Ben Weitz
| Ben Weitz | |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Residence | Oakland, California, United States |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir 2014 |
| Top Finishes | 1 (0 wins) |
| GP top 8s | 9 (1 win) |
Benjamin "Ben" Weitz is a former American Magic player. As of 2020, he is working for Wizards of the Coast R&D, as a member of the Play Design team.
R&D
Development
Professional play
Weitz has finished in the top eight of nine Grand Prix events (including 1 win), and his best result at the Pro Tour to date is a 35th-place finish at Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir in 2014, his first Pro Tour. He has also achieved a 27th place finish at Mythic Championship IV Barcelona and 7th place of the Players Tour Series 2 Finals. He has been one of the hosts of the Allied Strategies podcast between 2015 and 2020[1].
Accomplishments
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Portland | Team Limited | 7–10 August 2014 | 2 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Toronto | Standard | 2–3 May 2015 | 6 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | San Diego | Standard | 8–9 August 2015 | 7 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Milwaukee | Limited | 10–11 December 2016 | 7 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Toronto | Limited | 22–23 July 2017 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Indianapolis | Team Limited | 20–21 January 2018 | 3 |
| 2018–19 | Grand Prix | Washington D.C. | Limited | 15-16 June 2019 | 3 |
| 2018–19 | Grand Prix | Phoenix | Limited | 26-27 October 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | Grand Prix | Phoenix | Pioneer | 7-9 February 2020 | 1 |
| 2020 | Players Tour | MTG Arena | Standard | 25 July-1 August 2020 | 7 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Pro Tour results
| Season | Pro Tour | Format | Finish | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Khans of Tarkir in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 35 | $1,500 |
| 2014–15 | Fate Reforged in Washington, D.C. | Modern and Booster Draft | 253 | |
| 2014–15 | Magic Origins in Vancouver | Standard and Booster Draft | 56 | $1,000 |
| 2015–16 | Battle for Zendikar in Milwaukee | Standard and Booster Draft | 62 | $1,000 |
| 2015–16 | Oath of the Gatewatch in Atlanta | Modern and Booster Draft | 109 | |
| 2015–16 | Shadows over Innistrad in Madrid | Standard and Booster Draft | 291 | |
| 2015–16 | Eldritch Moon in Sydney | Standard and Booster Draft | 43 | $1,500 |
| 2016–17 | Kaladesh in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 51 | $1,000 |
| 2016–17 | Aether Revolt in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 240 | |
| 2016–17 | Amonkhet in Nashville | Standard and Booster Draft | 48 | $1,500 |
| 2016–17 | Hour of Devastation in Kyoto | Standard and Booster Draft | 200 | |
| 2017–18 | Ixalan in Albuquerque | Standard and Booster Draft | 93 | |
| 2017–18 | Rivals of Ixalan in Bilbao | Modern and Booster Draft | 145 | |
| 2017–18 | Dominaria in Richmond | Standard and Booster Draft | 96 | |
| 2017–18 | 25th Anniversary in Minneapolis | Team Constructed | 77 | |
| 2018–19 | Guilds of Ravnica in Atlanta | Standard and Booster Draft | 89 | |
| 2018–19 | Mythic Championship Cleveland 2019 | Standard and Booster Draft | 341 | $500 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
References
- ↑ Allied Strategies- A Magic: The Gathering strategy podcast. alliedstrats.com (October 29, 2021).