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24: Familiar Lines of Play with Josh McClain

24: Familiar Lines of Play with Josh McClain

FromMTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros


24: Familiar Lines of Play with Josh McClain

FromMTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros

ratings:
Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Josh McClain has 4 Grand Prix top 8s including winning  Grand Prix Detroit in 2013 (Modern format). He also has one Pro Tour top 16 and a TCG Invitational win.
First Set
 Odyssey
 
Favorite Set
 Rise of the Eldrazi
 
Favorite Card
Gavony TownshipOrzhov Pontiff
What makes Magic fun for you?
The tournament scene and the competitive aspect. Putting in a lot of work and seeing results.
Early Challenge
Grinding Pro Tour Qualifiers for several years was a struggle. Josh felt he had plateaued. By playing a lot (on MTGO and in person) he became familiar with his deck and the matchups.
Level Up Moment
Realizing that all the big players are just people and he could achieve the same results through practice.
Proudest Magic Moment
Winning Grand Prix Detroit.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Best Format
Modern (Amulet Bloom Deck)
Current Standard Deck
Blue/Red Thopters for Pro Tour Vancouver 2015
Biggest Mistake Players Make
Not thinking of what your opponent could have. Overlooking the counter trick when you have one in hand.
Connect With Josh
@Good_Game_
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Released:
Sep 8, 2015
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Podcast episode

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