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Well, it's been a great time. We're going on an indefinite hiatus after much deliberation, and wanted to send things off in a delightfully ramshackle way with a last call for listener questions.
We would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who has listened for all these years for your constant support and feedback. This has been a great project and we've been incredibly lucky to have found something that has brought enjoyment to all of you. Thanks an we hope to entertain you again some day!
While we were busy with reintroducing the format and taking vacations, a huge announcement hit! After years of outcry from players, Wizards of the Coast has unified the paper and Magic Online card pools! We're going through some of the cards likely to make a splash!
On another note, the show will be going on an indefinite hiatus after next week's episode, there's more detail in the audio, but the long and short is we felt it was time to let the show come to somewhat natural end for the time being. we may return in the future but for now, we've said our piece. Thank you all so very much for your support over the years, and if you have any requests for the final episode next week, please let us know!
We're rounding out this reintroduction to pauper with combo! come with us as we explore the wild and wacky combo decks as Mike struggles to get to the vague understanding he has of how various decks actually function. We also delve into the very shallow pool of cards that we think might see play out of the newest core set!
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This week we're continuing our series covering the various archetypes within pauper as a format! This week it's Midrange and Control decks!
Deck Lists
WB Decks: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-black-white-control https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-wb-pestilence-58437
WR Decks: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-wr-87106 https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-kuldotha-boros-21706 https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-red-white-weenie-60535
Astrolabe Midrange: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-wubr-87142#paper
Tron: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-ubrg-87145 https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-rainbow-tron
Mono Black: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-b-87107
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It's been a while, and it's time for us to revisit our Introduction to Pauper series from way back. This week we're talking about Aggro and Tempo decks in the format and next week we'll be back with other super-archetypes.
Decks covered this week
Stompy - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-stompy-86268
Burn - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-burn-50950
Bogles - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-bogles-67214
Aristocrats - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-black-green-aristocrats
Affinity - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-wubrg-86030
U Delver - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-mono-blue-delver
UR Delver - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-ur-delver-73457
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We've had almost a full wee with Modern Horizons, so we're delving into the most recent challenge results with an eye for new inclusions!
Deck Lists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pauper-challenge-2019-06-10
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It's new set time and what a doozy this one was. Hopefully Wizards continues with products like this as Modern Horizons is primed to shake up an already wide open metagame.
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With the recent bannings the meta has been shaken to its very core. This week we delve into lists from the most recent challenge to see what new spice can be found in the wake of some unprecedented bannings in pauper. An old favorite of Mike's as well as an out of left field Blue/Red deck are among the 5 different lists we're highlighting this week.
Lists can be found here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pauper-challenge-2019-05-27
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Gush is gone. The biggest surprise was what went with it. With such a massive shake up to the metagame we had to invite our spikiest of friends on the show to discuss the fallout of this huge decision, so we of course turned to Kendra, aka The Maverick Girl.
Kendra can be found on:
Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/themaverickgirl
Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheMaverickGal/
Cool Stuff Inc https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author%5B%5D=Kendra+Smith&search_text=
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Here it is, we took a week off to bring you a real experiment in the format of our podcast. This week we're on the eve of a B&R announcement and wanted to talk about the discourse surrounding it from a slightly more academic perspective than we usually take.
Recommended viewing prior to this. Yes this is 6 hours of content, but we do strongly urge you watch them at some point.
Hypernormalisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh2cDKyFdyU
All watched over by machines of loving grace
Part 1: https://vimeo.com/groups/96331/videos/80799353 Part 2: https://vimeo.com/groups/96331/videos/80799352 Part 3: https://vimeo.com/264045840
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This week we take a moment to get to know one another better and let you the listener be a fly on the wall! We'll be back next week with more magic related content, but for the time being, pull up a chair and enjoy a casual episode!
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It's that time again! A whole new set, new toys for the format and most relevant, a new collection of takes on things entering the format! We've tried a return to the old format for set reviews where we cut a lot of the chaff to make for a more streamlined review experience, thanks to everyone who let us know the old format wasn't working for you!
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With Tax Day just having passed us by, we figured there's no better time to talk about a classic standby in other formats: Death and Taxes. What would some of the classic pieces of this deck look like if they were shifted to common? It might have been a pipe dream once upon a time, but with uncommon planeswalkers, who knows what the future could hold?
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We're returning to an oldie but a goodie, Golgari Aristocrats has been putting up results again and we wanted to look at what's making the deck tick these days and even a new potential inclusion from the upcoming War of the Spark!
