Magic Online Announcements, March 10, 2020
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Cube Spotlight Series: Pauper Cube March 11–18
Magic Online Format Challenges Every Weekend
Cube Spotlight Series: Pauper Cube March 11–18
Welcome back to the Cube Spotlight Series! After over 10 years maintaining the cube, Adam "Stybs" Styborski, member of the Commander Advisory Group (CAG) and Magic esports content and coverage teams, is ready to share Pauper Cube on MTGO. Entry options include both League and Single-Elimination Queue, and events cost 10 Event Tickets or 100 Play Points. Pauper Cube runs from March 11–18.
All undefeated players get their trophy and a copy of Pauper staple Thorn of the Black Rose! And because this is a bit of a special occasion, don't forget to login to Magic Online by March 18 to redeem the code "PauperCube2020" for your copy of Standard Bearer from Apocalypse. Even free accounts can get in on this promotion!
For more Pauper Cube information, check out Tolarian Community College's announcement video and go behind the scenes with Adam's Pauper Cube article.
Pioneer PTQ Saturday
On Sunday, March 14, there will be a Pioneer PTQ at a special start time of 4 a.m. PT (11:00 UTC)! 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.
Modern PTQ Sunday
On Sunday, March 15, there will be a Modern PTQ at 9 a.m. PT (16:00 UTC)! 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.
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 March 25
The next downtime will be on March 25, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until noon. All times listed are Pacific time (UTC-7).