Summary

The hosts discuss their preparation for the upcoming tournament and the local metagame. They also explore different deck choices and sideboarding strategies. They discuss specific decks and how to deal with them, as well as the potential impact of new strategies. Finally, they make predictions for the top 8 of the tournament. In this conversation, Phil and Zac make predictions for the top eight decks in an upcoming Magic: The Gathering tournament. They discuss the number of copies of specific cards they expect to see, such as Bowmaster, Urza's Saga, Brainstorm, and Force of Will. They also speculate on the number of Karlov Manor cards and whether Brian Koval will make it into the top eight. They conclude by inviting listeners to join their Discord community and mentioning upcoming events.

Takeaways

Making predictions for top eight decks in a tournament can be a fun and engaging activity for Magic: The Gathering players.

Considering the number of copies of specific cards in the top eight can provide insights into the metagame and deck choices.

Full-time content creators often have an advantage in tournaments due to their extensive practice and preparation.

Joining a Discord community can provide opportunities to connect with other players, discuss strategies, and participate in events.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tournament Preparation

03:09 Local Metagame and Future Outlook

09:08 Deck Choices and Sideboarding

15:18 Dealing with Specific Decks

22:45 Predictions for Top 8

23:24 Predictions for Top Eight Decks

27:12 Number of Karlov Manor Cards in Top Eight

28:37 Will Brian Koval Make it into Top Eight?

29:34 Number of Eternal Dirtles in Top Eight

32:30 Upcoming Events and Discord Community

Upcoming Events and Discord CommunityJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE

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