About
The ANZ Magic Super Series is a competitive Magic: The Gathering program for players in Australia and New Zealand. The series is divided into three cycles each year. WPN Stores in these regions can host Regional Championship Qualifiers (RCQs), where players compete to qualify for that cycle's Regional Championship (RC). Success at the RC could earn you a place in the Pro Tour or even the World Championships!
Cycles are distinct phases of the ANZ Magic Super Series, each culminating in a Regional Championship. Each Cycle will have a specific format (Standard, Pioneer, Modern) which defines the format of the Regional Championship.
Players can compete in Regional Championship Qualifiers, City Qualifiers, and Last Chance Qualifiers during a cycle to win a place in the Regional Championship.
WPN stores across the region host RCQs, offering qualification places to the top-performing players at each event. Stores receive a kit with special promo cards for participants and winners, sponsored prize support, and have the flexibility to set their own entry fee, include additional prize support, and the event date. Players can compete in multiple RCQs, with qualifications passing down if they qualify more than once.
Each cycle, a special City Qualifier will be held in each major city across the region. Similar to RCQs, these events happen only once per cycle and offer 8 qualification places for the Regional Championship. They may also include extra promo cards or special prizes.
The ANZ Super Series three-day weekend events are large gatherings held at major venues where the Regional Championships take place. All players who qualified can compete in the RC for a share of $15,000 USD in prize money and a chance to qualify for the Pro Tour or even the World Championships. The weekend also features a variety of side events, including competitive and casual formats, plus the Sunday $5k event.
Players can still qualify for the Regional Championships by competing in Last Chance Qualifiers on the Friday of any ANZ Super Series three-day weekend. These 16-player single-elimination events offer winners a spot in the Regional Championships. You can choose to pay for a single entry or buy a day pass to play as many events as needed until you qualify.
We may host special events in regional cities throughout the year. These events will include Top 8 qualifiers for the Regional Championships, Commander activations, and plenty of side events. Stay tuned for updates on events coming to your city!
Each Super Series Weekend and Destination Event will feature plenty of exciting events open to the public. Check the weekend schedule for the cycle to see what’s on and plan your day.
Store Qualifiers will be run at Competitive Rules Enforcement Level. This means that players will be required to register a deck list for the event.
Store Qualifiers must be run under the following tournament rules. It is important to note that if you choose to run Sealed Format, then there should be a Top 8 Booster Draft for events with more than 8 players. This may inflate the entry fee for sealed events.
CONSTRUCTED
| Players | Format | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum 8 Players | 3 Rounds Single Elimination | No Playoffs |
| 9-16 Players | 5 Rounds Swiss | Top 4 Playoffs |
| 17-32 Players | 5 Rounds Swiss | Top 8 Playoffs |
| 33-64 Players | 6 Rounds Swiss | Top 8 Playoffs |
LIMITED
| Players | Format | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum 8 Players | 3 Rounds Single Elimination | No Playoffs |
| 9-16 Players | 4 Rounds Swiss | Top 8 Booster Draft Playoffs |
| 17-32 Players | 5 Rounds Swiss | Top 8 Booster Draft Playoffs |
| 33-64 Players | 6 Rounds Swiss | Top 8 Booster Draft Playoffs |
You can find all Magic rules and documentation here
Players can apply for a Travel Allowance to assist in attending the Regional Championships. Check each cycle's information for cut off dates and application instructions.
Judges play an important role in play and event integrity. RCQ’s Must have someone to act as the adjudicator of the event. This can be a store staff member, Community person with strong rules knowledge or an officially trained Judge.
Stores – Need a Judge for your upcoming RCQ? Fill out the form at this link to request a judge from the Judge community.
The ANZ Magic Super Series is created for the Magic communities of Australia and New Zealand, bringing players together through competitive tabletop events. It provides a pathway to greatness, leading to the Pro Tour and beyond. We look forward to working with the Magic community to make this the best series possible!
Glenn has been in the gaming industry for 30 years, managing The Games Capital retail store in Canberra, which is part of the Good Games chain of games stores. Glenn has also worked in the Good Games Head Office team assisting with management of its stores and Franchising.
Glenn has run many Magic events from store level to international events. Glenn was Tournament Organiser for the 2017 and 2018 Australian Magic Nationals events and the 2019 MCQ Series in Australia as well as assisting in the operations of several MagicFests for CFBEvents.
Glenn has also run events at Canberra’s own CANCON Convention for the past 15 years. Glenn has played Magic since 1994 and likes casting creatures with ‘enters the battlefield’ effects.
Favourite Magic Cards: Birds of Paradise and Siege Rhino.