Followers of Magic The Gathering gets a preview tournament for the new adventures in Eventide. Casting begins on Saturday, July 12 in a new venue near Entrance 3 (across Jollibee) at NCCC Mall Davao.Registration opens 10 am, tournament starts at 11 am. Each player pays a P1, 000 pesos entry fee to receive a Shadowmoor tournament pack with three Eventide boosters. Organized in the Philippines by Neutral Grounds, the Eventide pre-release is a DCI-sanctioned event across 8 territories that include Great Britain and Ireland; North America, Latin America, Asia, Japan, Europe, Italy, and Australia and New Zealand.
DCI is a worldwide organization that handles tournaments and organized play for Wizard of the Coasts, including Magic The Gathering, and Avalon Hill games.
The tournament will use the modified swiss style. Side tournaments for Eventide will be offered throughout the day in single elimination rounds. A Magic The Gathering enthusiast may build a sealed 40-card deck given upon payment of the entry fee, then try out the deck or see new cards.
Eventide features 5 Theme Deck Displays, with 180 black bordered cards (60 rare, 60 uncommon and 60 common), the new deck expands on the 'Hybrid Mana Cost' mechanic and introduces new rules complimenting those in Shadowmoor. This is the second and final set to the Shadowmoor block that explores its dark locations and bizarre creatures.
The Eventide decks will be available by the last week of July at Filbar's NCCC Mall Davao. For tournament information call (0922)860-0346 and look for Fulj or any Filbar's associate. Visit www.wizards.com and click on the Eventide icon for more details.
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