Pro Tour Journey into Nyx - Finals - Patrick Chapin vs. Nam Sung Wook

[@yogzi]

Chapin truly showed a great sportsmanship. The first thing he said after winning a protour was telling his opponent how good he played. I wish we could see that everytime. That was possibly the most beautiful moment I've ever seen on magic stream :)

[@yaboi5954]

You’re at 69 likes. I shall keep it that way

[@projectworld4023]

Since I’ve discovered him, Mr. Chapin and Reid Duke are my two favorite Magic Players to watch and learn from. I am studying Patrick’s book on Next Level Deckbuilding, currently in the process of building my first deck. I mean Patrick’s Professionalism and Humble shows. He’s dressed as Professional, it shows his respect for the game.

[@bdawg8877]

I must say, Richard Hagon is a wordsmith. He always describes games in such a way that they seem so big. Like a true war is happening. He really adds to how we should all feel. It's not just cards and winning and losing. Every match is a story and I appreciate that.

[@IXPrometheusXI]

I agree, though he can get a little carried away sometimes and ends up just kind of saying nonsense.

[@bdawg8877]

Tim M Just trolling for the sake of trolling, aren't we? I wouldn't call it a logic fail. But that's how you see it based on your opinion. See what I did there?

[@bdawg8877]

Tim M Just trolling for the sake of trolling, aren't we? I wouldn't call it a logic fail. But that's how you see it based on your opinion. See what I did there?

[@GenzaiDandy]

Absolutely agree. He does his job extremely well. All of the trolls on the Internet are just extremely jaded spikes.

[@freeofkings]

Brandon Schott Technically it is literally a "logic fail" as it is the logical fallacy called "overgeneralization". So no he's not trolling. He just disagrees with you and doesn't think you should be saying that everyone should feel the way you do, or else they're wrong. Also your second comment was at once a straw man argument and ad hominem, as you chose to argue a different argument than the one he put forth, and you attempted to simply discredit him by calling him a troll.

[@floataway3]

That game 3 was just ridiculous. 5 Elspeth in as many minutes, that card is just insane.

LSV casting a Chapin game. So frickin' good...................

[@9288Savior]

56:26 "You played the best deck out of everyone I played in swiss". {:>_

[@jcrase]

Best part of the whole thing "Would you like to thank Elspeth?"

[@yoloswaggins1933]

Patrick Chapin is about as good as it gets. Just wins 40k and the entire tournament and compliments his opponent on his deck and his playing. Great guy. He deserves it

[@jediknight9773]

patrick chapin is a very good sport

[@kevinkade8477]

No, he actually tried to to cheat twice earlier in the tournament.

[@PureJewishLuck]

Kevin Kade When and how?

[@PureJewishLuck]

ah alright thanks for reply. was a good finale i think. im going to watch from start now

[@PsychoSocialFilms]

Kevin Kade youre pretty dumb

[@1alexnguyen]

Ikr; he never cheats me when it comes to overpriced weed.

[@ennyiszizlak7131]

Patrik Chapin, Nyx's Champion. We are waiting for this card in the next unhinged style magic set.

[@Mikilame217]

the 3rd game.... OMG! that was EPIC! I called it "War between Planes"

[@LKfan1234]

1:06:54 "You are the champion of Pro Tour Born of the Gods, how awesome does it feel to have me say that?" You're a set early there Marshall.

[@Itryhardder]

What do you know Abzan vs Abzan even back then....

[@Matt77093]

+Matthew Ault thoughtsieze courser elspeth was the core of this deck and was the core of the abzan midrange decks recently.

[@joe.5103]

Back when standard was actually good and not overrun with big mana decks. Got even better with khans. Elspeth was op but so much better than ultimatums or epiphanys.

[@adantehenderson643]

Anyone know why Nam decided to Hero's Downfall during his main at 4:32? It's not like there's split second in the format and you can respond to the monstrous trigger before the lion gets hex-proof. I'm not seeing why he would give his opponent the information by using it during his main-phase when he could have waited and either wasted a full turns worth of Chapin's mana by blowing it up in response to the monstrous trigger or had a response to Elspeth should Chapin decide to all-in through that route. These guys are at the top level so I'm curious as to seeing what the logic behind the play was.

[@TopdeckNuII]

so this is a really late reply but better late than never I guess the most reasonable reason that I can think for nam to do that there is so that he doesn't have to constantly leave three mana open to downfall in response to monstrosity. a pro like chapin won't necessarily spend five mana and leave himself vulnerable to a huge blowout just so he can deal one more damage; chapin is more likely to just constantly leave the threat of monstrousing in response to a removal spell on the lion hopefully that made sense!

[@itsthekid9815]

logdude is correct its a misplay to not downfall it.

[@7mean7bunny7]

Does anyone know why Patrick didn't run any Ajani, Mentor of Heroes? I'd figure he would be good with Elspeth in a Junk creature deck.

