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AuthorAndrew Elenbogen

A Pro Tour Champion, Andrew's approach to the game is one of high focus. Andrew loves decks with highly focused gameplans. Andrew uses a high level, intuitive understanding of matchups to pick the correct (focused!) deck for any given weekend. Then, he endlessly analyzes and tunes until his sideboard plans are coherent and his maindeck shines. Andrew has achieved 3 Grand Prix Top 8s and 3 SCG Tour Open Top 8s on top of his Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica win.

Lurrus Of The Dream-Den Is The Best Card In Ikoria: Lair Of Behemoths

Andrew Elenbogen makes the case for Lurrus of the Dream-Den in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, and Legacy!

Going All-In: Taking The Right Risks In Magic

Sometimes you just have to go for it. But when? Andrew Elenbogen shows you how to recognize those now-or-never moments in Magic!

Explaining The Return Of Mono-Red Cavalcade To Theros Beyond Death Standard

Why did Cavalcade of Calamity return to Mono-Red decks in Standard? Andrew Elenbogen shows how the enchantment made a comeback!

How To Win The Azorius Control Mirror In Standard

Standard Azorius Control mirrors are full of twists and turns. Andrew Elenbogen breaks down the key cards, interactions, and sideboarding strategies!

Mono-White Devotion In The New Pioneer

With a narrowed Pioneer metagame to target, Andrew Elenbogen sees an opening for White Devotion! Get his list and a sideboarding guide!

Overrated And Underrated Cards In Theros Beyond Death

Andrew Elenbogen sees players misevaluating key Theros Beyond Death cards! What’s overrated and what’s underrated in the latest set?

Building The Best Urza Deck For This Weekend

Urza, Lord High Artificer is hot in Modern, but what’s the best way to build around it? Andrew Elenbogen calls it as he sees it!

How To Play Against Flash Decks

Simic Flash went three-for-three making the Top 8 at Mythic Championship VII. Learn how to fight Standard’s latest menace!

Breaking Cauldron Familiar And Witch’s Oven In Throne Of Eldraine Standard

Is it two-card combo time in Standard? After the bannings, Cauldron Familiar and Witch’s Oven have more freedom to loop. Andrew Elenbogen puts his spin on the “Cat Food” deck!

How To Win The Only Matchup In Standard

Let others talk about alternatives to Oko, Thief of Crowns in Standard. Pro Tour champion Andrew Elenbogen thinks only the Oko mirror matters, and he’s sharing all he’s learned preparing for the Mythic Championship this weekend.

The Best Decks In Modern For SCG Atlanta And How To Exploit Them

Ramp decks, Urza decks. Is there any way to get past the Scylla and Charybdis of the Modern metagame? Andrew Elenbogen sees several routes, and he maps them out ahead of SCG Atlanta!

Scrutinizing Selesnya Adventures For Throne Of Eldraine Standard

With Bant Golos decks running rampant in Standard, what’s the best way to battle back? Andrew Elenbogen recommends going under them with Selesnya Adventures! Get his latest list and sideboarding guide!

How To Win Your Next Tournament With Mono-Green Tron

Mono-Green Tron is more powerful in the new Modern than many realize, and Andrew Elenbogen is here to spread the word! Learn how to mulligan and how to incorporate Once Upon a Time into future builds!

Why Murderous Rider Is The Best Removal Spell In Throne of Eldraine Standard

Throne of Eldraine previews have produced several potentially high-impact cards, one of which has Andrew Elenbogen’s attention. Could Murderous Rider be the next format-defining removal spell?

Choosing The Right Version Of Hogaak

Competitive Modern falls into two camps: Hogaak, and people trying to beat Hogaak. But what’s the best build of the best deck? Andrew Elenbogen surveys the field and offers the deck he wants to run at his next Modern Grand Prix!