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Chad Clair

3 months

After 8 rounds and losing the die roll 6 out of 6 rounds we did it FAM! Lost 3 total games all day. Feeling on top of the world but the jobs not done!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Here are the best 4 decks from events around the world 1st up is what I consider the strongest, Artabax's Emeral Amethyst Aggro

Pavel

@pave_27

5 months

An the big winner of the @BattleBearTCG Set 3 Constructed tournament (101 participants) is Artabax after beating red Purple 2-0 in the Grand Final!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

🧵Monday Morning Lorcana! 3 stories from SCG Philly. Without a doubt the most impressive feat to date in Lorcana is Rob Serpe winning a 110 person 1k, Getting 2nd in a 175 person 5k, and getting top 8 in the 63 player 5k in the same weekend.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Here are the 3 decklists I will be starting Ranked with tomorrow! Excited to see how the meta lands. First up is the one I've felt is the strongest and most consistent, Mufasa!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

2 months

Guys we’re not even 2 weeks in to set 4 meta. I know 🔵🔴 looks really strong but give it some time. So far Lorcana has provided really good options to answer top tier decks.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Regardless of how I finish this morning I had a great time with a bunch of friends and meeting new ones! Good luck to everyone today!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Going to another Set Champs this morning! Rounds start in 30 minutes. Going with a deck I that just got me to 1500 on the hardcore ranked ladder. Lets get those Stitch Riches.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

The Pack 5k Top 16 Breakdown 🟢🟣 2 🔵🔴 3 🟣⚪️ 2 🟢⚪️ 3 🟡🟣 1 🔵⚪️ 2 🔴🟣 1 🟡⚪️ 2

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

First Set Championship starts in 12 minutes! 32 player cap! In Artabax we trust!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

We're less than 48 hours away from the Cerberus Den 2k+ this Sunday in the Cincinnati, OH area! Only 15 more players to make this a 3k! We've also revamped the stream layout and I'll be doing live commentary on matches. Hope you see you Sunday!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

#SCGHART Lorcana 5k is going to be ~120 players and @Thea__Beasty 's 1.5k is going to be ~150 players. Competitive Lorcana is booming!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

Finally hit GM, with All Gas No Brakes v0.2 10 Days into the season.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

First 2 boxes were a bit of a bust but I did pull one of these.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Currently 220 people signed up for the Lorcana 8k in Atlanta! Can’t wait to see everyone there!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

I got 2nd today at my local 1k! There was 23 participants at my local shop, Cerberus Den in Cincinnati, OH. Props to the shop for guaranteeing pricing regardless of turn out. They took a big L today but are doing a lot to grow the game. Decklist and tourney report in the thread.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

My LGS has been working hard at making an environment to grow competitive players. The growth has been amazing! We love the community we’re building. Meeting and talking to everyone was a blast. Can’t wait to see everyone in ATL.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

@SCGCON I got 3rd overall in @SCGCON 's Sunday 1k Lorcana with Amber Ruby Mufasa Mufasa Mufasa and split top 8! Finished Swiss 5-1! Only dropping a match to 1st place.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Somewhat controversial opinion - I think your seed after swiss should determine play/draw pick in top cut.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Beast mode by another strong player wielding 🟡⚪️. Congrats to @zan_syed on his 10-0-1 this weekend in the CCS 8k in Atlanta!

Zan Syed

@zan_syed

4 months

Round 8: 🔴🟣 intentional draw Top 8: 🔴🟣 2-0 Top 4:🟣⚪ 2-1 Finals:🔴🟣 2-1

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Went 3-2 and barely squeaked in top 8! Then played against Emerald Amethyst Aggro and got it in 3 games! Stitch 2 Lets go!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

It’s rare that a meta this long after release is this diverse. I have a feeling this is as good as it gets and we will look back at Inklands as the Golden Years of Lorcana.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Here is the bracket for todays top 16 in @Thea__Beasty 's Lorcana tournament. Good luck players! Excited to watch some coverage!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

@Thea__Beasty Tournament Result Thread, I'm streaming, link in my bio. Currently we're 1-0 after *gasp* losing the die roll to Emerald Amethyst.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

We’re live for the Cerberus Den 2k! Rounds will be starting momentarily! Looks like we have approx 40 players! Stop in and say hi!

