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 SetKamigawa
Favorite SetScars of Mirrodin
Favorite CardBlade Splicer
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?The competition and the people.
Early ChallengeChanging deck types. Brandon was set on his elf deck but eventually had to move on.
Level Up MomentLast year (2015). Brandon gained a new perspective.
Worst Magic MomentSCG 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 MomentRegional 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 toKevin Jones
Biggest Mistake Players MakeTapping mana wrong.
What's in Your Tournament BagMagic back pack, binder, decks, spare cards
Advice to new playersDon't let price scare you. Trade with people.
Magic ResourceTwitch
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Twitter: @bmppwns
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