Matt Tabak is a senior editor inside Magic R&D. He is a former level 3 judge, competed at the Pro Tour four times, and holds the record for longest tenured Magic rules manager. He’s the lead editor for Magic Duels and the upcoming Magic sets Amonkhet and Hour of Devastation. Matt lives in Seattle, WA.
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First SetAlpha
Favorite SetRavnica
Favorite CardHidden Path
Prodigal Sorcerer
Traveling and meeting the players.
Most Notable Ruling You've Ever MadeJudging a Pro Tour Qualifier. Matt disqualified a player for having a 59 card deck. Matt realized that player experience is very important.
Best Experience Working on MagicTraveling to PAX 2016. Revealing Kaladesh to the world was awesome.
If You Could Change One Thing About the Rules What Would it beMake all Instants, Sorceries
Las Vegas Magic StoryA friend got arrested for using a hot tub that wasn't theirs.
What have You Learned from MagicMatt has learned about collaboration.
Biggest Mistake Players MakeFailures to learn from mistakes. Don't blame luck. Take ownership and learn from mistakes.
Improvement SuggestionsYou get out of it what you put into it. Life is ultimately about the connections you make with other people.
Connect With Matt TabakTwitter:@TabakRules
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