EVENT: June Duel Commander Tournament
VENUE: Regran Toys and Hobbies
DATE: June 10, 2018
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 18 players
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x2
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher x2
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider x2
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver x2
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Doran, the Siege Tower
The Gitrog Monster
Sigarda, Host of Herons
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
TOP 8 (after swiss):
1. Tomee Tomelden - Kraum / Tymna
2. Yves Bausa - Najeela
3. Timothy Agustin - Prossh
4. Josh Fuentes - Ikra / Kraum
5. Jayson Artillero - Yisan
6. Billy Gragasin - Kari Zev
7. Mark Diaz - Thrasios / Sidar Kondo
8. Joel San Jose - Kalitas
TOP 4 (http://mtgtop8.com/event?e=19439&f=EDH):
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
EVENT: Duel Commander Tournament
HOST/TO: Regran Toys and Hobbies, Ortigas
DATE: January 28, 2018
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 17 players
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x3
Titania, Protector of Argoth x3
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Talrand, Sky Summoner
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Anafenza, the Foremost
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
Varolz, the Scar-Stripped
Licia, Sanguine Tribune
The Gitrog Monster
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Gabe Enriquez - Zurgo Bellstriker
2. Ronald Fong - The Gitrog Monster
3. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
4. Rusty Caprichoho - Talrand, Sky Summoner
5. Joel San Jose - Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
6. Bruce Kho C Valero - Karlov of the Ghost Council
7. Simon Bryan Floreza - Karlov of the Ghost Council
8. Jose Mari Chu - Zurgo Bellstriker
Quarterfinals:
Table 1: Enriquez (Zurgo) vs. Chu (Zurgo)
Table 2: Fong (Gitrog) vs. Forteza (Karlov)
Table 3: Villaraza (Temur Partner) vs. Vallero (Karlov)
Table 4: Capricho (Talrand) vs. Jose (Kalitas)
Semifinals:
Table 1: Chu (Zurgo) vs Capricho (Talrand)
Table 2: Villaraza (Temur Partner) vs. Fong (Gitrog)
EVENT: 15k Duel Commander Tournament
HOST/TO: Gatecrashers, Anonas
DATE: January 21, 2018
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 47 players
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE: 6 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x8
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Arahbo, Roar of the World x3
Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x3
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa x2
The Scarab God x2
Queen Marchesa x2
The Gitrog Monster x2
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet x2
Nissa, Vastwood Seer x2
Talrand, Sky Summoner
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
Sigarda, Host of Herons
Tymna the Weaver / Ravos Soultender
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Tymna the Weaver / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Tymna the Weaver / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Griselbrand
Varolz, the Scar-Striped
Sliver Hivelord
Dragonlord Atarka
Anafenza, the Foremost
TOP 8
1. Yves Bausa - Karlov of the Ghost Council
2. Ben Co - Titania, Protector of Argoth
3. Agustin Ireneo - Nissa, Vastwood Seer
4. Aurelio Pangilinan - Baral, Chief of Compliance
5. Brian Lim - Titania, Protector of Argoth
6. Louie Siongco - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
7. Earl Castel - Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
8. Chris Villanueva - Zurgo Bellstriker
TOURNAMENT REPORT
EVENT: Duel Commander Philippines Year End Tournament
TO/Host: Kick Engines, Cubao
Date: December 17, 2017
Number of Participants: 97
Tournament Structure: 7 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x11
Karlov of the Ghost Council x4
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Arahbo, Roar of the World x4
Teferi, Temporal Archmage x3
Thrun, the Last Troll x3
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x3
Queen Marchesa x3
Animar, Soul of Elements x2
Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x2
The Gitrog Monster x2
The Scarab God x2
Dragonlord Ojutai x2
Kytheon, Hero of Akros x2
Ruhan of the Fomori x2
Kess, Dissident Mage x2
Saskia the Unyielding x2
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Varolz, the Scar-Stripped
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Nissa, Vastwood Seer
Surrak Dragonclaw
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Radha, Heir to Keld
Jenara, Asura of War
Leovold, Emissary of Trest
Keranos, God of Storms
Kefnet, the Mindful
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Maelstrom Wanderer