Deck Lists: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-golgari-aristocrats#paper
https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1746338#paper
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With a so-so week for pauper results, it came as a pleasant surprise to both see some War of the Spark spoilers at common as well as an uplifting tweet that could indicate what the future of commons in standard sets could look like. Come along as we talk about what this could mean for pauper moving forward!
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This week we head to the far off land of... Europe? That's right, we're doing an episode looking into the world of the French/German dominated format of peasant to see if we can glean anything from our cousin format!
Deck lists: https://mtg-peasant.com/home/
Blogs (slightly out of date): https://peasantvienna.wordpress.com/ https://peasantmagicingolstadt.wordpress.com/aktuell/
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This was a slow week for pauper as a whole, so we're diving into challenge results to find a spicy number reminiscent of Kor Skyfisher decks of yore, with some added spicy (Cards that draw 5 anyone?)
Deck list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1726754#paper
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After a no banning announcement, we've got a down week and wanted to take some time to talk about our 10 favorite cards in the format! Lots of older tech that isn't seen much these days as we walk through the things that just make us happy!
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The first Pauper Mythic Championship qualifier is in the book so of course we're trying to delve into the lists, the impact the event has on the format and what the future looks like. Wizards has also announced the next supplemental set, Modern Horizons so we're also touching on what we think the set might bring to our format.
MCQ decklists: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pauper-mcq-magicfest-los-angeles#paper
Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/267002
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We're hopping in a time machine this week, but first we've gotta talk the future of mulligans with the proposed changes for Mythic Championship London. Then it's a trip down memory lane to revisit a deck of the past, goblins, the former midrange beast has been sadly missing for some time so we're gonna get to the bottom of where things went wrong.
Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/267002
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It's been a while since we've seen mono black control, a former vanguard of the format really have a solid place in the metagame. Turns out all it needed was a little drop of blue to put up a 12th place finish in last week's challenge. Check out the list and a bit of a trip down memory lane with Mike and Adrian.
Deck list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1665261#paper
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This week, Arena Pauper makes its monthly appearance, this time with the notable new inclusion of Persistent Petitioners. With many calling for this card to get the ax in Arena Pauper, we had to delve into this unique new threat to Arena Pauper players everywhere.
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This week we're taking a look into the sudden resurgence of burn. What on earth in this metagame is motivating people to move back towards the trusty stand by of Bolts and strange utility creatures.
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Adrian's off for this week because Mike has to settle up on a bet. Adam Styborski is one of the faces of pauper cubing and has been for almost a decade. In this episode Mike pokes and prods at the ins and outs of pauper cubing, and asks Adam to reflect on years of experience tweaking his preferred limited fixings
Adams Site: http://thepaupercube.com/
Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_stybs
The Pauper Cube Discord: http://discord.gg/VnvEvft
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This week we had a slight audio mishap and apologize for the quality of this recording.
With that out of the way, we're talking to Jake Mannella who works on our videos series On The Fringe. We talk about the B&R announcement and where brewers should head in the continually narrowing metagame.
If you have requests for future episodes, get in touch with Jake directly via Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeMannella
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Another set has been spoiled. That means it's time for us to go through a huge glut of cards and let you hear our unfiltered thoughts on the newest wave of cards for both arena and classic pauper alike.
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Every other pauper content creator has weighed in at this point, so it's time. We've gotta talk about the upcoming Banned and Restricted announcement. We're talking Gush, format diversity and even monarch and tron.
Set Review is coming next week!
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What? Arena again? Well over the holiday break, MTG arena featured a new event that allowed people to freely play standard pauper in exchange for promos. Of course we decided to jam as much as humanly possible of this super sweet format!
Deck Lists: https://mtgarena.pro/decks/p-white-aggro/
https://mtgarena.pro/decks/pauper-saps-6/
https://mtgarena.pro/decks/ub-pauper-4/
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We've made it to that time of year again, time to look back and see what happened this year in the world of pauper and even some events in magic as a whole! We also couldnt get through this episode without first going on a quick little detour to discuss the newest versions of the Blue/Black Delver decks that absolutely tore up the challenge this past weekend.
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We've done intros to the format, looked at unique takes on classic decks, but today we're talking about what makes the difference in specific archetypes for their respective sub-archetypes. What differentiates the million and one tron lists, the various boros lists, or even the different delver lists? Learn all this and more on this week's episode!
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It's been a minute here since we checked in on the state of organized play for pauper! This week we're blitzing through lists like we're some sort of duo of Wee Dragonauts, covering leagues, a challenge and more goofball questions in the combat step!
