The Meta LabThe Meta Lab
About The Meta Lab

A competitive team that builds tools to help everyone improve.

Based in Dallas–Fort Worth. Competing in Riftbound and One Piece TCG. Everything published here is a real tool we wanted as players and teammates.

Overview

Founded

2024

in Dallas, TX

Roster

12

players plus supporting playtest crew

We started as a One Piece testing group and quickly grew into a competitive team across multiple games. We build tools because we need them — and share them because we think everyone can benefit from data driven resources.
Connect with us on social media or find us at your next major event!

Meet our supporters →
Team Roster
Riftbound
Kris Wheelis

Kris Wheelis

Team Captain · 10 Years Competitive TCGs

RBOP
  • Top 8 Riftbound $2k, HBMO 2026
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! - Multiple SJC Top 8s
  • Magic - Several PTQ Wins, SCG Open Top 8
  • One Piece - Multiple Regional Top 32s
Ian Wheat

Ian Wheat

RB Manager · 10+ Years Competitive TCGs

RBOP
  • Riftbound RQ Hartford Day 2 (LeBlanc)
  • 2x PPG Summit Dallas $5k Top 8 (One Piece)
  • 44th One Piece Online TC, 2025
  • Top 16 Riftbound $2k, HBMO 2026
Toby Kraft

Toby Kraft

10+ Years Competitive TCGs

RB
  • Top Cut First 4 Skirmishes in Origins Season
  • Magic RCQ Tops, Store Championship Wins
Billy Corcoran

Billy Corcoran

10+ Years Competitive TCGs

RB
  • Multiple cEDH Top 16s
  • Runs Commander & Coffee Tournaments
Zach Harris

Zach Harris

8+ Years Competitive TCGs

RB
  • 3x RPTG Winner (Magic)
  • Riftbound RQ Atlanta Day 2 (Viktor)
  • 6x Summoner Skirmish Wins
One Piece
Erin Grimes

Erin Grimes

OP Manager · 5+ Years Competitive TCGs

OP
  • Multiple Regional Top 64s
  • 2 Store Championship Wins, 1 Store TC Win
  • Two Time CS Finals (Nationals) Qualifier
Liam Edwards

Liam Edwards

3+ Years Playing One Piece

OP
  • 1st Place One Piece $2k, HBMO 2026
  • 2nd Place Online Regional, 2025
  • 5th Place Shreveport Regional, June 2025
  • Three Time CS Finals (Nationals) Qualifier
Angel Cardoso

Angel Cardoso

3+ Years Playing One Piece

OP
  • Multiple Regional Top 64s
  • Two Time CS Finals (Nationals) Qualifier
Craig McFann

Craig McFann

4+ Years Playing One Piece

OP
  • 2x Magic Pro Tour Competitor
  • 2025-2026 CS Finals (Nationals) Competitor
Dylan Betancourt

Dylan Betancourt

3+ Years Competitive TCGs

OP
  • MetaZoo - Denver Collect-A-Con Undefeated
  • MetaZoo - Former Sponsored Player, Multiple Event Wins
  • X-3 One Piece Day (Rob Lucci)
Zack Bell

Zack Bell

3+ Years Competitive TCGs

RBOP
  • One Piece Store TC Winner, Nov 2025
  • Most Gingery in Team Full of Gingers
Jeff Artigues

Jeff Artigues

OP
Contact

Reach out if you want to work together, have questions about our tools, or just want to say hi! We’re always looking to connect with players, organizers, and potential partners in the TCG space.