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Here are 7 Magic World Championship players to watch

Only one can claim the Worlds title.

Danny Forster

Published: Feb 8, 2020 08:13 pm

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The 2019 Magic: The Gathering season underwent massive changes, introducing competitive digital gameplay via MTG Arena and the formation of the Magic Pro League (MPL).

Ondřej Stráský

Winning Mythic Championship VI (tabletop) in the Standard format, Ondřej Stráský was also ranked second in Mythic Points as a Challenger in 2019. Throughout his career, the Czech Magic player has had five top-eight finishes in Booster Draft, Standard Constructed, and Team Limited. Returning to competitive Magic in 2019 from retirement, Stráský and the Czech House have goals to dominate the field in the upcoming 2020 partial season.

Andrea Mengucci

Andrea Mengucci has proven he’s a versatile player in just about any Magic format. His 2019 season began with a bang, winning the first Mythic Invitational played on MTG Arena. And he continued his dominance throughout the season, ranking second in the MPL with Mythic Points. Mengucci has also shown this past year how strong of an Arena player he is, able to keep his opponents on their toes and a willingness to concede and move onto the next match.

Chris Kvartek

Chris Kvartek proved this past year that anyone with enough determination and willingness to put in the hard work can become one of the best Magic players in the world. His 2019 season began by qualifying for Mythic Championship II (tabletop) in London, finishing in the top-eight.

Determined to compete at another MC, Kvartek qualified for Mythic Championship V (Arena) and then qualified again via an Arena MCQ to compete at Mythic Championship VII. Ranked first in Mythic Points as a Challenger, Kvartek not only earned a seat in the MPL for the 2020 partial season but is hungry for his first Magic World Championship title.

Piotr “Kanister” Głogowski

Known for playfully spamming his opponents with emotes on MTG Arena, Kanister revealed to the world in 2019 that he’s just as talented at competing as he is deck building. Finishing second at the Mythic Invitational, Kanister jokingly dubbed Menguci as his archenemy and vowed to win a major 2019 tournament. And he did at Mythic Championship VII, going undefeated for the entire tournament. And he’s keeping his winning streak alive, finishing second at the most recent Players Tour Brussels tournament.

Seth Manfield

Recently signed by Team Envy, Seth Manfield won the Magic World Championship title in 2015. And he wants to add a second victory to his long list of accolades. Inducted into the Magic Hall of Fame in 2018, he was also one of the first 32 players invited into the MPL, and he retained his seat last year in the illustrious league as the second top-ranked player. Since 2007, Manfield has 21 top-eight finishes with 11 of those in the Standard Constructed format.

Raphaël Lévy

Raphaël Lévy is another MTG veteran, inducted into the Magic Hall of Fame in 2006. Throughout his career, he’s finished at a major tournament in the top-eight a total of 26 times. And he earned his Mythic Points throughout 2019 the old fashioned way: by grinding tournaments, ending the season as the second-ranked Challenger (third overall). Lévy’s 2019 season earned him a seat in the MPL for the 2020 partial season and a chance to compete at Magic Worlds.

Javier Dominguez

Defending champion of the 2018 Magic World Championship title, Javier Dominguez was the number one ranked player in the world in 2019. Winning the previous year had already earned him a seat at the 2019 Worlds, but that didn’t stop him from being the best. Dominguez not only won Mythic Championship V in the Standard format but also finished third at Mythic Championship VII. Seeking a back-to-back Magic World Championship title, Dominguez plans on giving it his all.

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Danny Forster

Staff writer, lead beat writer for MTG and TFT

Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.