Leagues: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pauper-league-2018-11-28https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pauper-league-2018-11-21
Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pauper-challenge-11724061
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It's here! the much awaited review of the last masters set in the foreseeable future! What treasures are hidden in this ending to a strong tradition? What jank do we think is more playable than we should? Will Mike convince Adrian anything is playable? Find out all this and more on this episode of Color Commontary!
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Ultimate masters is being spoiled the day after this episode goes up, and sadly, we're both going to visit family and won't be able to bring you a set review till next week. Until then we talk about one of the hottest // coolest spells being introduced to the format, then take a bit of a walk down memory lane while we discuss Temur Tron and a white combat trick we'd all but forgotten about.
Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-temur-tron-45186#paper
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Pauper Leagues are going competitive. You'll be able to go from a regular pauper player all the way to the pro tour if you want! Well since leagues are getting spikier than usual, we had to do likewise, so we got the streaming, grinding, unstoppable elvish menace, Kendra AKA: TheMaverickGirl on to talk about her takes on these huge changes and what they mean to the format!
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This past weekend, Arena got its own version of pauper on it, and despite protest from one of our hosts in the past, it's finally time to crack open standard pauper and take a look inside. We also talk about the huge announcement of Ultimate Masters!
Deck Lists available via imgur: https://imgur.com/a/5w1YPZE
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It's been ages since we've gotten some good old fashioned fan questions on the show, so when Jonah wrote in asking about removing atog from affinity, we simply couldn't resist! They also sent in a list asking for feedback and we let them hear our thoughts on one of the format's most iconic decks.
After that it's a discussion about the RW tokens deck that Janicestone piloted to a challenge win, it's got some interesting synergies that were just too good to pass up.
Jonah's Affinity List: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/implement-affinity-pauper/
RW Tokens: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1433261#paper
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There's not much to say this week besides this: we got Gavin Verhey from Wizards of the Coast to come on our show after hearing about his love of pauper as a format. So we put him through the ringer with the hopes of answering burning questions about the format direct from WotC!
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This week we're talking one topic and one topic only. Are Tron and Familiars simply the best decks in the format? Listen as we lay into this controversial position and talk about what we feel really matters in the current metagame.
This episode also marks our first episode with our new audio hosting with PodBean, so please alert us if you've had any issues with getting a hold of this new episode.
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Challenge results are in. Familiars has had a while since its reign of terror but this week brought it 2 results in the top 8, so it’s time we talk about it. On top of that, we continue our UR control theme from last week since Hypothesizzle is already showing up in the top 32! …
This week we’re returning to a card from guilds because Mike got his hands on it at the prerelease and enjoyed himself. Today it’s all about UR control! Deck list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-ur-control-58707 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ …
This week we’re here talking about a WB Aristocrats list that piqued our attention after remarks last week that such a deck didn’t exist. We also delve into the perennial favorite Italian Pauper tournament, Paupergeddon, this time with notably reduced lack of knowledge of Italian city names! Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1349757 And Paupergeddon: http://www.galactus.it/decklist-top8-paupergeddon-x/ http://www.galactus.it/decklist-top16-paupergeddon-x/ Support …
It’s here! 72 new cards to talk through for pauper, Ranging from interesting to meh to downright awful, we’re here to talk pros and cons of each and every one! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ …
We were simply too excited about guilds of Ravnica to stay away from the sexiest plane in the multiverse! This week we’re looking at cards from Ravnica’s past in pauper and getting hyped for what looks to be one of the most interesting standard sets in a while! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can …
This week we’re looking at a deck seeking to apply theory from our cousin format, legacy, to pauper and try to see if a take on UB death’s shadow can make it in the pauper world. Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1308230#online Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us …
This week we’re getting up close and comfortable with a recent decklist that aims to cast dark ritual to untold ends. Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1284608#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song is courtesy …
We’re returning to a classic pair of sets, the much venerated duo of Innistrad and Dark Ascension. With one being regarded as one of the greatest limited environments of all time, does it hold up in Pauper? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on …
This week we’re discussing an interesting Black Red burn list that showed up, and then go deep on a card that we both think needs a little more time in the spotlight. Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1272869#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like …
Hot on the heels of our discussion of pet jank, we’ve got the resident brewer extraordinaire, Anynewprovince. Jeff has been brewing all sorts of odd and unique decks within pauper and came on to help us get in touch with our love of all things janky and out there! Jeff’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6mC0IHKlsxLVQ6d27mZ2g Jeff’s Twitch: https://twitch.tv/anynewprovince Support us …
