Matthew Nickolai has 1 Grand Prix top 8 at GP Toronto 2017 and was a Junior Super Series Super Star. You may recognize him from his twitch stream @ twitch.tv/mattame. Matt lives in Waterford, Michigan.
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First SetMercadian Masques / Invasion
Favorite SetRavnica City of Guilds
Favorite CardDark Confidant
Early ChallengePlaying his own thing until he saw others playing really good decks. He copied those decks and started doing really well. He learned to embrace the works of others.
Worst Magic MomentMatt made it to the finals of a big event and would have gone to Nationals if he won. He lost and took a break from Magic. Taking a break isn't always bad.
Proudest Magic MomentTop 8 at GP Toronto 2017.
Ixalan ThoughtsSavage Stomp - green powerhouse
Snapping Sailback
Charging Monstrosaur
Players put cards on their Limited deck that is sub-optimal. Watch others who are better than you and practice a bunch.
How to Effectively Prepare for a Big EventFor Limited events, it is very important to be early on evaluating cards. Knowing what's good when others don't take practice but it is worth it.
Parting GuidancePlay more Limited. ;)
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