| Sam Pardee | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Demographics | |
| Nickname | Smdster |
| Born | July 7, 1989 |
| Residence | Santa Clara, California |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Nagoya 2011[1] |
| Top Finishes | 6 (1 win) |
| GP top 8s | 15 (2 wins) |
| Awards | |
| PT Champion | |
Samuel Pardee is an American professional Magic: The Gathering player.
Professional play[ | ]
Before winning the Strixhaven Championship in 2021, his best result were third-place at Pro Tour Eldritch Moon in 2016 and runner-up at Pro Tour Hour of Devastation in 2017. He also has two Grand Prix wins in 15 total top eight appearances.
His win in the Strixhaven Championship provided him with access to the 2020–21 Challenger Gauntlet.[2] When he consequently finished in the Top 2 of this play-off tournament, he was rewarded with a place in the 2021 World Championship and in the 2021–22 Magic Pro League.[3]
League play[ | ]
| Season | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021–22 Magic Pro League | 18 |
Accomplishments[ | ]
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Grand Prix | Toronto | Modern | 8–9 December 2012 | 2 |
| 2012–13 | Magic Online Championship | Seattle | Special | 22–23 March 2013 | 4 |
| 2012–13 | Grand Prix | Portland | Modern | 11–12 May 2013 | 1 |
| 2013–14 | Grand Prix | Albuquerque | Standard | 22–23 November 2013 | 2 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Denver | Standard | 3–4 January 2015 | 3 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Kraków | Standard | 18–19 April 2015 | 8 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Charlotte | Modern | 13–14 June 2015 | 7 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | Detroit | Team Limited | 15–16 August 2015 | 1 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | Madison | Limited | 10–11 October 2015 | 7 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | Washington, D.C. | Team Limited | 12–13 March 2016 | 4 |
| 2015–16 | Pro Tour | Sydney | Standard and Booster Draft | 5–7 August 2016 | 3 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Mexico City | Team Limited | 8–9 April 2017 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Omaha | Standard | 3–4 June 2017 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Las Vegas | Limited | 16–17 June 2017 | 4 |
| 2016–17 | Pro Tour | Kyoto | Standard and Booster Draft | 28–30 July 2017 | 2 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Denver | Standard | 19–20 August 2017 | 6 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Detroit | Team Modern | 8–9 September 2018 | 2 |
| 2018–19 | Grand Prix | Calgary | Modern | 30–31 March 2019 | 2 |
| 2020–21 | Split Championship | MTG Arena | Standard and Historic | June 4-6, 2021 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | Worlds | MTG Arena | Standard and Booster Draft | 8-10 October 2021 | 6 |
| 2023–24 | Pro Tour | Chicago | Pioneer and Booster Draft | 23–25 February 2024 | 5 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Pro Tour Results[ | ]
| Season | Pro Tour | Format | Finish | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nagoya | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 104 | |
| 2012–13 | Return to Ravnica in Seattle | Modern and Booster Draft | 272 | |
| 2012–13 | Gatecrash in Montreal | Standard and Booster Draft | 309 | |
| 2012–13 | Dragon's Maze in San Diego | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 297 | |
| 2013–14 | Theros in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 118 | |
| 2013–14 | Born of the Gods in Valencia | Modern and Booster Draft | 23 | $2,500 |
| 2013–14 | Journey into Nyx in Atlanta | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 312 | |
| 2013–14 | Magic 2015 in Portland | Standard and Booster Draft | 35 | $1,500 |
| 2014–15 | Khans of Tarkir in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 128 | |
| 2014–15 | Fate Reforged in Washington, D.C. | Modern and Booster Draft | 302 | |
| 2014–15 | Dragons of Tarkir in Brussels | Standard and Booster Draft | 227 | |
| 2014–15 | Magic Origins in Vancouver | Standard and Booster Draft | 184 | |
| 2015–16 | Battle for Zendikar in Milwaukee | Standard and Booster Draft | 72 | $1,000 |
| 2015–16 | Oath of the Gatewatch in Atlanta | Modern and Booster Draft | 22 | $2,500 |
| 2015–16 | Shadows over Innistrad in Madrid | Standard and Booster Draft | 126 | |
| 2015–16 | Eldritch Moon in Sydney | Standard and Booster Draft | 3 | $12,500 |
| 2016–17 | Kaladesh in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 145 | |
| 2016–17 | Aether Revolt in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 50 | $1,000 |
| 2016–17 | Amonkhet in Nashville | Standard and Booster Draft | 177 | |
| 2016–17 | Hour of Devastation in Kyoto | Standard and Booster Draft | 2 | $20,000 |
| 2017–18 | Ixalan in Albuquerque | Standard and Booster Draft | 35 | $1,500 |
| 2017–18 | Rivals of Ixalan in Bilbao | Modern and Booster Draft | 435 | |
| 2017–18 | Dominaria in Richmond | Standard and Booster Draft | 163 | |
| 2017–18 | 25th Anniversary in Minneapolis | Team Constructed | 136 | |
| 2018–19 | Guilds of Ravnica in Atlanta | Standard and Booster Draft | 126 | |
| 2018–19 | Mythic Championship Cleveland 2019 | Standard and Booster Draft | 145 | $500 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
References[ | ]
- ↑ Meghan Wolff (June 9, 2021). "It's Not a Pardee Without Friends". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Elizabeth Rice (August 2, 2021). "Stepping Into the Challenger Spotlight". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Four for the Worlds Stage. Magic.gg (August 8, 2021).