Brandon Pascal is a professional Magic: the Gathering grinder who has qualified for the Pro Tour three different ways! He won a Regional PTQ for Pro Tour Atlanta, a MTGO PTQ for Pro Tour Sydney and top 8'ed Grand Prix Indy for Pro Tour Hawaii.
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First Set
Kamigawa
Favorite Set
Scars of Mirrodin
Favorite Card
Blade Splicer
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?
The competition and the people.
Early Challenge
Changing deck types. Brandon was set on his elf deck but eventually had to move on.
Level Up Moment
Last year (2015). Brandon gained a new perspective.
Worst Magic Moment
SCG Event. Brandon was one round off of making top 8. In game 3, Brandon misplayed and lost his win and in. He realized his mistake as soon as he passed the tournament.Brandon learned to slow down and think through plays.
Proudest Magic Moment
Regional PTQ. Brandon traveled over an hour for a PPTQ. He barely squeaks a win in the final. Then he drove 4 hours for the RPTQ.
Pro Player You Look Up to
Kevin Jones
Biggest Mistake Players Make
Tapping mana wrong.
What's in Your Tournament Bag
Magic back pack, binder, decks, spare cards
Advice to new players
Don't let price scare you. Trade with people.
Magic Resource
Twitch
"When you watch magic you learn so much more."
CFB
Gathering Magic
SCG
Connect With Brandon Pascal
Twitter: @bmppwns
Check Out Magic Story
Magic 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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