Andrew Baeckstrom | |
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Demographics | |
Nickname | BK |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Nationality | American |
Professional Career | |
Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Born of the Gods 2014 |
Top Finishes | 0 |
GP top 8s | 4 (1 win) |
Andrew Baeckstrom is an American Magic player. His accomplishments include four Grand Prix top eights including a win at GP Providence 2017 alongside teammates Martin Jůza and Corey Burkhart; and an appearance on the United States national team at the 2014 World Magic Cup, where the team ultimately finished fourth. At the Pro Tour level, his best result to date is 8th-place at Pro Tour 25th Anniversary alongside teammates Justin Cohen and Jack Kiefer. Individually, his best result is 14th-place at Players Tour Phoenix. He was one of two players to decline the inaugural MPL contract in 2019, the other being Kelvin Chew.
Since July 2020, Baeckstrom has been one of the co-hosts of the Constructed Resources podcast, alongside Luis Scott-Vargas.
Accomplishments[ | ]
Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
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2013–14 | Grand Prix | Louisville | Standard | 19–20 October 2013 | 3 |
2014–15 | World Magic Cup | Nice | National team | 5–7 December 2014 | 4 |
2016–17 | Grand Prix | San Antonio | Team Modern | 1–2 April 2017 | 4 |
2017–18 | Grand Prix | Providence | Team Limited | 30 September–1 October 2017 | 1 |
2017–18 | Grand Prix | Colombus | Team Limited | 28–29 April 2018 | 4 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Pro Tour results[ | ]
Season | Pro Tour | Format | Finish | Winnings |
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2013–14 | Born of the Gods in Valencia | Modern and Booster Draft | 314 | |
2013–14 | Journey into Nyx in Atlanta | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 50 | $1,500 |
2014–15 | Fate Reforged in Washington, D.C. | Modern and Booster Draft | 34 | $1,500 |
2014–15 | Dragons of Tarkir in Brussels | Standard and Booster Draft | 233 | |
2014–15 | Magic Origins in Vancouver | Standard and Booster Draft | 186 | |
2015–16 | Battle for Zendikar in Milwaukee | Standard and Booster Draft | 51 | $1,000 |
2015–16 | Eldritch Moon in Sydney | Standard and Booster Draft | 66 | $1,000 |
2016–17 | Kaladesh in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 226 | |
2016–17 | Amonkhet in Nashville | Standard and Booster Draft | 346 | |
2016–17 | Hour of Devastation in Kyoto | Standard and Booster Draft | 393 | |
2017–18 | Ixalan in Albuquerque | Standard and Booster Draft | 435 | |
2017–18 | Rivals of Ixalan in Bilbao | Modern and Booster Draft | 26 | $2,000 |
2017–18 | Dominaria in Richmond | Standard and Booster Draft | 326 | |
2017–18 | 25th Anniversary in Minneapolis | Team Constructed | 8 | $9,000 |
2018–19 | Guilds of Ravnica in Atlanta | Standard and Booster Draft | 234 | |
2018–19 | Mythic Championship Cleveland 2019 | Standard and Booster Draft | 302 | $500 |
→ Source: Wizards.com