GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC 2014

Despite a star-studded and record-setting Top 8, it was Mike Sigrist who emerged as the champion of Grand Prix Washington DC.

TOP 8 COVERAGE

Mike Sigrist knows what it's like to compete on the Pro Tour. In fact, he made the Top 8 of Pro Tour Boston in 2003. And after winning Grand Prix Washington D.C. in his second Grand Prix Top 8 of the year, he'll now know what it's like to be back.

More than 1,400 players turned out in the nation's capital for the final Theros block Grand Prix, but it was Sigrist who emerged victorious, taking down a star-studded Top 8 that included Yuuya Watanabe and Hall of Famer William "Huey" Jensen making his record-setting eighth Grand Prix Top 8 of the season.

It was Sigrist's second Grand Prix Top 8 of the year, following his third-place finish in Richmond and a heartbreaking ninth-place finish on tiebreaks in Philadelphia.

Jensen, a recent Hall of Fame inductee and the world's 21st-ranked player, set a record by recording his eighth Top 8 this year but was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Wing Chun Yam, who then fell in the semis to Sigrist. In the finals, Sigrist had to go through the 2009 Player of the Year Yuuya Watanabe, and defeated the Japanese pro 2-1 in a tightly-contested finals.

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June 30 2014

TOP 5 CARDS by Event Coverage Staff

Every format has its key cards, whether it's the pillars of Modern and Standard or the common and uncommon glue of Limited. At Grand Prix Washington D.C. there were cards that rose above the rest,...

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June 30 2014

FINALS: (11) YUUYA WATANABE VS. MIKE SIGRIST by Adam Styborski

What do you want when you have seven Grand Prix wins, with nearly two dozen total Top 8 appearances alongside them already? Another win, obviously. The several-time former Player of the Year and...

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June 30 2014

SEMIFINALS: YAM WING CHUN VS. MIKE SIGRIST by Corbin Hosler

Yam Wing Chun cruised through the swiss rounds of the Grand Prix, suffering just one loss (to William Jensen), something he avenged in the quarterfinals of the Top 8. Sigrist, on the other hand,...

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Jun 30 2014

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SEMIFINALS: (11) YUUYA WATANABE VS. ALEXANDER JOHN

by Corbin Hosler

Thanks to Yuuya Watanabe's draft being streamed, both players were allowed to look at each other's decklists before the match, something that many players can consider an advantage. Alexander...

Jun 30 2014

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QUARTERFINALS: MIKE SIGRIST VS. CHRISTIAN CALCANO

by Corbin Hosler

"High roll for choice?" Christian Calcano asked as he began to pick up his dice. "Oh wait, I forgot it doesn't work like that anymore. I guess I'll go first." Like that, the Top 8 of Grand Prix...

Jun 30 2014

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QUARTERFINALS: WING CHUN YAM VS. WILLIAM JENSEN

by Corbin Hosler

It's a cruel fate that the one and two-seeds had to meet in the quarterfinals, but that's the way things worked out for William "Huey" Jensen and top-seeded Wing Chun Yam. It meant that Yam would...

Jun 30 2014

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QUARTERFINALS: ALEX JOHN VS. DAVID FULK

by Adam Styborski

The Players Alex John has been looking for another break since his runner-up finish at Grand Prix Providence in 2013, alongside teammates Ari Lax and Matt McCullough. "If I can win this...

Jun 30 2014

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QUARTERFINALS: (11) YUUYA WATANABE VS. CHARLES LEAGUE

by Adam Styborski

As one of the most prestigious players in modern Magic, 11th-ranked Yuuya Watanabe has won Grand Prix the world over. With recent top finishes and success in Nagoya and Bejing, and almost two...

Jun 30 2014

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TOP 8 DECKLISTS

by Wizards of the Coast

What decks did the Top 8 competitors at Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 draft up? Find out below! ...

Jun 29 2014

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CHASING THE TRAIN

by Corbin Hosler

While much of the attention was rightfully focused on those competing for the Top 8 of Grand Prix Washington D.C., there were a number of players fighting their own battles farther down in the...

