What a Weekend for Lorcana Tournaments!
After a quiet Thanksgiving break, the Phoenix-area competitive Lorcana scene came roaring back this past weekend with not one, not two, but three exciting events! From high-stakes $1K tournaments to a unique sealed format, players across the region brought their A-game to compete, connect, and create some unforgettable memories. Let’s dive into the highlights. Saturday Morning: TopCut Gaming’s $1K Tournament Held at J and J Farming Factory, TopCut Gaming kicked off the weekend with a $1K tournament that drew 31 dedicated players. The Best-of-3 format consisted of six rounds of Swiss, expertly managed by Zach Singer, who added a touch of humor with a first-round apple raffle. (Yes, an actual apple.) Phoenix community, let’s make this a tradition! The tournament culminated in a Top 8 cut, with matches extending into the evening. The top 2 finalists ultimately split the prizing after a long day of competitive play. Here’s how the Top 8 decks broke down: Top 8 Decks: For additional perspectives on this tournament AZ Aquaman was present and recorded his thoughts on the tournament on his channel. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/y6FM6nlmOiI?si=2igCwaFpw-jOTbtO Saturday Evening: North Valley Games Chaos Wheel Sealed On the other side of the valley, North Valley Games hosted a Chaos Wheel Sealed tournament, run by local legend Daryl Robertson. This creative format used one booster pack from each of Lorcana’s first six sets, adding a layer of unpredictability and fun to the competition. The event was full of excitement, with players pulling Enchanted cards like Ruby Robin Hood (Set 5) and Emerald Jasmine (Set 4). After an intense day of play, Chris (ChrM20) emerged victorious, going undefeated across all 12 games—a truly impressive clean sweep! Top 8 Players: Congratulations to Chris on earning the coveted Arizona Lorcana Champion Trophy! Sunday: Gamers Guild Tempe $1K Tournament The weekend wrapped up with yet another $1K tournament, this time hosted by Gamers Guild in Tempe. Eighteen players competed in a five-round, Best-of-2 format before cutting to Top 8. Top 8 Players and Deck Colors: For deck lists from the event, visit Inkdecks.com. Final Thoughts This weekend was a shining example of Lorcana’s growing competitive scene and the incredible community driving it forward. Stay tuned for more updates, deck techs, and community highlights right here on LadyLore20.com! Until next time, keep shuffling and dreaming big!