This episode we’re cracking open one of Mike’s favorite barely there archetype that has some serious issues, but is loveable anyways, Ivy Lane Denizen combo decks. Theorizing and discussion abounds! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ …
In this Infinity War level crossover event, we sat down with the hosts of Common Knowledge to discuss pauper as it stands today. We talk metagame, bans, possible additions and the future of pauper as a whole. Their podcast can be found at http://www.constructedcriticism.com/category/podcasts/common-knowledge/ and they’ll have a video version of the episode up soon! Support …
This episode we dive into an archetype that’s been with us for years but up until recently was relegated to pet status: Pestilence decks. We also discuss the relatives of the deck in the form of other WB grindy midrange lists. Also in this episode, results from the latest Rags to Riches! Deck lists: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-wb-40526#paper …
This episode we’re talking about evaluating cards in the context of pauper. We spend a bunch of time evaluating cards on the show and want you to understand our approach and method. In the second half of the show we break down some general guidelines to sideboarding. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy …
This week we’re talking about the results from the recent paupergeddon tournament over in Italy! Apologies around 4 minutes, Adrian had some difficulty with his mic glitching out resulting in some audio needing to be cut. We also address a fan’s concerns about pauper’s image as a format. Paupergeddon Deck Lists: http://www.magictitans.it/paupergeddon-firenze-2018-top8-decklists/ Support us on Patreon: …
It feels like these episodes happen every month now, but here it goes! Core Set 2019 is fully spoiled and we’re here to talk to you about the commons in the set. As usual, we’ve excluded reprints and vanilla creatures. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them …
Kendra, the be all end all in terms of Elvish Excellence is joining us to talk about being the SCG pauper classic champion, the overall experience of one of the largest pauper events to date, and her subtle and nuanced takes on Land Grant in pauper elves. Kendra’s stream: https://www.twitch.tv/themaverickgirl Kendra’s twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMaverickGal Kendra’s articles …
Planning to go to a large scale event? SCGCon is the very week this episode releases, but GP Vegas is fast approaching. Check out this episode to learn our tips and tricks for large events with unknown metagames! (We talk a decent amount about an upcoming video series, this isn’t QUITE ready for publishing but …
With a pedigree stretching back to some of the earliest days of Magic, mono white aggro has been a multiformat fixture. Sadly this time honored archetype has been fairly absent from pauper in the past few years, so we decided to examine why that might be! Deck lists are available below https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-w-51023#paper https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-w-51136#paper https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/410700#paper https://deckbox.org/sets/1950184 …
The full Battlebond spoiler is out, so it’s time for a set review! Only real catch is, this set didn’t bring a bunch of new things to pauper as a format, so we’re using a patron submitted idea and we’re reviewing an old influential set for pauper! Enjoy our look back on Rise of the …
This week on the cast we delve into an ambitious attempt to one up the misery of being locked out by capsize! After that it’s a trip into the challenge results to look at the meta as it stands! Deck list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1044898#online Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them …
We’re back! Mike had a very busy week of coding and project management and as a result this episode is a little later than usual. This week we’re tackling a neat list from around a month ago that seeks to leverage Burning Tree Emissary like no deck before it! Deck list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-rg-49996#paper Support us on Patreon: …
We’ve made it to syndication! Thanks for listening for the past 99 weeks, it’s been a wild ride and we thank you so much for listening! This episode we’re talking to one another, going back and forth, interviewing each other with burning questions we needed to have answered. Next week it’ll be back to pauper, …
With only one episode to go to triple digits, we’re talking about a neat little WU escape routes deck. What’s escape routes you say dear viewer? Well tune in and find out about the neatest planeshift engine card you never knew you needed! Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1059267#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with …
We’re going in deep on a somewhat fringe strategy up until recently. This past week not one, not two but three different land destruction decks showed up in the 5-0 results, so we’re taking a look at one by famed magic player Conley Woods! Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1044905#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats …
Another set review? We’ll stop doing these as soon as WotC slows down the stream of products, which doesn’t seem to be any time soon! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song …
Adrian has returned! This week we’re cracking into the first juicy morsels of Dominaria. After discussing magic’s big homecoming, we’re talking Zuberas! Deck Tech list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/playing-pauper-zubera-storm Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song …
Adrian’s out of the country, and that means one thing and one thing only. Mike found a guest! This week we’ve got Usman Jamil of various and assorted types of fame. It’s a bit outside our usual wheelhouse but hopefully you enjoy! Usman’s Pauper Cube: http://www.cubetutor.com/viewcube/10790 Images of the decks we discussed: https://imgur.com/a/yd98j Usman’s Podcast: …
