GUIDE UPDATES: 3:18 Top White Commons. Steadfast Paladin is the actual #2 White Common. Paladin is just a great two drop because it can help you pressure the opponent while also being nearly impossible to race in aggressive matchups. Minimus Containment remains at #3. 3:56 Top Blue Commons. Clever Conjurer is the #3 Blue Common. It helps you ramp to the lategame which is often what Blue wants to do. 5:36 Top Red Commons. Hobgoblin Captain is the actual #2 Red Common by a wide margin. Plundering Barbarian takes the #3 slot over Valor Singer as well because there are just tons of Artifacts to destroy and making a Treasure is a great fallback plan. 7:20 Color Rankings. I got this ranking completely backwards (which is actually kind of impressive). It turns out that the aggressive decks are quite well supported this set, so the card advantage in Blue and Green is far less relevant, and the raw power of Red and Black's creatures and removal wins the day. Accordingly, the revised color ranking is: Red > Black > White > Green > Blue. Blue is the worst by a considerable margin. Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support the channel, and COMMENT if you have any questions! Support my work by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/nicolaibolas As a Patron you can even gain access to my Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Tier List! To watch me play LIVE, follow my Twitch stream here: www.twitch.tv/nicolaibolas Discuss all things Magic on the FREE NicolaiBolas Community Discord server here: discord.gg/E756hh9 Read all my Limited Strategy Articles here: blog.cardsphere.com/author/nicolaibolas/ If you'd like to make a contribution to my channel, you can do so via Paypal here: www.paypal.me/nicolaibolas ! This channel is partnered with TCGplayer, so be sure to use my affiliate link when buying cards: bit.ly/TCGplayerStore
@askGodforwisdom3 жыл бұрын
I love how “to-the-point” you are in these bro! Sincerely look forward to and appreciate these each set release season!!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel! I try to make sure they are focused and packed with useful information, so it is good to hear you are looking forward to them. I definitely work very hard on them to make them the best they can be!
@octavioorellana29283 жыл бұрын
The only reason why I sometimes do great in a draft is because I watch your draft videos like 20 times. Thanks again for a great video!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million Octavio! Your kind comments always bring a smile to my face and make my day brighter. I truly appreciate all of the positive energy you bring into my life!
@br0adsw0rd65 Жыл бұрын
I know this set didn't have the impact on standard most players expected/wanted, but boy was it *FUN* to draft. I wish they revisit the forgotten realms again, but after the backlash I don't know if they'll ever do that. They did the mistake with the missing impact all over again with the commander D&D set... I think they could fix that by including one to three MtG staple/chase reprints with alternative D&D artwork (like they did in the commander precons). Conditional untapped dual lands or triomes are always desired for example.
@jameszahn68833 жыл бұрын
Appreciate how you are a mtg streamer we uses clean language. It makes the videos so much more enjoyable. Your attitude when you get recked also makes your content great.
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you James! I always try to stay positive and family friendly with my language so it feels good to hear that people enjoy those aspects of my content!
@captainanopheles43073 жыл бұрын
I, for one, welcome our visitors from the 19thC.
@TheSnitzel963 жыл бұрын
Went 6/3 in draft and 7/2 sealed Rakdos aggro Thanks man
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff Martin! I'm so glad you found my video helpful!
@quentinlee23423 жыл бұрын
Hey, you're great, just wanted to let you know. Keep hustling
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Quentin! Your words of encouragement mean a lot and I appreciate you!
@riccardo43623 жыл бұрын
I think red looks better than the predictions, green has not me convinced enough yet. If you open the 2 drop goblins with pack tactics you can just run people over, plus red has good removal.
@DestroyerX20003 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for some more solid drafting content from you as you venture through this set. Your guides and drafting videos, especially with your card pick reasons and commentary, have helped me massively with Strixhaven. #ReadyForAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Destroyer!
@DestroyerX20003 жыл бұрын
@@NicolaiBolas No worries Nicolai, you've just earned yourself a Patron.
@popanda96853 жыл бұрын
I really love your video format, your clear delivery and actionable intelligence. High quality video brother
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Panda!
