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Limited Level-Ups

by Alex Nikolic

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Limited Level-Ups is a Magic: The Gathering podcast that aims to get you better at limited Magic. Tune in each week as Alex (Chord_O_Calls) delivers a deep dive level-up on a specific topic related to drafting and sealed

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  1. LLU #261: Saying Goodbye to Reality Fracture (For Now) Ft. Marc!

    This week we give a not so final farewell to Reality Fracture! Join Marc and I as we talk about why this set is so amazing for limited + what we got wrong in the set review Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups TCGplayer: https://partner.tcgplayer.com/level-ups...

  2. LLU #260 Drafting Aggro Decks In Reality Fracture

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups TCGplayer: https://partner.tcgplayer.com/level-ups Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list LLU website: https://limitedlevelups.com/ Limited Level-Ups Discord:...

  3. LLU #259 Reality Fracture Buildarounds, Synergy, and is Rescue Girl Bad?

  4. LLU #258: Reality Fracture Draft Navigation, Splashing, and How to Blue/Red

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups TCGplayer: https://partner.tcgplayer.com/level-ups Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list LLU website: https://limitedlevelups.com/ Limited Level-Ups Discord:...

  5. LLU #257: Reality Fracture State of the Format Address!

    After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in Reality Fracture! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list Limited Level-Ups Discord: https://discord.gg/pMPBZz33vU Alex's Stream:...

  6. Reality Fracture Rare + Mythic Set Review!

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups TCGplayer: https://partner.tcgplayer.com/level-ups Marc set review grades: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e95fd9365a86464cae2451e34c39102a Alex set review grades…

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  7. Reality Fracture Common + Uncommon Set Review!

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups TCGplayer: https://partner.tcgplayer.com/level-ups Marc set review grades: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e95fd9365a86464cae2451e34c39102a Alex set review grades…

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  8. LLU #261: Reality Fracture First Impressions!

    My first impressions of cards and mechanics for Reality Fracture Limited! This one looks like it could be an all timer. Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list TCGplayer: https://partner.tcgplayer.com/level-ups Limited...

  9. What We Got Wrong About the Hobbit!

    We're say goodbye to Hobbit with a format send-off + a look back at what we thought about the cards before playing the set and compare that to where they ended up. Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list TCGplayer:...

  10. LLU #260: The Biggest Card Evaluation Traps in Limited

    Card evaluation is one of the most (if not the most) important skills for being a good limited player! Join me as we talk about how to improve your card evaluation skills and the traps to avoid along the way Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist:...

  11. LLU #259: Top 10 Secrets For Success In Paper Magic

    This week, I share some tips for upping your paper Magic games! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list TCGplayer: https://partner.tcgplayer.com/level-ups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's…

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  12. LLU #258: The Lord of the Rings Flashback Draft Guide!

    Lord of the Rings is back for the first time ever! Join me as we walk through a refresher of what's happening in this format. Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord...

  13. LLU #257: A Hobbit Draft Meta Update + The Art of Card Selection

    A two for one episode! This week we dive deep on drafing blue in The hobbit + do a mini level-up episode on how to best to scry, loot, and rummage Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list Limited Level-Ups Discord:...

  14. LLU #256: The Hobbit State of the Format Address!

    After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in The Hobbit Draft! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://limitedlevelups.com/tier-list Limited Level-Ups Discord: https://discord.gg/pMPBZz33vU Alex's Stream:...

  15. The Hobbit Set Primer: Top Rares and Mythics

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  16. The Hobbit Set Primer: Top Commons and Uncommons

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  17. The Hobbit Set Primer: Archetypes

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected] Archeytype Skeletons: UG:...

  18. LLU #255: The Hobbit First Impressions For Draft + Sealed!

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  19. LLU#254: What We Got Wrong About Marvel Draft + Format Send-Off

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  20. LLU #253: Too Strong For Too Long? A Deep Dive on White In Limited

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  21. LLU #252: The 3 Levels of Gameplay in Marvel Limited

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Racing Level-Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du9OqTbidgE LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email:...

  22. LLU #251: The Key to Drafting Midrange + Marvel Format Update

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  23. LLU #250: Marvel State of the Format Address!

    After a week of drafts, we dive into the best cards, decks, and strats in Marvel Draft! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: Limitedlevelups.com/tierlist Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's...

  24. Marvel Super Heroes Rare + Mythic Set Review!

    Alex and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the Rare + Mythic cards in Marvel Super Heroes! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Marc set review tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e0c4c50e90914ac390a1f792e0717ed2 Alex set review tierlist:...

  25. Marvel Super Heroes Common + Uncommon Set Review!

    Alex and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the commons/uncommons in Marvel Super Heroes! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Marc set review tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e0c4c50e90914ac390a1f792e0717ed2 Alex set review tierlist:...

  26. LLU #249: Marvel Super Heroes First Impressions!

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/

  27. LLU #248: Powered Cube State of the Format Address!

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/

  28. LLU #247: What We Got Wrong About Strixhaven Draft + Format Send-Off

    We're say goodbye to Strixhaven with a format send-off + a look back at what we thought about the cards before playing the set and compare that to where they ended up. LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e195401b1eaa48e3b5d6670e0ae338e9 Limited Level-Ups Patreon:...

