Simon Narode
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Bio: My name is Simon, and I play in the Masters Division in Portland, Oregon. I have been playing since March 2011. I placed in the top 16 at US Nationals in 2012, 2nd place at the 2013 World Championships, and top 8 at the 2015 World Championships.
Coming in Last and Being Okay with It “Iβm not crazy about this format, and I know Iβm not the first person youβve heard say that. Iβve been playing for about five years, and Iβve had success a number of times at major tournaments, culminating with a 2ndΒ place finish at Worlds 2013 and top 8 in 2015. But this year, with limited consistency options and turn 1 Item lock, I feel deck builders are held back. I like to build wacky decks but am always too scared to take them to tournaments. This format in particular is not kind to rogue ideas, so if I want to win,…
__________ takes this form when enraged. It won’t stop spewing flames until its rage has settled, even if its body starts to melt. (Galarian Darmanitan)