Josh and Chris welcome founding Draft Lab member to the podcast for the first time to discuss all of their first impressions of the Alchemy Horizons Baldur's Gate limited format.

Josh and Chris welcome founding Draft Lab member to the podcast for the first time to discuss all of their first impressions of the Alchemy Horizons Baldur's Gate limited format.

Episode 49: Baldur's Gate First Impressions with Ekil

Josh and Tajoordan go over their hypotheses (or predictions) for Alchemy Horizons Baldur's Gate limited. Chris is on a much deserved vacation, but should be returning next week.

Josh and Tajoordan go over their hypotheses (or predictions) for Alchemy Horizons Baldur's Gate limited. Chris is on a much deserved vacation, but should be returning next week.

Episode 48: HBG Hypotheses

Josh brings back Tajoordan to sub in for Chris who assured me his absence was not related to Gators this time. They look over the mechanics of Alchemy Horizons Baldur's Gate and discuss some of the cards that were spoiled at the time of recording.

Josh brings back Tajoordan to sub in for Chris who assured me his absence was not related to Gators this time. They look over the mechanics of Alchemy Horizons Baldur's Gate and discuss some of the cards that were spoiled at the time of recording.

Episode 47: Alchemy Horizons Baldurs Gate Mechanics and first look 

Josh and Chris talk about the different aspects of what makes a draft format good or bad. They also basically ignore SNC because no one wants to hear about that anymore.

Josh and Chris talk about the different aspects of what makes a draft format good or bad. They also basically ignore SNC because no one wants to hear about that anymore.

Episode 46: What makes a good draft format?

Josh and Chris talk you through their thought process as they do an SNC Bo3 draft.  Will it devolve into a heated argument or will they find common ground on the way to victory? Spoiler alert: We got a trophy with the deck.

Josh and Chris talk you through their thought process as they do an SNC Bo3 draft.  Will it devolve into a heated argument or will they find common ground on the way to victory? Spoiler alert: We got a trophy with the deck.

Episode 45: Navigating a SNC Draft

Josh brings Icky on to discuss his recent success on the Pro Tour. We talk about some of the new limited alchemy cards before getting into how a limited player transitions to a constructed pro tour including which parts transfer over and how to improve.

Josh brings Icky on to discuss his recent success on the Pro Tour. We talk about some of the new limited alchemy cards before getting into how a limited player transitions to a constructed pro tour including which parts transfer over and how to improve.

Episode 43: Interview with the Icky

Josh and Chris bring lab assistant JJohn back on the podcast to talk about whether or not removal is still good in limited. They also spend way too long on a pack one pick one and includes the usual Cool Play of the Week and Chris's Bad Beat.

Josh and Chris bring lab assistant JJohn back on the podcast to talk about whether or not removal is still good in limited. They also spend way too long on a pack one pick one and includes the usual Cool Play of the Week and Chris's Bad Beat.

Episode 42: Is removal bad?!?

Josh and Chris discuss which cards have exceeded their expectations as well as which ones have been disappointing. Also contains the usual Pack 1 Pick 1, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat.

Josh and Chris discuss which cards have exceeded their expectations as well as which ones have been disappointing. Also contains the usual Pack 1 Pick 1, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat.

Episode 41: SNC Over and Underperformers

Josh brings on fellow Draft Lab member Dafore to discuss how he's been dominating the Bo1 queues and his recent SNC Grand Prix win. To answer your question, no we don't know what happened to Chris, but I'm sure he will show back up next week,

Josh brings on fellow Draft Lab member Dafore to discuss how he's been dominating the Bo1 queues and his recent SNC Grand Prix win. To answer your question, no we don't know what happened to Chris, but I'm sure he will show back up next week,

Episode 40: Talking SNC with Dafore

Josh and Chris discuss all of the archetypes of Streets of New Capenna draft as well as their first impressions of the format. Also includes weekly update, Pack 1 Pick 1, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat.

Josh and Chris discuss all of the archetypes of Streets of New Capenna draft as well as their first impressions of the format. Also includes weekly update, Pack 1 Pick 1, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat.

Episode 39: SNC Archetypes and First Impressions

A Magic: The Gathering podcast focused on improving at limited formats. Hosted by Josh Phillips and Chris Palmiotti. The members of the draft lab have all been ranked #1 mythic on MTG Arena. They also have combined to qualify for a variety of pro tours, nationals, worlds, mythic championships, and world cups.

Josh and Chris discuss the upcoming set Streets of New Capenna. They go over the keyword abilities along with how they will play out in limited before discussing a few of the spoiled cards that stand out.

