210: Controlling Emotional Responses with Javier Luna
Javier Luna is a veteran player who has played in several Pro Tours and Worlds. He runs a website at magiclair.com.ar that provides free articles in Spanish. The site covers all the formats and focuses on growing the Latin American Magic community. He has 1 Grand Prix Top 8 and 1 Super Sunday Series Final Top 8. Javier lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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First Set
Mirage
Favorite Set
Legends / Urza’s Saga
Favorite Card
Early Challenge
Drafting has always been a challenge for Javier. He focuses on this by drafting online. Screenshots are a lifesaver.
Worst Magic Moment
At a GP in Santiago, Javier went 9-0 in day1 but went 0-5-1 on day 2. He felt so bad and struggled mentally, but came to realize that everyone has good and bad days.
Proudest Magic Moment
First Grand Prix top 8 / Seeing countrymen do great.
Shortcomings
Javier is working on his draft skills and is focusing on controlling his emotional responses to losing.
Best Format
Legacy
Daily Habits
Reading everything he can. Javier keeps tabs through CFB and SC. He also plays every day even if it’s just one or two matches.
Deepest Thing You’ve Learned About Yourself
Javier learned about leadership and friendship.
Biggest Mistake Players Make
Players complain about luck all the time when they have no control over it. Improve yourself and understand that luck is part of the game.
Preparation for Tournaments
Javier followed the metagame closely and chose a Blue / Red deck. However, one week before the Grand Prix, he started losing a lot. So Javier talked with the best player in the country and switched to a Mardu deck.
Parting Guidance
Enjoy the game. Magic is great. Play with friends and meet new people. Travel all you can.
Magic Resource
Connect With Javier Luna
Twitter:@MagicLair
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Sponsors
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