The Mana Vault is proud to announce its Canadian Highlander tournament in our monthly From The Vault Tournament Series! For the month of August, we are hosting an exciting Canadian Highlander competition! Our specialty events regularly sell out completely, so we recommend registering sooner than later! Take this opportunity to showcase your 100-card singleton deck in one of the most skill-testing formats in Magic, and earn yourself some extra cash along the way!
Date & Time: Saturday, August 23rd at 12 PM
Location: The Mana Vault MKE, 3807 S. Packard Ave., St. Francis, WI 53235
Entry Fee: $35
Player Cap: 64 players
Format: Canadian Highlander at Competitive REL standards
Swiss Rounds: 5-6 rounds based on attendance
Round Length: 50 minutes per round
Time Procedure: When time is called, active player finishes their turn and game ends in a draw
Scoring: Wins = 3 points, Draws = 1 point, Byes = 3 points (win)
Cut to Top: Top 8 based on Swiss points
Rules Enforcement: Using Competitive MTR/IPG
Software: TopDeck for pairings
100-card singleton format (no duplicates except basic lands)
10-point limit for the Points List (see official Canadian Highlander website for current points list)
No sideboard
No commanders
Starting life total: 20
Regular constructed Magic rules apply
The Mana Vault is proxy-friendly for Canadian Highlander events. All proxies must meet these requirements:
Indistinguishable from real cards when sleeved (thickness and appearance)
Accurate card colors (matching the MTG color wheel)
Complete and accurate card text, name, mana cost, and other game information
High-quality, legible prints (no handwritten proxies)
Note that proxies are not permitted in WOTC Sanctioned Events. Questions about our proxy policy? Please reach out to us directly.
1st Place: $400 in store credit
2nd Place: $200 in store credit
3rd-4th Place: $100 in store credit each
5th-8th Place: $50 in store credit each
Entry Fee – $35
Paid on site
