Alex Mitas is a college student from Albuquerque, NM, and an up-and-coming Magic player with a penchant for playing control decks, experience on the pro tour and, most recently, a grand prix top 8 competitor.
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First SetLorwyn
Favorite SetLorwyn, Innistrad
Favorite CardSphinx's Revelation
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?Flavor, story, art, but above all - the competition.
Early ChallengeAlex played too impulsively.
Level Up MomentDiscovering Twich.tv and watching videos of other Magic players.
Worst Magic MomentAt Grand Prix San Antonio years ago, Alex went 0-3 and dropped. He felt awful because he had drove a long way, spent money on the event and practiced really hard. He learned to be more open-minded about his mistakes.
Proudest Magic MomentFirst time Alex qualified for the Pro Tour. Alex felt like it was all worth it.
Deepest Thing You've Learned About YourselfAlex has learned he has a capacity for patience.
Biggest Mistake Players MakeMulligan decisions. Newbies don't mulligan enough. More advanced players (on the cusp of being really good) mulligan too much.
How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event"Sit down and do the work." Get a team together.
MentorsAndrew Cuneo
GuidancePlay Magic because it's fun. Not for the sunk costs.
Advice to Yourself 5 Years Ago"Be more open-minded."
Best FormatLimited
Underplayed Limited CardPanharmonicon
Beginner Limited AdviceKeep almost every hand with 2-5 lands.
ResourcesChannelFireball
StarCityGames
Twitch.tv
Connect With Alex MitasAlex can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group.
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