CerberusDen - Twitch

We are local game store in Ft. Thomas, KY that specializes in all things D&D. Join us for live streams of D&D and other TTRPGs.

www.twitch.tv

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

56 people registered for the Dayton OH case tournament at No Limit Gaming. Excited to play another 60+ person tournament in back to back weekends.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

We're staying alive in the top 10. Mufasa can hang!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Pixelborn traffic nearly doubled with the new set release, causing the servers to be unstable. Amazing!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

I’ll most likely see you in ATL, CHI, DFW, LV

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

This is the first season that I've took climbing the Pixelborn ladder seriously. Getting master feels like an accomplishment. However, I feel too many people rely solely on ladder for testing for tournaments. That's just step 1.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Currently 3-1 in the CCS 8k, ⚪️🟣 0-2 🔴🟡 2-0 ⚪️🟢 2-0 🔵🟢 2-0 All or nothing so far.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

My local store in the Cincinnati,OH area just announced a huge event! 2k Guaranteed and prize goes up to 3k if we get enough players! Who’s coming?

Cerberus Den

cerberus-den.square.site

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

I’m starting a new job soon that’s going to take away a lot of my free time. As a result I’ve chosen to have some fun with set championship. I’m playing in 6 events and will be playing 6 different decks. My goal is at least 3 stitches! Wish me luck! #SetChampChallenge

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Got back from Vegas on Friday. Played in a small 34 person case tournament at No Limit Gaming in Dayton OH today and got 2nd with Sky’s top 16 list from the last Thea event. Only match loss all day was in the finals. Deck felt good and I’m still learning a lot.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

95 players for Lorcana at SCG Cincinnati , making it the 2nd largest in person NA event to date!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Calling it quits for tonight but we're back up there

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

Frustrated with Ruby/Amethyst and Sapphire/Steel everywhere? Play Mufasa, turn card sideways. Win games.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

The shop owner here just put a Ch 1 pack bounty on any player from my local store. Yikes 😂

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

2 months

THOU SHALL NOT SAY “INTENTIONAL DRAW”

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

We are 20 players away from making this a 3k this Sunday in Cincinnati! I’ll be doing live commentary. Hope to see you there!

Cebrerus Den 2k+ Event

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Somehow people took my last tweet as “Ravensburger should cater to the rich” which could not be further from the truth. Having a challenge that early allows for less formation of a meta and would reward players for doing a ton of research and getting to the strongest 60.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

Let’s go fam! Top 8’d Sunday @SCGCON Lorcana 1k with Amber Ruby Mufasa. Two top 8s in one weekend!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

There was a 2k an hour away from me Saturday that I forgot about and because it wasn’t advertised well it only got 9 players. They hosted one in set one that was broadcasted better and got close to 60. It shouldn’t be this hard to find events.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

People will always find a way to complain about something. I'm excited that there are viable combo decks in Lorcana now. Adds an extra dimension to gameplay.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

We got the last round 2-1 against amber steel and got 20th place. Grats to top 8!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

2 months

Go watch some of the absolute 🐐s of the game have a great discussion

Lorcana Villain

@LorcanaVillain

2 months

It was a pleasure to host these amazing people for a chat about all things Lorcana. @zahbivens1 @Lorcanadecks @Artabax_Lorcana & Zefa. We talk Set 3 Meta, Set Championships, DLC's, Set 4, and more! 🔗🔽 #lorcana

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Now this is a first for me

🏴‍☠️Capitan Eo🏴‍☠️

@TCGKenny

3 months

Ever seen someone open a Lorcana pack on an 1800 foot long zip line? Now you have. #Lorcana

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

We’re in to ATL Challenge!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

#IntoTheInklands #Lorcana Set 3 Goals - 1000 Followers on Twitter - Shoutcast my first live tournament - Top 25 on Pixelborn Ladder - Top 2 at a Major Event