Akiri, Line-Slinger / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
Brago, King Eternal
Tymna the Weaver / Ravos, Soultender
Krenko, Mob Boss
Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Unknown x20
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Linneaus Abellana - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
2. Tomee Tomelden - Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
3. Francis Tabangcura - Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Mark Anthony Yap - Animar, Soul of Elements
5. Gabe Enriquez - Zurgo Bellstriker
6. Earl Castel - Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Chris Sta. Maria - Karlov of the Ghost Council
8. Dan Jeffrey Dy - Queen Marchesa
Event: 10K Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Gatecrashers, Anonas Q.C
Date: October 29, 2017
Number of Participants: 17
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
Metagame Breakdown:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Arahbo, Roar of the World x3
The Gitrog Monster
Queen Marchesa
Zurgo Bellstriker
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ravos Soultender / Tymna the Weaver
Samut, Voice of Dissent
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
Merieke Ri Berit
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Gabe Enriquez - Zurgo Bellstriker
2. Mark Diaz - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
3. Dan Jeffrey Dy - Queen Marchesa
4. Rudi Jason Asinas - Merieke Ri Berit
5. James Calingo - Teferi, Temporal Archmage
6. Mark Anthony Biala - Samut, Voice of Dissent
7. Exequiel Brian Lim - Titania, Protector of Argoth
8. Alexander Andrei Pe - Titania, Protector of Argoth
TOP 4:
1. Zurgo Bellstriker - Enriquiez
2. Titania, Protector of Argoth - Lim
3. Queen Marchesa - Dy
4. Teferi, Temporal Archmage - Calingo
Event: 25K Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Ongkeco's Hobby Shop, Malate Manila
Date: October 21, 2017
Number of Participants: 24
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
Metagame Breakdown:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x3
The Gitrog Monster x2
Queen Marchesa x2
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Zurgo Bellstriker
Saffi Eriksdotter
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Xenagos, God of Revels
Arahbo, Roar of the World
Kess, Dissident Mage
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
Narset, Enlightened Master
Samut, Voice of Dissent
Horde of Notions
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Josh Fuentes - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
2. Pocholo Pascual - Titania, Protector of Argoth
3. Chris Sta Maria - Karlov of the Ghost Council
4. Ronald Padua - Queen Marchesa
5. Jose Ongkeko - Arahbo, Roar of the World
6. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Gnohj Tabangcura - Titania, Protector of Argoth
8. Rusty Capricho - The Gitrog Monster
Event: D4D Duel Commander
Host/TO: Kick Engines, Cubao Q.C
Date: October 15, 2017
Number of Participants: 19
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
Metagame Breakdown:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x3
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x2
Arahbo, Roar of the World x2
Queen Marchesa x2
Zurgo Bellstriker
Brago, King Eternal
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Merieke Ri Berit
Vendilion Clique
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Saskia the Unyielding
Kess, Dissident Mage
Samut, Voice of Dissent
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Edwin Albert - Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
2. Gabe Enriquez - Zurgo Bellstriker
3. Michael Joe Ramirez - Arahbo, Roar of the World
4. Alexander Andrei Pe - Titania, Protector of Argoth
5. Exequiel Brian Lim - Titania, Protector of Argoth
6. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Mark Anthony Biala - Samut, Voice of Dissent
8. Ben Co - Vendilion Clique
TOP 4:
1. Vendilion Clique
2. Zurgo Bellstriker
3. Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Event: Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Regran Hobbies and Collectables, Ortigas
Date: October 08, 2017
Number of Participants: 15
Tournament Structure: 4 rounds of swiss, cut to top 4
Metagame Breakdown:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Doran, the Siege Tower x2
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Merieke Ri Berit
Animar, Soul of Elements
The Gitrog Monster
Phage the Untouchable
TOP 4:
1. Teo Diaz - Titania, Protector of Argoth
2. Kenjie Meneses - Karlov of the Ghost Council
3. Alex Pe - Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Ste Villaraza - Temur Partners
First event locally after the recent announcement. 0 Zurgo Bellstriker. Old stand-ins (Maelstrom, Prossh, Keranos and Yisan) came out to play.