Episode 3 of our series covering the metagame of pauper, the big decks, the not so big but fan favorite decks, what they do and how to beat them! Decks covered this week: Tireless Tribe/Inside Out Combo UR Blitz Stompy Mono-White Heroic Ux Control Non-Dinrova flicker decks Tortex Turbofog UW Prowess WB Pestilence Infect Reanimator …
Episode 2 of our series covering the metagame of pauper, the big decks, what they do and how to beat them! Decks covered this week: Dinrova/Murasa Tron Bogles Burn UB Alchemy Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: …
This week begins our short series serving as an introduction to the pauper metagame, the decks you’ll face, what they play and how to play against them. Decks covered this week: Mono Blue Delver Blue/Red Delver Elves (Kendra’s Channel) Kuldotha Boros/Boros Monarch Affinity Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on …
We had some slight audio issues, but here it is, 25 years of Magic condensed into one delightful masters set. We’ve got reprints of pricey cards, downshifts, all sorts of goodness, so join us as we look forward in pauper by looking back across the history of Magic! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can …
We haven’t had time for a maybeboard in a while, so now it’s time for a whole episode of them. Both of us put together our list of top 5 “Underrated” pauper cards and talk through each of our picks. We also take some time to briefly discuss some interesting lists that showed up this …
Those crazy WotC kids are at it again! There’s another change in how 5-0 results are being reported. Instead of 5 per day, we get a weekly dump, which leads to some complications. We talk for a while about possible fallout of this decision as well as a spicy list that showed up in the …
We’re back with that good good audio quality! This episode we’re debating whether our format has become dependent on the release of Supplemental sets including the Masters series as well as Commander and Conspiracy releases. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary …
First, apologies for audio this week. Adrian had a glitch on his end so we used backup audio which isn’t perfect. This week we discuss the testing Adrian’s been doing for legacy and lessons to be applied to our format, then we discuss differences between MTGO and paper card pools and our opinions on the …
We’re returning to a topic we haven’t broken down in almost a year and half! It’s brewing and how to go about it!. No deck tech this week. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ …
When fans of the show ask a question, we answer the call, then stretch a 2 sentence question into an hour long show! This week Enrique wanted to know about price spikes, so of course we dedicated an entire episode to collection building and budgeting for pauper. No deck tech this week. Support us on …
We’re back, the audio is better than ever, this episode got actual editing done, we’ve got a wildly different meta to discuss and a brand new deck in the form of Mono White Heroic! Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/884853#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on …
It’s that time of year again! We’ve got a set review, and it’s not pretty this time around… Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is …
We’re calling the end to the year and looking back on the changes, shake ups and wild year that was 2017! Enjoy the last show of the year and we’ll see you in 2018! Deck list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-wu-43811#online Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: …
Well, Mike managed to talk down on the idea of WU Prowess as a deck a few months ago, but here we are. Turns out playing blue cards makes anything a LOT better. We also talk about why you might want to run this list over UR Blitz or another spells matter deck. Deck list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-wu-43811#online …
This week we’re tackling a viewer submitted question (kind of). When is it right to run 1, 2, 3 or even 4 copies of a card? We give you the run down of figuring out how to tune or build a deck from scratch with regards to proportions. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can …
This week we’re going in on an old fan favorite: Tortured Existence. An abzan list recently went 5-0 so we figured, why not take some time to not only discuss this classic archetype but also midrange decks as a whole? Deck List available here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/842677#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our …
We’re talking about MBC? What year is this? Or has the meta finally just stabilized post Modern Masters 2017? We’re talking about a list from GLnemesis, who piloted it to a very impressive finish in last week’s challenge. The Deck List can be viewed here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/834378#paper GLnemesis’s channel can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAXg-645QVeBDtysN7poXg Support us on Patreon: …
WotC really shocked us this week, we’ve got a bunch of new cards AND the online release of IMA all in one day! We’re going in on each of these new cards and talking about Seeker of the Way. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow …
One week in to our new patreon and we’ve already tackled one fan request! This week we’re talking about Vinestorm, the only storm based combo deck still allowed by the format. We then delve into the subgenre of fringe and fragile combo decks and the reasons they don’t see repeated success in the format Deck …
We’re back after a one week absence to talk about misplays, punts, goofs, whatever you want to call em. Those minor decisions that you might be making mistakes with! We’ve also updated our Patreon to simplify things and also added a patrons-only discord channel! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our …
This episode we talk about an article now old enough to vote or join the army (at least here in America). Who’s the Beatdown is a cornerstone of fundamental magic theory, and we’re doing a deep dive on it and its relationship/application to pauper. The Article can be found here: http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/fundamentals/3692_Whos_The_Beatdown.html Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary …
