ADVENTURES IN THE FORGOTTEN REALMS DRAFT GUIDE!!! Top Commons, Archetype Overviews, and MORE!!!

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  • @NicolaiBolas
    @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +21

    GUIDE UPDATES:
    3:18 Top White Commons. Steadfast Paladin is the actual #2 White Common. Paladin is just a great two drop because it can help you pressure the opponent while also being nearly impossible to race in aggressive matchups. Minimus Containment remains at #3.
    3:56 Top Blue Commons. Clever Conjurer is the #3 Blue Common. It helps you ramp to the lategame which is often what Blue wants to do.
    5:36 Top Red Commons. Hobgoblin Captain is the actual #2 Red Common by a wide margin. Plundering Barbarian takes the #3 slot over Valor Singer as well because there are just tons of Artifacts to destroy and making a Treasure is a great fallback plan.
    7:20 Color Rankings. I got this ranking completely backwards (which is actually kind of impressive). It turns out that the aggressive decks are quite well supported this set, so the card advantage in Blue and Green is far less relevant, and the raw power of Red and Black's creatures and removal wins the day. Accordingly, the revised color ranking is: Red > Black > White > Green > Blue. Blue is the worst by a considerable margin.
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  • @br0adsw0rd65
    @br0adsw0rd65 Год назад +1

    I know this set didn't have the impact on standard most players expected/wanted, but boy was it *FUN* to draft.
    I wish they revisit the forgotten realms again, but after the backlash I don't know if they'll ever do that. They did the mistake with the missing impact all over again with the commander D&D set...
    I think they could fix that by including one to three MtG staple/chase reprints with alternative D&D artwork (like they did in the commander precons). Conditional untapped dual lands or triomes are always desired for example.

  • @askGodforwisdom
    @askGodforwisdom 3 года назад +32

    I love how “to-the-point” you are in these bro! Sincerely look forward to and appreciate these each set release season!!

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +3

      Thanks Daniel! I try to make sure they are focused and packed with useful information, so it is good to hear you are looking forward to them. I definitely work very hard on them to make them the best they can be!

  • @octavioorellana2928
    @octavioorellana2928 3 года назад +15

    The only reason why I sometimes do great in a draft is because I watch your draft videos like 20 times. Thanks again for a great video!

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      Thanks a million Octavio! Your kind comments always bring a smile to my face and make my day brighter. I truly appreciate all of the positive energy you bring into my life!

  • @jameszahn6883
    @jameszahn6883 3 года назад +19

    Appreciate how you are a mtg streamer we uses clean language. It makes the videos so much more enjoyable. Your attitude when you get recked also makes your content great.

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      Thank you James! I always try to stay positive and family friendly with my language so it feels good to hear that people enjoy those aspects of my content!

    • @captainanopheles4307
      @captainanopheles4307 3 года назад

      I, for one, welcome our visitors from the 19thC.

  • @quentinlee2342
    @quentinlee2342 3 года назад +21

    Hey, you're great, just wanted to let you know. Keep hustling

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      Thanks Quentin! Your words of encouragement mean a lot and I appreciate you!

  • @TheSnitzel96
    @TheSnitzel96 3 года назад +2

    Went 6/3 in draft and 7/2 sealed
    Rakdos aggro
    Thanks man

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      Awesome stuff Martin! I'm so glad you found my video helpful!

  • @DestroyerX2000
    @DestroyerX2000 3 года назад +3

    Can't wait for some more solid drafting content from you as you venture through this set. Your guides and drafting videos, especially with your card pick reasons and commentary, have helped me massively with Strixhaven. #ReadyForAdventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Destroyer!

    • @DestroyerX2000
      @DestroyerX2000 3 года назад

      @@NicolaiBolas No worries Nicolai, you've just earned yourself a Patron.

  • @popanda9685
    @popanda9685 3 года назад +1

    I really love your video format, your clear delivery and actionable intelligence. High quality video brother

  • @riccardo4362
    @riccardo4362 3 года назад +1

    I think red looks better than the predictions, green has not me convinced enough yet. If you open the 2 drop goblins with pack tactics you can just run people over, plus red has good removal.

  • @LithmusEarth
    @LithmusEarth 3 года назад +1

    A combo I used in prerelease: Lurking Roper + Reaper's Talisman.

  • @kellyreagan2081
    @kellyreagan2081 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this, with this info I went from 0/3 on a draft, to actually winning some!

  • @pickledblowfish6178
    @pickledblowfish6178 3 года назад

    As commanded, I've come back. Went to pre release, built a BW venture/lifegain thing out of the scraps i had.
    2-0, 1-1 (W), 1-2, 2-1
    3-1 win/loss for 2nd overall. Three prize packs, and I pulled a Demilich!

