FlyQuest Unveils DUEL LAND: A Creator-Powered Magic: The Gathering Showdown
LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyQuest is proud to announce DUEL LAND, a brand-new creator event that brings together fan-favorite Magic and gaming personalities for a high-energy, charity-driven Magic: The Gathering experience — presented by Archidekt.
Hosted by Travis Gafford and Brian Kibler, Duel Land will debut with a 2v2 Two-Headed Giant format using Final Fantasy prerelease kits. Each team will build two separate decks from a shared pool of cards, then enter battle with a shared life total and one unified strategy. It's teamwork, chaos, and card-slinging at its finest.
"Bringing esports and Magic: The Gathering together is a dream moment for me. I'm thrilled to be working with FlyQuest and the talented creators we've invited to Duel Land!" — Travis Gafford / Esports Host and Producer
A Magic Showdown with a TwistDuel Land pairs eight Magic: The Gathering creators with eight beloved gaming personalities, combining deep card game knowledge with unpredictable gaming flair. The result? Strategy, surprises, and maybe just a little salt.
The lineup will feature some of the most recognizable names in both the Magic and gaming communities. On the Magic side, veteran Jimmy Wong, co-host of The Command Zone and one of the most respected voices in the TCG world, brings expert insight and undeniable charisma. Meanwhile, the gaming world will be represented by creators like Atrioc, a former Twitch and NVIDIA marketer turned streamer, known for his sharp strategy and big-brain plays.
These cross-community duos promise high-level gameplay, standout moments, and plenty of creator chaos.
"The overlap between Magic players and gamers is one-to-one, and there are so many amazing gaming and esports creators who love the TCG space and vice versa. We wanted to give these fans and creators a platform to engage with the Magic community, and for FlyQuest, a competitive tournament for charity is the perfect fit." — Brian Anderson / CEO, FlyQuest
The Weekend ScheduleDon't miss a moment of the action: catch the full Duel Land broadcast live on the FlyQuest Twitch channels at twitch.tv/flyquest and twitch.tv/flyquest2 all weekend long, June 14–15. From explosive matchups to unforgettable creator moments, it all goes down live.
And while you wait for the event, head to Archidekt.com/flyquest, sign up for a free account, and start building your own Magic: The Gathering decks today.
Saturday, June 14 – 12:00 PM PTGroup Stage: Eight teams are split into two groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the next round.
Sunday, June 15 – 11:00 AM PTCommander Showmatch, powered by EDHREC, followed by the Playoffs Stage: The top four teams battle for the title, a cash prize, and a $5,000 donation to the charity of their choice.
About ArchidektArchidekt is the go-to modern MTG deck builder. Packed with tools for stats, playtesting, and analysis, it empowers Magic players to build better decks faster with a sleek, responsive interface designed by and for the community.
About FlyQuestFlyQuest is a purpose-driven esports and gaming organization on a mission to make the gaming space better than we found it. Known for bold competition and inclusive storytelling, FlyQuest creates experiences where talent and community thrive together.
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