After years of heartbreak, chaos, and near-misses—Paper Rex have done it. The Pacific powerhouse finally claimed their long-awaited international trophy, winning Masters Toronto 2025 in a thrilling 3-1 series over Fnatic.

It’s a win that hits different. It’s the kind of story that reminds us why we love Valorant.

A Grand Finals for the History Books

PRX vs Fnatic delivered on every level.
Sunset, Icebox, Pearl, Lotus—every map was a slugfest. Paper Rex took map one with a brilliant Sage wall set play, catching Fnatic completely off guard. Jing cracked open the site, cleaned up the round, and sent a message: this isn’t just W Gaming, it’s W Championship-caliber Valorant.

Fnatic responded on Icebox, barely surviving an overtime grind. Kayak popped off on Jett, filling the Durka shoes like a pro. Pearl went Paper Rex’s way—another close one, 13-10—and then came Lotus, the decider.

Fnatic looked ready to push it to five. Alpha and Chronicle gave everything. But in the final round, Paper Rex clutched up a 2v4 to win 14-12 and seal the title.

The Curse of Heretics Strikes Again

Let’s talk Heretics Curse—yes, it’s real.

Heretics lost to both Wolves and Paper Rex earlier in the event. According to the now infamous “Heretics Curse” timeline, the team that beats Heretics tends to place first or third.

What happened?

  • Wolves finished third.
  • Paper Rex won it all.
    The prophecy fulfilled—again.

Forsaken MVP, Boaster’s Heartbreak

Forsaken took home the tournament MVP, and rightfully so. He was a menace all event long—and in the finals? Unstoppable.
But for Fnatic and Boaster, it was another brutal runner-up finish. The Omen main had a rough series on the frag side (just 6 kills on the final map), but as Wolves’ coach Fade said:

“Without Boaster, Fnatic wouldn’t be here. He’s the backbone, the brain, and the leader.”

Shoutout to Alpha, who played like an absolute demon, and Kayak, whose performance has silenced every doubt about whether he could replace Durka.

PRX’s Path Wasn’t Easy

Let’s not forget where Paper Rex started.
They went 0-3 in early 2025, losing to DFM, Gen.G, and even BOOM Esports.
They nearly missed Masters completely—but rallied in time, qualified through EWC, then turned Toronto into a highlight reel.

From 0-3 to champions, it’s one of the greatest comebacks in Valorant history.

The Community Reacts

  • TenZ: “Proud of the Paper Rex guys. Easily the most fun playstyle in Valorant. They’ve been due for this.”
  • Chronicle: “Finishing on a sad note. Super happy for Paper Rex though—they earned it.”
  • Boaster: “Exhausted. Played some good Valorant here. Just didn’t go our way.”
  • Crashies: “Depressing way to end an amazing lower bracket run. Proud of the team.”
  • Jing: “Track by track. Masters champions.”
  • FNS: “Refused to go up there and cry. Too much.”
  • Boostio: “So happy for Paper Rex. Thank god Boaster and Crashies didn’t get another one though.”

Love, respect, and a little bit of trolling—it’s a Classic Valorant ending.

Earnings Update and What’s Next

With this win, Paper Rex jump to the top of the all-time earnings leaderboard, surpassing Fnatic.
The road to Champions now runs through Paris—and this time, PRX will arrive as favorites.

Before that, we’ve got the Esports World Cup in early July, then the Stage 2 playoffs, and finally, Champions Paris in September.

TL;DR – Masters Toronto Final Recap:

  • 🏆 Paper Rex defeat Fnatic 3-1 in the grand finals
  • 🌍 One of the most intense, creative series ever played
  • 🔥 Forsaken wins MVP, Jing and something pop off
  • 💔 Fnatic come up just short after massive lower bracket run
  • 🧙‍♂️ Boaster receives huge community respect despite the loss
  • 🧼 Curse of Heretics strikes again—Wolves third, PRX first
  • 🎉 Community celebrates PRX’s long-awaited moment

What a tournament. What a run. What a story.

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Source: VALORANT News – TacticalRab

Frequently Asked Questions about Masters Toronto 2025

Who won Masters Toronto?

Paper Rex defeated Fnatic 3-1 in the grand finals to become the Masters Toronto champions.

Who was the MVP?

Forsaken took home the MVP trophy after a stellar tournament and insane finals performance.

What was the final map score?

  • Sunset: Paper Rex 13-11
  • Icebox: Fnatic 14-12 (OT)
  • Pearl: Paper Rex 13-10
  • Lotus: Paper Rex 14-12

What is the Heretics Curse?

Every team Heretics lose to early in a tournament seems to either place first or third. Wolves placed third. PRX won. The curse continues.

What’s next for Valorant?

  • Esports World Cup – July
  • Stage 2 Playoffs – August
  • Champions Paris – September

Is Fnatic still a top team?

Absolutely. Despite the loss, Fnatic continues to be one of Valorant’s most consistent international threats, finishing second at Masters Toronto.