Picture this: Barcelona, a hotbed of action where the best Flesh and Blood players from all over the world clashed for the ultimate title from November 16th to 19th. It was like the Super Bowl for card game enthusiasts.
Before the big showdown, everyone was hyped about the new set, "Heavy Hitters", adding more excitement to an already intense atmosphere; More on that later.
The tournament was a crazy mix of players bringing their A-game with different cards and strategies. But guess what? The winner, Alexandros Argyriou from Greece, didn't go for the popular choices like everyone else. Nope, he rolled in with Fai, a Hero most people had overlooked or deemed dead.
In the final showdown, things seemed pretty clear-cut when Shing's Iyslander made a surprising comeback against Fai, bringing Fai's health down to a 12 life total - almost at the brink of defeat when playing against Iyslander. But then, Alex turned the tables, swiftly reducing Shing's health to a mere 1 point, practically sealing the deal. At that moment, you could practically see the panic in Shing's eyes, knowing that even a tiny Kodachi attack could mean game over. What a nail-biting match!
The championship wasn't just about winning; it was a global gathering of players sharing their love for the game. It was like a huge family reunion, but with intense card battles.
Now that the dust has settled, everyone's curious about "Heavy Hitters." We're going to dig deep into this new set in an upcoming article, exploring how it might shake things up in the game.
Congratulations to Alexandros for taking the title home. Well deserved! You can find the top 8 deck lists here:
You can rewatch the whole tournament on the official FABTCG YouTube channel.
