Are you a limited sicko who's cube curious? I'm diving into the subtle differences between booster draft and cube draft, including what makes a card powerful, and how to evaluate interaction and fixing.

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Taking a peek at an unsupported archetype in OM1! Black and green have some particularly synergistic cards that work uniquely well in tandem.

Example decks courtesy of Marc Anderson

https://www.17lands.com/deck/b88bf57ed797481b939732539748af63/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/6baac8a6905e4b9996460bddc0270ecb/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/a49e5dd0b89f4f41a13fdafecc89b3eb/0?view=deck

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

An in-depth look at my Arena Cube!

Cubecobra list - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/samp

Trophy Decks thread - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3lu7e627da225

Recross the Path (cube interview podcast) ft. me and this cube - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jstoBuLlCW1iqthwGZHly

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

A deep dive into Blue White Modified in OM1! Come find out the best little dudes to play and the best ways to make them bigger.

https://www.17lands.com/deck/19710276db5442b0a5f9c975e8bb9c1f/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/b3f0f22acbd7482ba2c807cc1c66c63c/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/900c74ce57524ec097a9c50b7e23bafa/0?view=deck

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

My thoughts on the controversial Spider-Man set, plus some strategic insight into what I think of Pick 2 drafts and this format!

Mark Rosewater's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/spider-man-magic-meets-marvel

Eric Engelhard's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/spider-man-swinging-into-design

Rhystic Studies article - https://rhysticstudies.substack.com/p/the-rules-text-is-irrelevant

Time to take a look back at Edge of Eternities! The final vibe check on Spacecraft, looking back at my early-season slump, and checking after the 10th Play Booster format.

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Grab bag episode for EOE! I talk through a handful of sweet interactions at commons, plus why you should be a little more willing to play a Quench.

catscandal's Azorius Midrange article - https://abitterblossom.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/azorius-midrange-in-edge-of-eternities-draft/

Friso's WB writeup - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19PFQ4vazJC_TX8yfsMhwDIjA7Rl6ThDs828tsG9lcHg/edit?tab=t.0

me on Magic Numbers with Sierkovitz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBF2Z0-SwI4&t=3347s

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Red week! Drafting red in EOE really clicked for me this week - tune in to learn why you shouldn't be afraid to get deep into the color, and why you should be building your decks around a 7 mana 4/4.

UR - https://www.17lands.com/deck/a842280f5b13479880a666a7fec39fc6/0?view=deck

This week I'm diving into Perigee Beckoner, one of the sweetest black commons in EOE, and exploring the myriad of combos and synergy this card provides.

BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/6082db0ccd3e4efea19c5cf4969bd9a0/0?view=deck

BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/1?view=deck

Sierkovitz - Resources in Limited - should timestamp you to the "Mana spent" chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPhrtvHwcvU&t=2221s

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

As the format develops, I turn to an old Magic strategy article for gameplay guidance. More specifically, I'm examining how managing your life total (and your opponents'!) can lend you a big leg up in Edge of Eternities.

Patrick Chapin - The Theory of Everything - https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/

UB - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/0

UW - https://www.17lands.com/deck/91240c4fb8ae4b42a56dbd0003a40151/2?view=deck

https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts