Archive: Category: Limited
Prerelease Report: Shards of Alara (October 8th, 2008)
Prerelease Report: Shards of Alara by Andrew Hanson Hey everybody! Did you play in the Shards of Ala
Tokyo Draft: A Cube Report (July 25th, 2008)
I'm dead on the board. My R/U counterburn deck has run out of gas, holding only Empty the Warrens an
The Folly of the Leech Bonders (May 8th, 2008)
The Folly of Leech Bonders Why I Sucked Last Friday…and Why That's Good In college (which I complete
Baghdad Bazaar: FFA Draft #3 - The Power of Merfolk (March 20th, 2008)
The Free-For-All Draft is easily my favorite format to write about, but it was some time before my Army buddies from Iraq could all collect together on the same day.
Baghdad Bazaar: Drafting FFA with Fealko (January 23rd, 2008)
Today, I aim to lay out one of those aforementioned drafts, complete with picks and perhaps a thoughtful insight or two.
Evaluating Removal in Limited (January 15th, 2008)
The question of how good a removal spell is does not constitute an end in itself.
Caught Between Days (November 29th, 2007)
Setting: Outpost Ghent, game store.
Baghdad Bazaar: The Lorwyn FFA Draft (November 20th, 2007)
Today I'm talking about a format that has been rarely tried and (to my knowledge) never written about.
[MTGS Classics]Forcing in Draft (November 15th, 2007)
You see here the classic paradox of drafting.
[MTGS Classics]Where Did It All Go Wrong? A Draft Analysis (November 8th, 2007)
I logged on to Magic Online and scrolled down the list of users in the draft room.
The Draft Comes to Middle-Earth (October 10th, 2007)
Another set, another limited format, ey? Always an exciting time, and as always, those who have a lot of experience drafting have an advantage over beginners (so much is obvious).
8 Way Forum Draft, Part 2 (September 3rd, 2007)
bateleur continues his drafting article.
8-Way Forum Draft (August 29th, 2007)
bateleur walks us through his team's picks in an 8-Way Forum Draft.
Pro Tour: Baghdad (August 14th, 2007)
Today's article will be a little bit different than normal, as this month I introduced my fledgling planeswalkers to the thrill that is Limited.
[MTGS Classics] Sealed Deck Sideboarding (July 10th, 2007)
Does anyone still play Kamigawa block draft? No.
Future Sight in Limited (May 16th, 2007)
Behold, the future of Magic is upon us.
Where Did It All Go Wrong? A Draft Analysis (April 18th, 2007)
I logged on to Magic Online and scrolled down the list of users in the draft room.
[MTGS Classics] Disclosing a Sealed World (April 17th, 2007)
Due to last night's server switch, the article planned for tonight encountered a black hole which sucked up its images and skewed our schedule.
[MTGS Classics] Taking Big Risks (March 9th, 2007)
The format is Ravnica-Ravnica-Guildpact draft, or "RRG" to its friends.
[MTGS Classics] Disclosing a Sealed World (January 18th, 2007)
In this article originally published August 8, 2005, Peter explains his method for evaluating new cards in sealed deck tournaments, especially prereleases.
Forcing in Draft (November 30th, 2006)
You see here the classic paradox of drafting.
Time Spiral: A First Look at Limited (October 26th, 2006)
I am not, nor will I claim to be, a good player.
Why Don't I Suck at Limited? (October 20th, 2006)
Another pre-release has come and gone, and Time Spiral is the new kid on the block that everyone is talking about, but let's not forget about Coldsnap.
RGD Booster Draft (July 5th, 2006)
I watched my opponent's Azorius First-Wing deal another two points to my face.
Post Prague (May 25th, 2006)
Unlike anything before it.
Dissension Limited - Group Efforts (May 22nd, 2006)
Spell Snare is unplayable and Cackling Flames is nuts! That's right, it's time for Dissension's Limited review.
2HG Sealed - 2006 Champs (March 27th, 2006)
I was wandering the grey and frosty streets of London.
