The Tavern is where my competitive and production work lives.
It brings together high-level Magic: The Gathering experience, content production, and strategic collaboration with studios, publishers, and creators.
This page highlights selected projects, collaborations, and activations I’ve worked on over the years.
What we do
Coaching & strategic consulting
Helping competitive players improve decision-making, preparation, and long-term performance.
Competitive game testing & strategic feedback
Supporting players, developers, and creators with high-level testing and analysis.
Content & event production
Designing and running live events, broadcasts, and community activations.
Creator & publisher collaborations
Connecting brands, studios, and creators through targeted campaigns and partnerships.
Live commentary & expert appearances
On-air analysis and commentary for competitive and showcase events.
Race to Mythic — No Kid Hungry
- Charity streaming event in partnership with Wizards of the Coast and No Kid Hungry
- Strategic coordination, content production, and live commentary
- Raised over $85,000 to fight childhood hunger
Genesis: Battle of Champions — Competitive Showcases
- Competitive showcase events built around Genesis: Battle of Champions
- Event structure design, strategic input, and live content production
- Helped introduce the game’s competitive potential to new audiences
Live Event Coverage for Wizards of the Coast
- Long-term live event coverage and expert commentary for Wizards of the Coast competitive events
- Strategic analysis, match breakdowns, and on-air expertise across multiple formats and seasons
- Trusted contributor across major competitive circuits
Testimonials
Selected feedback from partners and companies I’ve worked with on competitive events, community activations, and content production.
Nacon (Roguebook)
“Professional, creative, reliable, the Card Tavern offered us personalized services and put our game in front of the right audience. You are in good hands!” – Andres Ramirez, Marketing Manager Roguebook
Voggt (formerly Bits)
“Raphaël did great work on our talent sourcing mission. He quickly understood our needs and was able to find the right candidate in a very short period of time. The Card Tavern is becoming a reference for all MTG-related topics, and I definitely recommend working with them.”
Quentin Lopes — CEO & Founder, Voggt
Haunted Castle (Genesis: Battle of Champions)
“I could not have asked for a better experience. The project sparked our community and showed players and store owners how confident people were in the product.”
Assad Quraishi — CEO, Haunted Castle Gaming
Interested in working together?
If you’re looking for strategic support, event production, or expert insight into competitive Magic: The Gathering, feel free to reach out.