Pro Tour Paris 2011 Deck Tech: Tezzeret with Guillaume Matignon

[toddrinks]

Guillaume Matignon = Banned!

[Armageddunswings]

@toddrinks why did he get banned?

[Nightwing690]

At first i kinda thought Guillame was kind of an asshole, but after watching this, it changed my mind, he seems like a nice guy

[MikeBack42]

@Nightwing690 right! I watched the POY Showdown before this and thought he seemed douchey haha but now he is my 4th fav player lol behind brian keibler, lsv, and brad nelson.

[HaussVonHorne]

My name's Guillaume Matignon. You may remember me as a former Player of the Year and a big deal in the world of pro Magic. However, due to being an idiot I am banned for almost half a decade, and my reputation has been ruined beyond repair. :L

[yoomazir]

@HaussVonHorne nice

[FoxCuriousity]

I'm brand new to magic the gathering and I watch the video and I didn't understand half of what they were saying :c. But I really want those cards!

[Hieroglyphics87]

are you kidding me kuldotha rebirth can sac an opponents artifact!?!?

[tshoupe82]

@Hieroglyphics87 No, it can sacrifice YOUR artifact after they give it to you. Jinxed Idol. Look it up before you post.

[imsugoi]

he deserved it. He's not innocent. if you make something stupid, be responsible for that.

[warlock12321212]

*fucking

[warlock12321212]

I don't ducking care if he got band he's still my favorite pro mtg player along side Brian kibler and Patrick chapin

[gothikgamer]

@warlock12321212 he got banned? why?

[zipwow1]

Lotus Noir should take the responsibility. It's outrageous to punish an employee. It's always the companys fault. Lotus Noir is also responsible for Matignons actions, they can punish him. But they should take the full responsibility for the spoiler.

There is nothing WoTC legally can do against an employee for Lotus Noir, they can sue Lotus Noir if an NDA was signed on receival of the godbook but never the employee. So stop with your comments - "he should be happy he didnt get sued lolol"

[Nieuwlander]

@ Regresseur: True, but I still think it's to harsh a punishment. There was no intent of this effect. You have to compare it too all the other stuff going on in the world. In his enthousiasm, he made a REAL bad call, he should be punished. It's just a terrible loss for the game. It's not like he did drugs or used some thing to gain an unfair advantage to win games. Outside the game should stay outside the game. Fine him, sue him, but don't ban him!

[Nieuwlander]

It makes me very sad to see this video. Guillaume Matignon is my absolute favorite pro player. What a waste banning him for 3 YEARS! What he did was wrong, but it wasn't intended. Look at the things some people get away with in everyday life. It was a mistake, true, but a 3 year suspention is WAY too much! Shame on WOTC!

[regresseur]

@Nieuwlander "It was a mistake, true, but"

No it wasn't, he gave spoiler to friend, who then made it possible for others to get ahold of it. He didn't "accidentally" give to it to someone... that doesn't even make sense.

"3 year suspention is WAY too much!"

He leaked an entire set which results in lost money for the company and much of time, money, effort etc. into marketing and other plan for the set - which has a purpose - goes down the drain for those who were involved.

[japanimaniac]

I think the DCI just tumble magneted Matignon for the next three turns... :D

[Verazze]

LOL pwnt for 3 years

[TheCracka300]

haahaha uploader comment

what an idiot

he went from know it all to know nothing

[superaznyeah]

Matignon is AWESOME!!! Brad is koo 2

[epicguitar57]

i pulled tezzeret, agent of bolas today.. :D saved $40

[esplover1]

His deck when it is laid out on the table only needs one word to be described: "MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY"

[Stairc]

I'm a rogue deckbuilder and have built several tier 1 decks, including work on Mythic Conscription. I like to build a lot more than playing the game. That said, I find it flattering when people netdeck my lists, it's a compliment. More than that though, while I like building most of all a lot of people just like PLAYING the game, without spending hours on their own deck. There's nothing wrong with them netdecking, playing these decks isn't easy and doing it well takes practice. Netdecking4ever!

[4thDementionalBubble]

i dont really ever play with blue-back thumbs up if you like mono-color decks!

[seth93940]

here is a name for ya warehouse 13

[asdfadlord]

i have a deck with only rares and mythics and it pwns...

[ferrore]

Earlier a few people were talking about seeing this all over FNM. I'm a new player myself. I put together Boros from another deck tech and plan to take it to FNM but I'm not doing it to conquer. I'm doing it to see WHY it's a pro tour deck. To learn how to put mana together and the thousand other things it would take for me to top 8 a ptq. And when I'm ready (prolly round the next block) I will try making something of my own. I can't speak for others that copy but I'm just doing it to learn

[johnnyandthepnuemoni]

@ferrore big ups to you dude, you don't see that alot theses days, everyone just copies decks made by pros, no innovation. I have been trying to build new decks since the beginning of scars block, i lose alot at FNM because of it, but trust me, you learn alot more from it and become more savvy and creative with your deck builds because of it.

