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187: How to Prepare Like a True Magic Professional with Jon Stern
MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
English - March 31, 2017 08:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 162 ratingsGames Leisure Hobbies bant boros dimir esper gathering grixis gruul mtg mardu orzhov Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Jon Stern has been playing competitive Magic off an on for a long time but started to really take it seriously in 2012. He has 7 Grand Prix Top 8s including wins in Atlantic City 2013 and Atlanta 2014. He hasn’t broken through for a Pro Tour Top 8 yet but has a Top 16 and a couple Top 20 finishes.
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First SetRevised
Favorite SetInvasion block
Favorite CardAquamoeba
Standstill
You're rewarded based on the decisions you make.
Early ChallengeKnowing how to prepare for tournaments. Joining a team and preparing in a professional manner.
Worst Magic MomentForgetting to write down two cards in deck registry led to a game loss.
Proudest Magic MomentQualifying for his first Grand Prix Top 8.
Winning his first Grand Prix.
Planning ahead, making decisions.
Advice from Magic MentorsUnderstand there is variance. Magic is a number game. Trust yourself.
ShortcomingsDeck building in a new format.
Deepest Thing You've Learned About YourselfYou're not going to win every time but that doesn't mean you're on the wrong track.
Biggest Mistake Players MakeHaving an unlearning attitude. There is a learning curve in Magic and you can move up by talking, listening, asking and learning.
How to Effectively Prepare for a Big EventJon focuses on time management. He looks at how much time he has to prepare and chooses his activities accordingly (Main board, side board, play testing).
Best FormatConstructed
Beginner Standard AdviceRealize that a lot of people are going to play one of the top 2 decks, card for card. This is exploitable.
Parting GuidanceTest with a purpose. Don't kill yourself over deck selection.
Magic ResourceMTG Goldfish, MTG Top 8, Magic Online League results
Connect With Jon SternTwitter:@JonSternMTL
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