GRAND PRIX BUENOS AIRES 2015
Golden Center
Int. Cantilo y Int. Güiraldes s/n
1128 Capital Federal
Official hashtag: #gpba
GP BUENOS AIRES WEBSITE
FORMAT & SCHEDULE
BYES
Last year, Grand Prix Buenos Aires broke the record for the biggest Latin American Magic event ever. In 2015, we plan to do it again!
Come join us in late June for thrilling Standard action, hundreds of side events, and all in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will host international vendors, the most-awesome-man-in-the-world (also known as rk post), and a few more surprises.
Grand Prix Buenos Aires is aimed to be a can't-miss event all over again. Get your tickets ready and your cards sleeved. We are ready to welcome Planeswalkers from all over the world.
Entry into the Grand Prix event venue is free of charge.
Main Event Registration Fee: US$60 (with playmat or Sleep-in Special), US$50 (without playmat)
Main Event Maximum Capacity is 1,100 Players
Registration online until June 25
Registration will be held on-site Friday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Many Grand Prix offer additional services to participants, such as Sleep-In Specials and VIP packages. Sleep-In Specials allow players with byes to skip the player meeting on Saturday and arrive shortly before their first round begins. VIP packages provide various perks such as complimentary bottled water, special seating, and exclusive artist signings. Details of these services vary from event to event; please check the organizer's web site for specifics.
The format for Grand Prix Buenos Aires is Standard Constructed. For more information on the format and schedule, click here.
Players can earn tournament byes for the Grand Prix Buenos Aires main event on Saturday by meeting the appropriate Planeswalker Point thresholds by June 24 or by winning a Grand Prix Trial that awards byes to this event.
For more information on the number of byes you can earn for this event and how to earn them, click here.
Along with the main event, there are additional side-event tournaments to play in at a Grand Prix. Side events are offered at all Grand Prix on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For details on side events that you can find at every Grand Prix, click here.
A list of additional events and a full schedule for when side events take place can be found on the Grand Prix Buenos Aires website. All side events (except casual events) will have a Planeswalker Points multiplier of 3x.
Last Chance Trials
Both Standard and Sealed Deck Trials will be offered on-demand on Friday, June 26.
Standard Trials: US$20 entry, 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sealed Deck Trials: US$30 entry, 9:00am – 6:00pm
1st place – 2 Byes for the Grand Prix Main Event, Sleep-in-Special, 250 Prize Wall tickets
2nd place – 250 Prize Wall tickets
3rd-4th place – 150 Prize Wall tickets
5th-8th place – 100 Prize Wall tickets
9th-16th place – 50 Prize Wall tickets
Some of the hottest and most famous artists in Magic will be joining us at Grand Prix Buenos Aires. All artists will be available to sign cards, playmats, and more. In addition, all will be selling prints, artist proofs, original art/sketches, and doing custom alterations of mats and cards!
Artists scheduled to appear at Grand Prix Buesnos Aires include rk post. For more information, click here
Two airports service the city of Buenos Aires: Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport and Aeroparque Jorge Newberry Airport.
For travel information to the venue, click here.
For hotel information for this event, click here.
Select players at Grand Prix Buenos Aires will receive an event-exclusive UltraPRO playmat featuring the art from Duress. For details, see www.gpbue.com.
JUDGES AND NOTES
Online registration until June 25
On-site registration on June 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 27: Grand Prix Buenos Aires begins at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 28: Day Two begins at 9:00 a.m.
The main tournament at Grand Prix Buenos Aires is open to Magic players of all ages.
Players must have a signed waiver and consent form to compete at Grand Prix Buenos Aires. Forms can be downloaded here and will be available on-site. Minors must have a parent of guardian's signature on these forms. Minors will not be able to register or play unless we receive a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. No exceptions.
Players must use the same deck on Day Two that they used on Day One
All players with an X-2-0 record (or better) or the top 64 players – whichever is greater – advance to the second day of competition for prizes and invitations.
9-12 $600
*If Grand Prix attendance is 1,200-2,399 participants, prize money will be paid out to 100th place. If Grand Prix attendance is 2,400-3,599 participants, prize money will be paid out to 150th place. If Grand Prix attendance is 3,600 or more participants, prize money will be paid out to 230th place.
Attendance at a Grand Prix is calculated on participation, not preregistration. The Tournament Organizer will announce GP attendance as soon as this is confirmed. Tournament attendance and standing are subject to review by Wizards of the Coast before being finalized.
Top 8 finishers also earn invitations and airfare to Pro Tour Battle for Zendikar October 16-18, 2015.
In addition, all players with 39 match points or greater at the end of the event will receive an invitation to Pro Tour Battle for Zendikar October 16-18, 2015.
All prizes displayed in U.S. dollars. Prizes subject to change.
Place Pro Point
Byes earned through Planeswalker Points are calculated using the Planeswalker Point totals from all reported events as of the Wednesday immediately before the Grand Prix. Points earned in tournaments held at the Grand Prix event site do not count toward earned byes at that Grand Prix.
Players with a Pro Players Club level of Gold or Platinum
Players with a Pro Players Club level of Silver
Along with the main event, there are additional side-event tournaments to play in at a Grand Prix. The Side Events listed in this section are on the schedule of every Grand Prix.
Earn a valuable Two-Round bye by winning one of the Last-Chance Trials. Last-Chance Trials are 32-person single-elimination events, starting as soon as 32 players register.
Qualifier tournaments for the Super Sunday Series will be held at each Grand Prix. The Top 8 players in the Super Sunday Series qualifier will each be awarded a commemorative Grand Prix water bottle. The winner of the Super Sunday Series qualifier will earn an invitation and travel award for the Super Sunday Series Championship 2016, expected to be held in January 2016 in Seattle. The Super Sunday Series Championship experience also includes a tour of Wizards of the Coast, dinner with Wizards employees, and more.
A farmboy from Illinois with a gift for sketching, rk post has become one of Magic's iconic artists. Some of his most beloved creations include Morphling as well as Lightning Angel.
ART BY RK POST
Tournament Organizer: Dominaria Comics
Email: grandprixbuenosaires@gmail.com