Sam Pratt
@sampratt.bsky.social
Chicago-based MtG limited junkie + cube enthusiast
Host of Rough Drafts, a Magic limited podcast: https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
https://www.twitch.tv/samp_mtg
Host of Rough Drafts, a Magic limited podcast: https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts
https://www.twitch.tv/samp_mtg
posting a day early for your Thanksgiving travels 😉
I've been on a bit of a hot streak with BW, so this week I'm diving deep on the archetype. We're looking at why white is the best color, why black is the worst, and what you get when you combine the two.
I've been on a bit of a hot streak with BW, so this week I'm diving deep on the archetype. We're looking at why white is the best color, why black is the worst, and what you get when you combine the two.
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
posting a day early for your Thanksgiving travels 😉
I've been on a bit of a hot streak with BW, so this week I'm diving deep on the archetype. We're looking at why white is the best color, why black is the worst, and what you get when you combine the two.
I've been on a bit of a hot streak with BW, so this week I'm diving deep on the archetype. We're looking at why white is the best color, why black is the worst, and what you get when you combine the two.
I'm 4/4 on WB trophies in my first 15 drafts. The white cards are all just like, pretty good, and black has a lot of insane rares that I keep getting passed. I'm taking Tolls of War super highly at this point
17lands links for draft/game logs in alt text!
17lands links for draft/game logs in alt text!
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I'm 4/4 on WB trophies in my first 15 drafts. The white cards are all just like, pretty good, and black has a lot of insane rares that I keep getting passed. I'm taking Tolls of War super highly at this point
17lands links for draft/game logs in alt text!
17lands links for draft/game logs in alt text!
New pod! Can you believe they printed Sol Ring at common? And Embercleave at uncommon?
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
New pod! Can you believe they printed Sol Ring at common? And Embercleave at uncommon?
Good removal has always been good, and they're consistently giving us better removal at common. Medium removal was extremely overrated especially a few years ago
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Good removal has always been good, and they're consistently giving us better removal at common. Medium removal was extremely overrated especially a few years ago
Did a lot of ladder winning today with green midrange decks while I climb back out of silver (don't ask me how my single elims went)
November 19, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Did a lot of ladder winning today with green midrange decks while I climb back out of silver (don't ask me how my single elims went)
Double trophy because I got smoked in a team draft! Gw by nicknaak and Ur by Lame4Fame
November 14, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Double trophy because I got smoked in a team draft! Gw by nicknaak and Ur by Lame4Fame
Normal limited is back! I'm so excited to jump into TLA, and talk through my thoughts on each of the bending mechanics as well as the set as a whole.
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Normal limited is back! I'm so excited to jump into TLA, and talk through my thoughts on each of the bending mechanics as well as the set as a whole.
first EA trophy! Firebending feels goooooood
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
first EA trophy! Firebending feels goooooood
You will never be as comfy as us
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
You will never be as comfy as us
Last month, I sat down and talked Magic with limited enthusiast and former Canadian National Champion Marc Anderson @neo-mtg.bsky.social! We dive into some highlights of his pro career, discuss how limited has changed over the years, and talk a little cube too.
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Last month, I sat down and talked Magic with limited enthusiast and former Canadian National Champion Marc Anderson @neo-mtg.bsky.social! We dive into some highlights of his pro career, discuss how limited has changed over the years, and talk a little cube too.
Why would you spend your time thinking about Ajani, Nacatl Pariah when you could be walking along the Fox River sipping a little drink on a crisp autumn afternoon
November 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why would you spend your time thinking about Ajani, Nacatl Pariah when you could be walking along the Fox River sipping a little drink on a crisp autumn afternoon
This week I'm recapping a couple Rotisserie drafts of my cube! I had a blast roto drafting with friends last month, so I'm going into detail on how to run one, reviewing my own draft, and pitching why this format is so much fun.
Also youtube has video!
Also youtube has video!
October 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This week I'm recapping a couple Rotisserie drafts of my cube! I had a blast roto drafting with friends last month, so I'm going into detail on how to run one, reviewing my own draft, and pitching why this format is so much fun.
Also youtube has video!
Also youtube has video!
Powered cube bringing out the homies lol
October 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Powered cube bringing out the homies lol
October 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Big update to my Arena cube!
Swapping 10% of the cards (hopefully the largest change every) - a lot of backlogged changes I wanted to make since my list was locked for CubeCon, a lot of exciting adds from the Arena Powered Cube update :)
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
Swapping 10% of the cards (hopefully the largest change every) - a lot of backlogged changes I wanted to make since my list was locked for CubeCon, a lot of exciting adds from the Arena Powered Cube update :)
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
October 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Big update to my Arena cube!
Swapping 10% of the cards (hopefully the largest change every) - a lot of backlogged changes I wanted to make since my list was locked for CubeCon, a lot of exciting adds from the Arena Powered Cube update :)
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
Swapping 10% of the cards (hopefully the largest change every) - a lot of backlogged changes I wanted to make since my list was locked for CubeCon, a lot of exciting adds from the Arena Powered Cube update :)
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
Deck pics! 3-0, 2-1, 2-1, 1-1
October 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Deck pics! 3-0, 2-1, 2-1, 1-1
This cube was heavily inspired by Chapin's "The Theory of Everything" article I came across while working on my podcast.
The "seed crystal" was Wild Mongrel - I was enchanted by the direct exchange of cards to damage, and the tension it brings to combat.
The "seed crystal" was Wild Mongrel - I was enchanted by the direct exchange of cards to damage, and the tension it brings to combat.
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This cube was heavily inspired by Chapin's "The Theory of Everything" article I came across while working on my podcast.
The "seed crystal" was Wild Mongrel - I was enchanted by the direct exchange of cards to damage, and the tension it brings to combat.
The "seed crystal" was Wild Mongrel - I was enchanted by the direct exchange of cards to damage, and the tension it brings to combat.
Been thinking about this as a cycle (could be Misstep over Probe)
October 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Been thinking about this as a cycle (could be Misstep over Probe)
This week I'm recapping my long weekend in Madison, WI at CubeCon! I'm walking through all SEVEN of my drafts, and making a pitch for why these cube events are the best way to play magic.
October 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This week I'm recapping my long weekend in Madison, WI at CubeCon! I'm walking through all SEVEN of my drafts, and making a pitch for why these cube events are the best way to play magic.
Got my CubeCon deck pics back already! 2 SWEET trophies from the weekend - BR Lurrus and UB Artifacts!
(the weird pixels on the 2nd pic are because they recommend we keep names anonymous)
(the weird pixels on the 2nd pic are because they recommend we keep names anonymous)
October 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Got my CubeCon deck pics back already! 2 SWEET trophies from the weekend - BR Lurrus and UB Artifacts!
(the weird pixels on the 2nd pic are because they recommend we keep names anonymous)
(the weird pixels on the 2nd pic are because they recommend we keep names anonymous)