1996 Pro Tour Dallas/Classic decks
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| Pro Tour Dallas | |||||
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| Date | 22–24 November 1996 | ||||
| Location | Dallas, United States | ||||
| Attendance |
Masters: 240 players Juniors: 151 players Classic: 95 players | ||||
| Format |
Standard (Type II) Classic (Type I) | ||||
| Prize pool |
Masters: $150,000 Juniors: $60,000 (Scholarships) Classic: $40,000 | ||||
| Winner |
Masters:  Paul McCabeJuniors:  Justin SchneiderClassic: Scott Johns | ||||
| 1996–97 Pro Tour Season | |||||
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The following are some of the decks played in the Type I event in Dallas. The two dominant strategies were Zoo and Necropotence.
Top 8
Scott Johns
Classic Champion Scott Johns played a 
deck which he named Turbo Zoo.[1]
| “ | Anchored by Savannah Lions and Kird Ape, Scott John’s Turbo Zoo employed only the most efficient creatures, and went all out on burn and hand-refill effects. With the separation of the Type I and Type II Banned and Restricted Lists, Black Vise was unrestricted for Type I play at the time of this event. That proved to be a critical decision, as Black Vise was one of the most important tools for combating Necropotence.[2] | ” |
Scott Johns' Turbo Zoo
Huei-Saint Shwe
Runner-up Huei-Saint Shwe played a 
version of Zoo.[2]
Huei-Saint Shwe's Zoo
Steven O'Mahoney-Schwartz
Semi-finalist Steven O'Mahoney-Schwartz played the "New York Zoo" deck developed by players at Neutral Ground.[3]
Steven O'Mahoney-Schwartz's New York Zoo
Jeffrey Kuta
Jeffrey Kuta played a Necropotence deck to a quarter-final finish.[4]
Jeffrey Kuta's Necropotence
Other decks
Chris Otwell
Colorado based player Christopher Otwell finished in 33rd place, defeating PT New York Champion Michael Loconto Round 7.[5]
Chris Otwell's deck
Brian Weissman
Brian Weissman played an updated version of The Deck to 39th place.[6]
| “ | As is plain to see, this deck is a radical departure from "The Deck" as we have come to know it. The main winning mechanism has changed from two Serra Angels to two Fireballs (preferably powered by large Mana Drains). This deck was designed to combat a field of Type I NecroDecks, which it did well against, but was underprepared for the eventual dominant deck, the "Zoo" decks.[6] | ” |
Brian Weissman's Modern Deck
References
- ↑ Mike Flores (January 26, 2006). "Everything Will Make Sense a Week From Now (Website)". Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved on September 12.
- ↑ a b Steve Menendian (May 16, 2016). "Chapter 3 Old School Magic – A Visit to the Zoo (website)". vintagemagic.com. Retrieved on September 12, 2025.
- ↑ Frank Kusumoto (1997). ""Turbo-Zoo", Nov '96 - Jul '97 (website)". The Dojo. Retrieved on September 12, 2025.
- ↑ Jeffrey Kuta (November 25, 1996). "[Report] PT Dallas Type I Tournament (Usenet post)". The Dojo. Retrieved on September 11.
- ↑ Chris Otwell (November 26, 1996). "RE: [Report] PT Dallas Type I Tournament (Usenet post)". Newsgroup: rec.games.trading-cards.magic.misc. Usenet. Retrieved on September 17, 2025.
- ↑ a b Frank Kusumoto (November 1996). ""The Deck", Chapter III: Nov '96 (website)". The Dojo. Retrieved on September 12, 2025.