233: Don't Wait To Go To Tournaments with Joao Lelis

Joao Lelis is a Timmy/Vorthos player who loves eternal formats and had never made a Grand Prix day 2 until he became the Champion of GP Sao Paulo 2017! Joao lives in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Joao Lelis when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep233 First Set Mirrodin Favorite Set Kamigawa Favorite Card Gifts Ungiven Early Challenge Learning to play many rounds in a single day and playing against people who aren't your friends. Joao learned the rules very well, so people can't use that against him. He also decided the Magic was a big part of his life and he wanted something more. Worst Magic Moment After the Shadowmoor set, there were no local players still into Magic. Joao didn't have any one to play with. It was a lonely time for him. Proudest Magic Moment Becoming Champion of GP Sao Paulo 2017. What Have You Learned From Magic Joao learned that maximizing your chances to win is the best you can do, whether you win or lose. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players don't get the full value of their spells and creatures. They don't wait for the best time. Parting Guidance If you're just starting out, go to tournaments. They're fun. You'll learn and grow and maybe get lucky and win. Connect With Joao Lelis Joao can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group. 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