Jon Finkel Decklist

The 2000 World Championship Decks were released by Wizards of the Coast as a way for players to experience the high-level tournament play that defined the professional Magic: The Gathering circuit. These decks were exact replicas of the lists used by the top eight finishers at the 2000 World Championships, including the iconic blue-control deck piloted by Jon Finkel to his world title victory. By printing these decks with distinct gold-bordered backs and silver-foil signatures, the company allowed enthusiasts to study and play with the same strategies that dominated the professional meta at the turn of the millennium.

The design of the deck reflects the 'Tinker' strategy, a centerpiece of the era's competitive landscape that relied on the artifact Tinker to fetch powerful win conditions like Masticore or Phyrexian Colossus. While the cards were physically altered to be non-tournament legal, the inclusion of authentic card text and high-level strategy made them essential tools for aspiring players. The series is widely regarded as a significant piece of collectible history, documenting the rise of Finkel as one of the most successful and influential players in the history of the game.