EPISODE · Feb 24, 2017 · 42 MIN
177: Play What You Know with Marcio Carvalho
from MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
Marcio Carvalho has an impressive record of 13 Grand Prix Top 8s including 3 wins, 3 Pro Tour Top 8s, and was a finalist at the 2016 Worlds tournament. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Marcio Carvalho when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep177 First Set Stronghold Favorite Set Ravnica Favorite Card Wasteland Early Challenge Choosing a deck. Breakthrough Moment First time competing at Worlds in 2005. Worst Magic Moment Getting banned for 6 months for looking at others cards in a draft. Marcio learned to not try to be the coolest kid in the room. Proudest Magic Moment Making Platinum and being a finalist Worlds Moment in 2016. What Have You Learned From Magic Slow down and understand it's okay to be wrong. Best Format Limited Advice From Pro Magic is a game of variance. Prepare it. Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Marcio learned he can work hard when he wants to. Biggest Mistake Players Make Forcing a pick order in a draft. Drafts are fluid and you shouldn't put blenders. Shortcomings Constructed Daily Habits Not getting burned out by playing too much. Tournament Day Tips Eat well and drink water. Parting Guidance Don't force things. Play what you know. Magic Resource CFB, SCG Connect With Marcio Carvalho Twitter:@KbolMagic 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
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