John Asbach is 25 years old and an active duty military member. He graduated from the United States Military Academy (Westpoint) Class of 2013 and is originally from Buffalo, NY. He loves theater, coffee, and hockey and is the Champion of Grand Prix San Jose 2017.
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First Set9th / 10th
Favorite SetInnistrad
Favorite CardDark Intimations
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?It's different everytime you play.
Early ChallengeConstructed. Choosing the right deck. Getting advice from knowledgeable players helps John share this up.
Breakthrough MomentGrand Prix San Jose validated John's effort.
Worst Magic MomentGP Portland. John went to time against a grindy Bant company deck. He ended up playing the draw bracket and doing poorly.
Proudest Magic MomentWinning Grand Prix San Jose 2017.
How to Get from Day 2 to Top 8Focus on the things you can control. Play, card evaluation (Limited), deck building.
Ask yourself " how does my deck win?"
Thinking ahead and solving problems.
Biggest Mistake Players MakeNot giving enough attention to your mana base in Limited.
How to Effectively Prepare for a Big EventFor a new set, go to the Pre-Release and draft as much as possible before the Grand Prix.
Tournament Day TipsWater, granola bars, the days are long. Take it one match at a time.
Improvement SuggestionsBe your mentality flexible. Find what works for you and talk to others.
Connect With John AsbachJohn can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group.
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