Jun 29 2014

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TOP 8 PROFILES

by Wizards of the Coast

How were their Sealed decks? How did their drafts turn out? Learn more about the Top 8 competitors of Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 competitors in the profiles below! Alex John Hometown:...

DAY 2 COVERAGE

We began with 1,424 competitors here at Grand Prix Washington D.C., but just 174 players survived the swan song of Theros Block Sealed Deck on Saturday by finishing 7-2 or better. Those players — six of them still undefeated — return today to do battle in the draft rounds.

The leaderboard is filled with big names heading into the first draft. Christian Calcano stands atop the heap after finishing Day 1, but joining him with 27 points is Conley Woods, Yam Wing Chun, David Fulk, and Jon Goss, the current King of the Hill. Patrick Hansen is right behind the 27 point players, with 25 off one tie. It's a scramble to stay ahead during the first draft of Day 2 and all of the undefeated players are well positioned for a run at Top 8.

Of course, there's more to the story than just the shining top. One the hunt for Pro Points, advanced standing, or just one more great Grand Prix finish as the year winds down are a bevy of skilled players trying their hand: Pro Tour Hall of Fame member and 21st-ranked William Jensen, Player of Year and 4th-ranked Josh Utter-Leyton, World Champion and 14th-ranked Shahar Shenhar, 16th-ranked Alexander Hayne, 5th-ranked Owen Turtenwald, David Ochoa, Neal Oliver, 11th-ranked Yuuya Watanabe, Chapman Sim, Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Jelger Weigersma, and even more join a Day 2 packed with hunger and talent.

The stage is set for a double Draft battle for Top 8. When every Pro Point counts you can bet the best will pull out all the stops to take the top of the Capitol.

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June 29 2014

ROUND 14: WILLIAM JENSEN VS. WING CHUN YAM by Adam Styborski

His record still unblemished, Wing Chun Yam looked to maintain his standing and battle it out in the penultimate round of Swiss. His Red-Green deck was packed with fatties and burn, and already...

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June 29 2014

THE ONLY UNDEFEATED: WING CHUN YAM by Corbin Hosler

A year ago, Wing Chun Yam was barely involved with Magic. He was a self-described casual player who hadn't ever traveled for a tournament. Six months ago, he was one of a small contingent of...

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June 29 2014

ROUND 12: CHRISTIAN CALCANO VS. CONLEY WOODS by Corbin Hosler

It was a battle of two of the five undefeated Day 1 players in Round 12, the final round of the day's first draft. By the time Conley Woods and Christian Calcano sat down in the feature match area...

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Jun 29 2014

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ROUND 11: DAVID OCHOA VS. DAVID REED

by Hunter R. Slaton

After losing in the first round of Day 2 at Grand Prix D.C., effectively eliminating him from top 8 contention, David Ochoa's star power drew him into the feature-match orbit in round 11, for a...

Jun 29 2014

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MEETING THE ARTISTS OF MAGIC

by Adam Styborski

Allen Sun had traveled to Grand Prix D.C. for one reason: To play Theros Block Sealed Deck. Allen Sun came as a VIP but left with much more than he bargained for. "I love Sealed Deck....

Jun 29 2014

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JOURNEY INTO NYX FIRST PICKS

by Adam Styborski

As difficult as Sealed Deck can be, prevailing opinion says Draft is even more challenging. Choosing the right cards can make or break a deck. While the first cards chosen in a draft are often...

Jun 29 2014

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DRAFTING WITH ARI LAX

by Corbin Hosler

Sitting in seventh place heading into the first draft pod of Day 2, Ari Lax stood six Pro Points shy of hitting gold this season, with this draft and the next three rounds going a long way toward...

Jun 29 2014

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DRAFTING WITH DAVID OCHOA

by Hunter R. Slaton

Seated in pod 8 on Day 2 of Grand Prix Washington D.C., David Ochoa looked for all the world like a rail-thin boxer before a fight: coiled, tensed and ready to draft. So when the judge told...

Jun 29 2014

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DAY 1 UNDEFEATED DECKLISTS

by Wizards of the Coast

Christian Calcano, Blue-Green ...

