Gerry Thompson (@G3RRYT) / X

I'm protesting the state of professional Magic by refusing to play in #MTGChamp. Please read and share.

From the magicTCG community on Reddit: I'm Gerry Thompson, a Professional Magic Player, and I'm...

Statement on why I resigned from the MPL. Congrats to Jess and Savjz! Very happy to have those two taking the open slots. thegampodcast.com/2019/05/13/why…

Purposefully entering tournaments with counterfeit cards is cheating.

Outside of Shake Shack: Guy: Hey, are you Gerry Thompson? Me: Yeah, hi! You probably know this guy too, right? *points to @CedricAPhillips * Guy: Nah. Hey Gerry, mind taking a picture with me? Best moment of my life.

Gerry Thompson

@G3RRYT

May 20, 2017

Can I get some retweets? (Will post more info when it goes live.)

Gerry Thompson

@G3RRYT

Feb 10, 2025

I have a lot to say on this, but I suppose this is the short version.

Unfortunately, the reality is that, especially at the highest levels, hate (or, rather, the lack of empathy) is prevalent and caring about the safety and well-being of your community takes a back seat to personal motivations.

It fucking sucks.

A while back, I was fortunate enough to participate in the World Magic Cup and it ended up being my favorite event that I’ve ever played in. It had competitors from all backgrounds, from all over the world, and that’s what Magic is, what the world is, and I truly appreciate that.

Magic was my safe space for decades and a place where I felt like I truly belonged. Everybody deserves that, regardless of circumstance or who they are. Many of my friends are from diverse backgrounds and marginalized communities and I love them all deeply.

If you’re one of those people who feels threatened by someone different from you being in “your” space or you defend someone who feels that way:

Fuck you.

Nile (like the river)

@NileJoanRivers

Feb 9, 2025

hey you should not fuck with racists, misogynists, transphobes, homophobes, any kind of bigot really, or sexual predators no matter how good they are at a card game you' be surprised how many people in this community turn a blind eye when someone is just a lil decent at the game

Let’s show some support for our new WORLD CHAMPION Javier Dominguez (@Thalaiet)! Retweet and follow him! #mtgchamp

Gerry Thompson

@G3RRYT

May 14, 2017

It wasn't pretty, but winnerrrrr!

Gerry Thompson

@G3RRYT

Mar 31, 2022

In the off chance both the WotC announcement is good and SCG wants to hire people back, I highly recommend not going back without requesting a raise from your previous rate. For the record, I was getting $1000 per article and writing weekly.

Gerry Thompson

@G3RRYT

Mar 14, 2022

There was a Magic player I really liked. He got caught doing some bad stuff and made a really bad excuse for it. It’s okay to change who you like and is actually encouraged.

Gerry Thompson

@G3RRYT

Jul 17, 2022

Y’all ever look down and wonder why it feels like you don’t have many resources, then realize you missed a Mishra’s Bauble trigger? Then your friend reminds you that you actually missed two of them. Anyway, I won a PTQ today

World, meet Ren and Nora. Shelters were closing in my area and wanted to find homes for all their babies plus I’m not traveling anytime soon, so I made the very easy decision to adopt.

Gerry Thompson

@G3RRYT

Aug 8, 2024

As someone who, for more than a decade, participated in the highest levels of competition while colluding (for pro points, rent money) as legally as possible and never being penalized for it, I’ll say one thing: The community would be better off if this was not allowed at all.

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