221: Teresa Pho Qualified For the Pro Tour By Mastering Combat and the PPTQ System

Teresa Pho is a data analyst who just qualified for her first Pro Tour by making top 4 of a Regional Pro Tour Qualifier. Teresa lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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First Set

Avacyn Restored / M13

Favorite Set

Khans of Tarkir

Favorite Card

Early Challenge

Catching up to the new rules. Damage not going on the stack.

Magic Milestone

Teresa won a Grand Prix Trial and got 2 byes for her first Grand Prix.

Worst Magic Moment

At GP Pittsburgh 2016, Teresa lost her win-and-in to day 2.

Proudest Magic Moment

Top 4 of an RPTQ and qualifying for the Pro tour. Making day 2 at GP Pittsburgh 2017.

What Have You Learned From Magic

Magic is a lot of strategies and resource management. That helps a ton at work.

Tournament Day Tips

Teresa takes Advil to relieve a headache at tournaments.

Deepest Thing You’ve Learned About Yourself

Teresa sees she’s the type of person who is competitive and can dedicate time and energy to what she loves.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Players are bad at combat.
Look at the mana your opponent has up, think of what you’ve seen, cover how you think they’ll block.

How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event

Teresa studies the meta and decides the best build to go with. Then, she tweaks the sideboard for herself.

Parting Guidance

Watch coverage and really analyze what’s going on.

Magic Resource

CFB

Connect With Teresa Pho

Twitter:@teresapho ‏

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