MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros

Michael Kundegraber has been playing since 2000, back when rules consisted of semi-educated guesses and were always changed depending on whose parents' kitchen table MtG was played at. Lately, he's had some top results with a second place finish at Grand Prix Turin 2018 and a follow-up Top 16 performance at his first Pro Tour later that year. Michael lives in Vienna, Austria.
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First Set
Planeshift
Favorite Set
Mirrodin
Favorite Card
Tahngarth, Talruum Hero
Early Challenge
Understanding the game at first was hard. Archetype matchups and other big-picture topics eluded Michael. He improved by playing matchups of the best decks with friends.
Worst Magic Moment
Playing for the top 4 at Austrian Nationals, Michael approached the match-up too confidently and played cautiously (even though he was favored to win). He lost and learned that you need to have a coping strategy. Find what works for you.
Proudest Magic Moment
Getting 2nd at Grand Prix Turin 2018.
Biggest Mistake Players Make
Overthinking. Players sometimes try to wrap their mind around too much of the game at once. Break down the situation into smaller chunks and address them separately.
Parting Guidance
Keep having fun while playing Magic.
Magic Resource
CFB, SCG, Magic Podcasts, Jim Davis Stream
Connect With Michael Kundegraber
Michael can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group.
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Zach Allen is a member of Team RIW from Farmington Hills, Michigan. He Co-hosts the podcast Turn One Thoughtseize and has 2 Grand Prix top 8s, a Pro Tour top 16, and 1 SCG top 8 in his record. He's a dedicated control player and Snapcaster Mage enthusiast.
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First Set
Urza Block
Favorite Set
Khans of Tarkir
Favorite Card
Snapcaster Mage
Early Challenge
Not being able to beat the best guy at his local store. This constant, ever-present challenge pushed Zach to improve.
Worst Magic Moment
Getting 9th at PPTQ's 6 times in a row. Zach learned that the results of tournaments are not indicative of your actual skill.
Proudest Magic Moment
Making top 16 of Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica.
What Have You Learned From Magic
Making the play that sets you up for a win later. Make the best decision at the time with the information you have, but make a decision.
Biggest Mistake Players Make
Getting out of the moment. Players need to focus on just the game in front of them. 
Parting Guidance
The people in Magic are what's most important. Relationships and friends are priceless.
Magic Resource
CFB, SCG, Cool Stuff Inc.
Connect With Zach Allen
Twitter:@A22en
Check Out Magic Story
Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community.
Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com

Andrew Elenbogen has 3.5 Grand Prix top 8s. He recently won Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica and still doesn't believe it. Andrew is a return guest to the show and lives in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Catching Up
Andrew plays about 15 Grand Prix a year!
Reflection
Andrew notices that in the last year he's played better than he ever has. He's stayed dedicated and has practiced extensively for each Grand Prix.
MTGO Preparation
When playing on Magic Online, Andrew plays in Leagues and sets.
He uses Leagues as a way to get a broad view of the metagame. He'll develop a question and uses teammates and sets to answer specific questions.
Pro Tour Preparation
Andrew has cultivated a network of friends that he's able to reach out to and practice with.
Parting Guidance
Thank You! Andrew wants to say thank you to the Magic community.
Connect With Andrew Elenbogen
Twitter:@Ajelenbogen ‏
Check Out Magic Story
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Kasper Nielsen has 2 Grand Prix top 8s and 1 Pro Tour top 8. He's also won 5 Prereleases. Kasper is from Denmark and is a returning guest to the podcast.
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Kasper has been doing well in Magic and he attributes many things to that. He joined Hareruya Hopes and also has a more balanced life.
Pro Tour Preparation
Kasper started playing Limited as soon as Guilds of Ravnica came out. He learned a lot in those first few weeks. He decided to let "the machines" solve Standard while he developed a Limited strategy.
What Have You Learned From The Pro Tour
Kasper felt he made good choices this Pro Tour. His advice is to enjoy your preparation.
Parting Guidance 
It is important to focus and work hard at Magic, but if it becomes an obsession rather than a passion then beware and maybe take a step back.
Guidance Part 2
Have fun no matter where you are or what your goods are.
Magic Resource
Article about Dustin Wade Roberson
Connect With Kasper Nielsen
Twitter:@ks_nielsen
Check Out Magic Story
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Zac Turgeon is a New England MTG grinder, who has top 8ed 1 Grand Prix and won an SCG Legacy Classic. He also enjoys cooking, music, writing and hopes to one day open an Ice Cream Shop. Zac lives in Dracut MA.
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First Set
Ice Age
Favorite Set
Khans of Tarkir
Favorite Card
Trinisphere
Early Challenge
Not sure what he was good at. Zac started to critically analyze his own games to learn what he was good at.
Worst Magic Moment
Zac struggled for an entire Standard season. He realized he was misevaluating the meta and kept losing to cards he thought was bad.
Proudest Magic Moment
Making top 8 for the first time at Grand Prix New Jersey.
What Have You Learned From Magic
Zac has learned to try and be very accepting of others.
Biggest Mistake Players Make
Not being critical enough of your own games. Players sometimes think they're favored when they're not. 
Parting Guidance
Be kind to people. You feel better and the people around you feel better. It eventually circles back and keeps growing.
Magic Resource
SCG, CFB, TCG Players, Twitch.tv
Connect With Zac Turgeon
Twitter:@The_Amazing_Zac ‏
Check Out Magic Story
Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community.
Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com