TOURNAMENT REPORT
Event: 25K Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Ongkeco's Hobby Shop, Malate Manila
Date: September 30, 2017
Number of Participants: 35 players
Tournament Structure: 6 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x8
Karlov of the Ghost Council x4
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x2
Saskia the Unyielding x2
The Gitrog Monster x2
Arahbo, Roar of the World
Akiri, Line-Slinger / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
Maelstrom Wanderer
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept / Tymna the Weaver
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Surrak Dragonclaw
Thrasios, Triton Hero/ Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Doran, The Siege Tower
Talrand, Sky Summoner
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Merieke Ri Berit
Archangel Avacyn
Keranos, God of Storms
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
Narset, Enlightened Master
Daretti, Scrap Savant
TOP 8 (After swiss rounds)
1. Chris Sta. Maria - Karlov of the Ghost Council
2. Pocholo Pascual - Titania, Protector of Argoth
3. Alex Dulawan - Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Rusty Jade Capricho - The Gitrog Monster
5. Alexander Andrei Pe - Titania, Protector of Argoth
6. Francis Tabangcura - Titania, Protector of Argoth
7. Steven Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
8. Ronald Fong - The Gitrog Monster
Event: Gatecrasher's 15k Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Gatecrasher's, Anonas, Quezon City
Date: August 20, 2017
Number of Participants: 42
Tournament Structure: 6 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN*:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x10
Zurgo Bellstriker x5
Karlov of the Ghost Council x3
Doran the Siege Tower x3
Dragonlord Ojutai x2
Maelstrom Wanderer x2
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x2
The Gitrog Monster
Tymna the Weaver/Ravos, Soultender
Akiri, Line-Slinger/Silas Renn Seeker Adept
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Braids, Cabal Minion
Jori En, Ruin Diver
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
Horde of Notions
Queen Marchesa
Thrun, the Last Troll
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Merieke Ri Berit
*Missing 2 Commanders
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Hans Biasbas - Zurgo Bellstriker
2. Ben Co - Titana, Protector of Argoth
3. Mark Toh - The Gitrog Monster
4. Michael Angelo Cabrera - Tymna the Weaver/Ravos, Soultender
5. Yves Bausa - Karlov of the Ghost Council
6. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Alex Dulawan - Titania, Protector of Argoth
8. Michael Guezzo Diaz - Doran the Siege Tower
Event: Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Ongkeco's Hobby Shop, Manila
Number of Participants: 21
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 4
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x4
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Doran, the Siege Tower x2
Brago, King Eternal
Titania, Protector of Argoth
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Xenagos, God of Revels
Obzedat, Ghost Council
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Tymna the Weaver/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Atraxa, Praetor's Voice
Saskia the Unyielding
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Akiri, Line-Slinger
Jenara, Asura of War
TOP 4 (after swiss)
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Titania, Protector of Argoth
Event: Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Ongkeco's Hobby Shop, Manila
Number of Participants: 21
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 4
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x4
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Doran, the Siege Tower x2
Brago, King Eternal
Titania, Protector of Argoth
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Xenagos, God of Revels
Obzedat, Ghost Council
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Tymna the Weaver/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Atraxa, Praetor's Voice
Saskia the Unyielding
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Akiri, Line-Slinger
Jenara, Asura of War
TOP 4 (after swiss)
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Titania, Protector of Argoth
So, one of my FLGS decided to run an event based on MTGO's 1v1 Commander. Here's my tournament report:
Event: MTGO 1V1 Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Kick Engines, Cubao
Number of Participants: 16 players
Tournament Structure: 4 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy x3
Baral, Chief of Compliance x2
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic x2
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Jenara, Asura of War
Maelstrom Wanderer
Wydwen, the Biting Gale
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
Vial Smasher the Fierce / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Breya, Etherium Shaper
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Yves Bausa - Breya, Etherium Shaper
2. Edwin Albert - Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
3. Ste Villaraza - Vial Smasher the Fierce / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
4. Mark Diaz - Jenara, Asura of War
5. Ben Co - Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
6. Ronald Fong - Tasigur, the Golden Fang
7. Ed Tanyag - Maelstrom Wanderer
8. Alexander Andrei Pe - Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
QUARTER FINALS
Table 1: Breya vs. JVP [Breya wins]
Table 2: Oloro vs. MW [Oloro wins]
Table 3: Grixis Partner vs. Tasigur [Grixis wins]
Table 4: Jenara vs. JVP [Jenara wins]
SEMI FINALS
Table 1: Breya vs. Jenara [Breya wins]
Table 2: Grixis Partner vs. Oloro [Grixis wins]
Top 2 players decided to split the prizes.