DAY 1 COVERAGE

What started as 1,474 players opening 128,160 cards for Theros Block Sealed Deck has narrowed down to just 174 to return for Day 2 Draft. While both the randomness of booster packs and the potency of player skill factored into the success of the 174, the entire day was a rollercoaster of ups and downs across the board.

The King of the Hill crown changed hands five times before ending in the hands of the undefeated Jon Goss, with five more joining him among the ranks without a loss: Christian Calcano, David Fulk, Yam Wing Chun, Conley Woods, and Patrick Hansen (who snuck in after finding a tie earlier in the day). With a colorful array of decks and cards at their disposal, the maturity and diversity of the format was on full display.

Of course, there's more to the story than just the shining top. One the hunt for Pro Points, advanced standing, or just one more great Grand Prix finish as the year winds down are a bevy of pros trying their hand: Pro Tour Hall of Fame member and 21st-ranked William Jensen, Player of Year and 4th-ranked Josh Utter-Leyton, World Champion and 14th-ranked Shahar Shenhar, 16th-ranked Alexander Hayne, 5th-ranked Owen Turtenwald, David Ochoa, Neal Oliver, 11th-ranked Yuuya Watanabe, Chapman Sim, Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Jelger Weigersma, and even more headline a Day 2 packed with hunger and talent.

The stage is set for a double Draft battle for Top 8. Tune in starting at 9 AM EDT to watch the second act of Grand Prix Washington D.C. unfold.

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June 29 2014

BURSTING THE BUBBLE by Corbin Hosler

During most of the Grand Prix, the attention is focused at the top tables, watching players vie for undefeated records or a Top 8 berth. But in the final round of Day 1, the most exciting action...

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June 29 2014

ON KINGS AND GLORY: GOING UNDEFEATED by Adam Styborski

Being King of the Hill means being undefeated. Taking and holding the crown is a trial by fire, leading to the glory of an undefeated record on Day 1, and eventual Top 8 berth on Day 2. The...

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June 29 2014

ROUND 6: NOAH WALKER VS. BRIAN BURNS by Corbin Hosler

Brian Burns was surprised to hear his name called over the PA for a feature match, and even more nervous as he began to shuffle up for his first game under the lights. "Are you a pro?" He asked...

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Jun 28 2014

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SEALED DECK BUILD #2: DAVID OCHOA

by Adam Styborski

One of the players in the hunt for Pro Points this weekend is David Ochoa. With Pro Tour Return to Ravnica Top 8 and attendance at the last two World Championship events as the highlights of...

Jun 28 2014

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SEALED DECK BUILD #1: DUKE/JENSEN

by Corbin Hosler

Earlier we showed you a Sealed pool that, despite a few obviously-powerful rares, wasn't necessarily simple to build. At least, it wasn't for Hall of Famer William "Huey" Jensen and No. 1-ranked...

Jun 28 2014

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THEROS BLOCK SAMPLE SEALED POOL #2

by Adam Styborski

Building a deck is among the first features of the game we learn about, but it's also one of the most elusive skills to master. While the dizzying array of choice in formats like Standard and...

Jun 28 2014

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MAGIC FOR MARIAH

by Corbin Hosler

Mariah Boehm's brownies were the talk of the rehab wing last week. She made them during her allotted occupational therapy time, and that night she meticulously circled the ward, offering one to...

Jun 28 2014

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ROUND 4: SHAHAR SHENHAR VS. JARED BOETTCHER

by Adam Styborski

"Youth is wasted on the young." is an adage quipped by the older but wiser, those that have seen the years come and go and learned throughout them. Being young typically means being inexperienced,...

Jun 28 2014

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THEROS BLOCK SAMPLE SEALED POOL #1

by Corbin Hosler

When this Sealed pool was opened, it was hard not to marvel at the sheer power of some of the rares. Polukranos, World Eater. Hydra Broodmaster. ">[autocard]Hunter's Prowess. A trio of powerful...

Jun 28 2014

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DUKE, JENSEN HOST DECK BUILDING SEMINAR

by Corbin Hosler

If there's one thing that Hall of Famer William "Huey" Jensen and No. 1-ranked player Reid Duke are familiar with, it's being in front of a crowd. The pair have played countless matches in front...

