Common Ground MtG Pauper Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome back Pauper fam! For the big 100th episode we wanted to celebrate Pauper with 100 of our favorite interactions and things we love about the format. There are so many cool things to do in Pauper and one of them also happens to be strolling down memory lane with your friends. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for hanging out with us for 100 episodes of Common Ground MtG. We wouldn't be here without y'all and we're very excited for the next 100. Thank you as always for listening!!!

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Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/

The 3rd Common Ground Cup will be Saturday January 31st at Game Knight in Columbia TN! More details TBA!

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Welcome back Pauper fam! It's finally time. You've all been wondering it and now we have the decklists to prove that Bant Terror can be more than just a meme! All three co-hosts brewed their own lists with some spicy includes. As much as this is a payoff for a long-running podcast lore joke, it's still another great brewing-focused episode and we hope you'll enjoy listening!

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Hippo's Bant Terror Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/OizC4wD97UmqbmBwNsz4YQ

Cameron's Bant Terror Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/4sBBs5VacUyaVv5i4NXStg

Thomas' Bant Terror Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/-fJ2gqkHr0aNChtiourGlw

Upcoming Pauper Events:

11/1 - Court of Commons Quarterly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY: https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-quarterly-the-holloween-edition

11/2 - NRG Pauper $1k @ Elmhurst, IL: https://www.nrgseries.com/events/nrg-series-double-showdown-weekend-elmhurst-il-87

Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/

The 3rd Common Ground Cup will be Saturday January 31st at Game Knight in Columbia TN! More details TBA!

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

https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic
https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124
Thomas' BlueSky: @thomasdoesalot.bsky.social 
Hippo's BlueSky: @hippo2112.bsky.social 

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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This episode Cameron, Thomas, and James discuss the meta of Pauper in broad terms. Pauper is looking healthy and diverse right now with many great decks to choose from! What's not to love? The crew also discusses The 5th God of Pauper tournament that took place in Tokyo, Japan on 11/01/23.

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

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/

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

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https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124
Thomas' BlueSky: @thomasdoesalot.bsky.social 
Hippo's BlueSky: @hippo2112.bsky.social 

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)

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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/

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

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Hippo's BlueSky: @hippo2112.bsky.social 

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

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 

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo swap stories from their Cube Weekend vacation while discussing some takeaways from Cube that can be applied to Pauper or any game of Magic. Then the gang shifts focus to discuss the results of this past weekend's Pauper Showcase Challenge AND Super Qualifier tournaments! Lots of Pauper being played, including the Common Ground Cup coming up August 2nd!

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Decklists:

- MTGO Pauper Showcase Challenge: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/mtgo-pauper-showcase-challenge-12802762-tournament-203867

- MTGO Pauper Super Qualifier: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/mtgo-pauper-rc-super-qualifier-12802763-tournament-204049

Upcoming Pauper Events:

7/19 Pauper Win-A-Box @ Frontline Games, Clarksville TN: https://www.frontlinegames.net/catalog/tournament_registration/mtg_pauper_winabox_event__saturday_july_19_at_230pm/1392428

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

Full NRG Lansing Info TBA soon!

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

https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic
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https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124
Thomas' BlueSky: @thomasdoesalot.bsky.social 
Hippo's BlueSky: @hippo2112.bsky.social