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United States33643 Posts
https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24288220/blizzcon-2026-esports-update-classic-cup-players-revealed
Blizzard has announced the players for the "Legacy Match" portion of the Blizzard Classic Cup at BlizzCon 2026.
StarCraft: Brood War: BoxeR vs Nal_rA
StarCraft II: IdrA vs MC
WarCraft III: ToD vs TeD
Heroes of the Storm: Dignitas vs GenG/MVP Black
The Blizzard Classic Cup will also feature "Entertainment Matches" with a variety of personalities from the community, with the roster to the announced at a later date. The BCC will pit Team Tasteless vs Team Artosis in a series of matches across Blizzard's Classic Games, with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs.
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I can hardly think of a more one-sided legends matchup than IdrA vs MC..
IdrA hasn't played at all afaik since his retirenent and MC looked really in shape at the gamers8 showmatch 3 years ago
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On July 01 2026 05:36 Charoisaur wrote:
I can hardly think of a more one-sided legends matchup than IdrA vs MC..
IdrA hasn't played at all afaik since his retirenent and MC looked really in shape at the gamers8 showmatch 3 years ago
That's true... But omg back in the day their matchup and the banter was so much fun. I'm excited for it. MC probably going to do some crazy celebration after he wins.
But to your point, would have loved to see idra in SC1 vs some other retired legend. Maybe throw him against whitera or grrr or elky or something I don't know, even though half were before his time it would still be cool and I think he would have a better shot.
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I remember when nalr_ra first came back to trying to compete with the Old Boy series, and how rusty he was... Gosh, it's been SO long since then even. I can't imagine this going well for him. Boxer is forever. Still, pretty cool!
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SUGGESTION TO BLIZZ: on the off chance they read this, don't just have IdrA up for one match then done. Throw him on the desk. Remember, after he retired he was a caster and a lot of people liked his commentary. Really, it will be fan service just to hear him and Artosis talking after all these years. He can cast SC2 or SC1 too. Heck, I would love if artosis picked his brain on what he thought of the new metas, crazy zerg, etc if he's seen any of that. And the fact Flash is still competing and dominating who he used to look up to.
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You can give me a BoxeR showmatch any day.
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dont look idra vs MC with competitive eyes but with nostalgic ones, reminiscense of the good old days that all of us still cherish
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On July 01 2026 05:36 Charoisaur wrote:
I can hardly think of a more one-sided legends matchup than IdrA vs MC..
IdrA hasn't played at all afaik since his retirenent and MC looked really in shape at the gamers8 showmatch 3 years ago
I'll be watching, less for the game itself and more for the drama.
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Noooooo way, Idra vs. MC?! Oh man, this will be a blast from the past, hahaha.
Of course, Idra will have no chance whatsoever, but this will make it only all the more true to history. Should be a beautiful trainwreck.
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France12971 Posts
I loved watching Nal_Ra old boy documentary, and as a fan of the best KT (SKT T1) seeing Boxer is awesome too.
As for IdrA vs MC, maybe they over did with the zerg buffs so IdrA could stand a chance, but otherwise MC was simply a better player even when they were both active, so it should be one sided
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Hope he is wearing his Gracket
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oh my god, Nal_rA and BoxeR. Blizzard you couldn't have picked a more legendary matchup. This hits right in the feels for us who grew up watching these guys play.
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Despite the dreadfully lopsided match-up, it is lovely to see IdrA being acknowledged. 
Or should I say, gracknowledged?
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Very hyped for the brood war match. Does anybody know what format it is going to be?
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Bosnia-Herzegovina16 Posts
Oh my, I didn't know IdrA was playing at all. Well, now is a good time to blow dust from Fear of the Grack.
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On July 01 2026 22:29 dugokontov wrote:Oh my, I didn't know IdrA was playing at all. Well, now is a good time to blow dust from Fear of the Grack.
Thank you you made my day. LMAO.
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It would be sweet if they did multiple SC1 throwback matches with a few more old pro gamers. Elky vs Grrrr or NaDa vs fOru etc. Maybe bring back some of the WCG champions.
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SC Matches are hype, damn IdrA lol
BoxeR lets GOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Not really hype about any of the matchup
But BossToss got this easy pz
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welcome to 2010!!! it's only been 16 years
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Oh it seems there is a reason to comeback and watch blizzcon :0
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Lol, The starcraft 2 match should be idrA vs Huk
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BoxeR, Nal_rA, IdrA, and MC! Wow! <3
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I haven't watched a game in like five years, but I'll always make time for the Gracken and BossToss
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EPT