@LithmusEarth3 жыл бұрын
A combo I used in prerelease: Lurking Roper + Reaper's Talisman.
@kotygravitt53 жыл бұрын
I really wish Magic was as popular as it was several years ago. There would be no doubt you’d be the king of drafts on KZfaq.
@LivingThing283 жыл бұрын
Magic is more popular than ever. 2019/20 were probably it’s best years to date
@kellyreagan20813 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, with this info I went from 0/3 on a draft, to actually winning some!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Kelly!
@pickledblowfish61783 жыл бұрын
As commanded, I've come back. Went to pre release, built a BW venture/lifegain thing out of the scraps i had. 2-0, 1-1 (W), 1-2, 2-1 3-1 win/loss for 2nd overall. Three prize packs, and I pulled a Demilich!
@kelseyo4023 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! These guides are always top tier!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Kelsey!
@jeremywhite76543 жыл бұрын
I've found "You find some prisoners" to be quite good. I'll wait until I'll have 5 mana on my next turn, and cast it as an instant at the end of theirs. Then take my choice of three cards. Alternatively, if I'm short on mana, I'll cast it on turn 2 and grab one of their lands. Never been sad to draw my 1-of in my draft decks.
@thorinm.jenssen60613 жыл бұрын
I actually think red is one of the stronger colors, but we'll see how this set evolves. I'll put it in #2 or #1 for now.
@jonbuenojon3 жыл бұрын
my two last drafts with red were awful... let's see now after this great info
@whollera2 жыл бұрын
Ready for adventure
@JamesHaleyActor3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don't go 0 for 3 because of these videos!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like them James!
@dylanschang63863 жыл бұрын
These have to be your most viewed videos, if no other reason than the sheer amount of times people need to rewatch the video to absorb the immense amount of information. A real test of my memory when i'm at the draft table!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it Dylan!
@Jojo-nf1yk3 жыл бұрын
Hey ! Very interresting video, thanks for all these information. I see more clearly !
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you liked it Jojo!
@quizymagicpeasant15743 жыл бұрын
ready for adventure
@charlierunkle6133 жыл бұрын
Great Video, It helped me build a sealed deck by choosing the arch type that I had the most cards you mention in. It ended up being a Red White Bruenor Battlehamer jaded Sell-Sword slugfest. Quick games 7-1. Thanks keep up the amazing work!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful Cory! Sounds sweet!
@DMS-Gaming3 жыл бұрын
Hey man I've been looking for some info like this for starting to draft. my first experience was a total disaster as I didn't know what was what. watching this has given me alot of valuable info so thank you I hope I can break my cycle of 0 wins - 3 losses LMAO
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@annabellenonimous13023 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Exactly what I needed to get up to speed and be #ReadyForAdventure 😁
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful Annabelle! Thanks for the kind words!
@ianlockard96943 жыл бұрын
Awesome, always appreciate your stuff. Getting ready for our sealed draft IRL in a couple weeks.
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it Ian! That sounds like fun!
@briankelly12403 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you, planning to draft as well as get collector boosters
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful Brian!
@adamscott77293 жыл бұрын
#ReadyForAdventure thanks for the tips!
@bsb33393 жыл бұрын
Interesting that you at least had what others considered the worst and the best color mixed up ^^
@kairinrose3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for the guide! #readyforadventure
@seniorpenguino34983 жыл бұрын
You are the reason I'm playing draft.
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
That is high praise indeed! Thank you so much Penguino!
@TheAnime233 жыл бұрын
Great Vid! I didn't keep with the previews that much so was a perfect vid before jumping into my draft!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear it Honey Badger! That's one of the reasons I make it, so I'm glad the Guide is serving its intended purpose!
@scruz073 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I need all the draft help I can get lol
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it Steve!
@ndld49553 жыл бұрын
I also see reference to a pack mechanic.. Don't know if it's just a return mechanic.. But worth a mention to say returning machines is .. relevant to the set.. Idk just a thought
@ejiggle3 жыл бұрын
WHOO! Just in time. Keep up the good work, mate
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ejiggle!
