Breaking From Your Pick Order
The pick order is an essential tool for drafters of all skill levels, but knowing when to deviate is essential for getting better! Ryan Saxe introduces you to the when and the why!
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.
Limited Tips On Signals
We’ve all been in a seat where the picks aren’t making sense. What went wrong? Is it really the other player’s fault? Ryan Saxe gives you a few pointers on getting the most out of your draft!
Draft Digest: Spicy Meatballs
Ryan Saxe is looking to switch things up! With an intriguing first pick on the horizon, can he build a bizarrely broken blue deck in this Hour of Devastation draft? Can you?
Draft Digest: Blue Bayou
Drafting wouldn’t be fun if it were easy! At least, that’s what Ryan Saxe is telling himself as he tries to make sense of his latest perplexing packs and picks! What would you take here? Cast your vote!
Draft Digest: Let There Be Locusts!
Ryan Saxe is ready to plague his opponents after first-picking The Locust God! But his next choices will be crucial to his draft. Would you make the same picks he did? What would you change?
Draft Digest: Deja Vu
Packs seldom are identical, but even in the same draft, they can rhyme! With two remarkable red cards popping up four packs apart, will the right pick change? Get in here and draft!
The Draft Analyst: Kentaro Yamamoto, PT Hour of Devastation, Day 1
The pros’ methods for drafting Hour of Devastation have been revealed! Ryan Saxe analyzes Kentaro Yamamoto’s Day 1 draft, highlighting the tough decisions and might-have-beens!
Draft Digest: Desert Rose
Ryan Saxe has seen it all in Hour of Devastation Draft, and he’s a fan of the Deserts-matter cards! But will he prioritize them over other possible picks?
Draft Digest: Yakety Saxe
We’re only a few days away from seeing how the pros draft Hour of Devastation! In the meantime, sharpen your skills with these tricky picks from Ryan Saxe!
Draft Digest: Next Stop, Toronto!
Ryan Saxe is ready to test himself at Grand Prix Toronto! Today, you’ll get the chance to test yourself against two tricky Hour of Devastation Draft choices!
Draft Digest: Don’t Despair
Still learning to draft Hour of Devastation? Ryan Saxe has some great practice! Join the denizens of Limited and stay ahead of your Amonkhet competition!
Draft Digest: Going Big With Hour Of Devastation
Draft is a brutally fast format, but what happens if your opening pack tempts you to go big? Ryan Saxe ponders this dilemma and another ahead of the first Hour of Devastation Limited FNMs!
Draft Digest: The Clock Chimes The Hour Of Devastation
The Hour of Devastation is nigh! Ryan Saxe brings the heat with his first Hour of Devastation Draft Digest, leading off with a pack where you can’t go wrong between two great choices…or can you?
Draft Digest: Intriguing Hour Of Devastation Cards
Get ready for the Prerelease with Ryan Saxe as he breaks down unusual, intriguing Hour of Devastation cards that you may be underrating, as well as traps you may not have considered!
Draft Digest: Let’s Talk Hour Of Devastation Mechanics!
Hour of Devastation promises to slow the lightning-fast Amonkhet Limited format down…but by how much? Ryan Saxe breaks down the new set’s mechanics, from Afflict to Eternalize!