August 4 2014
TOP 5 CARDS by Wizards of the CoastEach event has cards that produce stories, and their impact oftentimes defines the field for either Constructed or Limited. Here are the Top 5 cards of Pro Tour Magic 2015! 5. Nissa,...
Ivan Floch locks up captaincy at the World Magic Cup, a World Championship seat, Platinum Pro Player status and
the trophy.
SUNDAY COVERAGE
In a weekend of twists and turns in pursuit of Pro Tour Players Club levels and Worlds week slots, it was Slovakian Ivan Floch who went the distance. And for Floch, it was a long time coming.
Coming into this event with 167 Pro Points, Ivan Floch also had a solid career record in Pro Tour matches. There was just one thing that was truly eluding him: a Pro Tour Top 8. With this weekend, Ivan Floch was able to finally play on the Pro Tour Sunday stage.
However, Floch didn't stop there. Armed with his White-Blue Control deck - emphasizing excess sweepers like Planar Cleansing with Quicken - Floch went on to dispatch Matthew Sperling's White-Red Burn deck 2-0 in the Quarterfinals. After that, he overcame No. 5 Ranked Player Owen Turtenwald's White-Black Midrange deck in the Semifinals 2-1. And then it all came down to the finals against Jackson Cunningham's White-Green Aggro deck, where Archangel of Thune combined with a pair of Nyx-Fleece Rams, allowing Floch to finish off Cunningham 3-2 in the final match of the Pro Tour.
Pro Tour Magic 2015 featured a bevy of key stories, including who qualifies for the 2014 World Magic Cup and World Championship. For Floch, the event not only earned him his first Pro Tour Top 8 and win, but also ensured his appearance both of these events. Congratulations once again to Ivan Floch, World Magic Cup champions, and the twenty-four players who have now locked up seats at this year's World Championship.
LIST OF 2014 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITORS
LIST OF 2014 WORLD MAGIC CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
August 4 2014
TOP 5 CARDS by Wizards of the CoastEach event has cards that produce stories, and their impact oftentimes defines the field for either Constructed or Limited. Here are the Top 5 cards of Pro Tour Magic 2015! 5. Nissa,...
August 4 2014
JEREMY DEZANI, 2014 PLAYER OF THE YEAR by Josh BennettWhen the last player in the Top 8 of Pro Tour Magic 2015 was announced, all eyes turned to the whooping crowd celebrating for No. 5 Ranked Player Owen Turtenwald. In the shadow of this spectacle,...
August 3 2014
TOP 8 DECKLISTS by Wizards of the CoastSee what the Pro Tour Magic 2015 Top 8 competitors brought to battle with in this weekend's Standard Constructed rounds. ...
SATURDAY COVERAGE
A neck-and-neck final round of standings has brought a contingency of the 2013-2014 Premier Play Season's top performing players back into the Sunday spotlight. Patrick Cox, Yuuki Ichikawa, No. 20 Ranked Player William Jensen, Ivan Floch, Matthew Sperling, Pierre Mondon, Jackson Cunningham, and No. 5 Ranked Player Owen Turtenwald will all be competing for the title of Pro Tour Magic 2015 champion tomorrow.
Coming in at 9th place was No. 2 Ranked Player Jeremy Dezani. While the near-miss of the Top 8 for this event may be seen as a heart-breaker, the number of Pro Points that Dezani earned with his finish locks him as the 2013-2014 Player of the Year with an unprecedented 86 Pro Points.
Tune in tomorrow at 9 a.m. PT/ 5 p.m. GMT to see the exciting conclusion to this weekend, the World Championship race, and the World Magic Cup captaincy race!
DISCUSS THE PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 TOP 8 ON COVERITLIVE
August 2 2014
2015 PRO TOUR AND GRAND PRIX SCHEDULE REVEALED by Helene BergeotWith the conclusion of the 2013–2014 Premier Play season, it's time to look ahead into next year. We've finalized the dates and locations for the Pro Tours and nearly all Grand Prix that are...
August 3 2014
DAY 2 OF KING OF THE HILL by Adam StyborskiThe path to a Pro Tour Top 8 is paved with good intentions, shuffled decks, and winning matches. Being King of the Hill means rising to the top of the standings, holding one of the best set of...
