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Quick Hits: Modern Horizons Edition (Part 1)

Posted on June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 by Stybs

Modern Horizons is a set absolutely stacked with amazing commons. While War of the Spark was no slouch when it came to Pauper Cube intrigue, Modern Horizons cranked it up to 11. There are so many cards that have potential or are worth taking a closer look at this is the first Quick Hits pass that takes…

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The War of the Spark Pauper Cube Update

Posted on May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 by Stybs

War of the Spark is absolutely packed with powerful commons. The lengthy Quick Hits article for War of the Spark, even after paring down repeatedly, demonstrates that the newer design philosophy of “powerful commons are ok” leads to many more decisions than in recent updates. After testing with some friends in Boston the other weekend,…

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War of the Spark Live Q&A Video

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Stybs

Just how many cards from War of the Spark can make it into the next Pauper Cube update? The live patron Q&A for the latest Magic set is here, recorded in 1080p HD for anyone who missed all the action. The format is more like a podcast than a live stream, so I strongly recommend putting…

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Quick Hits: War of the Spark Edition

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Stybs

War of the Spark is like Game of Thrones meets Magic meets a Masters Edition set. Characters dying, powerful card designs at common, and a wonderfully detailed story arc are packed into just 375 cards. Unlike all that, a quick review of amazing new commons in each Magic release is powered by the wonderful patrons of the Pauper…

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The Ravnica Allegiance Pauper Cube Update

Posted on January 30, 2019February 7, 2019 by Stybs

With five more multicolor slots open and many more amazing cards to consider, Ravnica Allegiance was a great set to pore over for updates. There’s a lot going one, so let’s get started. Color In Out — — — — — — — — — — Token Changes Color Count Token From Add/Cut? 4 1/1…

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The Ravnica Allegiance Live Q&A Video

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Stybs

If you’re not a patron of the Pauper Cube, or you missed our Sunday discussion of the upcoming Ravnica Allegiance update, the full video is now available to watch on YouTube. It’s closer to a two hour podcast than a livestream, so put it on in the background and get a look ahead at the Ravnica Allegiance update…

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Quick Hits: Ravnica Allegiance Edition

Posted on January 12, 2019January 21, 2019 by Stybs

I like Ravnica, but I love the guilds. Two-color pairs that define an identity in Magic is one of the more important developments in the game’s history, and for a third time we’re on the place of Ravnica seeing these color pairs in action. The cityscape world is filled with Eastern European nods and style,…

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The Ultimate Masters Pauper Cube Update

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Stybs

Ultimate Masters was packed full of 20 new-to-common downshifted cards, plus 20 more reprints of awesome commons already in the Pauper Cube. Here’s what’s changing with the latest Masters release. Color In Out — — — — — — — — — — Token Changes Color Count Token From Add/Cut? 4 2/2 Zombie Add 2…

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Quick Hits: Ultimate Masters Edition

Posted on November 22, 2018December 1, 2018 by Stybs

What. A. Set. It’s a fact: Ultimate Masters is a reprint set like never before. The power and quality of cards is through the roof, making it an exciting time to rethink Pauper decks and update the Pauper Cube. Archetype Adjustments One of the benefits of looking at updating the cube when there aren’t over 60…

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The Budget-Busting Pauper Cube Cards (And What To Do About Them)

Posted on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 by Stybs

While there’s a ton of work on archetypes, exciting new commons in Ultimate Masters and plenty of ways to improve the cube, there’s one oft-returned topic that’s always a little touchy: What are the most expensive cards in the Pauper Cube… and what can replace them? A Word About “Budget” When the word “budget” gets tossed…

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