It's never been a better time to start on your path to the Pro Tour. While qualifiers for the first Pro Tour of 2025 are going on right now, the second round of qualifying events that could lead you to the top will be kicking off following the release of Bloomburrow in August and will be your best opportunity to show off your latest Modern deck tech and Limited skills.

With Modern Horizons 3 coming out June 14 and previews going on now, you have plenty of time to get prepared for the second round. And hey, as you participate—and as you win—you may earn some really sweet Secret Lair Prize Cards as you progress up competitive Magic's qualifier ranks.

Upcoming Regional Championship Qualifiers

The second round of 2024-25's Regional Championship Qualifiers (RCQs) will begin on August 3, 2024, and will run until November 3. WPN stores that participate, as well as larger organizers that run larger Destination events, will award qualifications to the corresponding Regional Championships that take place in the fall of this year (more details on those championship events later in the article).

RCQs run at the WPN level for this round will either be Limited or Modern Constructed. Note, however, that larger events that are designated as "Destination" qualifiers—events run in larger venues such as hotel ballrooms or convention centers—may be run as other Constructed formats as well. Please check with your local organizer for all specific info on qualifiers closest to you. Additionally, the product line-up for Limited may differ depending on when the event is taking place, so check with your local retailer organizing the event for the specific booster release being used for the event.

This RCQ round also brings with it a refresh in Secret Lair promos available, featuring three custom-frame promos fit for your blue-based decks.

• Your Sleight of Hand has become "sleightly" extra cool! This new version of Sleight of Hand features the beautiful artwork and design of Helvetica Blanc and will be available to participants in RCQs! Non-foil copies will be available through RCQs hosted by WPN stores. Foil copies may be available at other larger events, or as side event participation cards at the Regional Championship round. Please check with your regional organizer for full information on how many are available and which version is available.
• Supreme! Verdict! This variation of Supreme Verdict featuring custom frame and artwork from Stephen Andrade will be available in non-foil copies to top finishers at RCQs. Additionally, those who earn qualifications to their Regional Championship at an RCQ will score a foil copy!

*Promotional cards received where available and while supplies last. Prize promo availability may differ by region and may change at Wizards of the Coast's discretion. Check with your regional tournament organizer and hosting game store for more information.

Regional Championships for Pro Tour 2 in 2025

The Regional Championships for Pro Tour 2 in 2025 will be scheduled between January 4 and March 16, 2025.

Top finishers from these regional tournaments earn invitations to the second Pro Tour of 2025 ("Pro Tour 2"), with invites varying by region. The winners of each Regional Championship—as well as the finalists from the USA*, Canada, EMEA, and Japan—will also qualify for 2025's Magic: The Gathering World Championship, happening later in 2025.

*Note that the United States will be expanding to two Regional Championships starting with the second rounds of the 2024-25 season. The finalists from both events will receive invitations to the 2025 Magic World Championship. Note that prize pool and Pro Tour invitations are different than previous rounds. For full information on these updates, please refer to the organizer website for all the latest.

Regional Championship Secret Lair Prize Card:

• Nexus of Fate: What does Nexus of Fate and the day-night cycle have in common? Well, they regularly and consistently loop round the clock. Artist Sophy Hollington has put together a breathtaking, fully canvased variation of the iconic extra-turn instant. All Regional Championship participants for this round will receive a non-foil copy, while top finishers will also score a foil copy. Top finisher foils vary by market, so please check with your regional organizer for full prize details.

Qualify for the Pro Tour Today!

The summer is going to host a ton of awesome Modern RCQs, but if you're looking at qualifying for the Pro Tour starting with the first one in 2025, there's still time! The first RCQ round of the 2024-25 season is going on right now and will continue until July 21. Qualify for the Regional Championships taking place this fall, do well at one of them, and you will be competing among the world's best in the Pro Tour next year!

Start your path to the Pro Tour and the Magic: The Gathering World Championship today with events in your region:

• USA – StarCityGames.com
• Canada – Face to Face Games
• Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) – TournamentCenter
• Australia/New Zealand – Good Games
• China – Kadou
• Japan/Korea – Big Magic
• Southeast Asia – Oracle Events
• Chinese Taipei – Game Square
• Brazil – City Class Games
• Mexico/Central America/Caribbean – Necrotower
• South America – Magicsur