| Ari Lax | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Boston, United States [1] |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Kyoto 2009 |
| Winnings | US$75,805 [2] |
| Pro Tour wins (Top 8) | 1 (1) [3] |
| Grand Prix wins (Top 8) | 1 (9) [4] |
| Lifetime Pro Points | 209 |
| Planeswalker Level | 48 (Archmage) |
Ari Michael Lax is an American Magic: The Gathering player. Best known for winning the 2014 Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir, Lax's resume includes nine Grand Prix top eights including one win.
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Grand Prix | Seattle | Standard | 30–31 May 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | Grand Prix | Nashville | Limited | 20–21 November 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | Grand Prix | Atlanta | Extended | 22–23 January 2011 | 5 |
| 2012–13 | Grand Prix | Atlantic City | Standard | 12–13 January 2013 | 4 |
| 2013–14 | Grand Prix | Providence | Team Limited | 8–9 June 2013 | 2 |
| 2013–14 | Grand Prix | Kansas City | Modern | 6–7 July 2013 | 6 |
| 2013–14 | Grand Prix | Toronto | Limited | 30 November–1 December 2013 | 1 |
| 2014–15 | Pro Tour | Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 10–12 October 2014 | 1 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | San Jose | Team Limited | 31 January–1 February 2015 | 3 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Milwaukee | Standard | 10–11 December 2016 | 5 |
Last updated: 12 December 2016
Source: Wizards.com
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