Limited Format - M12. Swiss plus cut to single elimination Top 8. Prizes to Top 8. Trials for individual-format Grand Prix tournaments award a three-round bye to a future Grand Prix tournament for one or more of the top-finishing competitors. The number of three-round byes awarded will be determined by the number of players in the Trial. Grand Prix Trial byes valid for any Grand Prix prior to September 1, 2012 and do not pass down.
Standard Format. Winner receives a 3-round bye at any future Grand Prix prior to September 1, 2012. Swiss plus cut to single elimination Top 8. Prizes to Top 8. Trials award a three-round bye to a future Grand Prix tournament for one or more of the top-finishing competitors. Number of three-round byes awarded will be determined by attendance. Grand Prix Trial byes do not pass down and may be used at any Grand Prix prior to September 1, 2012.
Play an aspiring young wizard with your deck representing your abilities. Unique among tading card games in that running out of cards is the main way of winning. All expansion sets accepted. System Ended in early 2002
Players receive 1 Intro Pack and Tracking Sheet. Players may not play the same player 2 times in a row. Each match, players record opponent’s name on the results sheet. Each game winner draws 2 cards at random and keeps 1 of those cards. The other card is returned to the prize pool. Each game loser draws 1 card at random. Player that wins the most games during the weekend receives a Foil Card Sheet.