Interview: Brandon Ayers

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Brandon Ayers

Interview

Profile

  • Name: Brandon Ayers
  • Age: 27
  • Nationality: USA
  • lifetime Pro Points: 107
  • Pro Level 2018-2019: Gold
  • Twitter: @AyersRares

Occupation / Hobbies outside MTG:

Student, League of Legends, Hearthstone.

When did you start Magic? Which set? How did you discover the game?

Brandon Ayers, John Rolf, Nathan Smith

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I started playing Magic when the “Scourge” set was released, I was 12 years old. Some friends took me to a local card store and I was hooked ever since.

Previous Achievements

Pro Tour: Top 50 at both Pro Tour Kaladesh and Pro Tour Dominaria, 16th place at Pro Tour 25th Anniversary.

Grand Prix: Top 8 at GP New York 2016 (Standard) and GP New Jersey 2017 (Standard), 3rd place at GP Cleveland 2017 (Team Limited).

Other: Gold Level Pro for two consecutive years and friends with John Rolf.

Who is the Magic player that you respect?

Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa

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Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa. He has an exceptional resume and he is graceful in victory and defeat.

If you have one, who is your favorite Japanese Player and why?

Yuuki Ichikawa

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Yuuki Ichikawa, he has a fun and upbeat personality and he plays some amazing magic.

Favorite MTG Decks and Card:

Format Deck Card
Standard RB 《Chandra, Torch of Defiance》
Modern Grixis Shadow 《Snapcaster Mage》
Legacy Grixis Delver 《Delver of Secrets》
Chandra, Torch of DefianceSnapcaster MageDelver of Secrets

Favorite MTG Format:

Standard. It rotates often which causes the format to change frequently.

What got you interested in joining the Hareruya Pros?

Hareruya Latin

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The Hareruya Pros had a phenomenal 2017-2018 season.

Next goal as Magic player:

I’d like to maintain Gold Level and Top 8 a Pro Tour.

Message for Readers:

I’m excited to join the Hareruya Pros and I can’t wait for the 2018-2019 pro season to begin!