September 13 2015
TOP 5 CARDS by Adam StyborskiIt was a historic weekend for Modern at Grand Prix Oklahoma City. With the continuing effects of Magic Origins and the dominant success of a new archetype all the way through the finals, the...
Zac Elsik's unusual Lantern Control deck took command through the Top 8 of Grand Prix Oklahoma City.
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Lantern of Insight has truly illuminated Modern thanks to the hard by Grand Prix Oklahoma City champion Zac Elsik. By defeating two-time Grand Prix winner Brian Braun-Duin in the finals after finishing undefeated on Day 1, Elsik turned his standout Top 16 performance from Grand Prix Charlotte into ensuring every Modern player will put a new deck into their testing and learning rotations.
But there was much more to the weekend in Oklahoma City than a singular deck.
The effect of Magic Origins on Modern continues to be felt with other decks picking up new tricks. Hangarback Walker has made a splash across every constructed format, and it’s home in Modern Affinity deck is now firm. For Elves, already recently bolstered by Dragons of Tarkir’s Collected Company picked up both Shaman of the Pack – which featured in Day 1 undefeated player Chris Lopez – as well as Dwynen’s Elite, the addition to Top 4 finisher Andrew Sullano’s green exclusive version.
And for those keeping count, fourth-ranked Paul Rietzl came off his World Championship Top 4 into yet another Grand Prix Top 8 finish. Another weekend, another notch for a Pro Tour Hall of Fame member continuing to show their excellence.
But from the 1,470 players the started and the 166 that earned the return for Day 2 there was just one new champion for both Oklahoma City and Modern: Congratulations again to Zac Elsik and his Lantern Control deck, the winners of Grand Prix Oklahoma City.
September 13 2015
TOP 5 CARDS by Adam StyborskiIt was a historic weekend for Modern at Grand Prix Oklahoma City. With the continuing effects of Magic Origins and the dominant success of a new archetype all the way through the finals, the...
September 13 2015
Finals: Zac Elsik (Lantern Control) vs. Brian Braun-Duin (Blue-Red Splinter Twin) by Corbin HoslerZac Elsik's improbable run through Grand Prix Oklahoma City continued all the way to the final round, closing a journey for the Dallas native that began at Grand Prix Charlotte in June. Across the...
September 13 2015
Top 8 Decklists by Adam StyborskiWant to see what rose to the top of Grand Prix Oklahoma City? Then take a look at the Top 8 competitors' decklists! ...
DAY 2 COVERAGE
The march of Modern is on the move at Grand Prix Oklahoma City. From the 1,470 players that started Day 1 just 166 remain, and at the top of the heap are several undefeated players: Zac Elsik, Chris Lopez, Matthew Duggan, Tripp Brister and Daniel Duan. With archetypes like Lantern Control and Magic Origins enhanced Elves among the undefeated five it’s clear Modern has stepped firmly into new territory to explore.
Behind the five on top are a pack of pros right on their heels, including Pro Tour Hall of Fame member and fourth-ranked Paul Rietzl, seventeenth-ranked Steve Rubin, eleventh-ranked Brad Nelson, Reid Duke, Pro Tour Hall of Fame member and Pro Tour Journey into Nyx winner Patrick Chapin and more.
The time to crown another Grand Prix winner comes soon for the Sooner state. Continue following the action all weekend long with more live coverage of Grand Prix Oklahoma City featuring Marshall Sutcliffe, Randy Buehler, and Jacob Van Lunen at Twitch.tv/magic2!
September 13 2015
Lighting the Lantern by Corbin HoslerThe whispers started slowly. Like most of the new decks that pop up in tournaments from time to time, it can be hard to separate hype from reality. So when the rumors of an odd mill deck began...
September 13 2015
The Wild West of Modern by Corbin HoslerWe opened Grand Prix Oklahoma City coverage by running down some of the incredible diversity in the Modern format. One of the big questions entering this event was if the “wild west” state of...
DAY 1 COVERAGE
The march of Modern is on the move at Grand Prix Oklahoma City. From the 1,470 players that started Day 1 just 166 remain, and at the top of the heap are several undefeated players: Zac Elsik, Chris Lopez, Matthew Duggan, Tripp Brister and Daniel Duan. With archetypes like Lantern Control among the undefeated five it’s clear Modern has stepped firmly into new territory to explore.
