| Matej Zatlkaj | |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Big Z |
| Residence | Bratislava, Slovakia [1] |
| Nationality |  Slovak |
| Pro Tour debut | Worlds 2003 |
| Winnings | US$63,100 [2] |
| Pro Tour wins (Top 8) | 0 (2) [3] |
| Grand Prix wins (Top 8) | 1 (2) [4] |
| Lifetime Pro Points | 200 |
Matej Zatlkaj is a Slovak Magic: The Gathering player and commentator. He is perhaps best known for his second-place finish at Pro Tour Berlin in 2008, and his frequent appearances as part of the video coverage team for European Grand Prix.
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 | Nationals | Slovakia | Standard and Booster Draft | 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | Grand Prix | Krakow | Standard | 3–4 November 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | Pro Tour | Berlin | Extended | 31 October–2 November 2008 | 2 |
| 2012–13 | Pro Tour | Seattle | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 17–19 May 2013 | 7 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Stockholm | Standard | 25–26 October 2014 | 1 |
| 2014–15 | World Magic Cup | Nice | National team | 5–7 December 2014 | 7 |
Last updated: 12 April 2015
Source: Event Coverage at Wizards.com
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