Grand Prix Valencia – covered live on video by Matej Zatlkaj and myself – concluded last weekend, with Austrian Valentin Mackl finishing in 4th place. In this episode, I discuss some of the decisions he had to make during the Top 8 draft and where they led him.
The exploration of Theros continues, but many open questions remain. Heroic, Bestow, and Monstrous change the way decks have to be built and played. Check out this episode’s opening discussion for my Theros theories!
Revisiting a feature of Simon Says #25, this episode showcases the early picks in Pod 33 of the first Draft at Pro Tour Theros. The Draft Viewer is a great tool to learn more about a new limited format after high-level events!
Pro Tour Theros is in the books but the limited format is far from solved. One of the key questions in Theros draft is how to position yourself in the right colors. With powerful mono-colored options, but also a rare and an uncommon cycle of gold cards, the choice isn’t always easy!
With Pro Tour Theros on the horizon and MTGO Release Events in full swing, it is time to jump into a draft queue. But not without proper preparation: Check out the opening discussion for my take on the mechanics of Theros and what they tell us about this limited format.
I managed to prerecord one more M14 draft for you, including the matches and a recap video. I’m still on vacation, so please comment away, but don’t wait for my usual responses. Simon Says will be back soon with Theros!
Enjoy this episode of Simon Says, featuring an M14 draft, the matches, and a recap video! I will be reading your comments but won’t be able to respond because I’ll be on vacation. See you soon!
