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107: Rising to the Top with Max McVety
FromMTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
107: Rising to the Top with Max McVety
FromMTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jun 24, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
Max McVety is a Magic player from Ann Arbor, MI who has been playing competitively since New Phyrexia. He’s played in 3 Pro tours, two of which he top 50’d. He made his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Minneapolis 2016. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Max McVety when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep107 First Set Urza's Saga Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Gryff's Boon Lightning Bolt What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Deck building and playing Magic is a puzzle to be sold. Level Up When Max started playing MTGO more and when he started asking for help he noticed his game step up. Worst Magic Moment At his first Pro Tour Max lost his day 2 win and in. To be so close and fall short was disappointing. Proudest Magic Moment Winning a StarCityGames Invitational was amazing. Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Max learned that he can handle a full schedule and thrive. Biggest Mistake Players Make People don't think about the cards they are going to take out when they sideboard. Lay out your deck post sideboard and line it up with the deck you want to play against. What's in Your Tournament Bag Back pack Relevant cards (for the format) Apple Water Clothes Limited Tips Play two colors. Play cards that affect the board. (Creatures, removal, combat.) Draft: Synergy - picks are contextual Sealed: Play your best 23 cards Magic Resource ChannelFireball StarCityGames Premium Limited Resources Connect With Max McVety Twitter: @m_mcvety Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com Sponsors
Released:
Jun 24, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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