# Episode 54 - Limited Fundamental Theory

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Podcast: [Rough Drafts - A Limited Magic Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rough-drafts-a-limited-magic-podcast-7281385)
Published: 2026-03-26T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week I'm tackling some broad theoretical concepts, ultimately trying to tackle the concept of every midrange deck being a midrange deck, and how we can leverage that in draft and deckbuilding decisions. Mike Flores - Who's the Beatdown https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/whos-the-beatdown/ Patrick Chapin - The Theory of Everything https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/ Sam Black - Elvish Visionary vs Elderfang Disciple (big game/small game) https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/elvish-visionary-vs-elderfang-disciple-the-nature-of-card-advantage/ Drafting Archetypes - Attrition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOSsl7Ql2Q0 Coaching form - https://forms.gle/hviAykUw3QqqP1gg6 Chicago-Style Cube Event - https://www.tixtree.com/e/chicago-style-cube-event-40701ab92e28 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

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