About Anton Jonsson: This Swede is a long-time Pro who has made an astounding 5 Pro Tour Top 8s and 9 Grand Prix Top 8s. Inducted into the 2011 Hall of Fame class, he remains one of the players pros least want to face in Limited, whether it's in real life or on Magic Online.
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