82.25% of the meta was comprised of Uxx decks. 50% of the top 8 decks use banned commanders in Duel Commander.
Event: Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Regran Toys and Collectibles
Number of Participants: 20
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN
Geist of Saint Traft x3
Titania, Protector of Argoth x3
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan x3
Akiri, Line-Slinger / Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Zurgo Bellstriker
Narset, Enlightened Master
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
Ruhan of the Fomori
Sen Triplets
Sliver Hivelord
Jenara, Asura of War
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Baral, Chief of Compliance
TOP 8 (After swiss)
1. Joel San Jose Jr - Geist of Saint Traft
2. Ben Co - Geist of Saint Traft
3. Yves Bausa - Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Louie Siongco - Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
5. Jose Peter Ang - Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
6. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Jun Era Cabezudo - Geist of Saint Traft
8. Kirsten Golpeo - Baral, Chief of Compliance
I haven't been able to get all the decklists yet. Hence, no mtgtop8 posts
EVENT: June Duel Commander Tournament
VENUE: Regran Toys and Hobbies
DATE: June 10, 2018
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 18 players
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x2
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher x2
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider x2
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver x2
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Doran, the Siege Tower
The Gitrog Monster
Sigarda, Host of Herons
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
TOP 8 (after swiss):
1. Tomee Tomelden - Kraum / Tymna
2. Yves Bausa - Najeela
3. Timothy Agustin - Prossh
4. Josh Fuentes - Ikra / Kraum
5. Jayson Artillero - Yisan
6. Billy Gragasin - Kari Zev
7. Mark Diaz - Thrasios / Sidar Kondo
8. Joel San Jose - Kalitas
TOP 4 (http://mtgtop8.com/event?e=19439&f=EDH):
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
EVENT: Duel Commander Tournament
HOST/TO: Regran Toys and Hobbies, Ortigas
DATE: January 28, 2018
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 17 players
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x3
Titania, Protector of Argoth x3
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Talrand, Sky Summoner
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Anafenza, the Foremost
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
Varolz, the Scar-Stripped
Licia, Sanguine Tribune
The Gitrog Monster
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Gabe Enriquez - Zurgo Bellstriker
2. Ronald Fong - The Gitrog Monster
3. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
4. Rusty Caprichoho - Talrand, Sky Summoner
5. Joel San Jose - Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
6. Bruce Kho C Valero - Karlov of the Ghost Council
7. Simon Bryan Floreza - Karlov of the Ghost Council
8. Jose Mari Chu - Zurgo Bellstriker
Quarterfinals:
Table 1: Enriquez (Zurgo) vs. Chu (Zurgo)
Table 2: Fong (Gitrog) vs. Forteza (Karlov)
Table 3: Villaraza (Temur Partner) vs. Vallero (Karlov)
Table 4: Capricho (Talrand) vs. Jose (Kalitas)
Semifinals:
Table 1: Chu (Zurgo) vs Capricho (Talrand)
Table 2: Villaraza (Temur Partner) vs. Fong (Gitrog)
Finals:
Chu (Zurgo) vs. Fong (Gitrog)
Finalists decided to split the prizes
EVENT: 15k Duel Commander Tournament
HOST/TO: Gatecrashers, Anonas
DATE: January 21, 2018
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 47 players
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE: 6 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x8
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Arahbo, Roar of the World x3
Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x3
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa x2
The Scarab God x2
Queen Marchesa x2
The Gitrog Monster x2
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet x2
Nissa, Vastwood Seer x2
Talrand, Sky Summoner
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
Sigarda, Host of Herons
Tymna the Weaver / Ravos Soultender
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Tymna the Weaver / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Tymna the Weaver / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Griselbrand
Varolz, the Scar-Striped
Sliver Hivelord