[Dmuthaninja]

@johnnyandthepnuemoni im loving this comvo lol. i play FNM and HATE when players copy straight from the pro lists with no changes. theres nothing wrong with net decking a bit because these decks are tested and work but you should play a deck YOU made because everyone has different play styles. props to both you guys

[Lestat13TheVampire]

This deck tech not having a name will be a headache for the next two years.

[sandman423]

I think the deck is good but it needs a lot more work...I think Perilous Myr might be good...

A 5/5 with Agent of Bolas that targets planeswalkers, Creaturers, and Players. a 5/5 with Agent of Bolas with a Ping of 2 so it is like doing 7 damage.

[seth93940]

heres a name for ya ultaviiolet

[johnnyandthepnuemoni]

@seth93940 how about ultra violent

[burndtgeek]

I just built this deck. Seems good.

[piplup10203854]

what's the card next to wurmcoil engine?

[toast339]

@piplup10203854 mindslaver

[mythicsoupX]

@piplup10203854 thats an original mindslaver from mirrodin

[piplup10203854]

also what sleeves are those?

[piplup10203854]

Man that deck must have been expensive, mox opals, tezzerats, etc

[CJ5Rox]

I was cheering for Guilaume in this matchup. I just like him as a player more.

[Volcre]

I didn't quite catch his reasoning. Why does he play Kuldotha Rebirth in the sideboard?

[ellefsoneric]

@Volcre they use a card called jinxed idol post sideboard. he wants to sac the jinxed idol for a total blowout.

[no1swim]

Guillaume is a legend! A true magic player (:

[Slagomancer]

I like Brad's confidence and passion to do well

I also like Guillaume's Class, Charisma, and humility

Honestly, both are excellent P.O.Y. material.

[Ashgrimm]

I think it is light on counterspells compared to caw go

[solidkingcobra]

the deck looks messy... grixis vs. Nelson's azorious?

But we'll see on the player of the year match.

[chandcn009]

BRAD FOR THE WIN!!!!



[deist3r]

@Ace8792 So what? That's called playing a good deck. Some people aren't all about being individuals for the sake of being individuals. Some people want to actually win and play good cards cause they're idk... good?

[jeremyrom]

ITS A RUB DECK! :)

[Jur2225]

Guillame must win :D! YAY!

[shinrenx]

AHAHAHAHAHA

"team BRAD sticker"

Goddamn, i was totally rooting for Brad but now I dunno, this guy is a class act :P

[deist3r]

@Ace8792 How did he steal this deck? He gave credit to the person who created it...

[tgva8889]

Tezzeret Control? Is it really that hard to name a deck?

[blithium]

I think "The Tezzeret Deck That Isn't the Tezzerator Deck Because That Name was Already Taken" is an excellent name for a deck.

[piplup10203854]

I like the sleeves there in

[PaulYall27]

This deck looks so good. Not at all perfect, but it reminds me of the Pat Chapin UW deck that he made with Jace&TreasureHunt, before Wall of Omens came out.

[landsharkluigi2]

wait wait wait, Where are the mana leaks? its Guillaume Matignon!

[UpTheIrons1994]

I like Brad's deck more, but I think Guillaume is just a better player. Should be interesting.

[Talionis11]

Love Deck Techs! Cool deck. Try to do as many deck techs for decks that are original even if they don't do as well. A lot of times I'll hear about a deck in your coverage report and because it doesn't do well it kinda disappears. Some of those decks might be good enough for an FNM or spawn a new idea for me!

[ModeLTU]

Guillaume is a boss, he has "support Brad Nelson" badge on his shirt xD

He mentioned he doesn't really care about the POY, but damn, this is so cool.Such a likable guy

[UmbertoPenis]

@ModeLTU You have never met him, have you ? I wouldn't use the word likable to describe him.

[dragoon0248]

I love Gillaume´s accent. :)

[nathones]

I prefer BDM decktechs

[13Fishpaste]

@nathones i just prefer BDM!!!! oh, and bring back Randy... rich hagon makes me hate magic, myself and the internet!

[Armageddunswings]

@nathones and on all of his decktechs they say they prefer this man haha

[alliha737]

Can I just say something about the intro?

The decks position seem to be a bit off, it would look better if they would keep their position on the mat.

But none the less a good video^^

[arbor]

Sideboard: 2 Duress 2 Stoic Rebuttal 2 Pyroclasm 4 Spreading Seas 1 Kuldotha Rebirth 1 Flashfreeze 1 Gravitational Shift 1 Ratchet Bomb 1 Argent Sphinx

[arbor]

2 Inkmoth Nexus 4 Creeping Tar Pit 3 Darkslick Shores 1 Blackcleave Cliffs 3 Tectonic Edge 4 Scalding Tarn 3 Island 2 Mountain 1 Treasure Mage 1 Wurmcoil Engine 4 Prophetic Prism 2 Stoic Rebuttal 2 Mox Opal 2 Galvanic Blast 4 Everflowing Chalice 3 Sphere of the Suns 4 Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas 3 Jace, the Mind Sculptor 2 Slagstorm 2 Pyroclasm 1 Mindslaver 3 Tumble Magnet 4 Preordain

[MikeDak]

I want to try out this deck... :o

[wjlaboy10]

Don't forget that this is 1/2 of the team who built Ravager Affinity and I'm sure the older players know how much hate that deck had.

