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Author: Stybs

Adam Styborski manages and updated the Pauper cube. He also enjoys Commander, Brawl, any Limited format and pineapple on his pizza.

Quick Hits: Core Set 2019 Edition

Posted on June 22, 2018September 26, 2018 by Stybs

Quick Hits are powered by Pauper cube patrons! Thanks again for the shoutouts, support and sweet discussions on the Pauper cube Discord. Core Set 2019 is the return of the Core Set releases to Magic and with it come a bevy of baseline cards and concepts for new players. I love these sets as they’re precisely where…

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The Battlebond Pauper Cube Update

Posted on June 1, 2018November 16, 2018 by Stybs

Battlebond is spicy—but this update is even bigger. Let’s roll into it. Color In Out Token Changes Color Count Token From Add/Cut? 1 2/2 Zombie Add 1 3/3 Boar Add The Reasons   is a nicer card than for many decks, and giving blue decks another “one-drop” is only fair with all of the other colors…

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Quick Hits: Battlebond Edition

Posted on May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 by Stybs

A quick note about Quick Hits: these posts are powered by patrons and fans like you! Thanks to the awesome discussions in the Pauper cube Discord as well as dozens of contributing patrons, I’m pleased to share first thoughts on the most exciting commons coming in Battlebond. If you think I missed one, let me know…

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Revising Ramp: Fighting Five-Color Nonsense

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Stybs

Today, I had the pleasure of an opportunity to share a preview card from the upcoming Battlebond set (courtesy of Wizards of the Coast’s generosity). I love Commander shenanigans and Pauper cubes, so @wizards_magic was kind enough to provide me with a #MTGBattle preview card to prove both at the same time. Skyshroud Claim is back—and…

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Dominaria Update Patron Rewards Report

Posted on May 12, 2018May 13, 2018 by Stybs

The Dominaria update for the Pauper cube is now completely closed. is updated (with suggestions and corrections provided by fans). The cards have been changed over in my copy of the cube.  And last, but not least, patrons have been mailed their rewards. All said, I netted a cool -$97.04 bringing the update to you. Wait….

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Making Unfun Un-Fun Fun

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Stybs

There are, as of the Dominaria update, eight Un-cards in the Pauper cube. Each card serves a purpose, filling a niche ability and role supporting the guiding archetypes players can draft. They are also among the most contentious cards included. @the_stybs Do you think you are gonna add some unstable to the pauper cube? I think it…

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The Dominaria Pauper Cube Update

Posted on May 1, 2018May 8, 2018 by Stybs

We did it! Over the weekend I had the immense pleasure of playing Magic with about twenty people I’m privileged to call a friend. With their help I not only managed to get the cube updated, but test all of the Dominaria cards in multiple Draft formats. @the_stybs pic.twitter.com/gDAKGxI5TT — @squash86.bsky.social (@squash86) April 29, 2018 Eight players…

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Quick Hits: Dominaria Edition

Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 by Stybs

It’s almost time for the Dominaria cube update! While it’s not ready yet, I did have some preliminary thoughts (and associated cards) so share about what’s going on in the set. Wizards Made Kicker Really Good We’ve seen kicker before, both in the Invasion era and our trip through Zendikar, but it feels like Wizards totally adjusted their philosophy….

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The Rivals of Ixalan, Unstable and Masters 25 Pauper Cube Update is Available on TCGplayer.com

Posted on April 25, 2018April 27, 2018 by Stybs

It’s pretty straightforward: The latest update for the Pauper cube, including the latest cuts and additions, is available now on TCGplayer.com. Check it out and pick up the cards you need before the Dominaria update drops here next week!

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