After a major Magic: the Gathering event, the metagame rarely stays the same. Decklists get published, breakout strategies become popular overnight, and players begin tuning specifically to beat what just won. If you want to stay competitive, sideboarding isn’t just about swapping cards: it’s about adapting intelligently to a shifting battlefield.
Continue reading Adapt or Lose: 4 Critical Sideboard Fixes After a Breakout Event
In Iloilo City, weekly Magic: the Gathering tournaments have become more than just a place to play cards—they’re the heartbeat of a thriving local community. For new players, these events offer a welcoming gateway into the game, blending competition with camaraderie. With promos, mentorship, and plenty of fun, they turn curiosity into passion and casual interest into lasting friendships.
Continue reading How Weekly Tournaments Grow Iloilo’s Magic: the Gathering Scene
A typical Magic: The Gathering local Standard tournament occurs at a friendly game store or community center. These events are usually hosted on weeknights or weekends, attracting a mix of casual and competitive players from the area. The atmosphere is generally welcoming, but with a hint of competitive edge as players come prepared to test their skills and decks.
Continue reading Usual Setting of a Magic: the Gathering Local Standard Tournament
Covering a local Magic: The Gathering (MTG) tournament can be an exciting way to engage with your community, showcase your skills, and provide valuable content for fellow players. I have always been doing this written coverage report of our local MTG events and happenings but with the rise of video blogging and more interactive platform options, it has become a challenge now to do so.
Continue reading Five Easy Ways to Cover Your Local Magic: The Gathering Tournament
It was a wrap for the first day of the Magic: the Gathering Worlds Championships 2021 as I just got up today after staying late checking on the booster draft rounds of the tournament. Coping with the strategy of the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt limited format is quite a challenge as I have not read on the archetypes and the cards it composed. The good thing is that the coverage team was discussing it coupled with the short interview per player on the draft tables.
Continue reading Magic: the Gathering Worlds Championships Day 1 Results & Standings
Weeks ago, I had doubts of joining the Gameswalker 50k Tournament in Bacolod City this coming September 14th, 2019. This was mainly because of my plan to only participate in the Philippines Judges Conference that will Continue reading Will I be Joining the Gameswalker Event?