Facing mono blue Faeries, he had five blasts lined up against four creatures. Odds were in his favor but we may never know how it would have played out. 👇 Every game tells a story at NRG 👇 #MTG #MagicTheGathering #NRGSeries #CompetitiveMTG #TCGCommunity

MTG legend Jeff Laubenstein 🎨 is here at NRG Mundelein—signing, painting, and connecting with players all weekend long. The art, the game, the community—it’s all part of the NRG experience. ⚡✨ @jeff_laubenstein #MagicTheGathering #MTGArtists #NRGTournament #CardGameCommunity #MTGMundelein

Austin Deceder says the worst deck is Mill 💀 His advice? Fade the matchup and don’t let it tilt you... focus on playing your game and closing fast. 👇 How do you beat Mill 👇 #MTG #MagicTheGathering #MillDeck #CompetitiveMTG #NRGSeries

Gerrick Alford ✨ NRG Player of the Year ✨ showing why he earned it—piloting Faeries vs Infinity with precision, dodging threats and knowing exactly when to counter… and when to hold back. 👇 Witness greatness at NRG 👇 #MTG #NRGSeries #PlayerOfTheYear #MagicTheGathering #CompetitiveMTG

NRG isn’t just gaming—it’s the energy, the chaos, the hype. When the stakes are high, sometimes the only move left… is to flip the table. 🔥🎲💥⚡ Will you bring the energy? #MTG #CardGames #TabletopGaming #competitivemtg #NRG

Inkling Customs crafts the Showdown Winner Tokens 🏆 When you take home the win, you get to team up with her to design the ultimate keepsake. Your victory, immortalized in art. 👇 Play hard, win big, create yours 👇 #MTG #CustomCards #CardAlters #TCGCommunity #NRGSeries

Another amazing weekend @nrgseries.bsky.social We got to go crazy with the Goblins🔥❤️ 4-4 in Modern, 4-3 in Legacy That’s just another day in the office💪🤌 More important to me than the winning is seeing my friends and having fun doing what I love, being a part of the Gathering @fireshoes.bsky.social

7-1 through the swiss in the @nrgseries.bsky.social Modern Showdown for 3rd. My only losses were both to Raja (GGs), fairly certain I win if not for him. Dusk Rose Reliquary was shockingly good, mainly for Clarion Conqueror. List in Alt text. SB guide+mini-report in reply. @fireshoes.bsky.social

Leo’s all about Pioneer as the best format 🃏 and swears Rhox War Monk is the ultimate card. Efficient, resilient, and a powerhouse in midrange battles. 👇 What’s your Pioneer staple? 👇 #MTG #PioneerMTG #RhoxWarMonk #MagicTheGathering #NRGSeries

Tyler doesn’t hold back ❄️ His least favorite deck of all time? Eldrazi Winter—a format-warping nightmare that left little room for fun or fairness. 👇 What deck would you banish from history? 👇 #MTG #MagicTheGathering #EldraziWinter #CompetitiveMTG #NRGSeries

Congrats to the #NRGCHI #MTGEOE Sealed Trial winner, James Bush (Jund)!

Congrats to the #NRGCHI Legacy Trial winner, Simon Kamerow (Burn)!

Let’s go! Burn took down the @nrgseries.bsky.social Legacy Trial! Congrats Simon

Huge shout out to the Judges of #NRGCHI !!! Thank you for another fantastic weekend of events!

Congrats to the #NRGCHI Legacy Trial Top 8! 1. Mitchell Burns (Moon Stompy) 2. Drew Otto (Painter) 3. Oliver Voegeli (Mystic Forge Combo) 4. Charlie Dusterberg (Cloudpost) 5. Tzvi Rubin (Ocelot Midrange) 6. Gerrick Alford (Izzet Delver) 7. Nathan Marhefke (Dimir Reanimator) 8. Simon Kamerow (Burn)

Congrats to the #NRGCHI #MTGEOE Sealed Trial Top 8! 1. Wesley Hickman 2. Dexin Zang 3. James Bush 4. Jess Williams 5. Matthew Watts 6. Xiong Chu 7. Derrik Hamilton 8. Grayson Nemets

Looking for photos from #NRGCHI?! Follow us on facebook, event photos uploaded same-day! View Day 2 photos at: www.facebook.com/share/p/1CNi...

