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AuthorRyan Saxe

Ryan is a Limited specialist who prides himself in his efficacy for problem solving and innovative solutions to Draft formats. Finding exploitable strategies within a Limited format is what he does best, and teaching the skills necessary to succeed in Limited is a close second.

Understanding The Wheel While Drafting

Reaching the wheel of a draft on Pick 9 of a pack gives you the most concrete information possible about the choices other drafters have made. Ryan Saxe shares how understanding the wheel can level up your Limited game!

How To Watch Modern Horizons Draft At Mythic Championship IV (And Win Your Own)

Modern Horizons is one of Ryan Saxe’s favorite Draft formats of all time! As the pros prepare to take it on at Mythic Championship IV, he shares its secrets!

Cracking The Core Set 2020 Code

Some packs of Core Set 2020 are tough to draft. So tough, in fact, that even Ryan Saxe doesn’t have the answer! One is in his latest. Trust us, you’ll know it when you see it…

To Mono-Red Or Not To Mono-Red?

Two Ember Haulers in the first four packs? Sounds like a Mono-Red deck in the making! But will Ryan Saxe take the Mountain path, or will other cards pull him away? What about you?

When The Packs Don’t Cooperate

Every drafter has been there: you open a bomb rare and you’re feeling good, but suddenly it’s getting no support from the packs. What do you do? Ryan Saxe has four choices to chew on!

Twists, Turns, And Boros Burns!

Some drafts are just plain weird. Ryan Saxe takes you through another player’s Core Set 2020 experience, where he faced a series of unusual choices. You won’t believe where he ended up!

Weak! They’re All So Weak!

Sometimes you have one of those drafts where the packs all seem weak. How do you stop it from turning into a trainwreck? Ryan Saxe has three picks showing you how to make the best of it in Core Set 2020 Draft.

Seven Ways To Start A Draft?

Ryan Saxe faces an unusual situation: no fewer than seven potential Pack 1, Pick 1 choices! Which will lead the polls? Which will he go with? And will he end up regretting it by Pack 1, Pick 4?

Drilling Into Core Set 2020 Draft

Welcome to Core Set 2020 Draft! Ryan Saxe has three picks to get you excited for a core set unlike any we’ve ever seen before! Make the most of your early Limited events!

Sliding Doors In War Of The Spark Draft

Sometimes draft packs offer a couple of clear possibilities that lead down very different roads. Ryan Saxe shows how a decision Pack 1, Pick 2 can transform which card is “better” as soon as Pack 1, Pick 4!

Burning Questions, War Of The Spark Draft Edition

Ryan Saxe contests the idea of the One True Pick Order before delving into some tough choices from a recent draft! Do you agree with his decisions? In retrospect, does he?

Removal, Removal Everywhere

That’s a whole lot of premium removal Pack 1, Pick 1! How would you differentiate the cards? Would you make the same choice Ryan did?

Overrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft

Earlier this week, Ryan Saxe laid out the cards he found underrated in War of the Spark Draft. Now it’s time for the other side! What’s going way too soon? What’s making maindecks that should be left in sideboards?

Underrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft

Which War of the Spark commons and uncommons shouldn’t be going so late? Which last-pick sideboard fodder really should make your maindeck? Ryan Saxe spills the beans!

The Puzzles Of Pack 2

After Pack 1 is done, it’s time to take stock and look at the cards you have and the directions you could go. Would you go down the same paths as Ryan Saxe?