This week it’s all about reviewing the latest challenge results. We do a deep dive on the new rendition of the Familiars combo deck as piloted by 420Dragon and that’s about it! Lists we discuss can be viewed here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pauper-challenge-2017-10-09 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow …
Combo decks? What are they? We just simply don’t know. Jokes aside, we’re tracking the rise in fringe combo decks in pauper, starting with the top 8 performance of Freed from the Real in a recent pauper challenge. Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/779568#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them …
We figured it was time to look back. Way back to the days of Fissure Post and discuss one of the most broken decks of all time in this format. We also discuss the current metagame in terms of health and what are signs of an unhealthy meta. Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-mono-blue-fissure-post#online Support us on Patreon: …
Welcome to one of our longest, most tired episodes to date. 93 minutes of pure audio bliss and rambling about the two sets coming out soon! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme …
This week we’ve got a guest! In this case it’s Josh Krause, the mastermind behind the classic art tokens and originalmagicart.com. Sit down, pour yourself a tasty beverage and enjoy a rousing discussion of art. We promise next week we’ll actually talk about Magic gameplay! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with …
This week we’re playing catchup on all sorts of magic news, but manage to talk about a WB midrange deck that piqued our interest. Also, we manage to incorrectly predict everything in Iconic Masters! (This episode was recorded on Thursday, so pardon the goofs) Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/751008#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy …
This week we talk about a blue red deck that we have some strong feelings about. After that we’re breaking down one of the central concepts of magic, card advantage! Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pauper-ur-40610#online Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us …
This week we take you back to blocks like Lorwyn and Onslaught for some tribal decks! Let’s find out what makes elves tick and then talk about why tribal decks play a smaller role here in pauper than in some other formats. Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/728726#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with …
It’s the live episode. Watch in horror while our flesh forms writhe and shout at you through the magic of the internet! We discuss the possibility of bans in pauper, and whatever wound up coming up in discussion! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary Follow us …
Red Black midrange is on the brain today, as well as git! We’re going through a 5-0 list of an offbeat nature, then discussing a new approach to deck building modeled off of a version control system. If none of this makes sense, don’t worry, we try to explain it better than that as we …
What’s this? A Blue Black reanimator list in pauper? Sure is! We’re covering an odd hybrid combo/midrange list that’s been making some appearances in events lately. Things get a little distracted in the second half of the show, but trust us, it was far worse before editing. Deck Tech List here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/703021#paper Support us on Patreon: …
This week we’re talking about Ramp and land destruction. Why should you play a ramp deck? What are some solid cards to include? Why not just just play tron? Find out this week on Color Commontary! Deck Tech List here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/707098#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary You Can Buy Playmats with our Logo on them here: https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/color-commontary …
This week we’re joined by a very special guest indeed! The Professor from Tolarian Community College joins us to talk pauper, film, land choices, content production and much more! The Professor can be found on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tolariancommunity Or on his website: https://www.tolariancommunitycollege.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: …
Sometimes weird combo decks crop up and we’re here to cover them! Tireless Tribe is one such list and we go fairly deep on it this episode. We also catch up on some general news that occurred in Mike’s absence. Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/694270#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us …
Mailbag episode! Really not much to say here! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available at http://soundcloud.net/ellellell
This week, no silly deck techs or discussions, just gonna talk about this whole new set that we’ve got spoilers for! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available at http://soundcloud.net/ellellell
This week we’re talking about the current top performing deck in the Pauper Challenges: UR Delver. Then we’ve got some early spoilers to discuss as well as an Italian pauper tournament! Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/665431#paper Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song is …
This week we’re foregoing our usual segments on the show in favor of reviewing this year so far and what it’s meant for pauper. All in all it’s been pretty eventful so if you’ve been away for a minute, this can serve as your chance to catch up on what you’ve missed. Also, Mike rallies …
This week it’s all about Boros Monarch. We’ve got a deck tech, we’ve got talk of list tweaks, we’ve even got a long discussion about the history of skyfisher decks and why we’re finally seeing them as GOOD decks vs just a deck that preys on absurd decks. We are looking for new suggestions on …
This week it’s a deck tech about the Presence of Gond/Midnight Guard combo deck that took down the last pauper challenge. After that, we discuss the strangely contentious idea that people look at decklists online and get chewed out for “Netdecking” and why that might not be the worst. Rounding out our discussions is a …