  • @kotygravitt5
    @kotygravitt5 3 года назад

    I really wish Magic was as popular as it was several years ago. There would be no doubt you’d be the king of drafts on RUclips.

    • @VeznansDeadbeatDad
      @VeznansDeadbeatDad 3 года назад

      Magic is more popular than ever. 2019/20 were probably it’s best years to date

  • @JamesHaleyActor
    @JamesHaleyActor 3 года назад

    Thank you. I don't go 0 for 3 because of these videos!

  • @jeremywhite7654
    @jeremywhite7654 3 года назад

    I've found "You find some prisoners" to be quite good. I'll wait until I'll have 5 mana on my next turn, and cast it as an instant at the end of theirs. Then take my choice of three cards. Alternatively, if I'm short on mana, I'll cast it on turn 2 and grab one of their lands. Never been sad to draw my 1-of in my draft decks.

  • @kelseyo402
    @kelseyo402 3 года назад +1

    Heck yeah! These guides are always top tier!

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words Kelsey!

  • @charlierunkle613
    @charlierunkle613 3 года назад

    Great Video, It helped me build a sealed deck by choosing the arch type that I had the most cards you mention in. It ended up being a Red White Bruenor Battlehamer jaded Sell-Sword slugfest. Quick games 7-1. Thanks keep up the amazing work!

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I’m so glad you found it helpful Cory! Sounds sweet!

  • @thorinm.jenssen6061
    @thorinm.jenssen6061 3 года назад +6

    I actually think red is one of the stronger colors, but we'll see how this set evolves. I'll put it in #2 or #1 for now.

    • @jonbuenojon
      @jonbuenojon 3 года назад

      my two last drafts with red were awful... let's see now after this great info

  • @DMS-Gaming
    @DMS-Gaming 3 года назад

    Hey man I've been looking for some info like this for starting to draft. my first experience was a total disaster as I didn't know what was what. watching this has given me alot of valuable info so thank you I hope I can break my cycle of 0 wins - 3 losses LMAO

  • @briankelly1240
    @briankelly1240 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful, thank you, planning to draft as well as get collector boosters

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I'm glad you found it helpful Brian!

  • @dylanschang6386
    @dylanschang6386 3 года назад +2

    These have to be your most viewed videos, if no other reason than the sheer amount of times people need to rewatch the video to absorb the immense amount of information. A real test of my memory when i'm at the draft table!

  • @Jojo-nf1yk
    @Jojo-nf1yk 3 года назад

    Hey ! Very interresting video, thanks for all these information. I see more clearly !

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I’m so glad you liked it Jojo!

  • @bsb3339
    @bsb3339 3 года назад

    Interesting that you at least had what others considered the worst and the best color mixed up ^^

  • @ianlockard9694
    @ianlockard9694 3 года назад

    Awesome, always appreciate your stuff. Getting ready for our sealed draft IRL in a couple weeks.

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I'm glad you liked it Ian! That sounds like fun!

  • @seniorpenguino3498
    @seniorpenguino3498 3 года назад

    You are the reason I'm playing draft.

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      That is high praise indeed! Thank you so much Penguino!

  • @ndld4955
    @ndld4955 3 года назад

    I also see reference to a pack mechanic..
    Don't know if it's just a return mechanic..
    But worth a mention to say returning machines is .. relevant to the set..
    Idk just a thought

  • @annabellenonimous1302
    @annabellenonimous1302 3 года назад

    This is amazing! Exactly what I needed to get up to speed and be #ReadyForAdventure 😁

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I'm so glad you found it helpful Annabelle! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @ejiggle
    @ejiggle 3 года назад

    WHOO! Just in time. Keep up the good work, mate

  • @TheAnime23
    @TheAnime23 3 года назад

    Great Vid! I didn't keep with the previews that much so was a perfect vid before jumping into my draft!

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      I'm so glad to hear it Honey Badger! That's one of the reasons I make it, so I'm glad the Guide is serving its intended purpose!

  • @whollera
    @whollera 2 года назад

    Ready for adventure

  • @Fik2003
    @Fik2003 3 года назад

    thx, as always this short guide videos is great for head start in new set drafts

  • @scruz07
    @scruz07 3 года назад +2

    Great vid!
    I need all the draft help I can get lol

  • @BryanSmith-ew2ye
    @BryanSmith-ew2ye 3 года назад

    Great video bro . I have been trying to play more draft lately and get better at it . Your tips helped out a lot. #ReadyForAdventure

  • @AnjinSan1966
    @AnjinSan1966 3 года назад

    As always awesome content on this channel my friend. Very helpful and informative! Looking forward to draft up a few D&D decks soon. #ReadyForAdventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      Thank you Anders! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @kairinrose
    @kairinrose 3 года назад

    thanks so much for the guide! #readyforadventure

  • @wavves7able
    @wavves7able 3 года назад

    Really excited for this set! I'm thinking it's a set that is gonna have great replayability. #ReadyForAdventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I'm really excited for it too Wavves!