[@briancavanaugh5651]

I love how neat patrick keeps his board

[@briancavanaugh5651]

lol at 8:02

[@sirpancreasjr3362]

What kind of magical Christmas land do these top decks in match three come from?

[@Kizer5Red]

Elspeth's everywhere 37:40 - 42:00

[@PhoenixLance13]

I really wish they did a deck tech on Junk Constellation.

[@TomxPocket]

if you go on wizards's website, then you can find the list at least, since it's a top 8 deck

[@spmfilmskid]

If you go to starcity games channel you can look up brian braun duin and should find it if not i can post the video for you just message me.

[@ares6037]

I like the constellation mechanic.

[@xSxExSx1]

***SPOILERS IN COMMENTS**

[@garagavia]

Naw sheit breh.

[@-bdl2696]

Theros was such a good standard block, we even got it for longer then usual too.

[@alexpoobum]

i just wish it was easier to see the cards, as a new player its unwatchable because i have no idea whats going on,, wish the camera would zoom in on the cards more of the UI would enlarge them more often for us

[@boomchakalaka0]

Team America and Chapin! Hell yea!

[@joshuaph85]

Its nice to see that Nam Sung Wook celebrated hes 2nd place like a victory because thats what it is and no like the Pro Tour Born of the gods finalist Jacob Wilson. Jacob looked so miserable for winnin 20,000$ and 24 pro points.

[@ryanhsu4577]

ELSPETHS!!! 'Mind Blown'

[@semi-decent1844]

This game was way more entertaining after the legendary rules changes

[@TheKylesauce]

So at 38:30 when he played the 2nd Elspeth, Sun's Champ on the battlefield, why didn't both of them go to the graveyard, as per usual for Planeswalkers?

[@DekkerCraftkill]

WoW! Pat OWNED. Anyone know of any modern decks that I could build and are sort of mid priced?

[@Shane-wb8jn]

Turns out Abzan is still good a full year later. Thanks Elspeth and I hate you.

[@MrR3DP4ND4]

game 3 lol Last game was super anticlimatic.

[@jjacob059]

What sleeves was nam using

[@TheMsBELIEf]

what are the noteblocks good for ?

[@jayraphaelmangcoy2669]

What happen to Jeremy dezani?

[@ColMcWillis]

Understanding it's expensive to cast, is there a reason Fated Retribution wasn't played in these decks when they knew Elspeth, Sphinx, and wide combat strategies are in heavy use?

[@garagavia]

I was wondering the same thing, but came to the conclusion that such a control deck does not really exist. The slow white decks want permanents, so they would rather run more elspeths and more creatures.

[@toskaabrielle8480]

I like Elspeth, sun's champ and building decks around her.

[@Kishimyu]

Hax, he's married to Elspeth. Lol. Pretty insane match. Congrats to Chapin and NSW for getting so far.

[@USMCKoontz]

What card did they both have in game 2 where they both continued to keep the top card of their deck face up for them both to see??

[@Mikilame217]

Courser of Krufix... its abilities is to keep the top card of the library visible and if it's a land you can play it directly (the lands' number you can play in a turn remains 1 ) and when you play a land you gain 1 life point :-)

[@graneadear]

I love the Elspeth vs. Kiora deck, I modified my Elspeth deck so its a token deck that and my Speed deck (another modified token deck) from the Speed vs. Cunning decks are two that have served me well while playing

[@KingYeezzusdcuo]

What were they writing down on those papers throughout the game.

[@CalloftheWarrior1]

Life totals, cards they've seen, cards they know their opponents have seen from them, wether or not they're on the play/draw, score in the match, that sort of stuff.

[@bevrosity]

i think chapin should dub his deck crazy cat lady.

[@pandarific]

@1:02:47 wow is that his wife??? If it is, I need to play more magic.

[@DizangelMusic]

i am trying to play magic the gather could someone help me? I want to make a legal deck which i believe is standard format, what decks are good that are cheap for now, im looking at cheap decks for now, my friends use a mill deck and some other decks that are really good so i would like to have a decent deck but not sure what type of decks are out there that i can use

[@Valatmir]

Best way is to search for cheap Booster packs u got 10 standard cards and 1 rare/mythic there +3 uncommon +1 land. If u wanna get a really easy beginner deck i would build slivers, but i am no pro player just an play 4 fun sometimes with friends^^

[@Srcsqwrn]

Blazing Claw Slivers aren't going to be legal, since there's not enough to make a Standard Deck. I'd just say buy a Journy Into Nyx Starter Deck.

[@XxRhendrenxX]

Depends on your style of play but if your building on a budget buy a few packs and an intro deck just to get started and get a feel. then that's when you can start pouring in more money and specifying more, don't buy single cards unless your gonna do tournaments not worth it for casual play. personally i play red blue and have fun with it.

