285: How To Switch Gears Mid-Game with Robert Swarowski
MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
English - May 18, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 26.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 162 ratingsGames Leisure Hobbies bant boros dimir esper grixis gruul mtg mardu orzhov rakdos Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Robert Swarowski has 3 Grand Prix top 8s including being the champion of one of the first Grand Prix ever. Robert lives in Las Vegas, NV.
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First SetThe Dark
Favorite SetTempest
Favorite CardJackal Pup
Early ChallengeRobert struggled to maintain focus from match to match. He noticed he always lost the first round of a tournament. To overcome that, he took stock in how he approached Magic and realized that every player is equal.
Worst Magic MomentAfter coming back to Magic, Robert played at a Grand Prix and got crushed. Robert learned that 'rust is real' and if you're coming back you have to practice.
Proudest Magic MomentTop 8'ing GP Houston 2018.
This put Robert back into competitive Magic.
How to be competitive and the power of being prepared. It has taken a lot of effort but it pays off.
DedicationRobert learned to put your best effort into everything you do.
Biggest Mistake Players MakeIgnoring the board state and missing triggers, abilities, and onboard tricks.
Parting GuidanceGather as much information as possible from as many people as possible is key.
Magic Resource Connect With Robert SwarowskiRobert can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group.
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