Dragonlord Atarka
Anafenza, the Foremost
TOP 8
1. Yves Bausa - Karlov of the Ghost Council
2. Ben Co - Titania, Protector of Argoth
3. Agustin Ireneo - Nissa, Vastwood Seer
4. Aurelio Pangilinan - Baral, Chief of Compliance
5. Brian Lim - Titania, Protector of Argoth
6. Louie Siongco - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
7. Earl Castel - Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
8. Chris Villanueva - Zurgo Bellstriker
TOURNAMENT REPORT
EVENT: Duel Commander Philippines Year End Tournament
TO/Host: Kick Engines, Cubao
Date: December 17, 2017
Number of Participants: 97
Tournament Structure: 7 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x11
Karlov of the Ghost Council x4
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Arahbo, Roar of the World x4
Teferi, Temporal Archmage x3
Thrun, the Last Troll x3
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x3
Queen Marchesa x3
Animar, Soul of Elements x2
Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x2
The Gitrog Monster x2
The Scarab God x2
Dragonlord Ojutai x2
Kytheon, Hero of Akros x2
Ruhan of the Fomori x2
Kess, Dissident Mage x2
Saskia the Unyielding x2
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Varolz, the Scar-Stripped
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Nissa, Vastwood Seer
Surrak Dragonclaw
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Radha, Heir to Keld
Jenara, Asura of War
Leovold, Emissary of Trest
Keranos, God of Storms
Kefnet, the Mindful
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Maelstrom Wanderer
Akiri, Line-Slinger / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
Brago, King Eternal
Tymna the Weaver / Ravos, Soultender
Krenko, Mob Boss
Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Unknown x20
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Linneaus Abellana - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
2. Tomee Tomelden - Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
3. Francis Tabangcura - Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Mark Anthony Yap - Animar, Soul of Elements
5. Gabe Enriquez - Zurgo Bellstriker
6. Earl Castel - Tymna the Weaver / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Chris Sta. Maria - Karlov of the Ghost Council
8. Dan Jeffrey Dy - Queen Marchesa
Event: 10K Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Gatecrashers, Anonas Q.C
Date: October 29, 2017
Number of Participants: 17
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
Metagame Breakdown:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Arahbo, Roar of the World x3
The Gitrog Monster
Queen Marchesa
Zurgo Bellstriker
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ravos Soultender / Tymna the Weaver
Samut, Voice of Dissent
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
Merieke Ri Berit
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Gabe Enriquez - Zurgo Bellstriker
2. Mark Diaz - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
3. Dan Jeffrey Dy - Queen Marchesa
4. Rudi Jason Asinas - Merieke Ri Berit
5. James Calingo - Teferi, Temporal Archmage
6. Mark Anthony Biala - Samut, Voice of Dissent
7. Exequiel Brian Lim - Titania, Protector of Argoth
8. Alexander Andrei Pe - Titania, Protector of Argoth
TOP 4:
1. Zurgo Bellstriker - Enriquiez
2. Titania, Protector of Argoth - Lim
3. Queen Marchesa - Dy
4. Teferi, Temporal Archmage - Calingo
Event: 25K Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Ongkeco's Hobby Shop, Malate Manila
Date: October 21, 2017
Number of Participants: 24
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
Metagame Breakdown:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x3
The Gitrog Monster x2
Queen Marchesa x2
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Zurgo Bellstriker
Saffi Eriksdotter
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Xenagos, God of Revels
Arahbo, Roar of the World
Kess, Dissident Mage
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
Narset, Enlightened Master
Samut, Voice of Dissent
Horde of Notions
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Josh Fuentes - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
2. Pocholo Pascual - Titania, Protector of Argoth
3. Chris Sta Maria - Karlov of the Ghost Council
4. Ronald Padua - Queen Marchesa
5. Jose Ongkeko - Arahbo, Roar of the World
6. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Gnohj Tabangcura - Titania, Protector of Argoth
8. Rusty Capricho - The Gitrog Monster
TOP 4
1. Thrasios / Kraum
