Immanuel Gerschenson is 23 years old and is studying technical physiques. He has 2 Grand Prix wins and 1 Pro Tour Top 16. Hes made Gold level Pro for the second season in a row and is a member of team EUreka.
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First SetKamigawa
Favorite SetInnistrad
Favorite CardJace Beleren
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?Traveling around the world with friends.
Early ChallengeConstructed. Early on Immanuel was not good at building decks, but the events he wanted to attend were constructed so he had to practice.
Level Up MomentGoing from Silver to Gold level pro at Pro Tour Vancouver
Worst Magic MomentGP Ghent went 0-2-1 and dropped. He stopped playing for a few months. Good friends got him to comeback
Proudest Magic MomentGP Madrid - first Grand Prix win
PT Eldritch Moon - needed 11-5 to stay on the train. Immanuel got 11-4-1.
Watch others play and keep track of hard to deal with cards so you can develop a plan.
Best FormatStandard
What card is underplayed in that formatNahiri The Harbinger
Deepest Thing You've Learned About YourselfNot to get as down or angry after a loss. It comes with time and by emulating players you respect.
Biggest Mistake Players MakePlayers stay in their own playground. Go to events and play with others.
If you could have a conversation with yourself 10 years ago, what would you sayLook up to other players and learn.
What's in Your Tournament BagWater, Apples, Deck, Note Pad, Pen, Dice
Improvement SuggestionsSocialize and make friends. Magic is best when shared with others.
Magic ResourceSCG
CFB
MTG Mint Card
MTG Salvation
MTG Goldfish
Twitter: @igerschenson
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