Vintage Power 9 Series Open Top 8 Profiles

Eric Marich

Age: 34

Hometown:
Tampa, FL

Archetype:
Shops

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
Best deck in the format in my opinion.

If you could change one thing about the format, what would it be and why?
More events.

What was the most memorable moment from the Swiss?
Traxos being a house, beating turn 1 Blightsteel on the draw.

Andy Markiton

Age: 44

Hometown:
Toronto, Canada

Archetype:
Shops

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
I have played and helped develop this current build of Shops. I am very comfortable playing it. I feel like the deck is reasonably positioned for a 13 round tournament.

If you could change one thing about the format, what would it be and why?
Paradoxical Outcome. The card leads to complete blowouts, leading to an unfun play experience

What was the most memorable moment from the Swiss?
Beating a resolved Energy Flux. This doesn't happen very often.

Stephen Quinn

Age: 31

Hometown:
Aldie, VA

Archetype:
Outcome Storm

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
It was to difficult to shuffle Battle of Wits.

If you could change one thing about the format, what would it be and why?
Bazaar. No one is having fun with that in play.

What was the most memorable moment from the Swiss?
After my Oath opponent went orchard and Mox on turn 1, I almost conceded. Ended up winning the game after 2 Oath triggers with a Tendrils for 4 after opponent drew to 6 life with Griselbrand.

Josh Lalo

Age: 29

Hometown:
Smithtown, NY

Archetype:
Jeskai Control

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
3 Reasons: 1. Mana Drain 2. Teferi 3. JP wears 2 pairs of shorts

If you could change one thing about the format, what would it be and why?
Unrestrict Brainstorm. Continue running these events!!! More support is awesome!!!

What was the most memorable moment from the Swiss?
Losing a match in 2 turns. Didn't even play a land. Opponent asked me "what are you on?" as we sign the slip.

Nathan Marzka

Age: 22

Hometown:
Erie, PA

Archetype:
Grixis Thieves

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
Because Notion Thief is one of my favorite cards.

If you could change one thing about the format, what would it be and why?
Continue to run more Vintage events because Vintage is great.

What was the most memorable moment from the Swiss?
Casting Wheel of Fortune with a Notion Thief on the battlefield.

Kristofer Vanderploeg

Age: 28

Hometown:
King City, Ontario

Archetype:
Shops

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
5 Lotuses sees good.

If you could change one thing about the format, what would it be and why?
Nothing the format is healthy.

What was the most memorable moment from the Swiss?
Beating dredge in 2.

Brian DeMars

Age: 35

Hometown:
Windsor, Ontario

Archetype:
Shops

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
I (heart emoji) Hangerback Walkers + Ravegers. Bots grind hard.

If you could change one thing about the format, what would it be and why?
Proxies would be LEGAL so more people can play this great format.

What was the most memorable moment from the Swiss?
Beating a turn 1 Blightsteel Colossus on the draw in game 3 to clinch Top 8. Wowie!!

Jonathan Leone

Age: 26

Hometown:
Inwood, NY

Archetype:
Outcome Mentor

Why did you play the deck you played this weekend?
It preformed well on MTGO and felt good when testing.

If you could change one thing about the format, what would it be and why?
The format is great as is. Keep hosting events.

What was the most memorable moment from the Swiss?
Hardcasting Blightsteel.