Masters Toronto Pick’Ems Predictions: Who We Think Will Survive the Swiss Stage

By AllValorant.gg – Get ready to lock in.

With VCT Masters Toronto just around the corner, it’s time to drop our Pick’Ems for the Swiss Stage. As always, the first phase of the tournament is brutal. Just two losses send a team home. Two wins and you’re on your way to playoffs.

We’ve studied the brackets, considered form, LAN experience, and pure chaos potential. Here are our four picks to advance from Swiss—and who we believe can do it undefeated.

✅ Our Swiss Stage Advancing Picks

1. Team Heretics (TH) — Our Undefeated Pick

Let’s get this out of the way: Heretics are hot right now. With mini back in the coaching seat and mixwell returning to the roster, the team looks more coordinated than ever. They’ve had a meteoric rise in EMEA, dispatching top squads with confidence and discipline.

But what really sets Heretics apart—and why we chose them as our undefeated Swiss pick—is their unmatched preparation and versatility across maps. They’ve shown the ability to flex into meta and off-meta comps while maintaining sharp fundamentals. Even more, they’ve looked surgically clean in their recent openers, often closing matches without letting opponents breathe.

Their current form is peaking at just the right time. With strong IGL calls, standout clutches, and no real weak link, this is a team that doesn’t just win—they dominate early rounds and snowball. That’s the perfect recipe for a 2-0 Swiss stage run.

2. Paper Rex (PRX)

When it comes to LAN magic, no one does it quite like PRX. Even when they’re not at full strength, they bring chaos, creativity, and massive mechanical firepower. Jinggg and f0rsakeN have looked dialed in, and d4v41 is playing some of the best support VALORANT in the world.

With how they adapt mid-series and their incredible read on tempo, we fully expect Paper Rex to blow past Swiss. They’re too experienced and too wild to be counted out early.

3. Sentinels (SEN)

Yes, it’s risky. But this is North America’s Masters, and Sentinels live for chaos. With Zellsis filling in and still looking deadly, the squad is far more flexible than before. If Tenz gets hot early (and he usually does on LAN), they’re capable of out-fragging anyone.

Plus, don’t forget the home crowd advantage. SEN is going to be one of the loudest fan favorites in Toronto. If they ride the momentum and heat up quick, we can see them locking in a 2-1 run through Swiss.

4. Bilibili Gaming (BLG)

This might surprise some, but BLG has serious upset potential. Their performance in CN qualifiers was nothing short of dominant, and they’ve shown they can prep extremely well for short-format tournaments.

BLG doesn’t always play clean, but they play fearless, and that’s what matters in early-stage LAN. If they hit their comfort comps and catch a shaky opponent early, a 2-1 run into playoffs is very realistic.

Why These Picks?

  • Meta Adaptability: Every one of these teams has shown recent success with fast-paced, utility-heavy comps that dominate the current patch.
  • LAN Experience: No rookies here—each roster knows how to handle the pressure and readjust in between matches.
  • Momentum & Firepower: We’re banking on both—Heretics and PRX have the cleanest systems right now, while SEN and BLG are volatile enough to blow through any team on a hot day.

Frequently Asked Questions about Our Masters Toronto Pick’ems

Why did you pick The Heretics to go undefeated?

Team Heretics has been on an incredible run lately with their refined coordination and elite map pool. With strong leadership from mini and a reinvigorated roster, they’ve looked dominant in early matches. Their ability to adapt quickly and shut down opponents gives us full confidence in their 2-0 run through Swiss.

Why do you think Sentinels will make it through?

Sentinels are playing with a chip on their shoulder and have found solid consistency with their current roster. With Zellsis and Sacy stabilizing the team’s mid-round calling, and TenZ continuing to deliver clutch performances, they look ready to push through even tough matchups.

Why did you include Paper Rex in your advancing picks?

Paper Rex continues to redefine aggression in Valorant. Even without something, their synergy and relentless pressure makes them one of the most dangerous teams in the world. They’re an experienced LAN team and rarely falter in chaotic series.

What made you confident in Bilibili Gaming?

BLG is one of the most improved APAC teams coming into Masters Toronto. Their structure and firepower have elevated since Masters Madrid, and with how they’ve dismantled regional competition, they feel like a sleeper squad that will surprise many.

How confident are you in these picks overall?

We feel solid about all four of these teams advancing, especially with Heretics as our undefeated choice. Of course, the Swiss format always invites chaos, but these teams are showing the right mix of meta-read, firepower, and experience to thrive.

What’s the format for the Swiss Stage at Masters Toronto?

The Swiss Stage is a best-of-three format where teams need two wins to advance or two losses to be eliminated. Teams face off based on their record (e.g. 0-0 teams face each other, then 1-0 teams, etc.). The top four teams move on to the playoffs.