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games6 months ago

Final Fantasy™ Sets the Standard in Magic: The Gathering Metagame

The upcoming Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY in Las Vegas features a highly competitive and diverse Standard format with Izzet Prowess dominating the field at 42.3%. The tournament showcases new cards from the set, notably Vivi Ornitier, which has made a significant impact, alongside established archetypes like Azorius Omniscience and Mono-Red Aggro. The event will be streamed live, with the top decks and strategies highlighting the evolving metagame.

games7 months ago

Final Fantasy-Inspired Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Highlights

The article discusses the early impressions and strategies for the Magic: The Gathering FINAL FANTASY set ahead of the Pro Tour, highlighting the balanced nature of the set, key draft archetypes like White-Blue Artifacts and Blue-Red Noncreatures, and the importance of mastering the format for success in limited play, especially in the Pro Tour's draft rounds.

games7 months ago

Final Fantasy Takes Center Stage at the Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering

The article discusses the early impressions and strategies for the Magic: The Gathering FINAL FANTASY set ahead of the Pro Tour, highlighting the balanced nature of the set, key draft archetypes like White-Blue Artifacts and Blue-Red Big Noncreatures, and the importance of mastering the format for success in limited play, especially in the Pro Tour's draft rounds.

gaming1 year ago

"Unveiling Murders at Karlov Manor: MagicCon Chicago Recap"

Seth Manfield wins the Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor with a format-breaking Rakdos Vampires deck, marking his second Pro Tour victory and solidifying his place in Magic: The Gathering history. Despite balancing family life and limited practice time, Manfield's win showcases his exceptional skill and dedication to the game. The event featured a stacked Top 8 and memorable moments, highlighting the ongoing evolution of competitive Magic.

gaming1 year ago

"Day Two Highlights: Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor"

The Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor in Chicago showcased intense competition with first-time qualifiers, masterful Magic matches, and a diverse Top 8 lineup. Draft played a crucial role in determining success, with five players going undefeated. Rakdos Vampires and Izzet Phoenix emerged as top-performing Pioneer decks, while Simon Nielsen secured his fourth consecutive Top 8 finish. The Sunday stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

gaming1 year ago

"MTG's Murders at Karlov Manor: Price Spikes, Valuable Cards, and Player Polls"

The Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor in Chicago marks the start of the 2024 tabletop season for Magic: The Gathering, featuring 275 players competing in both Limited and Pioneer formats. The event showcases top players, including World Champions and Regional Championship winners, with a prize of $50,000 for the champion. Notable players, banned cards, and the path to qualification are highlighted, and the event sets the stage for upcoming Pro Tours in Seattle, Amsterdam, and Las Vegas.

gaming2 years ago

MTG Pro Tour: Dominant Deck and World Champions Shake Up Barcelona!

The Rakdos Scam deck dominated the Pro Tour Lord of the Rings, with nearly 20% of players using it. However, mono-green Tron emerged as the top-performing deck, with three players making it to the top eight. The core of the Tron deck revolves around assembling the three "Urza" Lands to generate colorless mana and cast powerful spells. The top Tron players made adjustments by including cards like Dismember to counter the Rakdos Scam deck and replacing utility lands with Urza's Saga. The deck's ability to function without full Tron assembly and its strong matchups against slow, value-based decks contributed to its success.