Welcome back Pauper fam! It's that time again, spoiler time! This week we discuss the truly infamous Marvel: Spiderman set and its potential impact on the Pauper format. Will enough cards rise to the top that we have to endure their awkward vibes? Or will these Universes Beyond newcomers meld seamlessly with our Squadron Hawks and Writhing Chryslers? Only time will tell. Thank you as always for listening!

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2nd CG Cup 8/2 VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtqPfmOlfwI

Upcoming Pauper Events:

9/27 - Pauper Cup @ MagicCon Atlanta (badge required): https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-play/ticketed-play-schedule/ticketed-play-information.html?gtID=894073&panel-name=Pauper-Cup-MagicCon-Atlanta-50-Click-here-for-more-info

10/18 - London Pauper Showdown 3 "The Dreaded Return" IPT w/ London Pauper League: https://www.badgerbadger.org/event/london-pauper-showdown-3-the-dreaded-return/

The 3rd Common Ground Cup will be Saturday January 31st! More details TBA!

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Welcome back Pauper fam! This week we reached deep into the mailbag to answer more of your questions about Pauper and Magic. Plus a weekend recap of the MTGO challenges featuring a win with the newest version of the Sacrifice deck! Thank you as always for listening!

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2nd CG Cup 8/2 VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtqPfmOlfwI

Upcoming Pauper Events:

9/27 - Pauper Cup @ MagicCon Atlanta (badge required): https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-play/ticketed-play-schedule/ticketed-play-information.html?gtID=894073&panel-name=Pauper-Cup-MagicCon-Atlanta-50-Click-here-for-more-info

Common Ground Cup 3 details TBA!

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Welcome back Pauper fam! This week we answer a long overdue listener question about how to navigate your very first event at your local game store. With Pauper growing in popularity in the States, it's important to set reasonable expectations for newer players and to remind seasoned local communities how best to welcome new folks into the fold. Hippo then walks us through his recent showing with Gardens at the Murray KY event a couple of weeks ago!

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2nd CG Cup 8/2 VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtqPfmOlfwI

Hippo's Gardens List from 8/16: https://mtgtop8.com/event?e=72912&d=753183&f=PAU

Upcoming Pauper Events:

9/27 - Pauper Cup @ MagicCon Atlanta (badge required): https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-play/ticketed-play-schedule/ticketed-play-information.html?gtID=894073&panel-name=Pauper-Cup-MagicCon-Atlanta-50-Click-here-for-more-info

Common Ground Cup 3 details TBA!

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Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Cameron and Thomas revisit Pauper's Red deck and how it has evolved since the Kuldotha Rebirth banning. Whether you like sacrificing Mountains with Guttersnipe in play or casting Burning-Tree Emissary into Rally at the Hornburg, there is a powerful red deck for everyone in this format! We'll also be recording another mailbag episode soon so send in your questions about Pauper, our co-hosts, or anything at all. Thank you as always for listening!

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2nd CG Cup 8/2 VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtqPfmOlfwI

Best of SCG - Patrick Sullivan VS Ross Merriam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsxcrUB3zmA

Rhystic Studies' "Red Deck Wins" Video Essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5oc_9ObMzc

Upcoming Pauper Events:

8/23 Pauper $2k @ NRG Lansing (feat. RIW points!): https://www.spicerack.gg/events/2241392

8/23 Pauper Win-A-Box @ JC's House of Cards, Madison AL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F8eaCLgAn/

RIW Pauper Championship Series Info: https://riwhobbies.com/2025-riw-pauper-championship-series-invitational/

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Welcome back Pauper fam! The day after the 2nd Common Ground Cup, Cameron sat down with good friend and fellow South Dakotan Zach Geraets who not only won the whole tournament but is also a BG Fog afficionado in his own right. It's a great chat about Zach's tournament experience and his insights on the deck. If you've been thinking about picking up Fog for your next event, then this is a must-listen ep!