  • @Redstonebuilderflopzy
    @Redstonebuilderflopzy 3 года назад

    I agree your content is great love the draft guides!

  • @rlret2034
    @rlret2034 3 года назад

    Thanks again, lol, you (your vids) are one of the main reasons i get so excited at new set time. edit for #ReadyforAdventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos lret!

  • @thomasanderson27
    @thomasanderson27 3 года назад

    #ReadyForAdvneture. Excellent video! Thank you!

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it Thomas!

  • @adamscott7729
    @adamscott7729 3 года назад

    #ReadyForAdventure thanks for the tips!

  • @spookinet87
    @spookinet87 3 года назад +1

    Seems like a fun set to draft but not too OP for standard built. Leaves you with much more flexibility than strixhaven for draft it seems.

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I think the set looks like a ton of fun too Spooki!

  • @TheGreatEmerorMu
    @TheGreatEmerorMu 3 года назад

    #Readyforadventure !!!! Thanks man this gonna help me a lot!!!

  • @robertahearne423
    @robertahearne423 3 года назад

    Thanks for this! Always useful. #ReadyForAdventure

  • @AugustoMota94
    @AugustoMota94 3 года назад

    Dagger with Deathtouch works well too

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      That is definitely a nice combination to keep in mind!

  • @paolinsky_minis
    @paolinsky_minis 2 года назад

    This is gold

  • @lennartvandereijk6126
    @lennartvandereijk6126 3 года назад +2

    Temple of the Dragon Queen doesn't deserve a mention for the Fixing segment? #ReadyForAdventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      I just didn't see that card when I was making the Guide (the preview season being so weird definitely made things more challenging!) I'm just glad that it is an Uncommon because that makes me feel a little better about not including it (if it was a Common it would have a much larger impact on how the set plays out).

  • @steph_corn
    @steph_corn 3 года назад

    Very helpful! #ReadyForAdventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      I’m glad you liked it Stephanie!

  • @Tamara-sl6kq
    @Tamara-sl6kq 3 года назад

    Thaks Nicolai!

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it Tamara! Thank you for all of your kind comments!

  • @michaedove3562
    @michaedove3562 3 года назад

    What are your thoughts on build-around rares and is there any mass removal to look out for?

  • @timtillack
    @timtillack 3 года назад

    #readyforadventure. Great content, thanks!

  • @Flintz91
    @Flintz91 3 года назад

    #readyforadventure - great content !!!

  • @jeffdai269
    @jeffdai269 3 года назад

    Love this channel

  • @MrTea-yl8ko
    @MrTea-yl8ko 3 года назад

    Do you think you got the color rating wrong, since red and black played out to be pretty good in the format and blue doesn't perform as well? Might it be because the format is faster than expected?

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I definitely missed on the color ranking. I think part of it was also that Dragon’s Fire was not revealed until I had already basically finished constructing my guide due to the way preview season went this time around, so I think my mind didn’t fully internalize how good it would be for Red to get such a premium common. A lot of Red’s other good commons (like Hobgoblin Captain) are the sort of card that could be deeply medium in certain formats (if attacking is harder), so I was wary. The speed of the format definitely played a key role in shaking up the rankings, making Black and Red go up, while Blue and Green fell. Great observation Tea and I like the insight in your comment. I will also add, that Blue just seemed like it had a lot of good cards to me, and it just hasn’t played out that way.

  • @mitchevett5051
    @mitchevett5051 3 года назад

    #readyforadventure!

  • @eddierazor5145
    @eddierazor5145 3 года назад

    Maybe include the planswalkers or best singler cards like bombs

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      I try to focus on the Commons and Uncommons because they are seen a lot more and will therefore be more useful to evaluate. A lot of Rares are pretty obviously powerful when they are good.

  • @michaedove3562
    @michaedove3562 3 года назад

    What do you consider to be the aggro deck of this format? WR equipment?

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      It is really difficult to say at this point. White Red is a good guess though as it often is a premier aggro deck!

  • @simonu5411
    @simonu5411 3 года назад

    #ready4adventure ty! Is pack tactics no defining mechanic?

