478: Midrange is the New Aggro - Episode 478

About this episode

The episode discusses midrange strategies in drafting for Magic: the Gathering, focusing on how to combat lategame decks.

Welcome to Lords of Limited , the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at the other end of the SOS spectrum and what tools are available to combat the lategame Soup decks that seem to be at the top of the draft food chain. With the prevalence of lifegain and cheap removal, aggro in the classic sense doesn’t really cut it in this format but midrange decks have real potential and we’re here to show you how to draft them optimally! 🎙️ What You’ll Get in This Episode: State of the Format Updates Midrange Strategies Outlines Two Draft Log Reviews And more! To support this content directly and receive exclusive rewards, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lordsoflimited Twitter: https://x.com/lordsoflimited TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lordsoflimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsoflimited/ Ethan's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lordtupperware Ben's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/benwerne

Topics covered

• drafting
• midrange strategies
• Magic: the Gathering
• lategame decks
• aggressive strategies

Keywords

• drafting
• midrange
• aggressive
• Magic: the Gathering
• lategame
• lifegain
• cheap removal

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Magic: the Gathering

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