Isaac Sears has worked in the casino industry for a decade and his Magic accomplishments include 1 Grand Prix top 8, 1 team Grand Prix top 4, and a top 75 at Pro Tour DC. He also has 1 SCG top 8, 2 SCG top 16s, and was a semifinalist at the World Magic Cup. Isaac lives in Santa Rosa, CA.
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Invasion
Mirrodin / Kamigawa
Upheaval
Balance
Dealing with loss and tilting has been hard for Isaac.
Isaac was banned for a time early in his career. It was rough because he didn't know the rule that the broke existed.
Always call a judge if you're unsure about anything.
Tie between winning a WMCQ and making Top 4 at a team GP in Santa Clara.
If it's cute it's probably wrong. Beware of interactions that are fleshy but don't actually win.
Always play test.
Resource Management. Learning how to manage time and other resources in life.
Check MTG Top 8, Read everyday
Players get too comfortable and forget to check the little things. Be aware of the board state, including the graveyard.
If you're tilting, it's okay to walk away.
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