Joey Manner is the owner of The Only Game In Town and has been on and off the Pro tour. He recently took a hiatus from Magic to focus on the shop but with the help of some very talented players he managed to top 8 Pro Tour Kaladesh with a deck no one saw coming (Blue White flash). Joey lives in New Jersey.
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First SetShards of Alara / Zendikar
Favorite SetKhans of Tarkir
Favorite CardGideon Jura
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?Joey loves gaming and Magic just clicked.
Early ChallengeJoey identified himself as a control player and really struggled with combat math. He forced himself to play creature-based decks.
Level Up MomentJoey was playing Magic Mon-Fri and on Sat and Sunday he was going to PTQS and competing at top events.
Worst Magic MomentLosing in top 4 of first PTQ. (In the day when only first place got the invite.)
Proudest Magic MomentTop 8 at Pro Tour Kaladesh
Best FormatStandard
Deepest Thing You've Learned About YourselfI've learned how to make friends.
Biggest Mistake Players MakeNot mulliganing aggressively enough.
If you could have a conversation with yourself 5 years ago, what would you sayPlay more magic. Don't show up unprepared.
ShortcomingsDeck building skills - specifically mana bases.
Underplayed CardBruna and Gisela
What's in Your Tournament BagDeck box, Deck, Paper
MentorsChristian Calcano
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Connect With Joey MannerTwitter: @togitnj
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