The time to crown another Grand Prix winner comes soon for the Sooner state, and we’ll continue following the action all weekend long. Join us Sunday starting at 10 AM EDT (7 AM PDT; 3 PM CET) for more live coverage of Grand Prix Oklahoma City with Marshall Sutcliffe, Randy Buehler, and Jacob Van Lunen at Twitch.tv/magic2!
September 13 2015
Quick Questions #2 by Corbin HoslerWhat is your favorite spoiled card from Battle for Zendikar, and why? The Battle for Zendikar spoilers are in full spring, and Magic’s return to a treasured (if beleaguered) plane is fast...
September 12 2015
Going Next Level by Corbin HoslerWhile Modern is a metagame constantly undergoing cycles and shifts, there are some decks that always seem to pop up. Affinity, for example, is a deck that has existed in some form since Modern was...
September 12 2015
Quick Questions #1 by Corbin HoslerWhat deck are you playing and why? Modern is a format defined by its variety of decks. With options available from the fastest aggro and combo decks to the slowest control options — and every...
(1) Jasper Johnson-Epstein
(8) Zac Elsik, 2-0
(4) Andrew Sullano, 2-0
(5) Paul Reitzl
(2) Benjamin Miller
(7) Joseph Reiter, 2-0
(3) Brian Braun-Duin, 2-1
(6) Matthew Duggan
(8) Zac Elsik, 2-0
(4) Andrew Sullano
(7) Joseph Reiter
(3) Brian Braun-Duin, 2-0
(8) Zac Elsik, 2-1
(3) Brian Braun-Duin
Note: final standings reflect the number of players participating in the event, not the number of preregistered players.
article Grand Prix Oklahoma City 2015 September 13, 2015
by Adam StyborskiIt was a historic weekend for Modern at Grand Prix Oklahoma City. With the continuing effects of Magic Origins and the dominant success of a new archetype all the way through the finals, the...
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Finals: Zac Elsik (Lantern Control) vs. Brian Braun-Duin (Blue-Red Splinter Twin)
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Semifinals: Brian Braun-Duin (Blue-Red Twin) vs. Joseph Reiter (Hangarback Affinity)
by Adam StyborskiThe two-time Grand Prix champion Brian Braun-Duin punched another ticket to the Pro Tour. Using his Silver invitation to attend Pro Tour Battle for Zendikar, he now had Pro Tour Oath of the...
article GRAND PRIX OKLAHOMA CITY 2015 September 13, 2015
Semifinals: Zac Elsik (Lantern Control) vs. Andrew Sullano (Elves)
by Corbin HoslerZac Elsik lit up the Magic world with his Lantern Control deck in Charlotte a few months back, and the Dallas native arrived in Oklahoma City determined to prove that the deck centered around...
article Grand Prix Oklahoma City September 13, 2015
by Adam StyborskiAfter many rounds of Swiss and some great games of Magic, the Top 8 for Grand Prix Oklahoma is set! Learn more about this event’s Top 8 competitors, their history at the top tables, and more by...
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by Corbin HoslerThe whispers started slowly. Like most of the new decks that pop up in tournaments from time to time, it can be hard to separate hype from reality. So when the rumors of an odd mill deck began...
article GRAND PRIX OKLAHOMA CITY 2015 September 13, 2015
by Corbin HoslerWe opened Grand Prix Oklahoma City coverage by running down some of the incredible diversity in the Modern format. One of the big questions entering this event was if the “wild west” state of...
article GRAND PRIX OKLAHOMA CITY 2015 September 13, 2015
by Adam StyborskiWhat was being played on Day 2 of Grand Prix Oklahoma City? Like many of the recent large Modern tournaments there was a mix of usual favorites and emerging decks. This is the complete breakdown...
article Grand Prix Oklahoma City 2015 September 13, 2015
by Corbin HoslerWhat is your favorite spoiled card from Battle for Zendikar, and why? The Battle for Zendikar spoilers are in full spring, and Magic’s return to a treasured (if beleaguered) plane is fast...
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by Corbin HoslerWhile Modern is a metagame constantly undergoing cycles and shifts, there are some decks that always seem to pop up. Affinity, for example, is a deck that has existed in some form since Modern was...
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by Corbin HoslerWhat deck are you playing and why? Modern is a format defined by its variety of decks. With options available from the fastest aggro and combo decks to the slowest control options — and every...
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Choose Your Own Adventure: The Wide-Open State of Modern
by Corbin HoslerModern is one of Magic’s most diverse and interesting formats. Since its inception, the metagame has oscillated between various points of contention, whether that was a dominant deck like Jund...
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