We are halfway through Season Two! With invites deferring to unqualified players, we turn our sights on Casey Ryback, Raja Sulaiman and Fletcher Johnson currently holding the top spots to qualify for #NRGCHAMP! Tune in today to see how the Leaderboard shakes up! twitch.tv/NRGSeries

The showdown in Mundelein has begun 🏆 $10k on the line, a Championship invite, and the chance to meet MTG icons @postrk & @jeff_laubenstein Seats are scarce—are you ready to make your move or fold under pressure? Join the action 👇 #MTGEvents #NRGTour #MagicTheGathering #MTGLife #CardGameCommunity

Congrats to the #NRGCHI Modern $10k Showdown winner, Jacob Cupp (Blue Belcher)!! Welcome to #NRGCHAMP!!

Congrats to the #NRGCHI Modern $10k Top 8! 1. Jacob Havard (Jeskai Affinity) 2. Jacob Cupp (Blue Belcher) 3. Ryan Hayes (Esper Goryo's) 4. Raja Sulaiman (Azorius Control) 5. Robert Pounds (Affinity) 6. Daniel Staup (Eldrazi Tron) 7. Matthew Bailey (Samwise Combo) 8. Casey Ryback (Esper Goryo's)

Looking for tokens, playmats and custom alters!? You are spoiled for choices at #NRGCHI! @illustratorjeff.bsky.social @inklincustoms.bsky.social & @postrk.bsky.social Here ALL WEEKEND!

Looking for photos from #NRGCHI?! Follow us on facebook, event photos uploaded same-day! Day 1 photos at: facebook.com/share/p/173FH4XfM4/

Same gives us the full breakdown 🔥 A Team Flexslot mirror match that came down to razor-thin plays and tight sequencing, showing why every slot really does matter. 👇 Watch the next showdown live at NRG 👇 #MTG #NRGSeries #MagicTheGathering #CompetitiveMTG #TCGCommunity

Looking for some side action at #NRGCHI!? We have events and prizes all weekend at the Sides Stage! 🔸RCQs! 🔸Legacy and Pauper constructed! 🔸#MTGEOE Sealed! 🔸Standard Battle Box! Sponsored by @ultimateguard.bsky.social ! nrgseries.com/events/nrg-series-showdown-weekend-mundelein-il-86

152 Players have joined us for the #NRGCHI Modern Showdown! Tune in as they battle for the $10k prize pool, RC invites, and an invite to #NRGCHAMP!! 📺 twitch.tv/NRGSeries

Behind the scenes at NRG 🎥✨ From camera setups to commentary, it takes a full crew to bring the streamed games to life. The matches are fire—but the production is just as epic. 👇 Catch the action live or in person 👇 #MTG #NRGSeries #EsportsProduction #MagicTheGathering #TCGCommunity

#NRGCHI Mundelein has a Special Guest! Get a photo with everyone's favorite Monster! @sullivanmonster.bsky.social will not only be attending the event in Mundelein but will be available for a photo op on Saturday from 1-2pm!

Need a monster hug? I will be at @nrgseries.bsky.social ’s NRGCHI event in Mundeleine this Saturday! Come say hi, get a pic or a hug, or take a video to show your kids how you play Magic with a monster sometimes.

Liam’s favorite brew? 🌪️ The wild, cascading chaos of Yidris Maelstrom Wielder—a wheel deck that thrives on pure unpredictability and nonstop value. 👇 Bring your spice to the table at NRG 👇 #MTGCommander #Yidris #MagicTheGathering #DeckTech #NRGSeries

With the return of MTG Artists to the Series comes an exciting new side event offering for those who believe in the heART of the cards! Grab a friend, crack packs of Mystery Booster 2 and compete as a Two Headed Giant hungry to win signed art by @postrk.bsky.social and @illustratorjeff.bsky.social

Inkling Customs bringing the heat 🔥 From custom alters to one-of-a-kind Token art, their work turns every deck into a statement piece. Come see their craft up close at NRG events! @inklincustoms 👇 Support creators leveling up the game 👇 #MTG #CardAlters #CustomCards #TCGCommunity #NRGSeries

Jesse’s top TCG? Yu-Gi-Oh! 🔥 He loves the insane combo potential and how the managed ban list keeps the game balanced but explosive. 👇 Duelists welcome at every NRG event 👇 #YuGiOh #TCGCommunity #CardGames #CompetitivePlay #NRGSeries

Are you longing for the golden age of Standard? Do dreams of casting Siege Rhino make you Revel with the Eidolons? Stop throwing helpless Izzet three drops into a cauldron and dive into Andrew Reynolds Standard Battle Box featuring decks from Theros standard, Khans Standard, and more! Details 🔽

