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.
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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.
During 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
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