August 3 2014
ROUND 16: PATRICK COX VS. JACKSON CUNNINGHAM by Adam StyborskiPlaying for the Top 8 of any Pro Tour is a tough position only a privileged few have earned. Every event the best players, rising stars, and breakout players collide in a clump at the top of the...
FRIDAY COVERAGE
Day 1 of the last Pro Tour of the 2013-2014 Premier Play season has come to a close. After eight rounds of play, it's No. 20 Ranked Player William current King of the Hill Jensen and Zachary Jesse that stand undefeated at the end of the day. Will 8-0 records give these players the head start they need to make it into Sunday? Find out tomorrow as we bring you live coverage of Pro Tour Magic 2015 from here in Portland, Oregon!
August 2 2014
ROUND 8: PAULO VITOR DAMO DA ROSA VS. ZVI MOWSHOWITZ by Jacob Van LunenBrazilian Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa is one of the most decorated players in Magic's history. A member of the 2012 Hall of Fame class, Damo da Rosa has a staggering nine Pro Tour Top 8s, including a...
August 1 2014
The 2014 Class of the Pro Tour Hall of Fame by Brian David-MarshallIf you are reading this then it means the 2014 class of the Pro Tour Hall of Fame has been announced during the live coverage of Pro Tour Magic 2015. These players were extended invitations after...
August 1 2014
DAY 1 METAGAME BREAKDOWN by Adam StyborskiStandard is finally complete. The addition of Magic 2015 to the format has pushed its size to the biggest it's been in years, and the addition of this year's Pro Tour synced with it means we get...
COVERITLIVE
Check here all weekend for live chat sessions with top players, members of Wizards R&D, coverage analysts, and much more!
Friday:
11:30 am PST - AMA with artists Eric Deschamps and Cynthia Sheppard
2:00 pm PST - AMA with the 2014 Hall of Fame inductees
6:30 pm PST - AMA with designer/developer Sam Stoddard about Magic 2015
Saturday:
11:30 am PST - So What Now? Drafting with Zac Hill
2:00 pm PST - AMA with Helene Bergeot about the 2015 Grand Prix Schedule
6:30 pm PST - Open Forum until the end of day
Sunday:
8:30 am PST - Open Forum for the Top 8!
August 3 2014
TOP 8 CHATROOM by Wizards of the CoastTune in at 8:30 a.m. PT for the Pro Tour Magic 2015 Top 8 chatroom! Live Blog Pro Tour Magic 2015 Top 8 Chatroom
August 2 2014
END OF SWISS OPEN FORUM by Wizards of the CoastTune in at 6:30 p.m. PT for an open forum, as Pro Tour Magic 2015 draws to the Top 8. If you’ve got something to ask, we’ve got your answer! Live Blog Pro Tour Magic 2015 End of Day 2 Open...
August 2 2014
HELENE BERGEOT by Wizards of the CoastTune in at 2:00 p.m. PT for the Pro Tour Magic 2015 AMA with Director of Global Organized Play Helene Bergeot about the upcoming Grand Prix and Pro Tour schedule! Live Blog AMA with Helene...
DECKS
Check out the metagame-shaping Standard decks from Pro Tour Magic 2015 right here with these video Deck Techs. Top Standard deck lists will be posted here on Sunday.August 3 2014
TOP 8 DECKLISTS by Wizards of the CoastSee what the Pro Tour Magic 2015 Top 8 competitors brought to battle with in this weekend's Standard Constructed rounds. ...
August 3 2014
PART 4 - TOP STANDARD DECKS S-Z by Wizards of the CoastListed below are Standard decks that earned 18 points or more in the Constructed rounds of Pro Tour Magic 2015. ...
August 3 2014
PART 3 - TOP STANDARD DECKS M-S by Wizards of the CoastListed below are Standard decks that earned 18 points or more in the Constructed rounds of Pro Tour Magic 2015. ...
