Limited Level-Ups 173: Ikoria Format Breakdown

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Limited Level-Ups 173: Ikoria Format Breakdown

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Alex's Draft Guide: https://draftsim.com/ikoria-lair-of-behemoths-draft-guide/ Alex's IKO tierlist: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/db593297907e41af93eedd994e26da28

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Limited Level-Ups 173: Ikoria Format Breakdown

Limited Level-Ups 173: Ikoria Format Breakdown

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