Jun 28 2014

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TRIAL WINNING DECKLISTS

by Wizards of the Coast

Who earned two valuable byes in the main event of Grand Prix Washington DC 2014? Check out the trial winners and their decks below! ...

TOP 8 DECKLISTS

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CHARLES LEAGUE - GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC TOP 8

Decklist Stats Sample Hand

Creature (16)

1 Guardians of Meletis 1 Opaline Unicorn 1 Prognostic Sphinx 1 Thassa's Emissary 1 Nessian Asp 1 Nylea's Disciple 1 Voyaging Satyr 1 Deepwater Hypnotist 1 Graverobber Spider 1 Pheres-Band Tromper 1 Satyr Wayfinder 1 Swordwise Centaur 1 Fleetfeather Cockatrice 1 Golden Hind 1 Ravenous Leucrocota 1 Renowned Weaver

Instant (7)

1 Triton Tactics 1 Savage Surge 1 Retraction Helix 2 Sudden Storm 1 Fated Intervention 1 Polymorphous Rush

Land (17)

10 Forest 7 Mountain

40 Cards

Sideboard (15)

1 Unknown Shores 1 Setessan Griffin 1 Lash of the Whip 1 Claim of Erebos 1 Aspect of Hydra 1 Setessan Oathsworn 1 Akroan Mastiff 1 Armament of Nyx 1 Mortal Obstinacy 1 Countermand 1 Font of Fortunes 1 Triton Shorestalker 1 Goldenhide Ox 1 Nessian Game Warden 1 Pheres-Band Thunderhoof

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MIKE SIGRIST - GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC TOP 8

Decklist Stats Sample Hand

Creature (16)

1 Bronze Sable 1 Nimbus Naiad 1 Prescient Chimera 1 Shipbreaker Kraken 1 Arbiter of the Ideal 1 Akroan Conscriptor 1 Cyclops of One-Eyed Pass 1 Impetuous Sunchaser 3 Nyxborn Rollicker 1 Stormchaser Chimera 1 Sigiled Starfish 1 Triton Cavalry 1 Triton Shorestalker 1 Mogis's Warhound

Instant (4)

1 Voyage's End 1 Hour of Need 1 Hubris 1 Magma Spray

Enchantment (2)

1 Ordeal of Purphoros 1 Fearsome Temper

Land (18)

9 Island 9 Mountain

40 Cards

Sideboard (19)

1 Aqueous Form 1 Stymied Hopes 1 Triton Shorethief 1 Boulderfall 1 Portent of Betrayal 1 Feral Invocation 1 Ordeal of Nylea 1 Fanatic of Xenagos 1 Akroan Skyguard 1 Whelming Wave 1 Ashiok's Adept 1 Necrobite 1 Pheres-Band Raiders 1 Aerial Formation 1 Thassa's Devourer 1 Bearer of the Heavens 1 Lightning Diadem 2 Rouse the Mob

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WING CHUN YAM - GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC TOP 8

Decklist Stats Sample Hand

Creature (15)

1 Lagonna-Band Elder 1 Leonin Snarecaster 1 Akroan Crusader 1 Ill-Tempered Cyclops 1 Akroan Hoplite 1 Akroan Skyguard 1 Elite Skirmisher 1 Ornitharch 1 Kragma Butcher 1 Aegis of the Gods 1 Eagle of the Watch 1 Harvestguard Alseids 2 Supply-Line Cranes 1 Satyr Hoplite

Sorcery (2)

1 Excoriate 1 Bolt of Keranos

Instant (3)

1 Gods Willing 1 Titan's Strength 1 Mortal's Ardor

Enchantment (3)

1 Oppressive Rays 2 Flamespeaker's Will

Land (17)

8 Mountain 9 Plains

40 Cards

Sideboard (19)

1 Mortal's Ardor 1 Setessan Battle Priest 1 Lash of the Whip 2 Priest of Iroas 1 Wild Celebrants 1 Vulpine Goliath 1 Chronicler of Heroes 1 Siren Song Lyre 1 Nullify 1 Hold at Bay 1 Claim of Erebos 1 Drown in Sorrow 1 Lightning Volley 1 Aerial Formation 1 Godhunter Octopus 1 Pharika's Chosen 1 Desecration Plague 1 Dictate of Karametra

