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133: 13 Year Old Magic Whiz Kid Ethan Brown Shares the Secret to Leveling Up
Manage episode 161188018 series 98294
Ethan Brown is 13 years old and loves to play Magic! Since he started playing almost 4 years ago, he has competed in 7 Grand Prixs, made day 2 in 4 of them and top 8 in one. His favorite formats are modern, legacy and pauper. Ethan lives in Portland.
Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ethan Brown when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep133
First SetReturn to Ravnica
Favorite SetTheros and Time Spiral
Favorite CardOlivia Voldaren
Underplayed CardRune Snag
Guilds of RavnicaSelesnya Conclave
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?Like complicated mind games.
Early ChallengeDeck building and drafting. Solution: Listened to Limited Resources podcast.
Level Up MomentDuring Theros, Ethan grew a lot as a player.
Pro Player You Look Up ToPaul Cheon
Worst Magic MomentPlaying against Splinter Twin. Ethan forgot to sideboard.
Proudest Magic MomentGrand Prix Los Angeles 2nd place. Started a journal to track sideboards.
Effective PlaytestPlay often and after every game ask opponent what's the best sideboard choices.
ShortcomingsBad at constructed deck building. Practicing by building proper deck.
Best FormatModern and Legacy
Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself"I'm a very fast player." Slow night.
What Advice Would You Give YourselfDon't be afraid to go to tournaments.
Biggest Mistake Players MakeNot asking for help from others.
What's in Your Tournament BagDecks, Sideboard guide, KMC Sleeves, Playmat
Daily HabitsPlay Magic daily, consume Magic content.
Advice to New PlayersGet into modern.
Improvement SuggestionsHave a sideboard plan.
Magic ResourceMTG Goldfish Limited Resources
Check Out Magic StoryMagic 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
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133: 13 Year Old Magic Whiz Kid Ethan Brown Shares the Secret to Leveling Up
MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
Manage episode 161188018 series 98294
Ethan Brown is 13 years old and loves to play Magic! Since he started playing almost 4 years ago, he has competed in 7 Grand Prixs, made day 2 in 4 of them and top 8 in one. His favorite formats are modern, legacy and pauper. Ethan lives in Portland.
Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ethan Brown when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep133
First SetReturn to Ravnica
Favorite SetTheros and Time Spiral
Favorite CardOlivia Voldaren
Underplayed CardRune Snag
Guilds of RavnicaSelesnya Conclave
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?Like complicated mind games.
Early ChallengeDeck building and drafting. Solution: Listened to Limited Resources podcast.
Level Up MomentDuring Theros, Ethan grew a lot as a player.
Pro Player You Look Up ToPaul Cheon
Worst Magic MomentPlaying against Splinter Twin. Ethan forgot to sideboard.
Proudest Magic MomentGrand Prix Los Angeles 2nd place. Started a journal to track sideboards.
Effective PlaytestPlay often and after every game ask opponent what's the best sideboard choices.
ShortcomingsBad at constructed deck building. Practicing by building proper deck.
Best FormatModern and Legacy
Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself"I'm a very fast player." Slow night.
What Advice Would You Give YourselfDon't be afraid to go to tournaments.
Biggest Mistake Players MakeNot asking for help from others.
What's in Your Tournament BagDecks, Sideboard guide, KMC Sleeves, Playmat
Daily HabitsPlay Magic daily, consume Magic content.
Advice to New PlayersGet into modern.
Improvement SuggestionsHave a sideboard plan.
Magic ResourceMTG Goldfish Limited Resources
Check Out Magic StoryMagic 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
320 episodes
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