[@The_Bloody_Nine01]

XxRhendrenxX I do as well for a simple reason. I like it, and when i opened my first fat pack i got a shiny keranos.

[@XxRhendrenxX]

same except for the foil lol i love keranos he just feels too late game for red blue though its supposed to be really fast on win or lose lol

[@tcgcity]

Chapin is such a nerd when it comes to card placing.

[@sinistersecrecy]

The commentators are so one sided. They're basically rooting for Chapin the entire game

[@InstrumentalityOne]

32:00 when the guy takes the anime girl deckbox off the air

[@InstrumentalityOne]

49:50 he does it again

[@Sonic-dk2wx]

aiouh Pretty sure he's looking to see what was sideboarded 🙂

[@edhchannelalltheway700]

oops!!! sorry it got printed in the duel deck.

[@dmitriliu5777]

I like the part of the video where ---- spoiler------- Martell was trying to steal the cheque.

[@modernminded5466]

Yah, Bill Nye won!!

[@anthonywitowsky7109]

Lol my head is exploding

[@Arus91]

great chapin :D

[@GenerousFarmer]

I just opened a God Pack lol.

[@judecomia6896]

The first to get elspeth on the battlefield wins.

[@DivineXistence22]

AMERICA!!!!

[@manapoolcoil6369]

Good game n_n

[@oceanblue8104]

This isn't magic this is whoever gets there elspeth's out and stays out

[@thetheatrethugg]

*Their

[@scottseaver4070]

MANA SCREWWWW

[@sethflores4249]

Im starting to want to add white to my deck......

[@edhchannelalltheway700]

and then it got banned:(

[@MiauZi69]

He might be nice now, but tell that to Mr. Romesburg the central witness against Chapin in his former upcoming trial who got murdered just before that. Ain´t funny.

[@namelast8642]

24th comment!

[@garagavia]

Congratz buddy, I'm proud of you!

[@namelast8642]

garagavia u sir have made my day

[@garagavia]

Garrett Ford Keep up the good work, kid, you have potential. Get there!

[@namelast8642]

garagavia lol thanks

[@Vardaris]

How do you know that a block was not that good? you have a final where 5 out of 8 top decks are practically tha same deck! and the 2 out of the other 3 decks were the same deck too... It was the most boring pro tour ever, up to a point that I really think they should have made it a standard format to make it more interesting. 7 out of 8 decks used elspeth as a finisher and shared more than 50% of the creatures. They were the same archetype (midrange) while all the card that gave flavour to the block eg Gods were absent. Theros had some impact on standard (not as much as expected) but made one of the worst block constructed game ever. It's like mirror matches everywhere! last year's pro tour was much more interesting

[@TheDaftOne91]

"Standard format" and "interesting" in the same sentence? Nigga, you crazy.

[@garagavia]

The block constructed format was boring as shit, but the block is actually decently fun. Born is a bad set though.

[@garagavia]

***** It was still really boaring though. The decks are neatly constructed, but very slow and controlly midrange, It is basically just playing vaule things and big things and killing your opponents big stuff. Little finesse, for the most part. Cifka's deck was cool though.

[@bfhsucker8684]

Tim M His opinion is not meant to take everything into account, he just wants to start a discussion about the block. No need to throw fancy words around just to prove someone's opinion is ''wrong''. If you want to be involved into the discussion just give your own opinion instead of this pretentious irrelevant stuff.

[@Listhebaroness]

Let me just point out the big white elephant in the room. One of the things that made this block essentially bad and might still make it bad for T2 is the Elspeth mistake. Elspeth might by a 6 to cast, but she protects herself three times on a single POSITIVE tick on a block where flying creatures are not that great. You may quote all kinds of responses to her, but they're very narrow if you do not build specific strategies against that (let's also mention the factor luck of the draw). Which is why Bx decks and Wx or splashed W were dominant, even tho other colors saw some nice play. I, as a rogue budget builder, had so much fucking problem facing Elspeth black decks. I never had so much trouble against a single card. Add to that card so much creature hate, so much hand hate, all concentrated in the same color(s). The biggest problem is, although the set has such a novelty feature and so much power in each type of build available, there was only a single way to go to reach the top. Theros was a really cool set, Born was not, Journey became again. But only if you're into casual. If you want to compete for real value, it's a shitload of Elspeths and not much fun in competition. If boredom does not ensue, just pure rage.

[@kevinkade8477]

That last game was terrible...

[@조재석-h1q]

ㅋㅋ

[@mrstone0221]

띠용

[@ThePkasprowicz]

If you are going to wear a tie to look somewhat professional shave your "beard". t

[@veldmuis123]

Wtf am i watching, i do not get this is this like pokemon with magic?

[@jjacob059]

What sleeves was nam using