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ALEXANDER JOHN - GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC TOP 8

Decklist Stats Sample Hand

Creature (17)

1 Omenspeaker 1 Leafcrown Dryad 1 Nessian Asp 1 Nylea's Disciple 1 Polukranos, World Eater 1 Chorus of the Tides 1 Flitterstep Eidolon 1 Vortex Elemental 1 Noble Quarry 1 Swordwise Centaur 2 Riptide Chimera 1 Goldenhide Ox 1 Humbler of Mortals 1 Nessian Game Warden 1 Oakheart Dryads 1 Renowned Weaver

Instant (3)

1 Savage Surge 1 Retraction Helix 1 Mortal's Resolve

Artifact (1)

1 Bident of Thassa

Enchantment (2)

1 Fate Foretold 1 Karametra's Favor

Land (17)

9 Forest 8 Island

40 Cards

Sideboard (19)

1 Savage Surge 1 Traveler's Amulet 1 Benthic Giant 1 Thassa's Bounty 1 Rescue from the Underworld 1 Artisan's Sorrow 1 Kraken of the Straits 1 Bile Blight 1 Epiphany Storm 1 Thunder Brute 1 Satyr Wayfinder 1 Setessan Oathsworn 1 Ajani's Presence 1 Reprisal 2 Thassa's Devourer 1 Returned Reveler 1 Desecration Plague 1 Dictate of Karametra

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DAVID FULK - GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC TOP 8

Decklist Stats Sample Hand

Creature (14)

1 Setessan Battle Priest 2 Disciple of Phenax 1 Erebos's Emissary 2 Gray Merchant of Asphodel 2 Servant of Tymaret 1 Gold-Forged Sentinel 2 Harvestguard Alseids 1 Supply-Line Cranes 2 Dreadbringer Lampads

Sorcery (2)

1 Read the Bones 1 Excoriate

Instant (4)

1 Battlewise Valor 1 Hero's Downfall 1 Pharika's Cure 1 Reprisal

Enchantment (3)

1 Armament of Nyx 1 Banishing Light 1 Aspect of Gorgon

Land (17)

9 Swamp 7 Plains 1 Temple of Deceit

40 Cards

Sideboard (18)

1 Setessan Battle Priest 1 Silent Artisan 1 Vanquish the Foul 1 Acolyte's Reward 1 Great Hart 1 Sudden Storm 1 Claim of Erebos 1 Eye Gouge 2 Felhide Brawler 1 Grisly Transformation 1 Akroan Conscriptor 1 Pinnacle of Rage 1 Swordwise Centaur 1 Aerial Formation 1 Starfall 1 Desecration Plague 1 Font of Fertility

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CHRISTIAN CALCANO - GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC TOP 8

Decklist Stats Sample Hand

Creature (13)

1 Crackling Triton 1 Triton Fortune Hunter 1 Two-Headed Cerberus 1 Spellheart Chimera 1 Chorus of the Tides 2 Nyxborn Triton 1 Perplexing Chimera 4 Bladetusk Boar 1 Satyr Hoplite

Sorcery (6)

1 Rage of Purphoros 2 Divination 1 Bolt of Keranos 2 Spite of Mogis

Instant (3)

1 Coordinated Assault 1 Crypsis 1 Rise to the Challenge

Enchantment (1)

1 Ordeal of Purphoros

Land (17)

8 Island 9 Mountain

40 Cards

Sideboard (19)

1 Temple of Abandon 1 Flamecast Wheel 1 Annul 1 Thassa's Bounty 1 Dark Betrayal 1 Mogis's Marauder 1 Boulderfall 1 Loyal Pegasus 1 Nyxborn Shieldmate 1 Stratus Walk 1 Aspect of Hydra 1 Pin to the Earth 1 Font of Return 1 Returned Reveler 1 Rotted Hulk 1 Tormented Thoughts 1 Blinding Flare 1 Flamespeaker's Will 1 Skyreaping

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YUUYA WATANABE - GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC TOP 8

Decklist Stats Sample Hand

Creature (15)

