Thopters are on top once again! After a week off, the little artifact creatures contributed to the talk of the tournament at Grand Prix London. Hangarback Walker fueled Abzan decks took the event by storm with four versions making the Top 8 with another two Abzan decks, a Jeskai deck, and a Heroic deck featuring the Construct in the Top 16.
It was only fitting that two copies of the deck faced off in the finals. In the end it was Fabrizio Anteri taking his third walk to the winner's circle as he quickly defeated Matteo Moure in the finals. Congratulations to Fabrizio Anteri, the winner of Grand Prix London!
(Tobi) Fabrizio Anteri defeats Matteo Moure 2-0 to claim the title and trophy of #gplondon! pic.twitter.com/XfiOyVBXVU
— Magic Pro Tour (@magicprotour) August 16, 2015
[Cardlist title= Hangarback Abzar - Magic Origins Standard | Fabrizio Anteri, Winner Grand Prix London]
- Creatures (21)
- 1 Warden of the First Tree
- 4 Hangarback Walker
- 4 Fleecemane Lion
- 4 Den Protector
- 4 Anafenza, the Foremost
- 4 Siege Rhino
- Planeswalkers (2)
- 1 Sorin, Solemn Visitor
- 1 Ajani, Mentor of Heroes
- Spells (11)
- 4 Dromoka's Command
- 2 Ultimate Price
- 4 Abzan Charm
- 1 Hero's Downfall
- Lands (26)
- 4 Sandsteppe Citadel
- 4 Temple of Malady
- 1 Temple of Silence
- 4 Windswept Heath
- 3 Llanowar Wastes
- 3 Caves of Koilos
- 1 Mana Confluence
- 1 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 3 Forest
- 2 Plains
- Sideboard (15)
- 1 Ultimate Price
- 4 Thoughtseize
- 2 Self-Inflicted Wound
- 2 Tragic Arrogance
- 2 Elspeth, Sun's Champion
- 1 Arashin Cleric
- 1 Surge of Righteousness
- 1 Glare of Heresy
- 1 Tasigur, the Golden Fang
[Cardlist title= Hangarback Abzan - Magic Origins Standard | Matteo Moure, Finalist Gand Prix London]
- Creatures (22)
- 2 Wingmate Roc
- 4 Anafenza, the Foremost
- 4 Fleecemane Lion
- 4 Siege Rhino
- 4 Hangarback Walker
- 2 Warden of the First Tree
- 2 Den Protector
- Planeswalkers (2)
- 2 Sorin, Solemn Visitor
- Spells (10)
- 3 Ultimate Price
- 2 Abzan Charm
- 3 Dromoka's Command
- 2 Hero's Downfall
- Lands (26)
- 4 Sandsteppe Citadel
- 3 Temple of Malady
- 3 Temple of Silence
- 4 Windswept Heath
- 3 Llanowar Wastes
- 1 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 3 Caves of Koilos
- 1 Mana Confluence
- 2 Plains
- 2 Forest
- Sideboard (12)
- 1 Ultimate Price
- 1 Dromoka's Command
- 2 Elspeth, Sun's Champion
- 4 Thoughtseize
- 3 Tragic Arrogance
- 1 Unravel the Æther
For more information on Grand Prix London be sure to visit the official coverage.
Alex Ullman contributed to this post.