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. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Martin Juza when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep211 First Set Urza's Destiny Favorite Set Time Spiral Favorite Card Counterspell 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_ ‏ Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com     Sponsors