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Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast

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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Thursday · 42 min
Episode 76 - Celebrate the Mountain King
As my Hobbit experiment draws to a close, it's time to pull the veil off The Data and compare my own card evaluation to the aggregate. My pre-data tier list https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/dae406ffa0c94684924d612f25e94269 Linktree - linktr.ee/roughdrafts
August 20 · 27 min
Episode 75 - Goblin Plate Mail
My second post-release Hobbit episode goes into my big-picture format experience without 17lands, including why I've been winning with black, why this set is so good for small games, and why this is the best Menace has ever been. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
August 15 · 39 min
Episode 74 - Plunder the Trollshaws
Time to recap my experience drafting the Hobbit blind - no previews, no discussion, no 17lands data. This episode mainly focuses on the topic of card evaluation. My drafts - https://www.17lands.com/deck/0ed9b54e2ff94a3ea33e7003105780dc/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/ce704ed6dbd344bfa119bd84df4a2457/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/59c2355a581340018050a31441c0dbd7/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/8b0298fd5ed94f7192382671ba73f628/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/f28c2c6167a64823a457133fcd80d0d4/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/c8955d2c258b4045a4b7ad87e3f3dc27/0?view=deck Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
August 6 · 25 min
Episode 73 - Hobbit... Hot Topics?
The Hobbit is the last small set for the foreseeable future, so I'm taking the opportunity to do something cool - go into the set totally blind! This episode goes into detail on my plan and expectations for this unique experiment. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
July 30 · 26 min
Episode 72 - 2026 Cube Project
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
July 23 · 33 min
Episode 71 - MSH Grab Bag + Retrospective
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
July 16 · 32 min
Episode 70 - I used to be bad at Sealed
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
July 9 · 39 min
Episode 69 - Stark Industries Executive ft. Justin Lenz
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
July 2 · 31 min
Episode 68 - Undercover Skrull
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
June 26 · 30 min
Episode 67 - S.H.I.E.L.D. Deployment Drone
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
June 18 · 1 hr
Episode 66 - MSH Hot Topics
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
June 11 · 31 min
Episode 65 - SOS Retrospective
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
June 4 · 37 min
Episode 64 - SOS Grab Bag
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
May 28 · 32 min
Episode 63 - Tackle Artist
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
May 21 · 52 min
Episode 62 - Quandrix Charm ft. TheRosemaryTea
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
May 14 · 30 min
Episode 61 - Wisdom of Ages
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
May 7 · 33 min
Episode 60 - Potioner's Trove
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
April 30 · 30 min
Episode 59 - Shopkeeper's Bane
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
April 24 · 26 min
Episode 58 - Rubble Rouser
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
April 16 · 58 min
Episode 57 - SOS Hot Topics
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

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