(1)Patrick Cox
(8)Owen Turtenwald, 2-0
(4)Ivan Floch, 2-0
(5)Matthew Sperling
(2)Yuuki Ichikawa
(7)Jackson Cunningham, 2-1
(3)William Jensen
(6)Pierre Mondon, 2-0
(8)Owen Turtenwald
(4)Ivan Floch, 2-1
(7)Jackson Cunningham, 2-1
(6)Pierre Mondon
(4)Ivan Floch, 3-2
(7)Jackson Cunningham
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 4, 2014
by Wizards of the CoastEach event has cards that produce stories, and their impact oftentimes defines the field for either Constructed or Limited. Here are the Top 5 cards of Pro Tour Magic 2015! 5. Nissa,...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 4, 2014
JEREMY DEZANI, 2014 PLAYER OF THE YEAR
by Josh BennettWhen the last player in the Top 8 of Pro Tour Magic 2015 was announced, all eyes turned to the whooping crowd celebrating for No. 5 Ranked Player Owen Turtenwald. In the shadow of this spectacle,...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 4, 2014
FINALS: IVAN FLOCH VS. JACKSON CUNNINGHAM
by Adam StyborskiWinning a Pro Tour means earning a few things: Immediate promotion to Platinum status with the benefit carrying through the next Pro Points season, a $40,000 cash prize, and a chair in that year's...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 4, 2014
by Jacob Van LunenMaking the Top 8 at a Pro Tour is a life changing experience. Most of these players have devoted a huge portion of their lives to the game. Today represents a culmination of a lifetime's work....
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 4, 2014
SEMIFINALS: JACKSON CUNNINGHAM VS. PIERRE MONDON
by Josh BennettAs they sat down to their match, Pierre Mondon offered Jackson Cunningham his hand. They shook, and Mondon smiled broadly. "Best of luck, man, whatever happens." The Decks It was a...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
A WHOLE NEW WORLD - STANDARD AFTER THE PRO TOUR
by Jacob Van LunenThe expected tier one decks showed up this weekend in huge numbers at Pro Tour Magic 2015: White-Black Midrange, Black Devotion, White-Blue Control, and Blue Devotion were seemingly everywhere...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
SEMIFINALS: IVAN FLOCH VS. OWEN TURTENWALD
by Jacob Van LunenNo. 5 Ranked Player Owen Turtenwald is a titan of the current Magic scene. This former Player of the Year is competing in his second Pro Tour Top 8. Turtenwald is armed with a powerful...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
by Adam StyborskiOne of the highlights of this Pro Tour weekend was a feature well away from the lights and splendor of the show. Two artists arrived Friday, committed to working on an art project that can be best...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
QUARTERFINALS: WILLIAM JENSEN VS. PIERRE MONDON
by Adam StyborskiJust because you've made it to the Top 8 of a Pro Tour doesn't mean you're playing for the same thing as your opponent. While winning it is, as always, the goal of every player it's become more...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
QUARTERFINALS: YUUKI ICHIKAWA VS. JACKSON CUNNINGHAM
by Josh BennettDespite playing in just his fourth Pro Tour, Japan's Yuuki Ichikawa has already notched his second Top 8. In fact, he was the only player this season to make a repeat appearance on Sunday. He's...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
THE RACE TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRAP-UP
by Josh BennettHeading into the last event of the 2013-2014 Premier Play season, it seemed like everyone had something to play for. Players were chasing Pro Club status, captaincy of their national teams for the...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
QUARTERFINALS: MATTHEW SPERLING VS. IVAN FLOCH
by Jacob Van LunenIt's been an emotional weekend for Matthew Sperling. This is Sperling's first Pro Tour Top 8 after playing for the better part of twenty years. His best friend, No. 11 Ranked Player Paul Rietzl,...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
QUARTERFINALS: PATRICK COX VS. OWEN TURTENWALD
by Adam StyborskiWinning a Pro Tour is one of the greatest feats in Magic. Through sixteen rounds, both Draft and Constructed, players battle for the right to return and play a third day: The Sunday stage for the...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
by Seamus CampbellWho and what goes into a Pro Tour-winning team? We sat down with several members of Team Revolution to get a peek into the ingredients for a winning weekend. Hall of Fame member Raphael Levy...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
by Craig Gibson and Josh BennettThe City of Portland hosts the great mages of the multiverse. Badges for all entrants to keep imposters at bay. It will take more than a flawless impersonation to get your hands on that...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
by Wizards of the CoastSee what the Pro Tour Magic 2015 Top 8 competitors brought to battle with in this weekend's Standard Constructed rounds. ...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
by Wizards of the CoastMatt Sperling Age: 31Hometown: San Francisco, California USALimited Record: 4-2Constructed Record: 8-1-1 Previous Magic accomplishments: GP Champion, PT Top 16, PT Top 32 Did you know?...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
by Adam StyborskiThe path to a Pro Tour Top 8 is paved with good intentions, shuffled decks, and winning matches. Being King of the Hill means rising to the top of the standings, holding one of the best set of...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
ROUND 16: PATRICK COX VS. JACKSON CUNNINGHAM
by Adam StyborskiPlaying for the Top 8 of any Pro Tour is a tough position only a privileged few have earned. Every event the best players, rising stars, and breakout players collide in a clump at the top of the...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
ROUND 15: IVAN FLOCH VS. BEN FRIEDMAN
by Jacob Van LunenBen Friedman is a rising star in the Magic community. Don't be fooled by his ridiculous attire. Friedman, a three-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor, is a pensive mastermind on the battlefield....