@alexdomert89403 жыл бұрын
This style of video is so niche and amazing, great job! I am trying to get into Drafting so this was great value for me. :) #ReadyForAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I’m happy to hear it Alex! Thanks for the kind words.
@AnjinSan19663 жыл бұрын
As always awesome content on this channel my friend. Very helpful and informative! Looking forward to draft up a few D&D decks soon. #ReadyForAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anders! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@steph_corn3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! #ReadyForAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked it Stephanie!
@thomasanderson273 жыл бұрын
#ReadyForAdvneture. Excellent video! Thank you!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Thomas!
@wavves7able3 жыл бұрын
Really excited for this set! I'm thinking it's a set that is gonna have great replayability. #ReadyForAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm really excited for it too Wavves!
@Fik20033 жыл бұрын
thx, as always this short guide videos is great for head start in new set drafts
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Petr!
@Redstonebuilderflopzy3 жыл бұрын
I agree your content is great love the draft guides!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rlret20343 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, lol, you (your vids) are one of the main reasons i get so excited at new set time. edit for #ReadyforAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos lret!
@BryanSmith-ew2ye3 жыл бұрын
Great video bro . I have been trying to play more draft lately and get better at it . Your tips helped out a lot. #ReadyForAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it!
@robertahearne4233 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Always useful. #ReadyForAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it Robert!
@mitchevett50513 жыл бұрын
#readyforadventure!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it Mitch!
@TheGreatEmerorMu3 жыл бұрын
#Readyforadventure !!!! Thanks man this gonna help me a lot!!!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad Emeror!
@TheGreatEmerorMu3 жыл бұрын
@@NicolaiBolas 6-3 thanks to you!!!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
@@TheGreatEmerorMu That's awesome news!
@Flintz913 жыл бұрын
#readyforadventure - great content !!!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Flintz!
@timtillack3 жыл бұрын
#readyforadventure. Great content, thanks!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it Tim!
@spookinet873 жыл бұрын
Seems like a fun set to draft but not too OP for standard built. Leaves you with much more flexibility than strixhaven for draft it seems.
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I think the set looks like a ton of fun too Spooki!
@Tamara-sl6kq3 жыл бұрын
Thaks Nicolai!
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Tamara! Thank you for all of your kind comments!
@rafaelduarte873 жыл бұрын
#ReadyForAdventure
@jeffdai2693 жыл бұрын
Love this channel
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jeff!
@AugustoMota943 жыл бұрын
Dagger with Deathtouch works well too
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
That is definitely a nice combination to keep in mind!
@lennartvandereijk61263 жыл бұрын
Temple of the Dragon Queen doesn't deserve a mention for the Fixing segment? #ReadyForAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I just didn't see that card when I was making the Guide (the preview season being so weird definitely made things more challenging!) I'm just glad that it is an Uncommon because that makes me feel a little better about not including it (if it was a Common it would have a much larger impact on how the set plays out).
@funfunfun183 жыл бұрын
#readyforadventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it Steven!
@ToonLinksDair3 жыл бұрын
Great guide! I think the cards are much more balanced than they were in M21, where there were so many duds and unplayables. Hopefully this will make the set fun. But I am concerned it will be a prince rather than pauper set, with games decided by powerful rares. The way this might get toned down is if things speed up and aggro is king. But I don't like aggro! Any thoughts on how things might pan out?
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I haven't spent as much time looking at the Rares and Mythics because the Commons and Uncommons are the most important element of Draft, but I think that they have been doing a pretty good job recently of not making the Rares too powerful for Limited. I'm glad you liked the video!
@ThomasSolenberger3 жыл бұрын
#ReadyforAdventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked the video Thomas!
@stefanobermair27613 жыл бұрын
new sub
@michaedove35623 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on build-around rares and is there any mass removal to look out for?
@EltWilder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. #readyforadventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it Elt!
@eddierazor51453 жыл бұрын
Maybe include the planswalkers or best singler cards like bombs
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I try to focus on the Commons and Uncommons because they are seen a lot more and will therefore be more useful to evaluate. A lot of Rares are pretty obviously powerful when they are good.