  29. Limited Level-Ups #246: Ranking all the Strixhaven Mystical Archive Cards

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e195401b1eaa48e3b5d6670e0ae338e9 Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  30. Limited Level-Ups #245:The Most Underrated Rares in Strixhaven Draft

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e195401b1eaa48e3b5d6670e0ae338e9 Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected] Top player...

  31. Limited Level-Ups #244: Secrets of Strixhaven Format Update + Draft Navigation

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e195401b1eaa48e3b5d6670e0ae338e9 Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  32. Limited Level-Ups #243: Secrets of Strixhaven State of The Format Address!

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/e195401b1eaa48e3b5d6670e0ae338e9 Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  33. Secrets of Strixhaven Rare/Mythic/Bonus Sheet Set Review!

    Alex and special guess Sam Pratt review all the commons/uncommons in Secrets of Strixhaven Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Alex set review grades: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/3dda4b67b4b0403caeb0a744887b0208 Limited Level-Ups Discord…

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  34. Secrets of Strixhaven Common + Uncommon Set Review!

    Alex and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the commons/uncommons in Secrets of Strixhaven Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Marc set review grades: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/09ccc33bf4d6461f9c73de01bd8efe0c Alex set review grades:...

  35. Limited Level-Ups #242: Secrets of Strixhaven First Impressions

    Limited Level-Ups Discord: http://bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected] My first impressions of Secrets of Strixhaven for Draft and Sealed!

  36. Limited Level-Ups #241: The Top 10 Limited Mechanics of All Time

    LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Limited Level-Ups Discord: http://bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  37. Limited Level-Ups #240: The Most Important Rules of Limited Gameplay (and When to Break Them)

    LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Limited Level-Ups Discord: http://bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  38. Bonus Episode: TMNT Mid-Format Update!

    We're halfway through the format, time to check in with what's working and what's not! LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Limited Level-Ups Discord: http://bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups...

  39. Limited Level-Ups #239: The Most Important Rules of Limited Deckbuilding (and When to Break Them)

    LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Limited Level-Ups Discord: http://bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]…

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  40. Limited Level-Ups #238 The Most Important Rules of Draft (and When to Break Them)

    LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Limited Level-Ups Discord: http://bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: [email protected]

  41. Limited Level-Ups #237: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles State of The Format Address

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups...

  42. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Set Primer

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/fd5499ae88854ca0ac1bc2ad95ade9b2 Limited Level-Ups Discord: https://discord.gg/pMPBZz33vU Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups...

  43. LLU #236: What We Got Wrong About Lorwyn Draft

    We're say goodbye to Lorwyn with a look back at what we thought about the cards before playing the set and compare that to where they ended up. Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604…

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  44. Bonus Episode: Late Format Lorwyn Meta Update!

    We're taking one last look at Lorwyn before it leaves us! In this one I rundown my thoughts on how the format has shifted over the past few weeks Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Limited Level-Ups Discord: https://discord.gg/pMPBZz33vU Alex's Stream:...

  45. Limited Level-Ups #235: Spotlight Toronto Tournament Report With Marc Anderson and Sam Pratt

    Marc Anderson and Sam Pratt sit down with me to recap this past weekend's Spotlight Toronto Limited Tournament where Marc came in 12th and Sam in 31st! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist…

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  46. Dominate The Tournament: Lorwyn Eclipsed Sealed Guide

    Your one stop shop for getting prepared for Lorwyn Eclipsed Sealed! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Limited Level-Ups Discord: https://discord.gg/pMPBZz33vU Alex's Stream:...

  47. Limited Level-Ups #234: 3 Tips for Drafting Better Lorwyn Decks

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups...

  48. Limited Level-Ups #233: Lorwyn Eclipsed State of the Format Address!

    Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups...

  49. Lorwyn Eclipsed Rare + Mythic Set Review!

    Alex and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the rares and mythics in Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups LLU Tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/1745e64176864bb2bec132cbd601b604 Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's...

  50. Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease Tips, Tricks, and Traps!

    A little update to give you a confidence boost going into pre-release weekend! Hope you enjoy! Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelupsLimited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups...

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About this show

Limited Level-Ups is a Magic: The Gathering podcast that aims to get you better at limited Magic. Tune in each week as Alex (Chord_O_Calls) delivers a deep dive level-up on a specific topic related to drafting and sealed

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Alex Nikolic

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How many episodes does Limited Level-Ups have?

Limited Level-Ups has 349 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 31, 2026.

What is Limited Level-Ups about?

Limited Level-Ups is a Magic: The Gathering podcast that aims to get you better at limited Magic. Tune in each week as Alex (Chord_O_Calls) delivers a deep dive level-up on a specific topic related to drafting and sealed

How often does Limited Level-Ups release new episodes?

Limited Level-Ups publishes weekly, based on its 349 episodes since November 2019.

Who hosts Limited Level-Ups?

Limited Level-Ups is created and hosted by Alex Nikolic.
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