Sierkovitz is a Limited Magic aficionado, data analyst and host of the Magic Numbers podcast. He is a long-time collaborator with 17Lands.com and focuses on making data accessible to Magic players of all skill levels.

0:00 Intro

0:35 Biggest trap with using data and win rates

9:56 Content creation goals and norms

17:51 “Limited is just a very small field”

22:03 The audience for advanced Magic data analysis

30:21 About the Companion mechanic

35:16 Advice for novice or returning Limited players

52:31 Building vs. playing Limited decks

56:54 If you’re frustrated with Magic Arena or losing in general, do this

1:02:37 Common pitfalls (that players can’t get out of)

1:06:55 Giving Sam Black his flowers

1:11:05 Where is the ultimate introductory course for Limited?

1:19:21 Positioning Limited in physical and digital Magic

1:27:51 Are we in the Golden Age of Limited?

1:30:52 Sierkovitz’s Magic origin story