150: The Mitas Touch of Tournament Prep with Alex Mitas

Alex Mitas is a college student from Albuquerque, NM, and an up-and-coming Magic player with a penchant for playing control decks, experience on the pro tour and, most recently, a grand prix top 8 competitor.

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First Set

Lorwyn

Favorite Set

Lorwyn, Innistrad

Favorite Card

What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?

Flavor, story, art, but above all – the competition.

Early Challenge

Alex played too impulsively.

Level Up Moment

Discovering Twich.tv and watching videos of other Magic players.

Worst Magic Moment

At Grand Prix San Antonio years ago, Alex went 0-3 and dropped. He felt awful because he had drove a long way, spent money on the event and practiced really hard. He learned to be more open-minded about his mistakes.

Proudest Magic Moment

First time Alex qualified for the Pro Tour. Alex felt like it was all worth it.

Deepest Thing You’ve Learned About Yourself

Alex has learned he has a capacity for patience.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Mulligan decisions. Newbies don’t mulligan enough. More advanced players (on the cusp of being really good) mulligan too much.

How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event

“Sit down and do the work.” Get a team together.

Mentors

Andrew Cuneo

Guidance

Play Magic because it’s fun. Not for the sunk costs.

Advice to Yourself 5 Years Ago

“Be more open-minded.”

Best Format

Limited

Underplayed Limited Card

Beginner Limited Advice

Keep almost every hand with 2-5 lands.

Resources

ChannelFireball

StarCityGames

Twitch.tv

Connect With Alex Mitas

Alex can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group.

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