This week we get down and dirty, kicking things off with a recap of our new affiliate membership, recapping the first pauper challenge, then onto the meat of things. We’re talking about Tortured Existence, and try to cover the very most we can about this storied and varied archetype within a one hour time frame. …
This week we’re looking in on stompy again. The Pauper challenges start today and we wanted to get ahead of things and talk about the top dog of the format heading into these new events. We then discuss the role of various pump spells within the list and what you can do to up your …
This week we’re raising the dead with a Rakdos Reanimator list from friend of the show and known associate Alex Ullman. Next up is the must discuss topic of Swirling Sandstorm and other Graveyard based mechanics. Finally we have to discuss the newest form of Pauper competition on MTGO, the weekly Challenges and what it …
This week we’re talking about a janky mechanic from Kamigawa block and the combo deck that’s been made around it, because pauper abhors a vacuum when it comes to combo. After that we’ve got some discussions on the pauper ban list as well as a conversation on what makes pauper the format that it is. …
This week marks 52 weeks of doing the show (if you count the 3 we’ve taken off). We’re so glad that you’ve stuck with us or found us in that first year. This week’s deck tech is a spicy little tribal deck from the days of Kamigawa. After that we talk about some common errors …
This week we’re talking about a spicy tron list that can lock opponents out of the game and also how to manage a collection in paper. Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/618584#online Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available …
It’s set review time! Let’s visit the desert plane of Amonkhet and see what it’s got in store for pauper! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available at http://soundcloud.net/ellellell
This week we forgo most of the usual segments in lieu of talking to master craftsman and all around good guy Aaron Cain! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colorcommontary Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available at http://soundcloud.net/ellellell
This week’s a big one. Adrian takes down the Pauperpalooza tournament and shares details on the final match. Color Commontary is finally getting on patreon, as many folks were clamoring for. The deck tech is a spicy sacrifice based Black/Red list. And rounding out this week’s content, the first real look into Amonkhet! Deck Tech …
This week Mike and Adrian discuss a bant control list that has some interesting choices for the new meta. Also covered are the MTGO hiccup earlier this week, and we revisit getting into pauper Deck Tech List: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/26-03-17-bant-control/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song is courtesy of …
This week Mike and Adrian talk about multiformat staples as they discuss burn. Sadly, much like a good game with the deck, this episode’s over pretty quickly. Mike also takes some time to ask some questions about Adrian’s taste in Ravnicans. Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/588769#paper Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ …
Come with us to the Modern Masters 2017 spoiler fiesta, featuring a cornucopia of downshifts and new toys for the pauper environment. No deck tech or usual content, the spoilers were just too dang exciting to get to anything else! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song …
This week Mike and Adrian discuss the weird stepchild of the Modern version of RG Tron. Then some news about conspiracy! We may finally get to have some cards ported over to Magic Online! Rounding it out is the discussion that inevitably rears its head every spoiler season, Modern Masters is almost here and what …
This week’s episode has slightly degraded audio on Mike’s end due to some glitches while recording that we didn’t catch until afterwards. This week we talk UR Blitz in depth and discuss how and why to play around tricks. Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/574460#paper Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song …
This week we’re talking about manabases and lands, why they’re important and how to tackle them. This week’s upload is a little late, but that’s the price of being responsible adults! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available at http://soundcloud.net/ellellell
This week we look at an iconic tribe from tempest: Slivers! Once we cover the strange and alien looking tribe, we delve into the world of tribal decks in pauper and the possibilities therein. Deck List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/562146#paper Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose …
This week we’re digging our teeth into the Blue/Red control list that’s been tearing it’s way up into the meta. The discussion topic for today is where a pair of blue aggro decks that fell off in the standings have been Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/557975#paper Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our …
This week Mike and Adrian look at the Dimir Flicker list looking to either outgrind or plain lock the opponent out of the game. After discussing some maybeboard cards for the deck, they talk about Affinity’s flagging numbers and why that might be. Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/552235#paper Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on …
Mike’s back! After a long and arduous move cross country your pauper talking duo is reunited via the magic of the internet. No deck techs or maybeboard cards this week, we’ve gotta catch up on the spoilers for the full set of Aether Revolt! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our …
Mike is out moving to the frigid wasteland of Boston Mass, so it’s up to our handsome hero Adrian Gwarzalez and his guest star Aaron Rubin to try and rescue the show from the inevitable ratings slide. We discuss Mono Blue Delver at length and learn a little bit about Aaron, a local player. Follow …
This week, no deck techs, no maybeboard, just a reflection on the past year in pauper and what it brought to the format and where we’re heading. Mike and Adrian also make some New Year’s Resolutions about pauper. Also of note, this will be the last episode for a while where we’re together, so look …
