Interview: Pascal Vieren

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Pascal Vieren

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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?

Pascal Vieren

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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

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Reid Duke.

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

Shuhei Nakamura

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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》 🙁
Cut // RibbonsCryptic CommandDeathrite Shaman

Favorite MTG Format:

Draft.

What got you interested in joining the Hareruya Pros?

Pascal Vieren

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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.