U.S. Nationals has concluded and we have a new Champion! Patrick Frazer, of Chicago, went through a veritable gauntlet that included 2x ROC Cup Champion Dan Powell, perennial contender and multiple time ROC winner Matty G, Canadian National Champion PJ Bolin, and World Champion (and arguably the best player in the game) Easton Brock! That is some feat! His innovative take on the Vulture and Hawkeye archetype (by combining both!) propelled him to the U.S. National Championship!

Analysis:

Most people were predicting a somewhat diverse metagame, with the addition of the new Black Panther and Illuminati set, so it was no surprise that the field included many new pieces such as ultra chase Thanos, chase Black Panther, the variety of Elders figures, but the one that stood out was Kobik. There were many teams that utilized her versatility and unique abilities. The usual suspects were in the mix (Uni-Mind, Shredders, Monsters, Avengers, etc), but it looks like Cosmic will be the pre-eminent Theme going into post-rotation.

Date: 6/15/19 – 6/15/19

Location: Columbus, OH

Venue: Origins

Format: 300pt Modern Age

Number of Players: 127

1st Place – Patrick Frazer

65 Unseen

65 Hawkeye

50 Vulture (prime)

40 Mister Oz

20 Groot

15 Big Tony

15 Big Tony

10 Octopus Arms

3 Joker’s Gas Canister

16 ID Cards:

-Harley Quinn

-Iceman (Faculty)

-Cyclops (Student)

-Jean Grey (Student)

Sideline: XXS052 Cyclops, XXS065 Jean Grey, HQGG049 Harley Quinn, XXS064 Iceman,

Troubalerts: Apache Chief, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Batman, Green Lantern

Maps: Amok Time, Wakanda, Underground Caverns

2nd Place – Easton Brock

(Cosmic Theme +5)

115 Kobik + High I’m Kobik

60 Collector + Bearer of the Reality Gem

65 Unseen

20 Groot

10 Flora Colossus

5 Suited Henchmen

5 Remaker Ring

19 ID Cards:

-Wolverine (Bounty)

-Cyclops (Student)

-Professor X

-Jean Grey (Student)

-All-New Wolverine

Sideline: XXS053 Wolverine, XXS052 Cyclops, XXS019 Cyclops, XXS063 Cyclops, XXS037b Professor X, All-New Wolverine, XXS065 Jean Grey

Troubalert: Firestorm, Wonder Woman

Maps: Arthur’s Castle, Bifrost, Metal Arena

3rd-4th Place – PJ Bolin

(Soldier Theme +7)

70 Sam Cap

75 Phil Coulson (rare)

25 Foot Elite (boomerang)

25 Foot Elite (boomerang)

25 Foot Elite (boomerang)

15 Ameridroid

15 Ameridroid

8 Pym Pocket Tank

5 Suited Henchman

5 Suited Henchman

3 Joker’s Gas Canister

5 Iceberg Lounge (Location Bonus)

19 ID Cards:

-Iceman (Faculty)

-Professor X

-Cyclops (Faculty)

-Jean Grey (Student)

-Chamber

-Cyclops (Student)

Sideline: XXS018 Iceman, XXS052 Cyclops, XX019 Cyclops, XXS065 Jean Grey, XXS041 Chamber, XXS037b Professor X, XXS037a Professor X, Pym Particle Tank

Troubalert: Firestorm

Maps: Bifrost, Genosha, Iceberg Lounge

3rd-4th Place – Isaac Arnold-Berkovits

115 Kobik + High I’m Kobik

50 Trader + Bearer of an Infinity Gem

50 Sheriff Strange

30 Mangog

25 Iron Heart

10 Carnage

19 ID Cards:

-Wolverine (Faculty)

-Professor X

-Cyclops (Student)

-Iceman (Student)

-Jean Grey (Student)

Sideline: XXS053 Wolverine, XXS037a Professor X, XXS037b Professor X, XXS052 Cyclops, XXS063 Cyclops, XXS065 Jean Grey, XXS064 Iceman

Troubalert: Firestorm, Batman

Maps: The Great Mound, Underground Caverns, Poison Ivy’s Greenhouse

5th-8th Place – Matt Greichunos

(Cosmic Theme +4)

115 Kobik + High I’m Kobik

80 Astronmer + Bearer of an Infinity Gem

50 Trader + Bearer of an Infinity Gem

40 Mister Oz

14 ID Cards:

-Harley Quinn

-Cyclops (Student)

-Rusty

-Jean Grey (Student)

Sideline: XXS014 Rusty, XXSFF005 Rusty, XXS052 Cyclops, XXS019 Cyclops, XXS063 Cyclops, HQGG049 Harley Quinn, XXS065 Jean Grey

Troubalert: Firestorm, The Flash

Maps: Galador Promenade, Trenches, Poison Ivy’s Greenhouse

5th-8th Place – Brad Milburn

(Cosmic Theme +5)

160 Thanos (ultra chase)

65 Unseen

20 Groot

10 Flora Colossus

10 Flora Colossus

10 Soul Gem

4 Venom Symbiote

21 ID Cards:

-Wolverine (Bounty)

-Cyclops (Student)

-Storm (Faculty)

-Jean Grey (Student)

-Harley Quinn

Sideline: MP17 Storm, XXS053 Wolverine, XXS052 Cyclops, XXS019 Cyclops, XXS063 Cyclops, XXS065 Jean Grey, HQGG049 Harley Quinn

Troubalert: Firestorm

Maps: Underground Caverns, Wakanda (Earth X), Junkyard

5th-8th Place – Tylor Spees

(Monster Theme +8)

90 Mini Shredder

50 Giganto and Namor

50 Giganto and Namor

25 Surtur

20 Groot

10 Carnage

10 Carnage

10 Carnage

5 Iceberg Lounge (Location Bonus)

29 ID Cards:

-Wolverine

-Harley Quinn

-Professor X

-Colossus

-Cyclops (student)

-Jean Grey (student)

-Chamber (student)

Sideline: DPXF056 Colossus, XXS052 Cyclops, XXS063 Cyclops, XXS037b Professor X, XXS065 Jean Grey, Chamber, HQGG049 Harley Quinn, XXS053 Wolverine

Troubalerts: Firestorm

Maps: Iceberg Lounge, Sporting Arena, Underground Caverns

5th-8th Place – Mike Bachle

295 Uni-Mind + 4 Forged In Blue Flame

5 Remaker Ring

Sideline: Makkari, Sersi, AI048 Starfox, SWBW007b Thanos

Maps: Underground Caverns, Wakanda, Wakanda (Earth X)