[ImYourManna]

I rage when I read people talking trash. "Im not impressed with this deck" and "I've built an esper version with a 3/4 tezz/jace split in favour of jace, running a bit more permission . Seems more consistant."

Who do these people think they are?!?!

On another note. Pro's get 3 byes at a GP, so technically he's 1-1 with the deck...just sayin

[wizardsmtg]

@ImYourManna You're correct about the GP byes, but this is a Pro Tour. No byes here -- Guillaume fought for every win.

[ImYourManna]

@wizardsmtg I stand corrected. Good Job Guillaume

[johnnyandthepnuemoni]

@ImYourManna oooh get burnt by Wizards lmao

[wolfchild84]

@ImYourManna I have tested both the Esper and Grixis versions. The Esper version is far worse than this one.

[manudosde]

Stoic Rebuttal is strictly better than Cancel but it is no Counterspell sir. Also, I'm not impressed by this deck, as I think it's purely a metagame deck but I can see what it does in this particular environment.

[eldrwyrm]

Did anybody else think it was funny that Matignon was wearing a Team Brad sticker?

[bombboygt]

@eldrwyrm Brad is wearing a Team G sticker himself

[markofthenewells]

More people on the internet talking yang about a deck that's 4-1 so far at a PT event being piloted by the World Champion. Hilarious.

[darkvger]

Yeah Matignon is sure an elite player even though you can say he was indeed a lot luckier than wafo during Worlds, hahaha. I used to root for Brad but somehow felt he isn't someone like LSV or the likes after reading his article. I also did feel that he gradually got a little cocky towards Worlds then and I wasn't really sure that is what the game is really about. Of course, personal opinions and not attacking anyone there.

[SkeletonGimpNG]

As an addition to previous comment, before people say how well he's been doing with the deck, Mattignon is an absolutely elite pilot on a high from Worlds, plus everyone in the PT has their deck locked in so they won't have any hate cards specific against the deck. It's a nice idea for one event, but it'll need work for regular play in FNM.

[SkeletonGimpNG]

Lack of counter magic means this deck really is going all in with the tezzeret theme, and I don't think that helps especially now the deck is public knowledge. It's a bit of a one trick pony, and therefore easy to play around.

I've built an esper version with a 3/4 tezz/jace split in favour of jace, running a bit more permission . Seems more consistant.

[darkvger]

To be frank, I thought it's more of the surprise and unknown factor that helps propel these Tezzeret players for the standard portion. Only time will reveal whether it is a real contender.

[ShuPac2]

Can I get job @ WoTC as cammerman ... I will keep my camera focused on so viewers can actually read names on cards .... ofc I can recognize cards by the pictures but there are new players who still need the names .... beside that I have worked on local TV station and what we learned was - ALWAYS STAY FOCUSED ON WHAT YOU SHOWING UP OR WHAT DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER WANTS TO SHOW TO VIEWERS - this is bad bad bad bad camera job ... i mean BAD

[TheDrownedgod]

I would like to see Brad's deck now

[LukeSaysss]

@TheDrownedgod

Brad's playing W/U control. Pretty much the same set-up as Kibler's Caw-Go deck, but with less removal and Stoneforge Mystic to find the new Swords. I would probably give the edge to Matignon because the Squadron Hawks and Stoneforge Mystics are going to have a really rough time with Galvanic Blast, Pyroclasm, and Slagstorm.

Should actually be a great matchup. I don't think Matignon has a huge advantage.

[TheDrownedgod]

Interesting deck

[Coldbrand]

Jesus could pros be any lazier with naming their decks?

[bobmonkey420]

@Coldbrand Calm down, it's not about the name of the deck, it's about the player, the contributors, and the deck itself. Besides if you're busy coming up with names then you probably aren't making good enough decks for competition.

[Coldbrand]

@bobmonkey420 That's a pretty retarded argument. So if you spend the time to name your deck properly you aren't good enough to be a serious competitor? Nah. Lay off the "420".

[mtgforlife]

@Coldbrand Lawls kid don't get so butt hurt because he's right. A deck doesn't need a good name to be a good deck. If you're so focused on naming a deck you're never going to figure out how to play the day.

[victorgalura]

@Coldbrand they could. almost all the fast red decks for the past decade are called Red Deck Wins. wouldn't surprise me if continues on until magic stops printing cards.

[ThePortableOps]

@Coldbrand Why does it matter?

I hate faggots with stupid deck names.

[MrLukesten]

looks like a random pile o_0

[synz0r]

@MrLukesten famous last words lol

[TheMokosy]

w00t