Alex Chen
Tournaments and format analysis
Alex Chen is the byline for event coverage, ban and rotation analysis and comparisons between card games. Results come from event pages and standings, and every comparison is checked against each game's own rules. The voice is measured, with the occasional dry joke.
- Results taken from event pages and standings
- Other games checked against their own official rules
- Opinions marked as ours, with the reason
79 articles by Alex Chen
Disney Lorcana Amber Amethyst Evasive: NA Champion 2026
Disney Lorcana Amber Amethyst Evasive just won the North America Championship. Full winning decklist, strategy, key cards, and matchups inside.
· 16 min read
Disney Lorcana Core vs Infinity Format Guide for 2026
Disney Lorcana Core vs Infinity format guide: Core rotates, while Infinity allows every released set. Compare legality, reprints, and which format fits.
· 9 min read
Disney Lorcana Amber Emerald Aggro Deck Guide 2026
Disney Lorcana Amber Emerald Aggro deck guide: current Elinor shell, card roles, mulligan priorities, and matchup plans for September 2026 Core Constructed.
· 13 min read
Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown Best Decks in September 2026
Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown Best Decks: a September 2026 Core and Infinity meta snapshot, rotation notes, and current Elinor and Steelsong standings.
· 11 min read
Disney Lorcana Ink Colors Explained: All 6 Inks (2026)
Disney Lorcana ink colors explained, all six inks, what Amber, Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and Steel do, and the best two-color pairings.
· 10 min read
Disney Lorcana Guide 2026: How to Play, Ink, and Sets
Disney Lorcana guide for 2026 explains rules, six ink colors, deck building, Attack of the Vine!, and the latest Core Constructed meta for new players.
· 21 min read
Dragon Ball Fusion World vs One Piece TCG: Which to Play
Dragon Ball Fusion World vs One Piece TCG: rules, cost, complexity, and organized play compared for new players choosing an anime card game in 2026.
· 15 min read
One Piece TCG Locals Etiquette Guide: Play Right at Events
One Piece TCG locals etiquette guide: rules of conduct, handling slow or rude players, shuffling, and how to be welcome at any local card shop event.
· 8 min read
One Piece TCG Common Beginner Mistakes: 9 to Avoid
One Piece TCG common beginner mistakes: 9 errors new players make with DON, counters, life, and attacks, plus how to fix each one fast in 2026.
· 7 min read
One Piece TCG How to Read a Card: 6 Things to Check
One Piece TCG how to read a card in 6 spots: cost, power, counter value, color, attribute, and traits. Most beginners miss the counter number.
· 10 min read
One Piece TCG Life Cards: Face-Down, Damage and Triggers
One Piece TCG life cards sit face-down, one per point of Life. Each hit sends the top card to your hand, and damage at 0 Life loses. Triggers explained.
· 9 min read
One Piece TCG Keywords Explained: Rush, Blocker & More
One Piece TCG keywords explained: Rush, Blocker, Double Attack, Banish, and the timing keywords like On Play and When Attacking, for new players.
· 9 min read