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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
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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_
Like What You Hear?
If you like the show, head on over to iTunes and leave an honest Rating & Review.
Let me know what you like and what I can do better so I can make the show the best it can be and continue bringing you valuable content.
I read every single one and look forward to your feedback.
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_
Like What You Hear?
If you like the show, head on over to iTunes and leave an honest Rating & Review.
Let me know what you like and what I can do better so I can make the show the best it can be and continue bringing you valuable content.
I read every single one and look forward to your feedback.
Released:
Sep 8, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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