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
by Jacob Van LunenComing into Pro Tour Magic 2015, the big question was which cards from the new set would have a big effect on the format. Goblin Rabblemaster has made quite the splash this weekend, but Tzu-Ching...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
MAGIC 2015'S IMPACT ON STANDARD
by Josh BennettWe're in that strange, heady time of the Magic year. It's the tail end of the Premier Play Season and the pros are relentlessly chasing that last big finish. It's also the dawn of a new Core Set,...
article August 3, 2014
ROUND 14: WILLIAM JENSEN VS. PATRICK COX
by Adam StyborskiWhat's a seat at the World Championship worth? For the Hall of Fame player and No. 20 Ranked Play William Jensen, it was worth defeating his teammate, No. 5 Ranked Player Owen Turtenwald, on his...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
ROUND 13: JON FINKEL VS. IVAN FLOCH
by Josh BennettBy now you've probably seen Ivan Floch before. A solid player from Slovakia, he has shown steady improvement since his Pro Tour debut, and has become a fixture at the top tables. Next on his...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 3, 2014
ROUND 12: RAPHAEL LEVY VS. PATRICK DICKMANN
by Jacob Van LunenHall of Famer Raphael Levy is no stranger to playing Magic at the very highest levels of competition. Levy has three Pro Tour Top 8s and an impressive nineteen Grand Prix Top 8s over the course...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
by Adam StyborskiWhat sets up a solid Draft deck? Is it removal? Is it the creatures? Is it base deck color? Is it the combination of colors? While these questions are broad they're also critical to have...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
by Josh BennettWe kick off our second Quick Questions with a look at six pro player's favorite Magic 2015 Booster Draft "pet cards." These are the cards that may be good, but not the best, that a player can't...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
THE TEXTURE OF THE STANDARD FIELD
by Jacob Van LunenMagic 2015 hasn't been around very long, and this weekend's Pro Tour is the first opportunity for the game's highest level players to tackle the new Standard format. Earlier today, before the...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
by Josh BennettQuick Questions starts off with a look at awkward or retrospectively rough first picks in the first pack for select pro players here this weekend. What does it say about their drafting tendencies...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
DAY 2 STANDARD METAGAME BREAKDOWN
by Adam StyborskiYesterday, we took a peek across the field to find out what the lay of the land looked like. After eight rounds – three Draft, five Standard Constructed – the player count dropped to 228 to...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
ROUND 11: NEIL REEVES VS. NEIL RIGBY
by Adam StyborskiMagic is a game with both an always-new feature and a little history that comes with it. Players all over the world learn what's new together, and continually explore the every-growing game....
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
ROUND 10: JOEL LARSSON VS. KEN YUKUHIRO
by Josh BennettIt was a clash of former Top 8'ers here in the early rounds of Day 2. Japan's Ken Yukuhiro put up a Top 4 finish at Pro Tour Avacyn Restored, and is one of the newest wave of Japanese talent....
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
ROUND 9: JEREMY DEZANI VS. BEN FRIEDMAN
by Seamus CampbellJeremy Dezani inches closer, round by round, to becoming a Player of the Year title, a garnish on a tremendous year of Magic accomplishment for the quiet French player. His opponent, Baltimore's...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
DRAFTING WITH RICHARD NEIL REEVES
by Jacob Van LunenRichard Neil Reeves has long been considered one of the best Limited players in the history of the game. Way back in 2002, Pro Tours were exclusively Limited or Constructed. There were two Limited...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
RACE UPDATES: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INVITES
by Josh BennettLet's start with the big news: Following Reid Duke's defeat at the hands of Kyle Boggemes to miss Day 2, Jeremy Dezani has further strengthened his stranglehold on the Player of the Year Title....
