299: Making Your First Grand Prix Top 8 with Kyle Cooper (GP Orlando 2nd Place)

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Kyle Cooper made his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Orlando 2018 and is excited to share with others who are on the path to the Pro Tour. Kyle lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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First Set

Innistrad

Favorite Set

Innistrad

Favorite Card

Sensei's Divining Top

Early Challenge

Doing well at FNMs. But Kyle stuck with Magic when he started planning more during the week he started to get better.

Proudest Magic Moment

Top 8ing his first Grand Prix.

What Have You Learned From Magic

Patience. Kyle recognizes he plays fast and Magic has helped him learn patience with others. Also, he learned to respect.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Players foreshadow what they are going to do. Think before you play so you don't give away information.

Parting Guidance

Do what you want with Magic. Magic fits many styles. Competitive, casual, EDH, whatever. Just play what and how you want.

Connect With Kyle Cooper

Kyle can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group.

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