2 Nimbus Naiad 1 Baleful Eidolon 1 Blood-Toll Harpy 1 Shipwreck Singer 1 Eater of Hope 2 Marshmist Titan 2 Nyxborn Eidolon 1 Pain Seer 1 Spiteful Returned 1 Brain Maggot 1 Dreadbringer Lampads 1 Grim Guardian

Sorcery (2)

1 Read the Bones 1 Sip of Hemlock

Instant (1)

1 Feast of Dreams

Enchantment (5)

1 Viper's Kiss 1 Weight of the Underworld 1 Cast into Darkness 2 Nyx Infusion

Land (17)

6 Island 11 Swamp

40 Cards

Sideboard (18)

1 Kruphix's Insight 1 Humbler of Mortals 1 Eidolon of Blossoms 1 Desecration Plague 1 Cruel Feeding 1 Thassa's Devourer 1 Font of Vigor 1 Mortal's Resolve 1 Aspect of Hydra 1 Necrobite 1 Grisly Transformation 1 Eye Gouge 1 Dawn to Dusk 1 Fade into Antiquity 1 Messenger's Speed 1 Fleshmad Steed 1 Ordeal of Thassa 1 Traveler's Amulet

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WILLIAM JENSEN - GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC TOP 8

Decklist Stats Sample Hand

Creature (15)

1 Ephara's Warden 1 Favored Hoplite 1 Heliod's Emissary 1 Soldier of the Pantheon 1 Stoneshock Giant 1 Akroan Skyguard 1 Spirit of the Labyrinth 1 Vanguard of Brimaz 1 Nyxborn Rollicker 1 Stormcaller of Keranos 1 Iroas, God of Victory 1 Oreskos Swiftclaw 1 Stonewise Fortifier 1 Cyclops of Eternal Fury 1 Forgeborn Oreads

Sorcery (1)

1 Bolt of Keranos

Instant (6)

1 Battlewise Valor 1 Last Breath 1 Ray of Dissolution 1 Mortal's Ardor 1 Deicide 1 Magma Spray

Enchantment (1)

1 Dragon Mantle

Land (17)

8 Mountain 9 Plains

40 Cards

Sideboard (18)

1 Nature's Panoply 1 Humbler of Mortals 1 Satyr Hoplite 1 Felhide Petrifier 1 Cruel Feeding 1 Font of Vigor 1 Deserter's Quarters 1 Scouring Sands 1 Asphyxiate 1 Revoke Existence 1 Great Hart 1 Ephara's Radiance 1 Dawn to Dusk 1 Time to Feed 1 Artisan's Sorrow 1 Returned Centaur 1 Fleshmad Steed 1 Benthic Giant

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GP WASHINGTON DC COVERAGE

TOP 8 BRACKET

Quarterfinals

(2) William Jensen

(1) Wing Chun Yam, 2-1

(7) Mike Sigrist, 2-1

(3) Christian Calcano

(5) David Fulk

(6) Alexander John, 2-0

Yuuya Watanabe, 2-0

Charles League

Semifinals

(1) Wing Chun Yam

(7) Mike Sigrist, 2-0

(6) Alexander John

(8) Yuuya Watanabe, 2-0

Finals

(7) Mike Sigrist, 2-1

(8) Yuuya Watanabe

TOP 8 PLAYERS

1st Place $4,000

MIKE SIGRIST

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2nd Place $2,700

Yuuya Watanabe

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3rd Place $1,500

Wing Chun Yam

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4th Place $1,500

Alex John

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5th Place $1,000

William Jensen

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6th Place $1,000

Christian Calcano

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7th Place $1,000

Charles League

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8th Place $1,000

David Fulk

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PAIRINGS, RESULTS, AND STANDINGS

FINAL STANDINGS

PAIRINGS

DAY ONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DAY TWO 10 11 12 13 14 15

RESULTS:

DAY ONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DAY TWO 10 11 12 13 14 15

STANDINGS:

DAY ONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DAY TWO 10 11 12 13 14 15

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Semifinals

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Quarterfinals

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Top 8 Draft

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 15

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 14

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 13

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Draft #2 with Tim Rivera

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 12

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 11

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 10

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Draft #1 with Conley Woods

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Draft #1 with Christian Calcano

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Finals

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Semifinals

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Quarterfinals

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Top 8 Draft

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 15

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 14

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 13

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Draft #2 with Tim Rivera

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 12

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 11

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 10

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Draft #1 with Conley Woods

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Draft #1 with Christian Calcano

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 9

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 8

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 7

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 6

Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 - Round 5

FULL COVERAGE ARCHIVE

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TOP 5 CARDS

by Event Coverage Staff

Every format has its key cards, whether it's the pillars of Modern and Standard or the common and uncommon glue of Limited. At Grand Prix Washington D.C. there were cards that rose above the rest,...