@MrTea-yl8ko3 жыл бұрын
Do you think you got the color rating wrong, since red and black played out to be pretty good in the format and blue doesn't perform as well? Might it be because the format is faster than expected?
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I definitely missed on the color ranking. I think part of it was also that Dragon’s Fire was not revealed until I had already basically finished constructing my guide due to the way preview season went this time around, so I think my mind didn’t fully internalize how good it would be for Red to get such a premium common. A lot of Red’s other good commons (like Hobgoblin Captain) are the sort of card that could be deeply medium in certain formats (if attacking is harder), so I was wary. The speed of the format definitely played a key role in shaking up the rankings, making Black and Red go up, while Blue and Green fell. Great observation Tea and I like the insight in your comment. I will also add, that Blue just seemed like it had a lot of good cards to me, and it just hasn’t played out that way.
@EvelynFlickinger3 жыл бұрын
#Readyforadventure
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it Evelyn!
@tullius433 жыл бұрын
White and dungeons seem pretty weak. I get the feeling that Red and Pact Tactics will end up being a stronger option in Limited.
@modernminded54663 жыл бұрын
That common 3/3 angel that ventures on attack is pretty ridiculous though
@oobageeba78473 жыл бұрын
i predict that i will be referring back to this video multiple times
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it Ooba!
@lableak41652 жыл бұрын
I had a draft and five out of 8 people went blue black….
@BodhiRook3 жыл бұрын
Shep-ul-Cher
@michaedove35623 жыл бұрын
What do you consider to be the aggro deck of this format? WR equipment?
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
It is really difficult to say at this point. White Red is a good guess though as it often is a premier aggro deck!
@EdwinDPZ3 жыл бұрын
If Red and Black are the worst why is that the only color combination I run into people using?
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Check the Pinned Comment. I got it backwards due to the format being super fast.
@nickstalgia95693 жыл бұрын
Love the vid not so much the new DND print run takes away from the roots while seemingly adding to the basis of MTG if you as me. Not a big fan cool vid tho really helps
@kahunamoe223 жыл бұрын
It's a bite not a punch. Rapid bite...
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, someone else pointed that out to me as well once I finished the video. I usually call them Bites, but I'm not infallible and at least I explained what I meant by punch.
@kahunamoe223 жыл бұрын
@@NicolaiBolas Love your stuff, didnt mean to critique so harshly
@simonu54113 жыл бұрын
#ready4adventure ty! Is pack tactics no defining mechanic?
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
I guess I could have included Pack tactics, but I think it is generally more of a keyword than a mechanic (I think I remember hearing that it is not technically an actual mechanic). I've certainly included stuff like it before (Landfall comes to mind) but it just didn't even cross my mind to include it this time. It is a pretty simple in its execution though so I don't think it will be confusing for folks who are new to the set. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@simonu54113 жыл бұрын
@@NicolaiBolas thank you for the reply. Imo it feels like another reason to draft aggro
@timlugert2583 жыл бұрын
👍
@lord_madara90973 жыл бұрын
#adeventure
@des33733 жыл бұрын
How is my boo shambling ghast worse than precipitous drop lol “Boi” fuck autocorrect
@thejudester52883 жыл бұрын
#ready for adventure 'eam'vnlkevlnka
@CyberCheese3923 жыл бұрын
Wow dude you got the color rankings backward, you should edit a note in.
@NicolaiBolas3 жыл бұрын
Check the pinned comment my friend.
@CyberCheese3923 жыл бұрын
@@NicolaiBolas Yeah the comment was how I found out in the first place. By chance I read the entire thing.
@captainanopheles43073 жыл бұрын
dungeons makes it feel like players are playing two different games. one if which is slower and less interested in 0 life for the opponent.
@sgtpeezda3 жыл бұрын
?
@paolinsky_minis2 жыл бұрын
This is gold
@NicolaiBolas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ndld49553 жыл бұрын
I also see reference to a pack mechanic.. Don't know if it's just a return mechanic.. But worth a mention to say returning machines is .. relevant to the set.. Idk just a thought