THIS WEEKEND is #NRGCHI!!! 🔸$10k Modern Showdown! Winner qualifies immediately for #NRGCHAMP!! 🔸$2.5k Legacy Trial! 🔸$2.5k #MTGEOE Sealed Trial! Sponsored by @ultimateguard.bsky.social !! Register now at: spicerack.gg/events/conventions/nrg-series-showdown-weekend-mundelein-il-86

Just wrapped a set vs Neoform 💥 Game one they had the counter ready, but after that? Their protection spells couldn’t keep pace and the matchup swung hard. 👇 Test your deck against the best at NRG 👇 #MTG #MagicTheGathering #CompetitiveMTG #DeckTech #NRGSeries

Grayson admits Magic is the #1 TCG ❤️ but Pokémon still holds that #2 spot 🐉 Once a hardcore Pokémon grinder—until the Seismitoad meta hit—he even played Magic between Pokémon rounds. 👇 Find players with stories like this at NRG 👇 #MTG #PokemonTCG #TradingCardGames #TCGCommunity #NRGSeries

Colin Turner breaks down Flesh and Blood like only a true grinder can ⚔️ From heroes to pitch values, he makes the game click fast—perfect for anyone looking to dive deeper into the TCG scene. @fabtcg 👇 Learn, play, compete 👇 #FleshAndBloodTCG #CardGames #TCGCommunity #DeckBuilding #NRGSeries

J Row isn’t just a professor—he’s a Commander coach, breaking down deck techs and slinging spells with the community 🎓🔥 Come meet minds like his at NRG events and level up your game! 👇 Join the table today 👇 #MagicTheGathering #MTGCommander #DeckTech #MTGCommunity #NRGSeries

The series welcomes @postrk.bsky.social next weekend at #NRGCHI!!! Stop by for prints, tokens, AND signatures!

We're thrilled to have @illustratorjeff.bsky.social join us next weekend at #NRGCHI!!! He'll be selling art, accessories, tokens, AND signing your favorite staples!!

Attention Magic: The Gathering players 🃏 The NRG Series is your chance to play Modern, Pioneer, and Legacy at a competitive level, win prizes, and meet fellow MTG nerds! 📅 Secure your seat at the next event — link in bio. #MagicTheGathering #MTGTournament #CompetitiveMTG #MTGCommunity #MTGEvents

Wednesday Night Modern! At the Store Stream! Watch the locals preview #NRGCHI coming up next weekend! 🎙 @goblinringleader.bsky.social @swampsolringgo.bsky.social twitch.tv/NRGStore

Streaming LIVE with my buddy @swampsolringgo.bsky.social 🔥🔥🤘 Who will win the @nrgseries.bsky.social Modern Locals? Find out tonight! 🫵🥇 www.youtube.com/live/GLzwZue...

AJ is off to a hot start at 2-0 🔥 Playing Boros Energy, he took down Esper Blink twice by landing a turn two Overlord that sealed both games. How would you sideboard against that line? #MagicTheGathering #MTGTournament #CompetitiveMTG #MTGCommunity #MTGEvents

Will breaks down his friendly match: Neoform vs Jeskai Wizards ⚔️ From early plays to the finishing turn, this recap shows how different strategies clash in Magic: The Gathering. Which deck would you pilot? #MagicTheGathering #MTGTournament #CompetitiveMTG #MTGCommunity #MTGEvents

The NRG Series brought competitive Magic: The Gathering to Lansing 🏆 Modern, Pioneer, and Legacy filled the hall with nonstop matches, big plays, and a packed MTG community. 📅 Don’t miss the next stop — register now. #MagicTheGathering #MTGTournament #CompetitiveMTG #MTGCommunity #MTGEvents

Are burn strategies overrated in Magic: The Gathering? 🔥 This player thinks so, and says Bogles is the perfect counter. Do you agree, or is burn still one of the strongest ways to win? #MagicTheGathering #MTGTournament #CompetitiveMTG #MTGCommunity #MTGEvents

Agree or disagree: Lightning Bolt is the best card design in Magic. ⚡  Liam makes the case, but what do you think — is Bolt the peak of efficiency, or does another card deserve the crown? #MagicTheGathering #MTGTournament #CompetitiveMTG #MTGCommunity #MTGEvents

Leave the Vivi at home, in TWO WEEKS it's all about Modern, Legacy, and EOE at #NRGCHI!!! 🔸$10k Modern Showdown! 🔸$2.5k Legacy Trial! 🔸$2.5k #MTGEOE Sealed Trial! Sponsored by @ultimateguard.bsky.social ! spicerack.gg/events/conventions/nrg-series-showdown-weekend-mundelein-il-86