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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