I'm Hypergeomancer, mathematician and competitive Magic player.
Paupergeddon Summer 2026 has just wrapped up, and I'm happy to say that this edition's champion is not only a friend, but also one of my regular playtesting buddies: Jan Plachý.
Today, I have Jan on the channel to tell the story of his incredible tournament run. We talk about his deck choice, tournament preparation, the key matches that defined his run, and the decisions that ultimately brought him the trophy. Beyond that, we dive into his approach to improvement, deckbuilding philosophy, competitive mindset, and what it really takes to become a consistently strong Magic player.
If you'd like to hear it directly from the champion, you can watch the full interview here:
▷ Video: https://youtube.com/live/b0UEJ_0xETM
Huge congratulations again, Jan! It's great to see all the hard work pay off with a Paupergeddon champion title.
Jan is also working on a detailed tournament report, so if you'd like an even deeper look into his winning run, stay tuned: that's definitely one to watch out for.
Enjoy the interview!
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