Philippe Gareau has been playing Magic: The Gathering for 18 years and made his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Montreal which qualified him for Pro Tour Kaladesh in Hawaii. Philippe lives in Quebec City, Canada.
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First SetTempest / Stronghold
Favorite SetTime Spiral
Favorite CardLife from the Loam
Early ChallengeLearning the stack. Understanding the stack helped Philippe get to the competitive level.
Worst Magic MomentGP Ottowa 2014 - Khans Limited - Philippe had multiple Secret Plans in play with a mandatory draw clause. He was disqualified because he missed the draw trigger.
Proudest Magic MomentTop 8 at GP Montreal 2016 and qualifying for the Pro Tour.
Favorite FormatCube
Biggest Mistake Players MakePlayers don't trust in their own instincts. Too many players copy the 75 cards of an online deck. To get ahead, look at the strategies and tweak to address them.
What's in Your Tournament Bag Deck Playset of commons Clothes Ravnica GuildGolgari
Non-Magic ActivityTalking with people about cards and match ups.
Improvement SuggestionsTry to play for a limited time. Never be afraid to experiment. The best way to win at Magic is to lose at Magic.
Magic Resource Star City Games Channel Fireball Face-To-Face Mana Deprived Connect With Philippe GareauFind Philippe on Facebook
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