Limited

Limited is way of playing Magic: The Gathering in which each player gets a quantity of booster packs and creates their own deck on the spot. It encompasses both the sealed and draft formats. You can find all our Limited content here, from strategy, guides and tier lists.

Zar Ojanen, Scion of Efrava Art by Justine Cruz

Data-Based Heuristics for MTG Arena Drafts

Dominaria United

What is the point of using draft data if we don't get actionable advice from them? Sierkovitz looks at the drafting data from Dominaria United (and some from other sets) and propose new drafting heuristics related to drafting mana fixing and multicolored spells.

Sierkovitz
October 3, 2022

Take Up the Shield Art by Manuel Castañón

The Ultimate Guide to Dominaria United Limited: Arena Open Edition

Dominaria United Premium

Everything you need to know to win $2,500 in the Arena Open for Dominaria United sealed and draft, complete with example decklists.

j2sjosh
October 1, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 60: Hidden Gems of Dominaria United Limited

Limited

Welcome back to episode 60 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh is still bringing you content despite being in the middle of Hurricane Ian. This week we’re talking about the hidden gems of DMU. We start out with our…

j2sjosh
September 28, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 59: So You Want to Splash? with JJohn

Limited

Welcome back to episode 59 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh brings in a temporary replacement for Chris because he’s still in trouble with the law for the gator butter incident. That means lab assistant JJohn comes on to…

j2sjosh
September 23, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 58: Navigating a Dominaria United Draft

Limited

Welcome back to episode 58 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh manages to catch Chris before he ran out the door to sit down to do a draft and to go over how things our going in Dominaria United…

j2sjosh
September 17, 2022

Leyline Binding Art by Cristi Balanescu - Dominaria United

Dominaria United (DMU) Draft Metagame: First Look at the Data

Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited is a format like no other! Sierkovitz dives deep in to the data and how we can use this information to get an edge over your opponents!

Sierkovitz
September 14, 2022

Tatyova, Steward of Tides by Howard Lyon - Dominaria United

Underperformers and Overperformers of Dominaria United Limited

Dominaria United

What cards have exceeded expectations and came up short in the Dominaria United draft meta? We update a bunch of card ratings in our Limited Tier List and explain how these cards have been performing so far.

j2sjosh
September 10, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 57: Dominaria United Draft First Impressions

Limited

Welcome back to episode 57 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh gets Chris back in the studio (and by that I mean our living rooms) to go over how things our going in Dominaria United land. We start out…

j2sjosh
September 8, 2022

Temporal Firestorm Art by Nester Ossandon Leal - Dominaria United

Dominaria United (DMU) Draft Guide

Dominaria United

Our in-depth guide to Dominaria United Draft, with the most important information you need to know about the format.

j2sjosh
September 6, 2022

Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Art by Eelis Kyttanen - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Combos and Synergies Guide

Dominaria United

In Dominaria United Limited, there are a lot of cards that work well together. In this guide, we introduce little pockets of synergy that can help your deck perform better than the sum of its parts.

j2sjosh
September 5, 2022

Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Art by Anna Podedworna - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Archetypes and Mechanics Guide

Dominaria United

In this guide, we go over the mechanics and the 10 archetypes in Dominaria United Limited, including example decks for you to refer to,

j2sjosh
September 3, 2022

Rona's Vortex Art by Dominik Mayer - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Instants, Tricks, and Flash Guide

Dominaria United

A reference guide, including advice, tells and general strategy for the Instants, Tricks, and Flash cards in Dominaria United Limited that you should be looking out for when your opponent has open mana!

j2sjosh
September 3, 2022

Vineshaper Prodigy Art by Inka Schulz - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Sealed Deck and Prerelease Guide

Dominaria United

TaJoordan brings his vast Limited experience to provide you with an in-depth guide to Dominaria United Sealed Deck, for your glory in the Prerelease or MTG Arena events!

TaJoordan
September 2, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 56: Dominaria United Predictions with Sierkovitz and Tajoordan

Limited

Welcome back to episode 56 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh brings in Sierkovitz and TaJoordan to go over some predictions of Dominaria United. We start out with our weekly update and our weekly bounty before Josh does a…

j2sjosh
September 1, 2022

Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Art by Donato Giancola - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Set Review: Multicolored, Colorless, and Lands

Dominaria United

Our complete review of all the Dominaria United cards, for limited (sealed and draft).

j2sjosh
September 1, 2022

Runic Shot Art by Cristi Balanescu - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Removal Guide: United We Fall

Dominaria United

In this in-depth article, Sierkovitz breaks down all the removal spells in Dominaria United Limited to gain insight into the format, using the power of numbers: Unconditional, damage based, conditional, sweepers, and tempo!

Sierkovitz
August 31, 2022

Mana Cannons Art by Sidharth Chaturvedi - Dominaria United Commander

Best Dominaria United Cards for Cube

Cube

Metallix87 shares his passion for Cube with his top picks of Dominaria United cards that he thinks are the most exciting additions!