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FINALS: (11) YUUYA WATANABE VS. MIKE SIGRIST

by Adam Styborski

What do you want when you have seven Grand Prix wins, with nearly two dozen total Top 8 appearances alongside them already? Another win, obviously. The several-time former Player of the Year and...

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SEMIFINALS: YAM WING CHUN VS. MIKE SIGRIST

by Corbin Hosler

Yam Wing Chun cruised through the swiss rounds of the Grand Prix, suffering just one loss (to William Jensen), something he avenged in the quarterfinals of the Top 8. Sigrist, on the other hand,...

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SEMIFINALS: (11) YUUYA WATANABE VS. ALEXANDER JOHN

by Corbin Hosler

Thanks to Yuuya Watanabe's draft being streamed, both players were allowed to look at each other's decklists before the match, something that many players can consider an advantage. Alexander...

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QUARTERFINALS: MIKE SIGRIST VS. CHRISTIAN CALCANO

by Corbin Hosler

"High roll for choice?" Christian Calcano asked as he began to pick up his dice. "Oh wait, I forgot it doesn't work like that anymore. I guess I'll go first." Like that, the Top 8 of Grand Prix...

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QUARTERFINALS: WING CHUN YAM VS. WILLIAM JENSEN

by Corbin Hosler

It's a cruel fate that the one and two-seeds had to meet in the quarterfinals, but that's the way things worked out for William "Huey" Jensen and top-seeded Wing Chun Yam. It meant that Yam would...

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QUARTERFINALS: ALEX JOHN VS. DAVID FULK

by Adam Styborski

The Players Alex John has been looking for another break since his runner-up finish at Grand Prix Providence in 2013, alongside teammates Ari Lax and Matt McCullough. "If I can win this...

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QUARTERFINALS: (11) YUUYA WATANABE VS. CHARLES LEAGUE

by Adam Styborski

As one of the most prestigious players in modern Magic, 11th-ranked Yuuya Watanabe has won Grand Prix the world over. With recent top finishes and success in Nagoya and Bejing, and almost two...

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TOP 8 DECKLISTS

by Wizards of the Coast

What decks did the Top 8 competitors at Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 draft up? Find out below! ...

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CHASING THE TRAIN

by Corbin Hosler

While much of the attention was rightfully focused on those competing for the Top 8 of Grand Prix Washington D.C., there were a number of players fighting their own battles farther down in the...

article GRAND PRIX WASHINGTON DC 2014 June 29, 2014

TOP 8 PROFILES

by Wizards of the Coast

How were their Sealed decks? How did their drafts turn out? Learn more about the Top 8 competitors of Grand Prix Washington DC 2014 competitors in the profiles below! Alex John Hometown:...

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ROUND 14: WILLIAM JENSEN VS. WING CHUN YAM

by Adam Styborski

His record still unblemished, Wing Chun Yam looked to maintain his standing and battle it out in the penultimate round of Swiss. His Red-Green deck was packed with fatties and burn, and already...

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THE ONLY UNDEFEATED: WING CHUN YAM

by Corbin Hosler

A year ago, Wing Chun Yam was barely involved with Magic. He was a self-described casual player who hadn't ever traveled for a tournament. Six months ago, he was one of a small contingent of...

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ROUND 12: CHRISTIAN CALCANO VS. CONLEY WOODS

by Corbin Hosler

It was a battle of two of the five undefeated Day 1 players in Round 12, the final round of the day's first draft. By the time Conley Woods and Christian Calcano sat down in the feature match area...

