With Pro Tour: Amsterdam only a week away, we caught up with the previous Pro Tour Champion to hear his thoughts about the upcoming tournament. Arthur Trehet won Pro Tour: Los Angeles in 2024 with Dromai, Ash Artist against Max Klein playing Dorinthea Ironsong, in an incredible nail-biting final match that came down to a single Sigil of Solace. Arthur started playing Flesh and Blood in 2023 and only a year later ascended to the ranks of legend, proving that anyone who puts in enough hard work has the potential to become a champion.
How has life changed since Pro Tour: Los Angeles?
Well back then I was traveling in South America, now I'm back in Paris which means I have more time to dedicate to Flesh and Blood!
What did you end up spending your prize money on?
With the money from Pro Tour: Los Angeles, I extended my ongoing trip a bit, I bought a decent amount of Flesh and Blood cards, and I planned trips to Amsterdam and Osaka!
What are you most looking forward to at Pro Tour: Amsterdam?
Of course I am excited about competing, I am curious to see how the meta shapes out and if the deck I will bring is a good pick, but I am also really looking forward to just hanging out with friends, seeing the community, and having a good time in Amsterdam.
Which hero do you think will win Pro Tour: Amsterdam?
Right now it seems like Zen is the best deck, however there are a few counters like Nuu having good results, and other strong picks like Azalea, Kano, Prism, and Kayo doing pretty good. So if I had to bet I would probably put my nickels on Zen, but I wouldn't be surprised if any of the other heroes I mentioned were to rise to the top.
What are your thoughts on Part the Mistveil Booster Draft?
I really like this draft format! First of all I think the 30 card limit for deck building makes for a way more enjoyable experience as it allows people to stay open longer in the draft without the frustration of having too few cards to beat fatigue. I also think this is one the most balanced formats we've had in terms of power level of the different heroes. I also like the fact that the pack distribution makes signals easier to read and to send than in previous formats. And finally, I like that this format has depth and complexity, for instance the possibility to build different archetypes of one hero, but is still a very accessible format.
As a Pro Tour Champion, what’s your advice to new players?
If you're starting Flesh and Blood, I think you should try to find a hero that suits you and that you enjoy playing before to pick the "best" one, because Flesh and Blood is complex and rewards experience and matchup knowledge. You should make sure you're having fun to be able to invest time and effort in the game and the hero you'll first play.
Shout out your local game store!
Uchronies Games, Paris!