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
ROUND 8: PAULO VITOR DAMO DA ROSA VS. ZVI MOWSHOWITZ
by Jacob Van LunenBrazilian Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa is one of the most decorated players in Magic's history. A member of the 2012 Hall of Fame class, Damo da Rosa has a staggering nine Pro Tour Top 8s, including a...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
A GAME OF DECKS: DAY 1 IN THE HILL
by Adam StyborskiNot all roads lead to the top. The path that the King of the Kill walks always does. Those that rise through the rounds resting atop the throne inevitably find themselves in Top 8 contention, and...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
ROUND 7: MELISSA DETORA VS. JON FINKEL
by Adam StyborskiWhat does a Pro Tour Hall of Fame member play for? It's a question that's answered in many ways. For Jon Finkel, one of the game's all time greats, it's about continuing to rise to the challenge....
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
ROUND 6: MARTIN JUZA VS. FRANK KARSTEN
by Josh Bennett"Welcome to the 75-card mirror match." - Frank Karsten These two are teammates on the Czech Republic / Slovakia think tank known as Team Lost in the Woods, which features other big names like...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
ROUND 5: MARTIN JUZA VS. (5) OWEN TURTENWALD
by Jacob Van LunenOwen Turtenwald is a titan of the current scene. Currently the No. 5-ranked player in the world, Turtenwald has fifteen Grand Prix Top 8s and a Pro Tour Top 8 already. Turtenwald is armed with...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
ROUND 4: PATRICK COX VS. DAVID OCHOA
by Adam StyborskiStatus isn't everything on the Pro Tour, but it sure helps. Rising through the Pro Players Club ranks is one of the many goals competitors carry to each event. In a match like so many others out...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 2, 2014
by Jacob Van LunenWhen practicing for a Pro Tour, it's important to have direction. Bashing random decks into one another and recording the results gives players some information, but a lot more progress can be...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 1, 2014
by Adam StyborskiStandard is finally complete. The addition of Magic 2015 to the format has pushed its size to the biggest it's been in years, and the addition of this year's Pro Tour synced with it means we get...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 1, 2014
ROUND 3: (19) JOSH MCCLAIN VS. (15) JACOB WILSON
by Josh BennettJacob Wilson, currently 15th in the Top 25 Player Rankings, has long been touted as one of the Next Big Things in North American Magic. He had put up a string of solid finishes, including a...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 1, 2014
ROUND 2: (14) JARED BOETTCHER VS. (5) OWEN TURTENWALD
by Jacob Van LunenJared Boettcher is the No. 14-ranked player in the world. There hasn't been a Pro Tour rookie with Boettcher's success in well over a decade. With three Grand Prix Top 8s, a 9th place finish at...
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 1, 2014
by Josh BennettWe're into the final stretch of the 2013-2014 Premier Play Season, so that means there's a lot more at stake this weekend beyond the usual mix of glory, Pro Club Levels and cold, hard cash. Pro...
article THE WEEK THAT WAS August 1, 2014
The 2014 Class of the Pro Tour Hall of Fame
by Brian David-MarshallCongratulations to the 2014 class of the Pro Tour Hall of Fame!
article PRO TOUR MAGIC 2015 August 1, 2014
THE FINAL LEG IN THE RACE FOR THE WORLD MAGIC CUP
by Jacob Van LunenThe World Magic Cup celebrates the global status of the game, bringing together the best players from around the world in a unique team event. Each year, players from more than 70 countries come...
article FEATURE July 28, 2014
by Rich HagonWhat to expect to see in the Pro Tour Magic 2015 text and video coverage.
article THE WEEK THAT WAS July 24, 2014
Pro Tour Magic 2015 Event Coverage Roundtable
by Brian David-MarshallWhat the coverage team is looking forward to talking about at Pro Tour Magic 2015.
article THE WEEK THAT WAS August 1, 2014
The 2014 Class of the Pro Tour Hall of Fame
by Brian David-MarshallCongratulations to the 2014 class of the Pro Tour Hall of Fame!
article THE WEEK THAT WAS July 18, 2014
by Brian David-MarshallVying for a berth at the World Championship in the last week of the season.
article THE WEEK THAT WAS July 11, 2014
by Brian David-MarshallSome familiar faces who are likely to be heading to World Magic Cup 2014.
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