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Magic Numbers

Sierkovitz
Magic: the Gathering
Limited Format
Drafting Strategies
17 Lands
Card Evaluation
Data Analysis
17lands
Tarkir Dragonstorm
Modern Horizons 3
Drafting Strategy
Avatar: the Last Airbender
Lorwyn Eclipsed
Draft Strategies
Metagame Evolution
Card Analysis
Mardu
Timur
Final Fantasy
Negative Space Win Rates
Openness

Magic Numbers is a podcast about Limited format in Magic: the Gathering. The idea is to use data to try to crack current format, or try to answer longstanding questions in Magic and by answering the questions making the listeners better at drafting, deckbuilding and general strategy. The target audience is intermediate to advanced players, but rest assured, determined beginners will also find usef... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes169Founded5 years ago
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Format is now well developed and the pick orders stopped evolving - so it is time to start solving a static environment. And what better way to do it that re-evaluation of every card in the set? I look at each card and see how it performs in every co... more

New format, new opportunities. We can start discovering the secrets of the MSH set, but you've got to start somewhere - and where better than with the early 17Lands data? We look at set statistics, color power levels, best cards at each rarity, key c... more

Few days before the new set releases on Arena - why not see our vision of draft format before starting to draft? Our eccentric, deck-centric set review is back. We look at format stats, design vision and then instead of grading individual cards we pr... more

This week we are trying something new. A journal club. And the reason for it is very simple - there are not that many Magic-related scientific papers out there. But last week Jess Williams and Zev Goldhaber-Gordon released a very interesting paper on... more

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Recent Guests

Jess Williams
Researcher; co-author of the paper on opening hand evaluation in Limited
University affiliation not explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: #186: Journal Club (Mulligan and opening hand data)
Zev Goldhaber-Gordon
Researcher; co-author of the paper on opening hand evaluation in Limited
University affiliation not explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: #186: Journal Club (Mulligan and opening hand data)
Jason Ye
Guest on the show contributing deck-building insights
Episode: #177: Draft deck skeletons for TMT with the Skeleton Crew
Zach K
A long-time limited player and sometimes content creator.
Episode: #174: Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft skeletons with the Skeleton Crew
Sam Pratt
Host of Rough Drafts about Limited formats
Rough Drafts
Episode: #164: Spider-Man draft deck skeletons with the Skeleton Crew
Zach Kagan
Frequent guest and Magic: The Gathering enthusiast
Episode: #145: Aetherdrift Draft Skeletons with the Skeleton Crew
Jake Browne
Magic: The Gathering player and writer
Episode: #145: Aetherdrift Draft Skeletons with the Skeleton Crew
Alex Kortakolls
Streamer, podcaster, coach, and limited guru
Episode: #132 - BLB set re-review with Chord_o_Calls
Shivam Bhatt
Specialist in casual Magic and a member of the Commander Advisory Group.
Episode: #130 - Causal Magic with Shivam Bhatt

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Gold standard for data in limited Magic

    The best source for how to use data to understand and improve your limited Magic game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sake Fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Much more fun than a podcast about stats has any right being

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChairmanAu
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent Podcast for Data Review and Interpretation

    I listen to all of the major Limited Podcasts: LR, LOL, Limited Level-Ups etc. and this podcast really stands out to me as being an excellent source of information to level up ones drafting ability and understanding of Limited Magic.

    I really appreciate the objective communication of the data as I find that some creators share subjective experiences and tend to list more towards hype and hyperbole which can be misleading in the instances that their takes end up being incorrect or overstated. W... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real Jack Middleton
    Canada2 years ago
  • Deep and insightful

    Limited focused mtg podcast drawing on 17 lands data, with a light touch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    londonpodfan
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent hard data break-down. The host manages to make very dry information interesting and engaging. I never miss an episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Don G.
    3 years ago

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Listeners value the data-driven rigor and clear explanations for how to apply statistics to drafting decisions.
Guests and hosts are praised for practical drafting takeaways and real-world testing perspectives.
The show stands out by critiquing hype and focusing on verifiable signals, which strengthens trust in the insights.
Audience notes that the data-centric format helps differentiate this show from more opinion-driven limited podcasts.

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#120
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Apple Podcasts
#173
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Apple Podcasts
#210
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Apple Podcasts
#54
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#201
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#234
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#186: Journal Club (Mulligan and opening hand data)
Q: Which opening-hand configurations should players be most wary of keeping?
Two-lander and five-lander openings are the most consequential; two-landers often have a meaningful equity loss if misplayed, while five-landers tend to be kept more often when there are viable spell options that enable early pressure, but overall the paper emphasizes evaluating hand strength with the Gaussian model and keeping hands that lie above the optimal Mulligan threshold.
#176: Right Cards for Right Decks, ECL Edition
Q: How should 17 lands be used in a format where synergy and finding an open typal lane is so important versus individual card power?
The best way to use 17 Lands is to watch the episode, look at the data provided, or consult the slides for win rates in color pairs, rather than relying on it during the draft.
#171: 16Lands Data
Q: What is the answer to Nate W's question about how many Lost Days are too many?
Up to three copies of Lost Days are generally fine, as decks with two or three copies have good win rates despite some caveats.
#161: Right homes for right cards in EOE draft (based on 17Lands data)
Q: How to recognize good cards from those that are piggybacking early in the format?
The drop in wind rate of cards piggybacking is more dramatic than that of genuinely good cards.
#147: Right homes for Aetherdrift cards in draft
Q: Have you got any tips on how to use 17lands.com to get better at drafting apart from looking at the win rate of the cards?
Approach the data with specific questions based on your experiences in the format, rather than exploring it without a clear hypothesis.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Numbers

What is Magic Numbers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on data-driven analysis of limited-format Magic: The Gathering, emphasizing how to interpret win rates, color-pair dynamics, and archetype performance to improve drafting, deckbuilding, and game strategy. Episodes frequently break down card performance across color pairs, mana bases, and multi-color shells, with practical takeaways for narrowing choices, optimizing splashes, and leveraging early data from new sets. A standout trait is the rigorous emphasis on verifiable data and self-awareness about data limitations, balanced by actionable drafting tips and real-world anecdotes from drafts and tournaments that help listeners apply concepts in-podcast drafts and in live play.

What sets this program apart is its consistent, ... more

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1. Jess Williams
2. Zev Goldhaber-Gordon
3. Jason Ye
4. Zach K
5. Sam Pratt
6. Zach Kagan
7. Jake Browne
8. Alex Kortakolls

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