/resources/formats/rotisserie/ LastAbzan's blog - https://lastabzan.blogspot.com/    Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

This 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 

After last week's introduction to the fundamentals of cube draft, I'm diving into some more nuanced discussion on cube (but mostly why you should take the good cards). I'm also showcasing all the creative cube genres the community has cooked up!    Sam Black's "Unexploitable Cube Drafting" - https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2023/10/unexploitable-cube-drafting/  Sam Black's Drafting Archetypes Episode 91: Cube! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yTkkz8wbg   All the cubes mentioned in this podcast:  Arthur's Peasant Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/psnt  Justin's Standard Greatest Hits - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/08f3868f-c542-4cd8-ad51-37df8d864176  Neoclassical Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/neoclassical  Arthur's Monowhite Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/whitecube   Matt's BUGaboo - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/eb3cbb79-8a28-44b9-9df4-ec83203c5f19  The Cascade Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cascadecube  The Turbo Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/turbo  100 Ornithopters - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/100-ornithopters  Pisscube - https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/f318aa56-6615-4c02-8173-53aed9f11856  The Chicago Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/TheChicagoCube  El Classico - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/63275d20e755840f6cab1b03 

Are you a limited sicko who's cube curious? I'm diving into the subtle differences between booster draft and cube draft, including what makes a card powerful, and how to evaluate interaction and fixing.   Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

Taking a peek at an unsupported archetype in OM1! Black and green have some particularly synergistic cards that work uniquely well in tandem.   Example decks courtesy of Marc Anderson  https://www.17lands.com/deck/b88bf57ed797481b939732539748af63/0?view=deck  https://www.17lands.com/deck/6baac8a6905e4b9996460bddc0270ecb/0?view=deck  https://www.17lands.com/deck/a49e5dd0b89f4f41a13fdafecc89b3eb/0?view=deck    Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

An in-depth look at my Arena Cube!  Cubecobra list - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/samp  Trophy Decks thread - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3lu7e627da225  Recross the Path (cube interview podcast) ft. me and this cube - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jstoBuLlCW1iqthwGZHly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

A deep dive into Blue White Modified in OM1! Come find out the best little dudes to play and the best ways to make them bigger.    https://www.17lands.com/deck/19710276db5442b0a5f9c975e8bb9c1f/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/b3f0f22acbd7482ba2c807cc1c66c63c/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/900c74ce57524ec097a9c50b7e23bafa/0?view=deck   Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

My thoughts on the controversial Spider-Man set, plus some strategic insight into what I think of Pick 2 drafts and this format!   Mark Rosewater's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/spider-man-magic-meets-marvel  Eric Engelhard's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/spider-man-swinging-into-design  Rhystic Studies article - https://rhysticstudies.substack.com/p/the-rules-text-is-irrelevant 

Time to take a look back at Edge of Eternities! The final vibe check on Spacecraft, looking back at my early-season slump, and checking after the 10th Play Booster format.    Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Grab bag episode for EOE! I talk through a handful of sweet interactions at commons, plus why you should be a little more willing to play a Quench.    catscandal's Azorius Midrange article - https://abitterblossom.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/azorius-midrange-in-edge-of-eternities-draft/ Friso's WB writeup - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19PFQ4vazJC_TX8yfsMhwDIjA7Rl6ThDs828tsG9lcHg/edit?tab=t.0 me on Magic Numbers with Sierkovitz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBF2Z0-SwI4&t=3347s   Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Red week! Drafting red in EOE really clicked for me this week - tune in to learn why you shouldn't be afraid to get deep into the color, and why you should be building your decks around a 7 mana 4/4.   UR - https://www.17lands.com/deck/a842280f5b13479880a666a7fec39fc6/0?view=deck 

This week I'm diving into Perigee Beckoner, one of the sweetest black commons in EOE, and exploring the myriad of combos and synergy this card provides.    BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/6082db0ccd3e4efea19c5cf4969bd9a0/0?view=deck BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/1?view=deck    Sierkovitz - Resources in Limited - should timestamp you to the "Mana spent" chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPhrtvHwcvU&t=2221s  Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

As the format develops, I turn to an old Magic strategy article for gameplay guidance. More specifically, I'm examining how managing your life total (and your opponents'!) can lend you a big leg up in Edge of Eternities.    Patrick Chapin - The Theory of Everything - https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/  UB - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/0  UW - https://www.17lands.com/deck/91240c4fb8ae4b42a56dbd0003a40151/2?view=deck  https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Edge of Eternities hasn't been kind to me, but one bright spot is the "differently named lands" payoffs have been sweet! I spend some time talking about pulling out of a slump, how to build decks to not flood, and finally why Survey Mechan and All-Fates Scroll are so much fun.   UG Mechans - https://www.17lands.com/deck/46436fc2a4574e7f892fc578abe915d0/0?view=deck UBw Scrolls - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3lvjwzbil5c2n Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Talking about my lean, green, mean friend Gene! There's some promising historical precedence for cards like Gene Pollinator, so I'm talking through those as a backdrop before taking a look at some of the things Gene can do in Edge of Eternities.    Whole pile of Gx 2-1s - still haven't felt like I've gotten one that's particularly great -  https://www.17lands.com/deck/85cb510d9351405d8c8b284a3c35bb79/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/ccb7c9c04fe040668db58f46df2a47d6/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/b717ee275f6f4164a1b0d32a5efcd46b/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/1f374337cdcd49f9add6188178bcde93/0?view=deck   Gx from @nomad-mtg.bsky.social - https://bsky.app/profile/nomad-mtg.bsky.social/post/3lv6mbngbnk2u  GUB from @doubleexposure.bsky.social - https://www.17lands.com/deck/7362aa7370284750a0e889946939395d/0?view=deck    Marc showing up the Requiem Monolith noobs - https://imgur.com/a/rv01w0o  Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

The great beyond beckons - Edge of Eternities is almost here, and it's a challenging set to evaluate! I posit 10 big question marks I have before I get my hands on the cards, covering Spacecraft, fixing, and more. Plus - stay tuned for some secret bonus content. 

I'm saying goodbye to a banger of a limited format - with one part grab bag (miscellaneous card eval) and one part format retrospective.    UG Towns - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3a0db8e045374966bb04ccda2bf8882a/0?view=deck  Ethan's Steal-n-sac - https://imgur.com/a/S40hpcL  BR ft. Summon: Anima - https://www.17lands.com/deck/62c98240248c46e7b0be000fa69b7067/0?view=deck