Metallix87
August 31, 2022

Territorial Maro Art by Simon Dominic - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Set Review: Green

Dominaria United

Our complete review of all the Dominaria United cards, for limited (sealed and draft).

j2sjosh
August 30, 2022

Shivan Devastator Art by Brent Hollowell - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Set Review: Red

Dominaria United

Our complete review of all the Dominaria United cards, for limited (sealed and draft).

j2sjosh
August 30, 2022

Drag to the Bottom Art by Nino Is - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Set Review: Black

Dominaria United

Our complete review of all the Dominaria United cards, for limited (sealed and draft).

j2sjosh
August 28, 2022

Vodalian Mindsinger Art by Steve Prescott - Dominaria United

Dominaria United Limited Set Review: Blue

Dominaria United

Our complete review of all the Dominaria United cards, for limited (sealed and draft).

j2sjosh
August 28, 2022

Angel of Sanctions Art by Min Yum - Amonkhet Remastered

Amonkhet Remastered Draft Guide – August 2022 Update

Amonkhet Remastered

MTG Arena is bringing back the Amonkhet Remastered Premier Draft event from August 27 to September 1, 2022! Here is our fully updated in-depth guide to the format, a curated amalgamation of both Amonkhet and Hour of Devastation.

j2sjosh
August 27, 2022

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Dominaria United Limited Set Review: White

Dominaria United

Our complete review of all the Dominaria United cards, for limited (sealed and draft).

j2sjosh
August 27, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 55: Dominaria United Mechanics and First Look

Limited

Welcome back to episode 55 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris go over the mechanics of Dominaria United. They also talk about some of the cards that caught their eye. We start out with our weekly update…

j2sjosh
August 25, 2022

#1 Mythic Rank Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Draft Exercise

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Follow this Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate draft and deckbuilding exercise with #1 Mythic ranked limited player Dafore, and level up your game!

Dafore
August 23, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 54: Winners and Losers of HBG Rebalance

Limited

Welcome back to episode 54 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris go over the winners and losers of the HBG rebalance. Check out these accompanying articles regarding this topic also: We start out with our weekly update…

j2sjosh
August 19, 2022

Impact of the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Draft Rebalancing

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Last week, Wizards did something unprecedented. They rebalanced a Limited format during its run by modifying 23 cards. You can read all about them in this excellent article from j2sJosh. The aim was to improve blue as a color, Temur…

Sierkovitz
August 19, 2022

Prosperous Thief Art by Fajareka Setiawan

The Five Tips to Go Infinite in Arena Cube Draft

Limited Strategy

Looking to play Arena Cube, but afraid of losing gold? Worry no more! DoggertQBones has 5 excellent tips that can instantly improve your win rate to help you go infinite during the cube season!

DoggertQBones
August 16, 2022

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Analysis and Adjustments for Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Limited Rebalancing

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Find out how the first limited format specific Alchemy card rebalances will affect drafting for Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate! We review, analyze, and regrade each card change.

j2sjosh
August 12, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 53: Underappreciated Archetypes of HBG

Limited

Welcome back to episode 53 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris go over some of the HBG archetypes that have been flying under the radar. We start out with our weekly update before Josh acquiesces to Chris’s…

j2sjosh
August 10, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 52: Bo1 vs Bo3 Debate with NCAA

Limited

Welcome back to episode 52 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh says the wrong episode number… Oh and Chris is here with NCAA to debate over Bo1 vs Bo3. We start out with our weekly update before Josh acquiesces…

j2sjosh
August 5, 2022

How to Wheel in Drafts

Limited Strategy

Level up your Limited Magic drafting skill by learning about the key skill of wheeling, with Sierkovitz and the power of data.

Sierkovitz
August 5, 2022

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Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate (HBG) Limited Tier List

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Tier Lists

MTG Arena Zone’s Alchemy Horizons: (HBG) Limited Tier List ranks every card in the set, to provide a guideline you can use to pick cards for your draft deck or to build your sealed deck. The ratings initially come from…

j2sjosh
August 2, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 51: Baldur’s Gate Overperformers and Underperformers

Limited

Welcome back to episode 51 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris discuss which cards have been performing above their initial expectations as well as the disappointments. We start out with our weekly update before Josh acquiesces to…

j2sjosh
July 30, 2022

Earth-Cult Elemental Art by Aaron Miller

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Limited Archetypes Overview: Meta Data, Rankings, and Card Picks

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Sierkovitz looks at each of the 10 color pair archetypes in Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Limited and their plans. For each, we will give you an archetype star, hidden gem, a trap, and a sealed hero, with a bit of help from the first two weeks of data!

Sierkovitz
July 23, 2022

10 Card Interactions That Will Help You Get the Most Out of Your Baldur’s Gate Limited Pools

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate limited is a format that is more about raw individual card quality than building intricate synergy decks. That said, there are always pockets of synergies that will give you an edge over the rest of the…

pdoggmtg
July 22, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 50: 50th Episode Mail Bag Special

Limited

Welcome back to episode 50 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris discuss how confused they are that you are all still listening. In all seriousness, we really appreciate you all so we answer all of your questions,…

j2sjosh
July 22, 2022

Underperformers and Overperformers of Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Limited

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Hey everyone! Now that we’ve had some time to enjoy some adventures in Baldur’s Gate, it’s time to let you in on some of our findings that defy expectations. In other words, it’s time to talk about which cards are…

j2sjosh
July 20, 2022

First Look at Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Draft Data: The Big Picture

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

There are different ways to evaluate a limited format early. You can put in the reps and use your own reasoning to assess the card power. You can watch streams of others, lean on their judgement. Or, like I like…

Sierkovitz
July 16, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 49: Alchemy Horizons Baldur’s Gate First Impressions with Ekil

Limited

Welcome back to episode 49 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris FINALLY drag Ekil on the show to talk about their first impressions for the Alchemy Horizons limited format. Pull up a seat and listen in as…

j2sjosh
July 14, 2022