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For many players, Team Deadguy member Chris Pikula will always be the Meddling Mage. That's because after winning the Invitational, the 2/2 is the card Chris decided to design as his prize. The nickname didn't stop the East Coaster from coming out of retirement a few years later to Top 8 the Legacy Grand Prix held in Philadelphia. You can read more about the event in the archives. If you're interested in Legacy, visit the Grand Prix-Chicago page for information on this year's Legacy Grand Prix.