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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.

Draft Digest: Cruel Ultimatum

Ryan Saxe is arranging his mana! But is Cruel Ultimatum a card you really want in your Modern Masters 2017 Limited deck? Today he tackles this powerful mythic and other control conundrums!

Draft Digest: The Green Dream

In his second Draft Digest on Modern Masters 2017, Ryan Saxe investigates four green cards whose evaluations might surprise you and admits to an unusual fondness for Explore!

Draft Digest: Modern Masters 2017, Anyone?

While we’re waiting on some precious packs to enter our eager hands, Ryan Saxe would like to remind you of some of the cards you’re about to see! Some are traps, some are bombs, and some are…well, Vampire Nighthawk!

Draft Digest: What A Pile!

Ryan Saxe cannot wait for Modern Masters 2017 Limited! But he’s going to have to. And drafts like this certainly help ease the pain!

Draft Digest: Touch Of Evil

Aether Revolt Limited still has the power to surprise Ryan Saxe…and sometimes that surprise is a third-pick Implement of Malice. Follow along and cast your votes as he tries to get out of this Draft mess!

Draft Digest: Bright Lights, Big City

SCG Indy will have plenty of draft pods for everyone to enjoy, and Ryan Saxe would like to get you on the road to taking home a few booster boxes for your trouble!

Draft Digest: Shipwreck Trainwreck

The rich Aether Revolt Limited format has Ryan Saxe feeling far from blue. But when he’s in that color and the fourth pick offers a Shipwreck Moray, is that the best he can do?

Draft Digest: Listen To Your Heart

Looking ahead in drafts is the best way to avoid looking back with regret! Ryan Saxe showcases a pair of interesting Pack 2 and Pack 3 decisions where future needs could derail otherwise promising picks!

Daily Digest: Hatching Plans

Oh my! Now that is a card to open. But will Ryan Saxe pass on it? Will you chastise him if he does? Cast your vote in his latest draft adventure!

Draft Digest: Banding

Ryan Saxe heard you loud and clear: you want more picks from deeper packs! Today he explores some counterintuitive picks with the potential to unlock a devastating Limited deck!

Draft Digest: By Popular Demand!

Ryan Saxe isn’t stopping at two picks in the first pack! Today he also explores a second-pack dilemma that illustrates how card values can change based on your deck’s needs!

Drafting Digest: Hail To The Chief

Another day, another draft! Ryan Saxe takes his experience at Grand Prix San Jose and uses it to make you better at the format! But he could use some help, as usual…

Drafting Digest: Feed. Me. More.

A full weekend of drafting at the Grand Prix wasn’t enough! Ryan wants more of the format, and he’s bringing you along for the ride!

Drafting Digest: Yes Way, Jose

Sometimes a draft just goes your way, but you still have to make the right picks! When all the options seem good, Ryan Saxe guides you toward great!

Drafting Digest: The Sram Whammy

Temptingly powerful two-drop or premium removal spell? It’s a good problem to have Pack 1, Pick 1 of your Aether Revolt draft, and Ryan Saxe is here to sort it out!