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Author Austen Hoey

Austen Hoey

Austen delves into all things Common in his series, Pauper Ponderings. Whether concocting some strange combo or trying to make an obscure tribe viable, he'll be sure to keep you entertained!

Pauper Ponderings: Simic Merfolk

Austen Hoey
February 8, 2018
Pauper Ponderings
We are diving into Merfolk this week! Playing unblockable fish and making them huge is Merfolks thing in Modern but can we make it work in Pauper? Using creatures like Triton Shorestalker and Mist-Cloaked Heral... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Pirate’s Booty

Austen Hoey
February 1, 2018
Pauper Ponderings
This week on Pauper Ponderings, in week 2 of the Tribes of Ixalan test drive we're playing Pirates! And what do Pirates love more than anything else? Treasure of course! So with their ship, and their sword, whe... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Dusk Legion Aristocrats

Austen Hoey
January 25, 2018
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This week on Pauper Ponderings we're diving into the tribes of Ixalan! First on the docket, the Dusk Legion Vampires. Using new cards like Dusk Legion Zealot and Martyr of Dusk to fuel sacrifice engines like Bl... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Wojek Heroic

Austen Hoey
January 18, 2018
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This week on Pauper Ponderings, I'm venturing into the heart of Boros! Using creatures like Akroan Crusader, Satyr Hoplite, and Kiln Fiend I'm looking to assemble a huge army and buff them using cards like Ramo... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Rivals of Ixalan Review

Austen Hoey
January 12, 2018
Pauper Ponderings
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Double feature this week on Pauper Ponderings! I am going over the cards from Rivals of Ixalan that I think have a chance to make waves in the format!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y88Ukra5hn8 ... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Pauper Eggs

Austen Hoey
January 11, 2018
Pauper Ponderings
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We have an extra special episode of Pauper Ponderings for you this week. Taken from an article written by Ted Rodney over at Cardsphere.com this little brew is sure to get you out of bed in the morning! Pauper ... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Christmas Allies

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December 21, 2017
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It's Christmas on Zendikar! Settle down with all of your allies as they rest up after defetating the evil Eldrazi!   Christmas Allies by Austen Hoey Creatures (24)4 x Akoum Battlesingers4 x Za... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Dimir Longbow

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December 15, 2017
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This week on Pauper Ponderings, we're trying to create our very own Viscera, the Dreadful. Yes that's right, everyones favourite forgotten Onslaught Gorgon, she was cool before Vraska. So how do we do this? ... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Top 10 Tribes in Pauper

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December 9, 2017
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This weeks Top 10 is Tribes. Will your favourite band of creatures make the list? Do you agree with my list? Disagree? Let me know in the comments!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DylfHtF_Vyo&am... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Dragon Control

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December 7, 2017
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Well, we're trying it! Dragons in Pauper! Will Foul-Tongue Invocation and Draconic Roar be able to push Dragon Egg and Lightning Shrieker into the realms of Pauper Playability? Lets find out together! &nb... Read More...
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