The Mana Vault is proud to present our most prestigious cEDH tournament yet—a two-day championship event at The Midwest Gaming Classic with an Unlimited Timetwister ($4,000 value) as the grand prize!
This is only the second Timetwister Tournament we've ever hosted. Compete at the Midwest's largest gaming convention (40,000+ attendees), meet special guest Magic artists from Milwaukee, and battle for championship status in the TopDeck Series. With a potential Platinum or Diamond tier event and massive prize support, this is your chance to claim a piece of Magic history!
- Dates: Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th, 2026
- Start Time: 12:00 PM both days (Doors open at convention hours)
- Location: The Baird Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI (The Midwest Gaming Classic)
- Entry Fee: FREE with The Midwest Gaming Classic convention ticket
- Convention Tickets: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/
- Player Cap: 256 players maximum
- Registration: Register now on Topdeck.gg or at themanavault.com—registration is completely free! Secure your The Midwest Gaming Classic convention pass early to guarantee your spot in this historic event.
Championship Tier Status
100+ players: Platinum Event in TopDeck Championship Series
250+ players: Diamond Event in TopDeck Championship Series
Special Features
- Power 9 Grand Prize: Unlimited Timetwister (only our second Timetwister Tournament ever!)
- Special Guest Artists: Magic: The Gathering artists local to the Milwaukee area will be in attendance
- Premier Convention: Part of The Midwest Gaming Classic, the Midwest's largest gaming convention with 40,000+ annual attendees
Tournament Structure
- Format: Competitive EDH (cEDH) at Competitive REL standards
- Total Rounds: 7 Swiss rounds over two days
Day 1 (April 25th): 5 Swiss rounds
Day 2 (April 26th): 2 Swiss rounds
- Cut to Top: Top 16 playoff bracket
- Round Length: 80 minutes per round
- Time Procedure: When time is called, active player finishes their turn and game ends in a draw. 20-minute cutoff after time is called.
- Scoring: Wins = 5 points, Draws = 1 point
- No Byes: This event will not award byes
- Rules Enforcement: Competitive MTR/IPG Addendum for Commander Events
- Software: Topdeck.gg for pairings and turn order determination
Proxy Policy
The Mana Vault is proxy-friendly for cEDH 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 at [email protected].
Prize Structure
1st Place: Unlimited Timetwister ($4,000 value)
Extended Prize Pool (unlocked at 190+ players):
2nd-4th Place: $500 in store credit each
5th-16th Place: $150 in store credit each
