211: Martin Juza Shares Heavy Lifting Drafting Tips
Martin Juza has a record that speaks for itself with an impressive 25 Grand Prix top 8s including 4 wins and 3 Pro Tour top 8s with an additional 3 top 16 finishes! He’s well known in the Magic community as a pillar of good sportsmanship. Martin lives in the Czech Republic.
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First Set
Urza’s Destiny
Favorite Set
Time Spiral
Favorite Card
Early Challenge
Every aspect of Magic was new but events, articles and other people helped fill in the gap.
Worst Magic Moment
There was a year where Martin didn’t make Platinum. He missed one European Grand Prix and it cost him $1,000 bucks.
Proudest Magic Moment
There was a year where he always made top 8 or top 16. Also, his first Pro Tour top 8 felt really great.
What Have You Learned From Magic
Travel the world and experience different culture.
Magic Shortcomings
Martin is working on preparing better for Magic event.
Drafting Tips
If you’re choosing between two cards that are of similar power levels, always pick the cheaper card.
Tournament Day Tips
Don’t be like Martin 😉
Biggest Mistake Players Make
The most important thing in constructed is good side boarding. Having a plan and knowing what to take out and put in is key to success.
How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event
Martin practices with Channel Fireball team and they constantly discuss the best deck and evaluate the meta-game.
Daily Habits
Martin has experience with other games (Hearthstone and poker) and brings that to Magic.
Parting Guidance
Read a lot of article, watch games and learn all you can.
Connect With Martin Juza
Twitter:@Juzam_
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