Star Wars: Unlimited Galactic Championship Breakdown – Day 3 Recap

The final curtain dropped on an unforgettable weekend as Day 3 of the Star Wars: Unlimited Galactic Championship delivered edge-of-your-seat matches, surprise tech, and fresh legends in the making. The stakes were higher, the crowd was louder, and every decision felt iconic.

Let’s dive into the biggest player stories, meta developments, and defining moments from the Grand Finale.

Final Format & Stakes

• The day featured the Top 64 players entering a high-tension elimination bracket.
• Decklists were open from the previous round, adding pressure to every play and sideboard choice.
• Most losses were by narrow margins; each match was a highlight reel in the making.

Grand Finale Spotlight Players

Filip Szkudlarek – A Contender Emerges

While the winner is no longer a mystery, the journey was breathtaking. Filip navigated Day 3 with precision using a Talzin Red Force control list—a deck built to delay, disrupt, and close with Force Lightning when the time was right.

His mastery over tempo and resource manipulation allowed him to consistently outmaneuver aggressive opponents.

Ian Klein – Kylo TT’s Last Stand

Representing The Bothan Network, Ian piloted a disruptive Kylo Ren “Tarkin Town” tempo build—a deck shaped for fast, punishing plays and dominance through Force Throw spikes. His Day 3 run was full of clutch matches, crowd-pleasing plays, and reaffirmed faith in the deck’s potential.

Ian’s posture under pressure illustrated that deck innovation and bold lines can command the stage.

Other Top Finishers – New Faces, New Builds

Several surprise names joined the Top 8, reflecting a meta in flux—and experimentation. Half of the semifinalists wielded LOF leaders outside of Han and Sabine, including multiple Kylo-based builds and Talzin variants.

This shift signals a meta that’s expanding rather than consolidating—and that’s good news for creative deck builders.

Day 3 Meta & Trends

• Red Force control decks and Kylo TT lists were dominant in Top 8—highlighting their adaptability and strength under elimination pressure.( TCGplayer)
• Force Throw, particularly in Kylo builds, became a tournament-defining tool, appearing in nearly every Top 8 matchup.
• Community commentary praised the variety:
  

  “The entire top 8 was a joy to watch. Incredibly tight nail biters… the meta is already the most creative and free yet.”

This marks a major shift from earlier metagames that leaned heavily into Han and Sabine dominance.

Final Finishers Table

Why It’s a Turning Point

• The dominance of Talzin control and Kylo TT signals that power in SWU is shifting from brute-force synergy to tactical mastery and decklines that disrupt opponent wins.
• The expanded meta—anchored by leaders beyond the usual suspects—proves that creative innovation wins out in high-stakes tournaments.
• Opening decklists mid-tournament added pressure but rewarded players who had confidence in their lists from the outset.

What Comes Next

• Final decklists are now available via community hubs and platforms like Melee.gg for players looking to refine or challenge the current meta.
• Attention turns to the upcoming Secrets of Power expansion, which was previewed during the event. Early reveals hint at a competitive meta shift once more.(TCGplayer)

The Champion: Filip Szkudlarek & Talzin Red Force Control

After a weekend of mind games, meta pivots, and world-class play, Filip Szkudlarek rose above them all to become the first-ever Star Wars: Unlimited Galactic Champion.

Piloting a carefully tuned Mother Talzin Red Force Control deck, Filip showcased what it truly means to master tempo, disruption, and timing. His deck leveraged powerful cards like Force Lightning, Force Throw, and Dark Precognition to systematically dismantle opponent strategies while building toward explosive finishes.

What made his list stand out wasn’t just its control elements — it was the precision. Filip made every card count, every moment matter, and every round feel inevitable. When the finals lights came on, he didn’t blink.

His win not only etched his name into SWU history — it signaled the rise of Red Force control as a serious contender in the competitive meta.

We’ll be back soon with a full breakdown of Filip’s decklist, strategy notes, and what this victory means for your next local or regional event. But for now…

Let the galaxy know:
A champion has emerged.