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 - https://patreon.com/ryancmtg Ryan's Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/r-condon.bsky.social Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
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 - https://www.17lands.com/deck/906042ff08e84145b0c1dbd0232fd126/0?view=deck Naya - https://www.17lands.com/deck/d2be7ea779194db8962f538215148485/0?view=deck 4c Black - https://www.17lands.com/deck/1f4354288d984c56aa6245d3c9b0031e/0?view=deck Gb - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1323508085053980712/1444182155562582126/PXL_20251129_041723904.jpg Urg - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1323508085053980712/1441656610429862008/PXL_20251122_015453880.jpg Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
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
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 - https://imgur.com/a/XYmxdC4 GRw - https://www.17lands.com/deck/d2be7ea779194db8962f538215148485/0?view=deck Gb - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3a84bb8f2e504a49ac61219633971e47/0?view=deck Gr - https://www.17lands.com/deck/02f96cc259f6499ab88bd4f70efe8c3b/0?view=deck Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
I've been on a bit of a hot streak with BW, so this week I'm diving deep on the archetype. We're looking at why white is the best color, why black is the worst, and what you get when you combine the two. https://www.17lands.com/deck/27f18de592d54f25b49da38bea63663f/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/40aa93d10f4243c09d8efef3d92beac6/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/7ef469734d4144c0aa3d3dfe981cb4b0/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/13e2171300c54ea8bda3d27874ca7df7/0?view=deck https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
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