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

We secured tickets to CHI Challenge! I'm more hype for this than ATL!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

Here is the list I played today and went 6-3 (~22nd place) in the LPN 1.3k freeroll. Was super fun, but not enough high roll opportunities off of Mufasa. Tiana was MVP like Kobe all day!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

I got 1st overall and split top 4 With @ActualNoimnot ’s Ruby Amethyst! Deck felt really good into multiple mirror matches and Amethyst Steel. Finished Swiss 5-0-2! Over the moon right now!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Happy Set Championships!!!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Can’t wait to see the full breakdown of the decks that entered yesterday’s 10k. It was a wide open meta from what I and others experienced. A lot less sapphire dominated than I expected.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Just locked in my deck for Set Champs. Amazing deck that’s under the radar. Now, should I play it in the 10k Saturday?

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Going to try our hand at Amber Steel Flutes in the Pack 5k today here: Come watch me wash out in 4 rounds!

im_zykon - Twitch

Lorcana competitive player with multiple top 8s at large events

www.twitch.tv

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

About to go to my fourth and final challenge in a few hours. So far 2 for 3. Unfortunately I didn’t get to play test as much as I would have liked with other decks so I’ll be playing old faithful. Let’s get it!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Rob Serpe is easily the most feared player in Lorcana at the moment. Congrats to the @TFM_Lorcana team for solving the meta this weekend.

The Forbidden Mountain

@TFM_Lorcana

4 months

Spoiler to the Meta Report… 🟣🔴 is still really good. A Version of this list give or take a card or 2 here or there was in every Top 8. We modified the deck each day 2-3 card. And finished in the finals in every event. (Rob is an animal) 1st,2nd,2nd and George 1st #Lorcana

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

10k Pixelborn Tournament Results 🧵 Round 1: 1-1 vs Jafar Round 2: 2-0 vs Zefa Playing Ruby Amethyst

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

As someone that has been a life long competitive game player this weekend was amazing. I will cherish this feeling forever. Thanks to all those who reached out with kind words and advice. Excited to see you all hopefully in person in the future.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Be Prepared... to face Emerald Steel mirrors all day

The Pack

@ThePack____

5 months

Ready. Set 3. GO! 🔥

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Won our top 8 match vs Ruby Sapphire 2-1. Had to beat the best kid in the whole region. Really exciting to have top players in the area at such a young age! Stitch Unlocked!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Playing the 6 Decks I'm taking to 6 Set Championships on the Hardcore ladder. RIP my rating #SetChampChallenge

im_zykon - Twitch

Lorcana competitive player with multiple top 8s at large events

www.twitch.tv

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

Current state of life Round 1: 2-0 vs Amber/Steel Flute Song Round 2: 2-0 vs Amethyst/Ruby Control Round 3: 2-1 vs Amber/Ruby BDecandio Mufasa Round 4: 2-1 vs Amethyst/Ruby Control Round 5: 2-0 vs Amethyst/Ruby Control Feelsgoodbro

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

2 months

I have a feeling we’re going to see a few DQs at ATL for people trying to work around the ID rules. Ravensburger clearly wants people playing no matter what your situation is, any attempt to skirt that would be a DQ in my opinion. This coming from someone who always IDs. 😑

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

Went against a juggernaut Round 1 in @zachbivens1 and was fortunate enough to have the right meta call and a really good draw in game 2 to take the W. GGs man!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

@BradenMTG I exported this deck in to pixelborn and immediately queue into Decandio first game :D on ladder playing amber steel. 5 games in, seems to have a really good match up against a lot of decks but can struggle amber steel.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

Looks like we're going to have 55-60 players at @SCGCON for the Lorcana 1k today. The players have spoken! They love Lorcana!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

🧵Monday Morning Lorcana: 4 top decks from this past weekend and one really spicy one. Here is @BDecandio7 's Amber Steel list that took @Thea__Beasty 's tournament by storm. If you're jonesing for the days of old with a little new hotness this is it.