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ROUND 11: DAVID OCHOA VS. DAVID REED

by Hunter R. Slaton

After losing in the first round of Day 2 at Grand Prix D.C., effectively eliminating him from top 8 contention, David Ochoa's star power drew him into the feature-match orbit in round 11, for a...

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MEETING THE ARTISTS OF MAGIC

by Adam Styborski

Allen Sun had traveled to Grand Prix D.C. for one reason: To play Theros Block Sealed Deck. Allen Sun came as a VIP but left with much more than he bargained for. "I love Sealed Deck....

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JOURNEY INTO NYX FIRST PICKS

by Adam Styborski

As difficult as Sealed Deck can be, prevailing opinion says Draft is even more challenging. Choosing the right cards can make or break a deck. While the first cards chosen in a draft are often...

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DRAFTING WITH ARI LAX

by Corbin Hosler

Sitting in seventh place heading into the first draft pod of Day 2, Ari Lax stood six Pro Points shy of hitting gold this season, with this draft and the next three rounds going a long way toward...

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DRAFTING WITH DAVID OCHOA

by Hunter R. Slaton

Seated in pod 8 on Day 2 of Grand Prix Washington D.C., David Ochoa looked for all the world like a rail-thin boxer before a fight: coiled, tensed and ready to draft. So when the judge told...

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DAY 1 UNDEFEATED DECKLISTS

by Wizards of the Coast

Christian Calcano, Blue-Green ...

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BURSTING THE BUBBLE

by Corbin Hosler

During most of the Grand Prix, the attention is focused at the top tables, watching players vie for undefeated records or a Top 8 berth. But in the final round of Day 1, the most exciting action...

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ON KINGS AND GLORY: GOING UNDEFEATED

by Adam Styborski

Being King of the Hill means being undefeated. Taking and holding the crown is a trial by fire, leading to the glory of an undefeated record on Day 1, and eventual Top 8 berth on Day 2. The...

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ROUND 6: NOAH WALKER VS. BRIAN BURNS

by Corbin Hosler

Brian Burns was surprised to hear his name called over the PA for a feature match, and even more nervous as he began to shuffle up for his first game under the lights. "Are you a pro?" He asked...

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SEALED DECK BUILD #2: DAVID OCHOA

by Adam Styborski

One of the players in the hunt for Pro Points this weekend is David Ochoa. With Pro Tour Return to Ravnica Top 8 and attendance at the last two World Championship events as the highlights of...

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SEALED DECK BUILD #1: DUKE/JENSEN

by Corbin Hosler

Earlier we showed you a Sealed pool that, despite a few obviously-powerful rares, wasn't necessarily simple to build. At least, it wasn't for Hall of Famer William "Huey" Jensen and No. 1-ranked...

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THEROS BLOCK SAMPLE SEALED POOL #2

by Adam Styborski

Building a deck is among the first features of the game we learn about, but it's also one of the most elusive skills to master. While the dizzying array of choice in formats like Standard and...

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MAGIC FOR MARIAH

by Corbin Hosler

Mariah Boehm's brownies were the talk of the rehab wing last week. She made them during her allotted occupational therapy time, and that night she meticulously circled the ward, offering one to...

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ROUND 4: SHAHAR SHENHAR VS. JARED BOETTCHER

by Adam Styborski

"Youth is wasted on the young." is an adage quipped by the older but wiser, those that have seen the years come and go and learned throughout them. Being young typically means being inexperienced,...

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THEROS BLOCK SAMPLE SEALED POOL #1

by Corbin Hosler

When this Sealed pool was opened, it was hard not to marvel at the sheer power of some of the rares. Polukranos, World Eater. Hydra Broodmaster. ">[autocard]Hunter's Prowess. A trio of powerful...

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DUKE, JENSEN HOST DECK BUILDING SEMINAR

by Corbin Hosler

If there's one thing that Hall of Famer William "Huey" Jensen and No. 1-ranked player Reid Duke are familiar with, it's being in front of a crowd. The pair have played countless matches in front...

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TRIAL WINNING DECKLISTS

by Wizards of the Coast

Who earned two valuable byes in the main event of Grand Prix Washington DC 2014? Check out the trial winners and their decks below! ...

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