Magic Online Announcements, February 18, 2020
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Zendikar Flashback Draft February 19–26
Magic Online Format Challenges Every Weekend
Zendikar Flashback Draft February 19–26
Land yourself some big wins during this week's Zendikar Flashback Draft running through February 26. In addition to the standard entry options of 10 Event Tickets or 100 Play Points, you can also enter this event with 2 Event Tickets plus 2 Zendikar boosters. This event is Phantom—the cards you draft will not be added to your collection.
Read more about this season's Alternative Play events here.
Pauper PTQ Saturday
On Saturday, February 22, there will be a Pauper PTQ at 9 a.m. PT! The entry fee is 1 Red PTQ Finals Token or 40 MOCS Qualifier Points. The winner qualifies for their choice of events in Series 2 of the 2020 Players Tour in May.
Learn more about Players Tour Qualifier events here.
Limited PTQ Sunday
On Sunday, February 23, there will be a Limited PTQ at a special start time of 4 a.m. PT! The set will be Theros Beyond Death, and the event will cost 1 Red Limited PTQ Token. You can also join with 40 MOCS Qualifier Points. The winner qualifies for their choice of events in Series 2 of the 2020 Players Tour in May.
Learn more about Players Tour Qualifier events here.
Magic Online Format Challenges Every Weekend
Format Challenges are the first step toward qualifying for Premier Play through your favorite Magic formats. To learn more about Premier Play qualification, click here.
The Magic Online Format Challenges continue every weekend for Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Vintage, Legacy, and Pauper formats except when replaced by Showcase Challenges during scheduled Showcase Challenge dates. NOTE: The Vintage Challenge happens every weekend regardless of scheduled Showcase Challenges.
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Saturday, 6 a.m. |
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Saturday, 8 a.m. |
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Saturday, 10 a.m. |
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Sunday, 6 a.m. |
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Sunday, 8 a.m. |
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Sunday, 10 a.m. |
Check out this page for further event details.
Downtime February 26
The next downtime will be on February 26, beginning at 3 a.m. and continuing until noon. All times listed are Pacific time (UTC-8).