The Cards Vault x Louks Pub Commander Tournament

The Cards Vault is excited to announce that we are FINALLY going to be hosting our first MTG Event in partnership with our neighbours at Louks Pub! 

When: Saturday April 26th @11:00am (We ask that all players arrive in a timely manner with their own format legal deck) Player Cap - 64 people

Where: Louks Pub 1345 Rue Notre-Dame Lachine Qc H8S 2C9 

Ticket:: $29.99 +tax each ticket includes:

•  $5 tab to go towards drinks and food from Louks

• 1x Tarkir: Dragonstorm Play Booster pack

• Entry into many Random Draw Prizes

 The Cards Vault will be open during our usual operating hours of 10:00am-5:00pm, allowing participants to visit the shop between matches!

As this event will take place in a Pub, we ask that everyone be respectful of their fellow players and keep drinks and food at a safe distance from theirs and their opponent’s cards. The Cards Vault and Louks are not responsible for any damages incurred to participant’s cards and/or accessories should an accident occur. 

As Commander is the current fan favourite for casual MTG events, we figured this would be the obvious choice for our first event. Players will compete in single-elimination rounds of 3-5 players (depending on player attendance), the winner of each match up will move on to the next round until a winner is determined. The number of players per match up and and the amount of rounds will depend on the number of participating players. 

In an attempt to keep this as casual as possible we will be implementing a Commander Power Level of 1-4, however, we recommend playing with a level 3-4 deck to be evenly matched against your opponents. No level 5 decks are permitted for this event. Please consult the link below for information on Commander Power Levels. DECK LISTS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED BUT PLEASE DISCLOSE YOUR “GAME CHANGERS” BEFORE YOU MATCH AND PROXIES ARE PROHIBITED.

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-commander-brackets-beta

Our prizing structure is also designed to encourage participation and aim towards having a good time, over competition. Rest assured, we will host competitive events in the future but for our first MTG event we want to keep it as accessible as possible. 

Prizing and Ticket Inclusions:

• Everyone gets $5 to spend at Louks and 1x Tarkir: Dragonstorm Play Booster Pack

• Top 4 will each receive 1x Tarkir: Dragonstorm Collector Booster Pack

• 1st Place 1x Extra Tarkir: Dragonstorm Collector Booster Pack

• We will use all remaining funds for random draws

• Prizes are subject to change based on ticket sales

• All prizing will be announced before starting the event.

Deck Building:

• Commander: Choose a legendary creature to be your Commander, which will reside in the command zone and can be cast from there for its mana cost. 

• Deck Size: Your deck must contain exactly 100 cards, including your Commander.

• Singleton Format: You can only have one copy of each card (except for basic lands).

• Color Identity: Your Commander's color identity must match the colors of the other cards in your deck.

Tournament Format:

• Free-for-all Multiplayer: you're playing against everyone else at the table. 

• Starting Life: Each player starts with 40 life. 

• Command Zone: Your Commander starts in the command zone, which is a special area off to the side of the game. 

• Commander Damage: If your Commander deals 21 points of damage to a player, that player loses the game. 

• Turns: Turns progress in a clockwise direction around the table. 

• Attacking: You can attack any other player, regardless of their position on the table.

Tournament Structure:

• Single-elimination: a competitor is eliminated after losing a single match, and the winner of each match advances to the next round until a champion is determined. 

• Round Time: 120mins

• Player Matchup: 3-5 players per match (depends on player count), randomly paired.

Tournament Etiquette:

• Respect the Game: Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards other players and the tournament organizers. BE RESPECTFUL OF PLAYERS, THOSE WORKING AND THE VENUE.

• Be on Time: Arrive on time for your matches and be prepared to play. 

• Engage with the Community: Talk to other players, share your excitement for the game, and learn from others. 

• Prepare: Make sure you have a well-built deck that is sleeved.

• Consult a Judge: If you have questions about the rules or the tournament, consult a judge.

PLEASE NOTE: You are required to bring your own format and tournament legal deck, one will not be provided for you.  Pre purchased tickets will guarantee you a spot in the event. For more information please call 514-538-3010 or email support@thecardsvault.com This is a final purchase so only purchase a ticket if you can be sure to attend the event. No refunds will be given out.