Published by Sam Pratt
Rough Drafts! A limited-focused Magic: the Gathering podcast that takes an in-depth look at various topics in the current limited format. Listen weekly as host Sam Pratt goes deep on specific cards, archetypes, and other limited-related topics.
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I've had a number of ideas for new cubes over the past two years, but haven't found the time, energy, or drive to actually see them through. So I'm tackling the problem head on - finishing a "first draft" of five cubes by the end of the year. My CubeCobra - https://cubecobra.com/user/view/610c165b750a931047aa23b6 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
33 min
In wrapping up MSH, I take a look at some interesting rares that warrant discussion, and take a last look at the format as a whole. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
32 min
I used to be bad at sealed. But some success in the format over the past year caused me to reevaluate those feelings, and I came out the other end with a real appreciation. This episode dives into what sealed is about at a fundamental level, including the big differences between it and draft. Some example sealed decks of mine TLA QW - https://www.17lands.com/deck/28366a56342f49409f167c7055df8043/1?view=deck ECL Toronto Spotlight - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3mecqkfx6xs2n ECL Milwaukee LCQ - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3mfifg2sess2s MSH Arena Direct - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3mpqt26twbc2u MSH QW - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3mqf6gxe2h222 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
39 min
Red is definitely the worst color in MSH, but my friend Justin may have cracked the code - Stark Industries Exec, a very unassuming red common, but one that reflects the when, how, and why to draft red. Justin's red trophies - https://imgur.com/a/iYDa2Ju Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
31 min
I've been having a lot of success with base-green multicolor decks in the second week of Marvel Superheroes, so this week is a deep dive into these powerful midrange green strategies. https://www.17lands.com/deck/01ef78109cf840e397dd05beb3fd3e6f/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/f129c3e55ad54143ae7a9d49ca34bd10/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/5b70baf49d5049059ed977f292083608/1?view=deck Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
30 min
My first MSH episode is all about flying - a brief history of the keyword in limited, and my thoughts on why I think flying is good in MSH despite not liking a lot of the individual flyers. https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
1 hr 0 min
Another new set, another monster preview episode! MSH has a very unique set structure, and leaves me with a lot of questions about how it's going to play out. Chicago Draft League - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3mnphsx5kic2f Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
31 min
Wrapping up the SOS format with a look at what I liked, what I didn't like, what we learned, and a peek at my favorite cards. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
37 min
Grab bag episode! Taking a look at a smattering of cards and packages as we wrap up Secrets of Strixhaven. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
32 min
Do you ever have one of those drafts where it feels like nothing is open and every pack stinks? This episode goes into detail on a variety of aggresive-based strategies for maximizing undesirable cards, perfect for those types of drafts. United Wizards of the Coast Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/uwotc-official.bsky.social Union petition - https://actionnetwork.org/forms/uwotcletter https://www.17lands.com/deck/44a8f3b7d3a9471db1769edfcf05bcb7/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/c47244855e004fea84b22a609008b8fd/0?view=deck Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
52 min
This week we're welcoming on Rosemary to talk about a deck that she's been drafting a lot, "UG Small"! I'm a big fan of Rosemary's stream and perspective on limited, and this Rosemary's stream - https://www.twitch.tv/therosemarytea Rosemary's UG Small logs https://www.17lands.com/deck/07630a716b7142eaa728794b5bc8ea85/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/ab436a87656a42838b6999d61184d276/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/4d34c269eaad449eac4a099486fca5d2/0?view=deck Samp's UG Small log https://www.17lands.com/deck/3afff69946624a698ab6899b6a35a16a/0?view=deck Rough Drafts Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
30 min
This episode is all about control! Why control is so uniquely well positioned in SOS, how to build it, and how it compares and contrasts to other lategame decks. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
33 min
In my opinion, Potioner's Trove is one of if not the best manaliths in recent memory, and the cornerstone to several builds of multicolor decks. This episode is all about differentiating those, and why soup is cancelled. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
30 min
It's time! This week's episode is centered around Shopkeeper's Bane and the GB stompy decks I've been drafting. Witherbloom has a lot of issues, but there is also a decent amount of upside to ignoring the pair's themes and just beating down. https://www.17lands.com/deck/486bb1e6fee440e48d7b19a9440483a7/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/f3245b8ab11c47709a681ddda8d8d3ce/0?view=deck Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
26 min
Week one of SOS is here and I'm covering a card that caught my eye immediately - Rubble Rouser! This common plays really nicely, so I'm dissecting all the aspects of this card that make it tick. Example decks https://www.17lands.com/deck/58ff16fb9c004214b01e32b9e115addf/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/17d60850d61841d99d9923146834f31b/0?view=deck Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
58 min
A monster SOS preview episode for what looks to be a really interesting format! Discussing the variable plans of each college, looking at Prepared and the bonus sheet, and diving into the unique mana options. Chicago-Style Cube Event will be streamed at 9am central at https://www.twitch.tv/thechicagocube Rough Drafts Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
26 min
I'm here to defend the black cards in powered cube! This week I dissect black sacrifice as a cube archetype, looking at it in my Arena cube, the online powered cubes, and cube in general. Introducing the Rough Drafts Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/RoughDrafts Chicago-Style Cube Event - https://www.tixtree.com/e/chicago-style-cube-event-40701ab92e28 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
55 min
This week I'm chatting with pro player, limited sicko, brewer at heart, Jason Ye! Jason's Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/jasoniltg.bsky.social Jason's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jasoniltg Experimental Synthesizer - https://www.experimentalsynthesizer.blog Play of the Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naWlwDpApo8 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
27 min
This week I'm tackling some broad theoretical concepts, ultimately trying to tackle the concept of every midrange deck being a midrange deck, and how we can leverage that in draft and deckbuilding decisions. Mike Flores - Who's the Beatdown https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/whos-the-beatdown/ Patrick Chapin - The Theory of Everything https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/ Sam Black - Elvish Visionary vs Elderfang Disciple (big game/small game) https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/elvish-visionary-vs-elderfang-disciple-the-nature-of-card-advantage/ Drafting Archetypes - Attrition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOSsl7Ql2Q0 Coaching form - https://forms.gle/hviAykUw3QqqP1gg6 Chicago-Style Cube Event - https://www.tixtree.com/e/chicago-style-cube-event-40701ab92e28 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
45 min
Unveiling a new cube project - GUT! This week's episode goes into detail on my new tempo-focused cube, including its design history and card choices. Cube list - https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/GUT?view=primer Cards mentioned - https://sealeddeck.tech/2GQ3DQdrQz GUT stands for Grand Unified Theory, in reference to Chapin's article "The Theory of Everything" - https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/ Please recommend cards for this cube! Chicago-Style Cube Event (April 18, Libertyville, IL) tickets - https://www.tixtree.com/e/chicago-style-cube-event-40701ab92e28 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts