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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.

The 540: Archetype Diversity VS Archetype Redundancy

Ryan Overturf and Ryan Saxe explain the difference between archetype diversity and archetype redundancy when designing a cube as only they can!

The 540: Non-Sanctioned Cards For Cube

Ryan Overturf and Ryan Saxe discuss the viability of various non-tournament legal cards for use in paper Cube play.

What To Do Once You’ve Committed In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited

You’ve committed to a build, but now what? Limited expert Ryan Saxe details what to do once you’ve found your direction

The 540: The Persist Combo Deep Dive

Ryan Overturf and Ryan Saxe discuss everything they know about Persist Combo for Cube.

Wheeling Commons In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Draft

When drafting, the cards you might get the second time you see a pack can influence what you take the first time around. Ryan Saxe shares a draft from Alex Nikolic where “the wheel” is crucial to the correct picks.

Evaluating Commons In Context In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited

The values of commons in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Draft vary widely based on cards already drafted. Ryan Saxe shows the idea in action with atricky draft from MTG Arena.

The 540: Innistrad: Crimson Vow’s Impact On Cube (Part 3)

Ryan Overturf and Ryan Saxe break down their picks for the best green, multicolored, and other cards for Cube from Innistrad: Crimson Vow.

How To Pivot Positively In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited

Pivoting is a vital skill in MTG Draft, and especially with Innistrad: Crimson Vow. Ryan Saxe shows how to pivot with a tough draft that led to a trophy.

The 540: Innistrad: Crimson Vow’s Impact On Cube (Part 2)

Ryan Overturf and Ryan Saxe break down their picks for the best black and red cards for Cube from Innistrad: Crimson Vow.

What To Do When You Open A Busted Rare In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Draft

So you’ve opened a great card to start your MTG draft. Awesome. But how do you follow it up? Ryan Saxe shares the steps to take in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Draft.

Why Innistrad: Crimson Vow Draft Requires Different Heuristics

Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited has new rules for success. Ryan Saxe shares three key lessons and tricky MTG Draft picks that put them into action.

How I’m Parsing Packs In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited

What’s the best way to sort Draft picks for quick and quality decisions? Ryan Saxe demonstrates his technique with Innistrad: Crimson Vow packs just in time for the MTG Prerelease.

Exploration VS Exploitation In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Draft

It’s time to explore Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited. Ryan Saxe serves up his first picks of the latest MTG Draft season with a reminder that now is the time to learn.

A First Look At Blood Tokens In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited

How much impact will Blood tokens have in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited? Ryan Saxe searches the set for answers… and what those answers imply for MTG Draft gameplay.

A First Look At Disturb In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Limited

Ryan Saxe kicks off his analysis of Innistrad: Crimson Vow for Limited MTG with his look at the set’s new twist on the disturb mechanic.