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AuthorJake Browne

Entertainer and entrepreneur, Jake Browne had qualified for two Pro Tours and made Top 8 at Junior Super Series Worlds before he turned 16. As a part-time player, he has finished in the Top 1200 Mythic rankings thirteen times as a Limited-focused grinder that wants to maximize every gem on Magic Arena. Jake lives in Denver with Sam (his fiancée), Ellie (his dog), and an increasingly aggressive number of houseplants.

10 Lessons From 10 Trophies In Streets Of New Capenna Draft

Ten trophies, ten unique lessons to be learned! Limited Expert Jake Browne reviews new 7-win decklists from SNC Draft.

Oops, All Treasures: Building the Most Controversial Commander Deck of 2022

Streets of New Capenna introduced a ton of new treasure generators, so why not put them to use? Join Jake Browne as he details his latest brew ahead of CommandFest Richmond.

The Mythic Uncommon (and Common) for Streets of New Capenna

Wanna get a leg up on the competition in Streets of New Capenna Draft? Limited expert Jake Browne shares his insights on the set’s top commons and uncommons!

First-Day Takes On Streets Of New Capenna Draft

After one day of online drafting with Streets of New Capenna, what’s the real state of the format? MTG Arena grinder Jake Browne shares his takes on blitz, the toughest shard to draft, and more.

The Best Draft Deck In Streets Of New Capenna Isn’t Three Colors. It’s Five.

Streets of New Capenna may be a shard set, but the best Limited MTG deck may run five colors, not three. Jake Browne shares the archetype and how to build it.

Falco Spara, Pactweaver And The Counters You Never Wanted

MTG counters are great… until they’re not. Jake Browne shares his favorite ways to ditch unwanted counters in Commander and profit thanks to Falco Spara, Pactweaver from Streets of New Capenna.

Draft Magic: First Picks With Streets Of New Capenna

With Streets of New Capenna Draft on the horizon, Jake Browne takes you through five virtual packs in search of the perfect Pack 1, Pick 1 in each.

Ranking Every “You Win” Magic Card In Commander: #15-1

Jake Browne finishes his rankings of the “You Win” cards for Commander MTG with his top picks, including Streets of New Capenna preview Halo Fountain.

Brewing In Draft? Applying Magic Lessons From Constructed To Limited

The most inventive archetypes of any MTG Draft format are products of brewing, just like Constructed decks. Jake Browne illustrates the process with an example from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Draft.

Ranking Every “You Win” Magic Card In Commander: #25-16

Why beat your Commander MTG opponents one at a time when you could beat them all at once? Jake Browne kicks off a two-part ranking of alternative win condition cards for the 100-card format.

Neon Dynasty Draft: What Magic Players Got Right…And Wrong

With Streets of New Capenna on the horizon, it’s time to look back at Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Draft. Which MTG cards did the masses underrate and overrate at the start of the format, and why?

Making Commander Affordable: One Color, No Worries

Looking to get into Commander MTG on the cheap? Jake Browne shares five legendary creatures to build around, one for each color, that can give you lots of fun for your money.

Three Surprising Decks You Must Try In Neon Dynasty Draft

Over a month in, and Limited MTG masters are still finding archetypes in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Draft. Jake Browne puts a spotlight on three surprising decks.

Losing For Fun: How A Competitive MTG Player Unwinds With Commander

When he first tried Commander, Jake Browne brought his MTG Arena mindset. Now he’s losing more than ever…and having lots more fun. What changed, and how does he do it?

The Winning Secrets Of Neon Dynasty Draft’s Worst Color Pair

Boros is the worst-performing MTG color pair in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Draft. Still, there’s hope. Jake Browne analyzes winning Boros decks, how they develop during drafting, and how they claim victory.