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If you haven't read the announcement of Ultimate Masters, do that right now. I mean, you could read on, but your hype meter probably won't be adequately adjusted. It's okay, everything will still be here when you get back.

Okay, so Ultimate Masters is certainly an exciting set. And the fact that you just learned about it now and it already comes out December 7? That's almost now!

But why wait even that long? PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia is hosting a preview event a week before the set releases! It's kind of like a Prerelease, but—well, no "but." It's basically that.

Here's the deal: Every day during PAX Unplugged, Pastimes will be running Ultimate Masters events in the Magic tournament area of the show. You'll have to have a badge for PAX Unplugged. Once in, head to the Wizards of the Coast Tournament Area to register for these events:

Friday, November 30

12 noon – Ultimate Masters Sealed (6 boosters, 3 Swiss rounds)

2 p.m. – Ultimate Masters Two-Headed Giant (8 boosters/team, 3 Swiss rounds)

5 p.m. – Ultimate Masters Draft (3 boosters, 3 Swiss rounds)

Saturday, December 1

12 noon – Ultimate Masters Sealed (6 boosters, 3 Swiss rounds)

2 p.m. – Ultimate Masters Two-Headed Giant (8 boosters/team, 3 Swiss rounds)

5 p.m. – Ultimate Masters Draft (3 boosters, 3 Swiss rounds)

Sunday, December 2

11 a.m. – Ultimate Masters Two-Headed Giant (8 boosters/team, 3 Swiss rounds)

12 noon – Ultimate Masters Sealed (6 boosters, 3 Swiss rounds)

Be sure to check out Pastimes.net for more information on how to get a first look at Ultimate Masters!