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Pauper Ponderings: Snow Zoo

Austen Hoey
March 30, 2017
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This week on Pauper Ponderings we delve into the Snowy tundra of Winnipeg. Where the cats and the gorillas roam in the snow! Snow Zoo by /u/C_topher_Run Creature (20)4 x Burning-Tree Emissary3 x Horne... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Merfolk

Nikachu
March 28, 2017
Channel Nikachu
Nikachu is back with his weapon of choice, Merfolk! Watch as he dissects a competitive league with his fishy friends. Merfolk by Nikachu 4 x Cursecatcher4 x Silvergill Adept4 x Lord of Atlantis4 x Mas... Read More...

The Limited Train: Aether Revolt Draft 2

Joey Hayes
March 24, 2017
The Limited Train
Joey takes one more shot at Aether Revolt before Modern Masters and Amonkhet take over. Strap in for one last artifact fueled ride!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeXf8YMrmw4&list=PL2RhM0cFdya0lW4... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: RG Defenders

Austen Hoey
March 23, 2017
Pauper Ponderings
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This week on Pauper Ponderings, Austen tries his hand at a deck built around creatures that can't even attack. There is no way he wins even 1 Modern Masters pack...is there? RG Defenders by /u/Ecob16 ... Read More...

The Metaworker: Threat Assessment Part 2

James LaPage
March 22, 2017
The Metaworker
If you're looking for part 1 of this threat assessment series, you can find it here. Last time we talked about a few basics of threat assessment. This week we’re going to dive right in and use some of thos... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: I Got a Rock – Part 1

Ben Iverach-Brereton
March 21, 2017
Rants of Valakut
The second commander deck I ever made was an artifact based deck led by Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer. Over the years it has gone through a lot of changes, but its most recent iteration has been an equipment based ... Read More...

Casual to Competitive: Standard Jund

Chris Durupt
March 20, 2017
Casual to Competitive
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We've moved away from Vampires for this episode and this week we're transitioning to a more mid-range strategy. Chris takes Jund for a ride in standard. Can this historic combination be the tool needed to cut d... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Modern Masters 3 Box Opening!

Austen Hoey
March 17, 2017
Pauper Ponderings
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Austen dives into a fresh box of Modern Masters 3, what goodies will he find?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPAPrsTdfzk... Read More...

Cubism: Azorius…Control?

Aaron Paquette
March 17, 2017
Cubism
This week we’re moving onto a guild with an actual selection of card choices – Azorius! Some of the best options available. Classic colour pairing and strategy. Both powerful and flexible! B... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Damned Cycling!

Austen Hoey
March 16, 2017
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This week on Pauper Ponderings, Austen plays what can really only be described as Living End Pauper Style!   Damned Cycling by /u/DryOats Creature (32)4 x Crypt Rats4 x Deadshot Minotaur4 x Fume S... Read More...
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