We will accommodate three days for this weekend’s Magic: the Gathering Iloilo tournament schedule as aside from the usual FNM and Saturday Standard events, we will have Sunday for Standard Pauper as a training ground for the new and beginner players. Continue reading
Last weekend’s Starcity Games Modern Open garnered a huge variance of decks in the top 16. From aggressive Zoo decks to control-ish Jeskai, I can still say that Modern is still a fun format to play. One of the deck archetypes that got my Continue reading
The Standard Pauper tournament was held at IBAM in Marymart once again to accommodate the new players as well as promote the store. I was expecting more attendees but then again the venue’s tables can only accommodate up to 8 players. Anyhow, we were able to gather 8 Continue reading
The result of Grand Prix Taipei just came in tonight and let us give a round of applause to Yuuki Ichikawa for claiming champion of the tournament. He is piloting a Bant Company deck which I will share the decklist below. Ichikawa defeated Continue reading
Here is a Standard deck tech from the recent WMCQ I Philippines held last weekend in Manila. The innovative deck looks like a straightforward B/G aggro but with an Eldrazi twist as it uses Thought-Knot Seers and Reality Smashers. It was piloted by Zax Ozaki, whom I regard as one of the best players in the country. He finished 2nd place in the event, losing to a Blue Red Eldrazi Ramp deck. Continue reading
A week after the aftermath of the first World Magic Cup Qualifiers in Manila, it is back to the regular tournament schedule with Standard for the regulars and Standard Pauper for the beginners. I have set the latter to be held in IBAM in Marymart Mall as a focal point for access for the new players and those interested in learning the game. As for the Commander format, I have yet to talk with John Marcelo regarding which day they will hold the event on the weekend. Continue reading