Interview
Profile
- Name: Pascal Vieren
- Age: 30
- Nationality: Belgium
- lifetime Pro Points: About 100
- Pro Level 2018-2019: Gold
- Twitter: @VierenPascal
Occupation / Hobbies outside MTG:
I work as a Product Owner. Next to that I have a family with three kids.
When did you start Magic? Which set? How did you discover the game?
I started playing when Planeshift came out, around 2000. A nephew introduced my brother (Peter Vieren) and me to the game.
Previous Achievements
Pro Tour: 3rd place at Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan.
Grand Prix: 6th place at GP Hannover 2009 (Extended) and 4th place at GP Bologna 2017 (Limited).
Other: 2016 World Magic Cup finalist. Belgian National Champion.
Who is the Magic player that you respect?
Reid Duke.
If you have one, who is your favorite Japanese Player and why?
Shuhei Nakamura – he’s the embodiment of “Play the game, see the world”, while also being respectful and friendly.
Favorite MTG Decks and Card:
Format | Deck | Card |
---|---|---|
Standard | Red Black Aggro | 《Cut // Ribbons》 |
Modern | Blue Control | 《Cryptic Command》 |
Legacy | Elves | 《Deathrite Shaman》 🙁 |
Favorite MTG Format:
Draft.
What got you interested in joining the Hareruya Pros?
Last year I was given the chance to become a Hareruya Hopes, as I aspired to start playing Magic more competitive again. After an amazing season, I look forward to represent Hareruya as a Pros in the upcoming season.
Next goal as Magic player:
My goal for the upcoming season is to top 8 a PT again. I also want to do well at the World Magic Cup as Belgium’s captain.
Message for Readers:
Do what you want to do. Focus on important things in your life, but decide for yourself what’s important. If you want to reach a certain goal in Magic, give it everything you’ve got.