On Failing Miserably With a Dark Horse Deck at a Large Tournament

Ever try take down a whole tournament with a dark horse build? Ever fail miserably?

On Riding a Dark Horse to a Big Tournament

I've always been a fan of off-beat decks. I want to be that player that succeeds with a dark horse to prove that the top meta steeds can be knocked out of the race.

Saiyan Dynamic Trunks Overview

YouTube video about the deck--Link. Update! 5/20/20 We've had several spoilers for the upcoming FanZ Set 14 release--Showdown! Some of these cards will be finding space in this deck for the upcoming meta, so let's dive in and take a peak at these previously released cards. Saiyan Distortion Drill Ryan gave us this spoiler on … Continue reading Saiyan Dynamic Trunks Overview →

Phase 1: Rounds 1-2

The time has come! In this post you'll find: Your assigned deck Your opponent for Phase 1, which includes two matches to be played in any order based on convenience How to find the Starter Decks in OCTGN Expansion Packs Who Did You Pull? I did my best to cater to the decks that people … Continue reading Phase 1: Rounds 1-2 →

Kevin Dennis T.O.P Report

Kevin Dennis is an incredible player. He is vigorous in his preparation and keeps his hand on the pulse of the game's meta. He'll certainly be a repeat qualifier to the Tournament of Power for as long as he plays the game. While, of course, he would have wanted to win the top spot this … Continue reading Kevin Dennis T.O.P Report →

Lord Slug T.O.P. Report

The champ returns to the T.O.P. with hopes of returning to the top FanZ spot. Set 13 brought 4 new powerhouse MPs to the mix (and Yajirobe), so I knew I'd have my work cut out for me. After a decent amount of testing, not nearly as much as I would have liked, I decided … Continue reading Lord Slug T.O.P. Report →

Diapers for Brandon: FanZ Cash Tournament

Come one, come all to St. Louis for another diaper fundraiser/FanZ Power Level Cash Tournament. This time we'll be helping out my brother Brandon Mains whose son will be born just weeks after the event! All of the trappings of a community level event will be present--promos, Power Level, cash payouts, but we will also … Continue reading Diapers for Brandon: FanZ Cash Tournament →

Mischievous Goten: Deck Spotlight

Working with angry children has led me down some interesting paths. I've been toying with this deck the last two sets, and I really think it has some merits. I wish I would have gone with my gut and played this at the Kenosha qualifier--Ascension Goten went on to place 2nd at the event. This … Continue reading Mischievous Goten: Deck Spotlight →

Bama Prix Report: Tyler Steenmeijer Top 4 Blue Frieza

At The Collision Point Blog, Freiza is a personal favorite. I have lists for him in 3 Styles, and there's nothing more satisfying than playing a pseudo control deck only to drop a 20+ life Supernova to seal the game. At the most recent Qualifier (3-09-19 in Birmingham, Alabama), Tyler Steenmeijer brought Blue Protective Frieza … Continue reading Bama Prix Report: Tyler Steenmeijer Top 4 Blue Frieza →

Kenosha Report: Frank DeLuca

Hello everyone, Frank DeLuca here; and this is my tournament report for this this February’s Dragon Prix in Kenosha, WI. After spending the last few months testing a multitude of decks, I began messaging other players for advice. I asked questions mainly about Knowledge Cell, Namekian Slug, and Ascension Piccolo. I knew I wanted to … Continue reading Kenosha Report: Frank DeLuca →