How Eton Became the First Ever Vibes World Champ

Some people see a banner with a cartoon penguin and keep walking. Eton (@etondelmoro) saw a banner with a cartoon penguin and decided it was time to win a world title. Before he was the guy holding a $10,000 check in Portland, Eton was just another TCG fan in the Philippines who loved the grind. He spent over a decade in the trenches of competitive Magic: The Gathering, learning that high-level play is usually as much about logistics as it is about skill. When hunting down physical cards became a total headache, he shifted his focus to the digital world. But you can’t keep a true card slinger away from the table for long. In September 2025, fate stepped in. Eton was at a local tournament when he spotted the Vibes TCG booth. The team was super welcoming, the art was fresh, and the energy was just right. They handed him a yellow starter deck for a "learn to play" session. Most people stumble through their first game. Eton? He won his on the spot. Right then, the spark turned into a fire.

The BizBunk Blueprint

Most players wait for a pro to tell them what’s good. Eton isn't most players. After hearing about the upcoming Asia Championship, he went home and started digging for info. Eton found a lead - an archetype from the Championship of the Americas called BizBunk. He began crafting his first physical Vibes deck in October and went to work. He didn't just play the deck; he took it apart and rebuilt it better. He realized the "meta" was leaning toward a slow, grindy style called with Colosseum. To win, he knew he had to be faster and a lot more aggressive. Eton cruised through the Asia Championship, slicing his way into the Top 4. He had the skills. Now he just needed the big stage.

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Portland: The Final Boss

Winning an invite to the World Championship in Portland was the easy part. Taking home the trophy? That required a level of focus that’s hard to match. Eton spent his days in Portland exploring the city and catching an NBA game, but his nights were spent in the lab. He knew the Red Purple control deck was the deck to beat in the tournament. He didn't just want to beat it, he wanted to outplay it entirely. He tech'd in Lil Who Slides and Layer Two Technology. People weren't sure about the choice until they saw it in action. He turned his BizBunk Layer Two deck into an OTK (One Turn Kill) machine. His plan was simple: draw Bizmo, find Ascending Penguin, and wrap things up quickly. Even when the lights were the brightest, Eton didn't blink. He executed his combos like a TCG veteran. When the final card hit the table, the result was official... Eton was the first ever Vibes TCG World Champion!

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Taking Home a Grail

The win wasn't just about the $10,000 or the bragging rights. It was also about the loot. Eton walked away with a prize that money can’t buy: the only set of foil uncut sheets for Set 1 in existence owned by a competitor. He is literally the only person on the planet who owns them. Back home, his friends and family were losing their minds on the livestream, and even his coworkers got in on the hype, posting his victory on the company’s internal network. Today, Eton isn't just a player. He’s the ultimate ambassador. He’s back on the ground in the Philippines, helping grow the local scene and getting people hyped for next year. The "Vibes World Champion" title is currently his, but he’s already looking for a challenger. Are you going to let him keep it?

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