March 4 2018
Top 4 Highlights by Mike RosenbergThe Top 4 of this year's Magic Online Championship featured two former Magic Online Champions, a Pro Tour winner, and a new face to the Sunday stage who turned his success online through a...
Dmitriy Butakov has become the first ever two-time Magic Online Champion, crushing the competition all weekend with Bogles and winning $40,000 for his hard work!
Mar 2-4, 2018
Wizards of the Coast Headquarters
DMITRIY BUTAKOV
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Top 4 Coverage
Dmitriy Butakov won the Magic Online Championship five years ago in Chicago, making his name known amongst the competitive Magic community after many years of dedication to playing on Magic Online. This year, he cements his legacy, becoming the first ever two-time Magic Online Champion.
Butakov made quick work of nearly every opponent he faced all weekend, putting up respectable finishes in both Booster Drafts but—more importantly—crushing the competition with his Modern deck choice. In a field with Jund as the top choice of many players, Butakov’s pick of Bogles despite not generally playing the archetype gave him win after win in the Constructed portion of this tournament. Although Butakov was more known for playing with cards like Gifts Ungiven, he demonstrated his playing prowess by piloting the archetype flawless across all three days.
The winning didn’t stop after the Top 4. His semifinals against Lars Dam in a battle between Magic Online Championship winners of years past featured four games and less than ten minutes of gameplay, with Butakov’s deck choice showcasing the strong metagame call. It was in the finals against Steve Rubin where Butakov’s winning streak took a hit, with the Jund player taking a match in a best two-out-of-three-matches finals. However, Butakov persisted, winning the first game of the second match in under fifteen seconds, and he didn’t slow down. His perfect, incredibly fast play secured him the wins he needed to be crowned the 2017-18 Magic Online Champion.
This win goes beyond the $40,000 that Butakov earned, along with the invitation to next year’s event and status in the Pro Tour Players Club to return to the Pro Tour. For Butakov, it makes him the game’s first ever two-time Magic Online Championship winner. The legacy of his finish will last a lifetime. Butakov reminded everyone this weekend why he one of the most respected and accomplished players on Magic Online, and nobody will ever take that away.
March 4 2018
Top 4 Highlights by Mike RosenbergThe Top 4 of this year's Magic Online Championship featured two former Magic Online Champions, a Pro Tour winner, and a new face to the Sunday stage who turned his success online through a...
March 4 2018
Top 4 Profiles by Event Coverage StaffThe Top 4 competitors of the 2017-18 Magic Online Championship represents a range from Sunday stage newcomers to former Magic Online Champions. Learn a little more about them! Name: Dmitriy...
March 2 2018
2017 Magic Online Championship Modern Decklists by Event Coverage StaffThe Magic Online Championship players here this weekend brought a variety of different Modern Constructed decks to battle. Check them out! ...
Day 2 Coverage
The Top 4 of the Magic Online Championship is set, featuring Steve Rubin, Niklas Dahlquist, and former Magic Online Champions Dmitriy Butakov and Lars Dam as they compete for a second title!
Tune in Sunday at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. UTC to see which of these four competitors will win the $40,000 first place prize and the title of 2017-18 Magic Online Champion!
March 4 2018
Day Two Highlights by Mike RosenbergWith Steve Rubin leading the field at 6-1, Day Two kicked off as coverage focused on the leading player's draft. Rubin started with a risky gold card pick in Legion Lieutenant, a powerful creature...
March 3 2018
2017 Magic Online Championship Day Two Draft Decklists by Event Coverage StaffThis year’s Magic Online Championship competitors returned to Day Two, starting their day off with a Rivals of Ixalan Booster Draft. Check out what 40-card decks they assembled! ...
March 2 2018
2017 Magic Online Championship Modern Decklists by Event Coverage StaffThe Magic Online Championship players here this weekend brought a variety of different Modern Constructed decks to battle. Check them out! ...
Day 1 Coverage
After seven rounds of Swiss, Steve Rubin is the sole player remaining at 6-1. Come back Saturday to twitch.tv/magic starting at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. UTC to see whether he will keep his lead, as we have another seven rounds of Swiss remaining before our cut to the Top 4 players!
March 3 2018
Day One Highlights by Mike RosenbergSome of the world's best competitors traveled to Wizards of the Coast Headquarters in Renton, Washington to face off this weekend for a $40,000 first place prize and the title of Magic Online...
March 2 2018
2017 Magic Online Championship Modern Decklists by Event Coverage StaffThe Magic Online Championship players here this weekend brought a variety of different Modern Constructed decks to battle. Check them out! ...
March 2 2018
Friday Draft Decklists by Event Coverage StaffThe Magic Online Championship competitors started off their tournament with a Rivals of Ixalan Booster Draft. Take a look at the decks that all players assembled for today! ...