24: Familiar Lines of Play with Josh McClain
MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros · Shaun Penrod
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Show Notes
Josh McClain has 4 Grand Prix top 8s including winning Grand Prix Detroit in 2013 (Modern format). He also has one Pro Tour top 16 and a TCG Invitational win.
First SetOdyssey
Favorite SetRise of the Eldrazi
Favorite CardGavony TownshipOrzhov Pontiff
What makes Magic fun for you?The tournament scene and the competitive aspect. Putting in a lot of work and seeing results.
Early ChallengeGrinding Pro Tour Qualifiers for several years was a struggle. Josh felt he had plateaued. By playing a lot (on MTGO and in person) he became familiar with his deck and the matchups.
Level Up MomentRealizing that all the big players are just people and he could achieve the same results through practice.
Proudest Magic MomentWinning Grand Prix Detroit.
Best FormatModern (Amulet Bloom Deck)
Current Standard DeckBlue/Red Thopters for Pro Tour Vancouver 2015
Biggest Mistake Players MakeNot thinking of what your opponent could have. Overlooking the counter trick when you have one in hand.
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