303: RPTQ Champion Josh Collier Heads for His 1st Pro Tour

Josh Collier is headed off to his first Pro Tour after qualifying through the RPTQ system. Fun fact, he’s a proud owner of a foil pauper cube. Josh lives in Davenport, Iowa.

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First Set

Gatecrash

Favorite Set

Kaladesh

Favorite Card

[draft]Ongoing Investigation[/draft]

Early Challenge

Josh picked one standard deck and would play it the whole season. He learned that in standard, what worked for him, was playing the best deck.

Worst Magic Moment

At an Eternal Masters sealed event, Josh was playing in the finals and missed a line of play. He learned to know the rules better.

Proudest Magic Moment

Qualifying for his first Pro Tour via an RPTQ.

What Have You Learned From Magic

Be persistent. Results take time.

Deck Selection

Josh reviewed the best decks and chose one similar to a play style he knew from a previous season.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Players put cards in the sideboard or in their decks and they don’t know why.

Parting Guidance

Conscious beating.

Magic Resource

Constructive Criticism, LR Cast, GAM Podcast

Connect With Josh Collier

Twitter:@agent_of_blight 

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