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2nd CG Cup VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtqPfmOlfwI

Zach's BG Fog Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/Kwir0diNWU2z0c_zu_YMaw

Upcoming Pauper Events:

8/16 Deadly Dispute Memoriam Event by Court of Commons @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY: https://discord.gg/KzftMPfjzu

8/23 Pauper $2k @ NRG Lansing (feat. RIW points!): https://www.spicerack.gg/events/2241392

8/23 Pauper Win-A-Box @ JC's House of Cards, Madison AL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F8eaCLgAn/

RIW Pauper Championship Series Info: https://riwhobbies.com/2025-riw-pauper-championship-series-invitational/

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Welcome back Pauper fam! The 2nd Common Ground Cup was a smashing success! We doubled our attendance from January and had an absolute blast bringing quality Pauper coverage to y'all. Listen in as Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo share stories from the weekend and outline the decks and players that crushed the whole thing. Tune in next week for an interview with our winner and an in-depth discussion on the Fog deck!

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2nd CG Cup VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtqPfmOlfwI

2nd CG Cup Decklists*: https://topdeck.gg/bracket/the-2nd-common-ground-cup-a-pauper-event

*Missing Top 8 decklists coming soon!! The rest of the missing lists have been sadly lost to time (I forgot to grab them Saturday night and they were tossed, alas)

Hana's new single "On Top Of The World": https://open.spotify.com/track/4B2qMxurArT0HndTjrCgc0?si=e4ff4511b7a84549

Upcoming Pauper Events:

8/9 Upstate NY Pauper Open II in Rochester, NY: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1947943

8/16 Deadly Dispute Memoriam Event by Court of Commons @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY: https://discord.gg/KzftMPfjzu

8/23 Pauper $2k @ NRG Lansing (feat. RIW points!): https://www.spicerack.gg/events/2241392

8/23 Pauper Win-A-Box @ JC's House of Cards, Madison AL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F8eaCLgAn/

RIW Pauper Championship Series Info: https://riwhobbies.com/2025-riw-pauper-championship-series-invitational/

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Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Cameron leads us into a Magic game-theory discussion centered around the classic article "Who's The Beatdown" by Mike Flores. For an article that's over 25 years old it's amazing how relevant these concepts are in modern Magic and especially in Pauper. Then he conversation gets derailed by the inevitable opinions about the Spider-Man spoilers that have begun to surface. Let's hope this doesn't take away the spotlight from how many sweet Edge of Eternities cards are going to see play in our format! Tune into our Common Ground Cup stream on Saturday to see if EOE makes a big splash and to find out who will take the 2nd trophy home! Thank you as always for listening fam!

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Upcoming Pauper Events:

8/2 The 2nd Common Ground Cup (Pauper $1k+) @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! https://topdeck.gg/event/the-2nd-common-ground-cup-a-pauper-event

CGCup2 Livestreams:

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameknighttn

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GameKnightTN

8/9 Upstate NY Pauper Open II in Rochester, NY: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1947943

8/16 Deadly Dispute Memoriam Event by Court of Commons @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY: https://discord.gg/KzftMPfjzu

8/23 Pauper $2k @ NRG Lansing (feat. RIW points!): https://www.spicerack.gg/events/2241392

RIW Pauper Championship Series Info: https://riwhobbies.com/2025-riw-pauper-championship-series-invitational/

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Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Thomas and Hippo discuss a bevy of new cards from Edge of Eternity that might see some play in your favorite format. Plus, Hippo shares a quick recap from a win-a-box tournament he played last weekend. Thanks for listening fam!

Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz

Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG

Upcoming Pauper Events:

8/2 The 2nd Common Ground Cup (Pauper $1k+) @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! https://topdeck.gg/event/the-2nd-common-ground-cup-a-pauper-event

8/9 Upstate NY Pauper Open II in Rochester, NY: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1947943

8/16 Deadly Dispute Memoriam Event by Court of Commons @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY: https://discord.gg/KzftMPfjzu

8/23 Pauper $2k @ NRG Lansing (feat. RIW points!): https://www.spicerack.gg/events/2241392

RIW Pauper Championship Series Info: https://riwhobbies.com/2025-riw-pauper-championship-series-invitational/

Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

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Thomas' BlueSky: @thomasdoesalot.bsky.social
Hippo's BlueSky: @hippo2112.bsky.social