2. Titania
3. Thrasios / Kraum
4. Arahbo
Event: D4D Duel Commander
Host/TO: Kick Engines, Cubao Q.C
Date: October 15, 2017
Number of Participants: 19
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
Metagame Breakdown:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x3
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x2
Arahbo, Roar of the World x2
Queen Marchesa x2
Zurgo Bellstriker
Brago, King Eternal
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Merieke Ri Berit
Vendilion Clique
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Saskia the Unyielding
Kess, Dissident Mage
Samut, Voice of Dissent
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Edwin Albert - Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
2. Gabe Enriquez - Zurgo Bellstriker
3. Michael Joe Ramirez - Arahbo, Roar of the World
4. Alexander Andrei Pe - Titania, Protector of Argoth
5. Exequiel Brian Lim - Titania, Protector of Argoth
6. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Mark Anthony Biala - Samut, Voice of Dissent
8. Ben Co - Vendilion Clique
TOP 4:
1. Vendilion Clique
2. Zurgo Bellstriker
3. Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Event: Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Regran Hobbies and Collectables, Ortigas
Date: October 08, 2017
Number of Participants: 15
Tournament Structure: 4 rounds of swiss, cut to top 4
Metagame Breakdown:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x4
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Doran, the Siege Tower x2
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Merieke Ri Berit
Animar, Soul of Elements
The Gitrog Monster
Phage the Untouchable
TOP 4:
1. Teo Diaz - Titania, Protector of Argoth
2. Kenjie Meneses - Karlov of the Ghost Council
3. Alex Pe - Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Ste Villaraza - Temur Partners
TOURNAMENT REPORT
Event: 25K Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Ongkeco's Hobby Shop, Malate Manila
Date: September 30, 2017
Number of Participants: 35 players
Tournament Structure: 6 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x8
Karlov of the Ghost Council x4
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x2
Saskia the Unyielding x2
The Gitrog Monster x2
Arahbo, Roar of the World
Akiri, Line-Slinger / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
Maelstrom Wanderer
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept / Tymna the Weaver
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Surrak Dragonclaw
Thrasios, Triton Hero/ Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Doran, The Siege Tower
Talrand, Sky Summoner
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Merieke Ri Berit
Archangel Avacyn
Keranos, God of Storms
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
Narset, Enlightened Master
Daretti, Scrap Savant
TOP 8 (After swiss rounds)
1. Chris Sta. Maria - Karlov of the Ghost Council
2. Pocholo Pascual - Titania, Protector of Argoth
3. Alex Dulawan - Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Rusty Jade Capricho - The Gitrog Monster
5. Alexander Andrei Pe - Titania, Protector of Argoth
6. Francis Tabangcura - Titania, Protector of Argoth
7. Steven Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
8. Ronald Fong - The Gitrog Monster
Event: Gatecrasher's 15k Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Gatecrasher's, Anonas, Quezon City
Date: August 20, 2017
Number of Participants: 42
Tournament Structure: 6 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN*:
Titania, Protector of Argoth x10
Zurgo Bellstriker x5
Karlov of the Ghost Council x3
Doran the Siege Tower x3
Dragonlord Ojutai x2
Maelstrom Wanderer x2
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus x2
The Gitrog Monster
Tymna the Weaver/Ravos, Soultender
Akiri, Line-Slinger/Silas Renn Seeker Adept
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Braids, Cabal Minion
Jori En, Ruin Diver
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
Horde of Notions
Queen Marchesa
Thrun, the Last Troll
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Merieke Ri Berit
*Missing 2 Commanders
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Hans Biasbas - Zurgo Bellstriker
2. Ben Co - Titana, Protector of Argoth
3. Mark Toh - The Gitrog Monster
4. Michael Angelo Cabrera - Tymna the Weaver/Ravos, Soultender
5. Yves Bausa - Karlov of the Ghost Council
6. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Alex Dulawan - Titania, Protector of Argoth