This week we go in on a mono green classic: Stompy. Maybeboard discussion is about some possible inclusions for the archetype and we finish off by discussing the deck’s importance in the format. Deck Tech: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/526708#paper Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music …
This week it’s all black everything as we dig through the fan favorite that doesn’t seem to quite be able to get there these days. We go through a newer list, talk about how the list has changed in response to meta shifts and finish it off with a discussion for the future of “mono” …
This week we talk about a Grixis Leaning Murasa Tron list and the spice that is multiple Evincar’s Justice. After that we delve into getting started in pauper and what there is to consider for building a collection and keeping it updated. Deck Tech List: https://deckstats.net/decks/5833/618712-grixis-murasa-tron/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: …
Back from his trip, Mike’s highly sleep deprived and ready to discuss pauper again. This week’s deck tech is a boros tokens list looking to crash in for that lethal alpha strike. The maybeboard is a spicy Ice Age orc who can ramp you at a cost. This week’s episode is rounded out by a …
This week, we’re back sans drake, plus a whole bunch of happiness and with actual non-mailbag content. We talk about a classic archetype, Red Deck Wins, a pair of card advantage fueling blue enchantments, and where the format is left in the wake of the drake menace, including some hot lists from the Card Kingdom …
This episode we’re back to answer assorted and various questions from you, the viewers at home, ranging from preferences on soft drinks to your questions on developing a pauper playgroup. Not much more to it than that, so enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of …
This week, we are back, drake free and sounding cleaner than ever thanks to some new audio gear! We chat for some time about the past week, then we talk about a viewer’s Pauper Jund List. Perplex gets inspected in this week’s Maybeboard, and we round out the episode with a discussion on greed (and …
We’re back again this week talking about Mike’s experience with the new blue black deck on the block, UB Forbidden Alchemy. Then we discuss the one spoiler we had for this years commander product. Things devolve quickly into a review of our first 6 months of the cast and a silly top 10 spooky monsters. …
This week on Color Commontary we delve into a Simic Land Destruction deck, talk about a truly disgusting card from Alara and discuss cards with similar functionalities and why you might prefer one over the other. Deck Tech list + Videos: http://www.numotgaming.com/the-pauper-flophouse-10-simic-land-destruction/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song …
This week we review our first forays into Kaladesh cards in pauper, the talk a little mono-black aggro and look at a Pauperganda take on the list. Rounding things out we discuss Soul Manipulation as well as our guide to brewing effectively! Deck tech list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/488326#paper Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ …
This week we’re joined by Will, the brains behind the incredibly popular Pauper Fox youtube channel. We’re talking Turbo Fog, covering the list featured in our collaborative video over on his channel. After that we talk about a spicy little flyer you may have overlooked in Eternal Masters (it’s not drake, don’t worry) and finish …
In a quick little episode before we went to prerelease, we cover the Temur Watch Rites combo deck, then discuss Castigate, a spicy hand disruption spell and finish things off with discussions of leveling up your play skills. Deck Tech List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/227345#paper Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song …
This week we’ve got only one thing on the brain, KALADESH SPOILERS! Really nothing much else to say, enjoy the set review! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available at http://soundcloud.net/ellellell
This week we return to Coiling Oracle in a great Bant Acid Trip list, then turn to discuss everyone’s favorite Hymn/Bolt hybrid: Blightning. Finishing things up, we’ve got more Kaladesh spoilers to discuss! This weeks deck tech: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/470600#online Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, …
This week we recap our streaming shenanigans, talk about a sweet esper Tortured Existence list, discuss everyone’s favorite horrifying elf mutant, and talk about our first looks at the wild world of Kaladesh. This weeks deck tech: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/esper-tortex/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, …
This week we dig into a white aggro deck that gets its 15 minutes of fame every few months, Cyborgs. Then we intro a new recurring segment, where we talk about the “junior varsity” cards of pauper, the spicy yet not quite there cards. This week it’s Guardian of the Guildpact. The episode is rounded …
This week we take the time to delve into the world of RG landfall/bloodbriar aggro, battle boxes and constructing sideboards. The deck list we discussed can be found here: https://twitter.com/John_Uhen/status/763848651760398336 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available at http://soundcloud.net/ellellell
This week we talk about a UG threshold deck that’s seeing some results in the leagues, then talk about stale metas and the need to unify paper pauper. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available at http://soundcloud.net/ellellell
This week we talk about a cool Grixis Metalcraft list that Mike ran without paying any attention to the meta, then discuss the idea of pauper planeswalkers and other unexplored design space. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorCommontary Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colorcommontary/ Website: http://colorcommontary.com/ Our theme song is courtesy of Ell, whose music is available …
This week we recorded a little early so we could interview Alex Ullman of gatheringmagic.com! Sadly the audio on his end got corrupted so we had to work what little magic we could on the audio from our end. It’s not pretty, but we felt the actual discussion was too good to miss. Hopefully in …