Level 1

This is where your journey to draft mastery starts: Level 1 of the Ultimate Draft Guide!

In each of the three levels, we will go over the same five domains of draft. To become a great Limited player, you will need to master them all. But don't worry, we will guide you through every step of the way! In Level 1, we will start with the most fundamental concepts. We believe that no one can become a great drafter just by playing the game - everything about Limited only makes sense when viewed through the lens of these overarching concepts. Of course, to be an expert, you will still have to do many, many drafts - but this course should help you level up much faster and in a more focused way.

1. Card Evaluation - The Basics

• Fundamental concepts: Categories of cards, the Vanilla Test, Card advantage, Synergy

2. Deckbuilding - The typical draft deck

• Fundamental concepts: CABS decks, Mana curve, Manabases

3. Draft Navigation 101

• Fundamental concepts: BREAD is not enough, Open colors, Phases of a draft

4. Gameplay - Harder than you think

• Fundamental concepts: Tempo, Gameplay situations, Gameplay modes

5. Format Specifics - Every format is different

• Fundamental concepts: Format parameters, Archetypes, Pick orders