Jessica Estephan

Jessica started playing around Born of the Gods and has enjoyed competitive Magic for a couple of years. She was a Team GP Sydney winner in 2018, enjoys travelling to GPs, and can often be found playing MTGO. She'll play any Constructed format and has a soft spot for Cube.

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Mono-Red and More: 6 Lists to Try in Ravnica Allegiance Standard

By Jessica Estephan / January 24, 2019 October 10, 2019

Jessica Estephan is diving right into the new format, and her first recommendation is a classic: play Mono-Red.

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Jess’s Guide to the Grind: How to Go from Bronze to Platinum and Beyond in MTG Arena

By Jessica Estephan / January 12, 2019 October 10, 2019

At the beginning of your journey up the MTG Arena ladder, it’s about quantity over win-rate.

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Control in Guilds of Ravnica Standard

By Jessica Estephan / October 24, 2018 October 10, 2019

Teferi and Settle looked like two of the most potent cards for the new format. But building a solid version of control has proven tricky.

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From Amulet Bloom to Bloomless Amulet

By Jessica Estephan / October 2, 2018 October 10, 2019

It’s been a long road for Amulet Bloom, but despite bannings and the rise of Field of Ruin, it’s still a strong choice.

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“Oh You’re the Girl that Won a GP”

By Jessica Estephan / August 3, 2018 October 10, 2019

Winning a Grand Prix should be one of the best experiences in Magic, right? For Jessica, it wasn’t all celebration.