Taking Big Risks (March 22nd, 2006)
The format is Ravnica-Ravnica-Guildpact draft, or "RRG" to its friends.
Izzet Time to Draft Yet? (January 30th, 2006)
The Izzet are mad scientists, the inventors of Ravnica.
About Draft Archetypes (January 24th, 2006)
"Ten-nil, ten-nil, ten-nil, ten-nil," sang my cat.
A First Glance at Guildpact Limited (January 20th, 2006)
The Guildpact prerelease and release events are nearly upon us, bringing change and turmoil to one of the most fun and interesting Limited environments we've seen in a while.
Aimless Wanderings: The Basics of Rochester Draft (January 10th, 2006)
Magic, being the complex game that it is, has spawned many different and unique formats in which it can be played in.
Drafting Rav/Rav/Rav Part 1: The Basics (January 4th, 2006)
Rav/Rav/Rav is a draft format that is quite skill intensive, but it has been far less explored than previous triple-set draft formats in past years, due to its timing (CHK/CHK/CHK had a much longer season and had SIX GPs scheduled for it and a Pro Tour.
[MTGS Classics] Limited Mana (December 6th, 2005)
It might just be the single most important question in the world today.
Drafting Thundersong (November 22nd, 2005)
I started analyzing why this deck had done so well, while it seemed for the most part made up of very mediocre cards (which is not meant insulting to fans of Viashino Slasher).
A Ravnica Rookie: A Seattle Pre-Release Tournament Report (October 2nd, 2005)
Its the pre-release of a new block and everyones excited! Follow the deckbuilding procedures and brand-new card evaluations that Gavin Verhey did at his pre-release.
Quilt's Ravnica-Prerelease (September 29th, 2005)
I’ve written a tournament report on MTGSalvation for every Prerelease I've participated in.
Ravnica Limited Review (Part 2) (September 22nd, 2005)
Good morning boys and girls.
Ravnica Limited Review (Part 1) (September 21st, 2005)
My pilot is the best there is, an ex-military guy who moved to the private sector because he didn't get enough flight time in his old job.
Breaking Point: Modifying the "Critical Mass" Precon (August 31st, 2005)
Taking the "Saviors of Kamigawa" precon "Critical Mass," Sam Williams takes the deck on a journey from jankey precon to a fun, playable deck for the beginning or budget-minded players everywhere.
Recipe for Success: Throw a Magic Sealed Deck Party (August 25th, 2005)
Want to take your Magic games to the next level? Throw a sealed deck party! Before you roll your eyes and click off the page, take a moment to think about it.
Disclosing a Sealed World (August 8th, 2005)
This article is particularly directed at those people who want to do better at Prereleases.
60 Reasons To Attend 9th Release Events (July 28th, 2005)
9th edition is upon us and as with the last three passing Core Sets we get treated to a Release Event to meet it.
9E Limited (July 19th, 2005)
Good old triple-Core draft.
SoKs in Seattle: Dropping the Bombs (May 31st, 2005)
Saviors of Kamigawa limited may be long gone, but that isn't a good reason not to read this article.
Saviors Set Review: Sinking Into Takenuma (May 30th, 2005)
Saviors Set Review: Sinking Into Takenuma By Tom Fowler Fresh from the worldwide Prerelease events are the 165 cards in Saviors of Kamigawa.
A Beginner's Guide To Limited (April 25th, 2005)
Today we enter the dynamic format of Limited.
Limited Mana (April 7th, 2005)
It might just be the single most important question in the world today.
Sealed Deck Sideboarding (March 3rd, 2005)
After losing a game, start by swearing and stomping your feet.
Oh for the Love of God Where are You My Swamps!? (February 18th, 2005)
In this MTGSalvation article, sneakyhomunculus points the spotlight at the dark side of competitive Magic and recovers things that never should have seen the light of day, including his laughable performance at the Betrayers of Kamigawa prerelease in Utre