BDeCandio7

@BDecandio7

5 months

Won @Thea__Beasty ‘s 1.6k online event today. Sick games, every round a nail biter (go watch). Set 3 definitely gave the game a shake up. Cant wait for the next!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Ravensburger continues to cater to casual competitive players by making a new rule for set legality exempting Challenges from their own rules 🤦🏻‍♂️ you can’t make this up

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

63 Players today @SCGCON Lorcana! Multiple kids playing. Feels good!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

🟡🔴 Mufasa is feeling the best out of all the decks I’ve tested so far

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

I understand the intent of 2 game rounds to make every game matter but I think this system mitigates skill advantage and will make it harder for top players to rise to the top consistently.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Pawpsicle is back baby! The archetype is alive and well! @D_cleve had an amazing performance this weekend getting 2nd in Friday 1k and Top 8ing the Saturday 5k with a list that he credits @Savjz with inspiring.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Next up is what I believe to be the strongest aggro combination in the game atm. Singing Friends with Ursula feels to good to be true.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

2 months

Guys, guys, you are over reacting. It’s not 2000 people… it’s only 1713.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

2 months

@BDecandio7 I think Amber Ruby will be a menace in set 4. It’s definitely the first deck I’ll be starting with.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

@PavelKolev7 I think we need to build another TCG app, with the main focus on making it easy to find local events. It’s a web of Facebook/Twitter/Discord monitoring just to try and find events. It shouldn’t be this hard!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Thea 2k live results🧵 Round 1: 1-1 against 🔴🟣 :/

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

We’re in 30th going into day 2. My 2 losses were to Bivens(7th) and Matthew Right (20th).

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

After 3-0 I have IDd the last 2 rounds to guarantee top 8! 1 match away from a stitch!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

I won my semifinals match 2-1 vs Ruby Amethyst and won 2-0 vs Emerald Steel. I lost every die roll in 6 rounds! Championship Stitch Mat Achieved!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Just finished casting an 11 hour stream, did anything happen while I was gone?

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

TLDR; 2GF means people get a ton of draws... The only positive I found was rounds were shorter. Even players that finished top 16 are not a fan.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

Loving the card reveals! Excitement continues to build for CHI Challenge!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Jafar was consistent enough to top 8 in Germany. Set up and timing is key. Congrats to @Nomlix with this list.

Jan 'Nomlix' Lauk

@Nomlix

5 months

I got Top 8 at the German 101 person set3 tournament today @BattleBearTCG List felt and played super smooth! Played really solid, only small decisions I could have played differently in retrospect

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Congratulations to all the competitors from this weekend! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone @CCS_Atlanta 's 8k this weekend which currently has 164 players registered. It's shaping up to be the biggest event in North America! If you see me come say hi!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

I got 2nd in the Cerberus Den Set Championship playing Green Steel Bucky Discard! 4 buckies couldn’t beat 4 Pawpsicles! Was a great day! We’re now 2 for 3! #SetChampChallenge

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Super out of practice and don't feel like I have a good grip on the meta atm but I can't not play in the tournament knowing its almost 300 players. Should be a good test of the 2GF. GL everyone.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

7 months

@LorcanaGoons @SCGCON Played Amber Ruby Mufasa today

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

Discard players rejoice, Bucky is still as powerful as ever. With new plays from Robin Hood, Morph, and Ursula @oR_M_Bo 's list is a strong contender.

LAB | R_M_B

@r_m_bx

5 months

Split top 4 of a 1k with Emerald Steel Midrange this weekend. Ursula too strong.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

4 months

Was in a room with 40 other people when the @_proplaygames Lorcana Challenger tickets went live. 3 people were successful. Pretty disgusting @RavensburgerNA

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

5 months

The fuck happened to Lorcana while I was working? Jesus!

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

3 months

@EpicSwitzer You taught him a valuable lesson. Some people think it is unkind to enforce the rules, and it might feel so in that moment but it will make them a better player in the long run.

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Chad Clair

@zykon_tcg

6 months

1k event at my local shop coming this Sunday for those in and around the Cinci area

Cerberus Den $1k Lorcana Tournament 1/21

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@zykon_tcg