138: How to Qualify for the Pro Tour 3 Different Ways with Brandon Pascal (He Did All Three!)

  Brandon Pascal is a professional Magic: the Gathering grinder who has qualified for the Pro Tour three different ways! He won a Regional PTQ for Pro Tour Atlanta, a MTGO PTQ for Pro Tour Sydney and top 8'ed Grand Prix Indy for Pro Tour Hawaii. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Brandon Pascal when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep138 First Set Kamigawa Favorite Set Scars of Mirrodin Favorite Card Blade Splicer What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? The competition and the people. Early Challenge Changing deck types. Brandon was set on his elf deck but eventually had to move on. Level Up Moment Last year (2015). Brandon gained a new perspective. Worst Magic Moment SCG Event. Brandon was one round off of making top 8. In game 3, Brandon misplayed and lost his win and in. He realized his mistake as soon as he passed the tournament.Brandon learned to slow down and think through plays. Proudest Magic Moment Regional PTQ. Brandon traveled over an hour for a PPTQ. He barely squeaks a win in the final. Then he drove 4 hours for the RPTQ. Pro Player You Look Up to Kevin Jones Biggest Mistake Players Make Tapping mana wrong. What's in Your Tournament Bag Magic back pack, binder, decks, spare cards Advice to new players Don't let price scare you. Trade with people. Magic Resource Twitch "When you watch magic you learn so much more." CFB Gathering Magic SCG Connect With Brandon Pascal Twitter: @bmppwns Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com   Sponsors