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The first Game Day was on July 14, 2007, in commemoration of the release of ''[[Tenth Edition]]''. All participants received a promo card (while supplies lasted), and starting in 2009, Top 8 finishers received an additional card. All cards except the first two are [[full-art]] cards. In addition, all top-8 cards are [[foil]]. | The first Game Day was on July 14, 2007, in commemoration of the release of ''[[Tenth Edition]]''. All participants received a promo card (while supplies lasted), and starting in 2009, Top 8 finishers received an additional card. All cards except the first two are [[full-art]] cards. In addition, all top-8 cards are [[foil]]. | ||
The last Game Day for a while was on August 6, 2017 for ''[[Hour of Devastation]]''. After this, Game Day was renamed to [[Store Championship]] and moved to the end of a set's season.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/store-play-evolves-2017-07-16|In-Store Play Evolves|[[Chris Tulach]]|July 16, 2017}}</ref> However, Game Day was reinstalled for ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' going forward.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/game-day-returns-kamigawa-neon-dynasty|title=Game Day Returns for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty|author=[[WPN]]|date=December 16, 2021|publisher=[[Wizards Play Network]]}}</ref> An exclusive promo was added for the winner of the day. | The last Game Day for a while was on August 6, 2017 for ''[[Hour of Devastation]]''. After this, Game Day was renamed to [[Store Championship]] and moved to the end of a set's season.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/store-play-evolves-2017-07-16|In-Store Play Evolves|[[Chris Tulach]]|July 16, 2017}}</ref> However, Game Day was reinstalled for ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' going forward.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/game-day-returns-kamigawa-neon-dynasty|title=Game Day Returns for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty|author=[[WPN]]|date=December 16, 2021|publisher=[[Wizards Play Network]]}}</ref> An exclusive promo was added for the winner of the day. The ''Neon Dynasty'' didn't have the [[full-art]] [[card treatment]], but it returned for the promos of the next set ''[[Streets of New Capenna]]''. | ||
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Revision as of 03:58, 13 April 2022
Magic Game Day is a seasonal Magic: The Gathering tournament organized by the DCI.
Description
The tournament is played in local game and hobby stores around the world, a month after each a new card set is released. Game Day events are Standard format tournaments, using only the newest cards the game has to offer. The events present one the first opportunities to discover how the new cards shape the Constructed metagame. All participants receive a promo card (while supplies last). From 2009 on, Top 8 finishers received an additional card.
History
The first Game Day was on July 14, 2007, in commemoration of the release of Tenth Edition. All participants received a promo card (while supplies lasted), and starting in 2009, Top 8 finishers received an additional card. All cards except the first two are full-art cards. In addition, all top-8 cards are foil.
The last Game Day for a while was on August 6, 2017 for Hour of Devastation. After this, Game Day was renamed to Store Championship and moved to the end of a set's season.[1] However, Game Day was reinstalled for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty going forward.[2] An exclusive promo was added for the winner of the day. The Neon Dynasty didn't have the full-art card treatment, but it returned for the promos of the next set Streets of New Capenna.
List of cards
References
- ↑ Chris Tulach (July 16, 2017). "In-Store Play Evolves". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ WPN (December 16, 2021). "Game Day Returns for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty". Wizards Play Network.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (July 02, 2007). "Magic Game Day Sweepstakes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ WPN (April 12, 2022). "Streets of New Capenna Game Day Tips & Promo Reveals". Wizards Play Network.