Although primarily renowned the world over for its eponymous beef, Kōbe is a city of many attractions. Situated between the sea and the Rokkō mountain range, Kōbe is home to a deep-water harbor, and has since antiquity been a thriving port town. In more modern times it has become famous for its fashion and food, and has been named as one of the world's "25 Most Beautiful Cities" in addition to one of the "Top 5 Most Livable Cities". With its natural views, infrastructure, and safe neighborhoods, Kōbe is truly a city Japan can be proud of.
When speaking of the history of Magic in Japan, Kōbe occupies a position of legend. The city has hosted six Grands Prix and two Pro Tours, many of which have carved a place in the history books. Grand Prix Kōbe 2001, featuring Invasion Block Constructed, had 1350 players, the first sanctioned event to boast over 1000 participants, a record it kept for many years. At Pro Tour Kōbe 2004, highlighting Mirrodin Block Constructed, local resident Masashiro Kuroda bet it all on red and became the first Japanese player to finally win a Pro Tour.
This year, as Kōbe readies itself to hold its seventh Grand Prix, is sure to see even larger and more spectacular clashes between planeswalkers. And not just on paper—Grand Prix Kōbe 2015 will see a fabulous cosplay event, starring none other than the famous Christine Sprankle!
Entry into the Grand Prix event venue is free of charge.
Main Event Registration Fee: ¥7000
Main Event Maximum Capacity is 2,700 Players
Registration online until November 18
Registration will be held on-site Friday, November 20 from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Subject to availability)
There will be no on-site registration on Saturday.
Many Grand Prix offer additional services to participants, such as Sleep-In Specials and VIP packages. Sleep-In Specials allow players with byes to skip the player meeting on Saturday and arrive shortly before their first round begins. VIP packages provide various perks such as complimentary bottled water, special seating, and exclusive artist signings. Details of these services vary from event to event; please check the organizer's web site for specifics.
The format for Grand Prix Kobe is Standard Constructed. For more information on the format and schedule, click here.
Players can earn tournament byes for the Grand Prix Kobe main event on Saturday by meeting the appropriate Planeswalker Point thresholds by November 18 or by winning a Grand Prix Trial that awards byes to this event.
For more information on the number of byes you can earn for this event and how to earn them, click here.
Along with the main event, there are additional side-event tournaments to play in at a Grand Prix. Side events are offered at all Grand Prix on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For details on side events that you can find at every Grand Prix, click here.
A list of additional events and a full schedule for when side events take place can be found on the Grand Prix Kobe website. All side events (except casual events) will have a Planeswalker Points multiplier of 3x.
Last Chance Trials
Standard Registration: On Demand from 10:00am - 5:00pm
Standard Entry Fee: ¥2000
Sealed Registration: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sealed Entry Fee: ¥3000
Some of the hottest and most famous artists in Magic will be joining us at Grand Prix Kobe. All artists will be available to sign cards, playmats, and more. In addition, all will be selling prints, artist proofs, original art/sketches, and doing custom alterations of mats and cards!
Artists scheduled to appear at Grand Prix Kobe include Chris Rahn and rk post. For more information on these artists, click here
Kōbe is a major transport hub, accessible by plane, car, and train. For details on how to reach the tournament venue, please see the Kōbe Convention Center's Access Guide .