Josh and Chris discuss the upcoming set Streets of New Capenna. They go over the keyword abilities along with how they will play out in limited before discussing a few of the spoiled cards that stand out.

Episode 36: Streets of New Capenna

Josh and Chris hold a Q&amp;A session to answer some of the deep intellectual questions we received. We also do some Magic stuff...

Josh and Chris hold a Q&amp;A session to answer some of the deep intellectual questions we received. We also do some Magic stuff...

Episode 35: Your Questions, Our Answers

Josh and the returning Chris help navigate you through some Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty drafts. You can follow along at:Bo1  https://www.17lands.com/draft/618b917bf15d4a62b026c92dc7be6969Bo3  https://www.17lands.com/draft/26607693b6d44b1daace46eb1bbb2ca2 

Josh and the returning Chris help navigate you through some Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty drafts.  You can follow along at: Bo1  <a href="https://www.17lands.com/draft/618b917bf15d4a62b026c92dc7be6969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.17lands.com/draft/618b917bf15d4a62b026c92dc7be6969</a> Bo3  <a href="https://www.17lands.com/draft/26607693b6d44b1daace46eb1bbb2ca2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.17lands.com/draft/26607693b6d44b1daace46eb1bbb2ca2</a>

Episode 34: Navigating NEO Drafts

Josh welcomes TaJoordan to discuss the hottest Zoomer topic of playing mono red in Neon Dynasty to combat all the multicolor saga decks floating around. Also contains the usual Weekly Update, P1P1,  Cool Play of the Week, &amp; "Not" Chris's Bad Beat.

Josh welcomes TaJoordan to discuss the hottest Zoomer topic of playing mono red in Neon Dynasty to combat all the multicolor saga decks floating around.  Also contains the usual Weekly Update, P1P1,  Cool Play of the Week, &amp; "Not" Chris's Bad Beat.

Episode 33: Seeing Red in NEO with TaJoordan

Josh and Chris bring on their buddy JoeJohn to discuss his journey from being an average Arena player to being an 80% win rate gamer. Also includes the usual Weekly Update, P1P1, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat. 

Josh and Chris bring on their buddy JoeJohn to discuss his journey from being an average Arena player to being an 80% win rate gamer. Also includes the usual Weekly Update, P1P1, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat.

Episode 32: Making the Leap from Good to Great

Josh and Chris go over all of the archetypes in NEO including the current top performing commons in each one. They then discuss their first impressions of the format to offer up some choice tips and tricks. 

Josh and Chris go over all of the archetypes in NEO including the current top performing commons in each one. They then discuss their first impressions of the format to offer up some choice tips and tricks.

Episode 31: Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Archetypes and First Impressions

Josh and Chris wanted to talk about the current state of data usage in Magic so they brought in the expert Sierkovitz from 17lands.com.  Also contains the normal weekly update, Pack One Pick One, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat.

Josh and Chris wanted to talk about the current state of data usage in Magic so they brought in the expert Sierkovitz from <a href="http://17lands.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17lands.com</a>.  Also contains the normal weekly update, Pack One Pick One, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat.

Episode 27: Discussing Data with Sierkovitz

Josh and Chris invite special guest Dafore on to discuss forcing a particular strategy in drafts. Also includes the usual weekly update, Pack One Pick One, Question of the week, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat.This was recorded back on the 11th, but our production team was out sick.

Josh and Chris invite special guest Dafore on to discuss forcing a particular strategy in drafts. Also includes the usual weekly update, Pack One Pick One, Question of the week, Cool Play of the Week, and Chris's Bad Beat. This was recorded back on the 11th, but our production team was out sick.

Episode 26: Forcing Drafts With Dafore

Josh and Chris get together to discuss his recent article Roles of Engagement available at https://mtgazone.com/roles-of-engagement/This is a great look at the different roles you play in the game and how aggressive you should be during them.Also contains the usual Cool Play of the Week and Chris's Bad Beat.

Josh and Chris get together to discuss his recent article Roles of Engagement available at <a href="https://mtgazone.com/roles-of-engagement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mtgazone.com/roles-of-engagement/</a> This is a great look at the different roles you play in the game and how aggressive you should be during them. Also contains the usual Cool Play of the Week and Chris's Bad Beat.

Episode 25: Discussing the Roles of Engagement

Josh and Chris discuss this year in draft. They go over the their favorite things, what they felt needs changed, and how they would build a limited set. They also answer the question of how a limited only player should prepare for their first Pro Tour.

Josh and Chris discuss this year in draft. They go over the their favorite things, what they felt needs changed, and how they would build a limited set. They also answer the question of how a limited only player should prepare for their first Pro Tour.

Episode 24: This Year in Draft

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