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I guess I could have included Pack tactics, but I think it is generally more of a keyword than a mechanic (I think I remember hearing that it is not technically an actual mechanic). I've certainly included stuff like it before (Landfall comes to mind) but it just didn't even cross my mind to include it this time. It is a pretty simple in its execution though so I don't think it will be confusing for folks who are new to the set. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @simonu5411
      @simonu5411 3 года назад

      @@NicolaiBolas thank you for the reply. Imo it feels like another reason to draft aggro

  • @tullius43
    @tullius43 3 года назад

    White and dungeons seem pretty weak. I get the feeling that Red and Pact Tactics will end up being a stronger option in Limited.

    • @modernminded5466
      @modernminded5466 3 года назад

      That common 3/3 angel that ventures on attack is pretty ridiculous though

  • @oobageeba7847
    @oobageeba7847 3 года назад

    i predict that i will be referring back to this video multiple times

  • @EltWilder
    @EltWilder 3 года назад

    Thanks. #readyforadventure

  • @rafaelduarte87
    @rafaelduarte87 3 года назад

    #ReadyForAdventure

  • @funfunfun18
    @funfunfun18 3 года назад +1

    #readyforadventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I'm so glad you liked it Steven!

  • @nickstalgia9569
    @nickstalgia9569 3 года назад

    Love the vid not so much the new DND print run takes away from the roots while seemingly adding to the basis of MTG if you as me. Not a big fan cool vid tho really helps

  • @stefanobermair2761
    @stefanobermair2761 3 года назад

    new sub

  • @EdwinDPZ
    @EdwinDPZ 3 года назад

    If Red and Black are the worst why is that the only color combination I run into people using?

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      Check the Pinned Comment. I got it backwards due to the format being super fast.

  • @lableak4165
    @lableak4165 3 года назад

    I had a draft and five out of 8 people went blue black….

  • @ThomasSolenberger
    @ThomasSolenberger 3 года назад

    #ReadyforAdventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      I'm glad you liked the video Thomas!

  • @EvelynFlickinger
    @EvelynFlickinger 3 года назад

    #Readyforadventure

  • @BodhiRook
    @BodhiRook 3 года назад

    Shep-ul-Cher

  • @kahunamoe22
    @kahunamoe22 3 года назад

    It's a bite not a punch. Rapid bite...

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      Yeah, someone else pointed that out to me as well once I finished the video. I usually call them Bites, but I'm not infallible and at least I explained what I meant by punch.

    • @kahunamoe22
      @kahunamoe22 3 года назад

      @@NicolaiBolas Love your stuff, didnt mean to critique so harshly

  • @des3373
    @des3373 3 года назад

    How is my boo shambling ghast worse than precipitous drop lol
    “Boi”
    fuck autocorrect

  • @lord_madara9097
    @lord_madara9097 3 года назад

    #adeventure

  • @timlugert258
    @timlugert258 3 года назад

    👍

  • @CyberCheese392
    @CyberCheese392 3 года назад

    Wow dude you got the color rankings backward, you should edit a note in.

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад

      Check the pinned comment my friend.

    • @CyberCheese392
      @CyberCheese392 3 года назад

      @@NicolaiBolas Yeah the comment was how I found out in the first place. By chance I read the entire thing.

  • @captainanopheles4307
    @captainanopheles4307 3 года назад

    dungeons makes it feel like players are playing two different games. one if which is slower and less interested in 0 life for the opponent.

  • @thejudester5288
    @thejudester5288 3 года назад

    #ready for adventure
    'eam'vnlkevlnka

  • @sgtpeezda
    @sgtpeezda 3 года назад

    ?

  • @ndld4955
    @ndld4955 3 года назад

    I also see reference to a pack mechanic..
    Don't know if it's just a return mechanic..
    But worth a mention to say returning machines is .. relevant to the set..
    Idk just a thought

  • @quizymagicpeasant1574
    @quizymagicpeasant1574 3 года назад

    ready for adventure

  • @kaeptniglo2812
    @kaeptniglo2812 3 года назад

    #ReadyForAdventure

  • @kaotic_1077
    @kaotic_1077 3 года назад

    #readyforadventure

  • @alanagannon6392
    @alanagannon6392 3 года назад

    #ReadyForAdventure

  • @voriax83
    @voriax83 3 года назад

    #ReadyForAdventure

  • @LovingTechLife
    @LovingTechLife 3 года назад

    #ReadyForAdventure

    • @NicolaiBolas
      @NicolaiBolas  3 года назад +1

      I'm glad you liked the video David!

  • @josefelixladeiarodrigues5466
    @josefelixladeiarodrigues5466 3 года назад

    #ReadyForAdventure

  • @Gbelefer
    @Gbelefer 3 года назад

    #readyforadventure

  • @abyssoasis2313
    @abyssoasis2313 3 года назад

    #readyforadventure