8. Michael Guezzo Diaz - Doran the Siege Tower
Top 8 decides to split the prizes
EDIT: decklists are available here: http://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=16684&f=EDH
Event: Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Ongkeco's Hobby Shop, Manila
Number of Participants: 21
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 4
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x4
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Doran, the Siege Tower x2
Brago, King Eternal
Titania, Protector of Argoth
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Xenagos, God of Revels
Obzedat, Ghost Council
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Tymna the Weaver/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Atraxa, Praetor's Voice
Saskia the Unyielding
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Akiri, Line-Slinger
Jenara, Asura of War
TOP 4 (after swiss)
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Titania, Protector of Argoth
Event: Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Ongkeco's Hobby Shop, Manila
Number of Participants: 21
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 4
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Zurgo Bellstriker x4
Karlov of the Ghost Council x2
Doran, the Siege Tower x2
Brago, King Eternal
Titania, Protector of Argoth
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Xenagos, God of Revels
Obzedat, Ghost Council
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Tymna the Weaver/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Atraxa, Praetor's Voice
Saskia the Unyielding
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Akiri, Line-Slinger
Jenara, Asura of War
TOP 4 (after swiss)
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Titania, Protector of Argoth
Event: MTGO 1V1 Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Kick Engines, Cubao
Number of Participants: 16 players
Tournament Structure: 4 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN:
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy x3
Baral, Chief of Compliance x2
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic x2
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Jenara, Asura of War
Maelstrom Wanderer
Wydwen, the Biting Gale
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
Vial Smasher the Fierce / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Breya, Etherium Shaper
TOP 8 (after swiss)
1. Yves Bausa - Breya, Etherium Shaper
2. Edwin Albert - Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
3. Ste Villaraza - Vial Smasher the Fierce / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
4. Mark Diaz - Jenara, Asura of War
5. Ben Co - Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
6. Ronald Fong - Tasigur, the Golden Fang
7. Ed Tanyag - Maelstrom Wanderer
8. Alexander Andrei Pe - Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
QUARTER FINALS
Table 1: Breya vs. JVP [Breya wins]
Table 2: Oloro vs. MW [Oloro wins]
Table 3: Grixis Partner vs. Tasigur [Grixis wins]
Table 4: Jenara vs. JVP [Jenara wins]
SEMI FINALS
Table 1: Breya vs. Jenara [Breya wins]
Table 2: Grixis Partner vs. Oloro [Grixis wins]
Top 2 players decided to split the prizes.
82.25% of the meta was comprised of Uxx decks. 50% of the top 8 decks use banned commanders in Duel Commander.
Event: Duel Commander Tournament
Host/TO: Regran Toys and Collectibles
Number of Participants: 20
Tournament Structure: 5 rounds of swiss, cut to top 8
METAGAME BREAKDOWN
Geist of Saint Traft x3
Titania, Protector of Argoth x3
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan x3
Akiri, Line-Slinger / Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Zurgo Bellstriker
Narset, Enlightened Master
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
Ruhan of the Fomori
Sen Triplets
Sliver Hivelord
Jenara, Asura of War
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Baral, Chief of Compliance
TOP 8 (After swiss)
1. Joel San Jose Jr - Geist of Saint Traft
2. Ben Co - Geist of Saint Traft
3. Yves Bausa - Titania, Protector of Argoth
4. Louie Siongco - Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
5. Jose Peter Ang - Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
6. Ste Villaraza - Thrasios, Triton Hero / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7. Jun Era Cabezudo - Geist of Saint Traft
8. Kirsten Golpeo - Baral, Chief of Compliance
I haven't been able to get all the decklists yet. Hence, no mtgtop8 posts