Team Open Top 8 Profiles - Wen, Larson, Grannan

Bernie Wen

Age: 30

Hometown:
Cincinnati, OH

Archetype:
Miracles

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
55% or higher win % vs. the most played deck (Grixis Delver). I was 4-1-1 vs. Grixis Delver.

What was the most memorable moment of the tournament?
Mark top decks Maelstrom Pulse to kill 12 goblin tokens from Empty the Warrens in turns to attack for the win.

Mark Larson

Age: 30

Hometown:
Cincinnati, OH

Archetype:
Jund

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
I'm in love with Bloodbraid Elf.

What was the most memorable moment of the tournament?
My mom showed up in Round 13! She's never seen a Magic tournament in the 11 years I've been playing.

Jack Grannan

Age: 31

Hometown:
Cincinnati, OH

Archetype:
U/B Midrange

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
U/B Midrange has a good matchup against U/B Control which is the best/most played deck (except mine). Playing enough threats to win is nice too.

What was the most memorable moment of the tournament?
My teammate interrupted my very conplicated match to ask for advice, then promptly ignored my advice and instead made the play that immediately lost the game.