FlickerTron players - how often do you actually use the infinite mana loop? Usually if I'm winning with [[Rolling Thunder]] or [[Kaevrek's Torch]] I don't mind taking two turns to do it - finite mana is usually enough.

Are there any games where this made the difference between winning right away vs losing the next turn? Are there any matches that specifically want this (besides Tribe, of course)?

I am thinking of switching it to the board and adding another [[Prohibit]] to the main. Thoughts?

My list for reference:

https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/05-03-26-flickertron/

I'm Hypergeomancer, mathematician and competitive Magic player.

Paupergeddon Summer 2026 has just wrapped up, and I'm happy to say that this edition's champion is not only a friend, but also one of my regular playtesting buddies: Jan Plachý.

Today, I have Jan on the channel to tell the story of his incredible tournament run. We talk about his deck choice, tournament preparation, the key matches that defined his run, and the decisions that ultimately brought him the trophy. Beyond that, we dive into his approach to improvement, deckbuilding philosophy, competitive mindset, and what it really takes to become a consistently strong Magic player.

If you'd like to hear it directly from the champion, you can watch the full interview here:

▷ Video: https://youtube.com/live/b0UEJ_0xETM

Huge congratulations again, Jan! It's great to see all the hard work pay off with a Paupergeddon champion title.

Jan is also working on a detailed tournament report, so if you'd like an even deeper look into his winning run, stay tuned: that's definitely one to watch out for.

Enjoy the interview!

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Math bless your draws

Looking at building my first pauper deck. I've always been a fan of unique/less played deck archetypes. Any suggestions for something to build around or some fun jank?

Hey guys, stumbled upon a list that finished 57. White weenie - Alfonso López Romero. He play one copy of whitemane Lion. What are the different scenarios this tech could be used in current matchups situations, or is it strictly worst than SpiderMan? I can see protecting Leo when having 4 mana up, or when chump with inspector, u can retrieve it, keeping a token.

Decklist:

Mainboard

Creatures (27)

4 Kor Skyfisher

4 Leonardo, Big Brother

4 Mardu Devotee

3 Militia Bugler

4 Raffine's Informant

4 Thraben Inspector

3 Lunarch Veteran // Luminous Phantom

1 Whitemane Lion

Instants (9)

3 Prismatic Strands

2 Rally the Peasants

4 Thraben Charm

Sorceries (4)

4 Battle Screech

Lands (20)

1 Boros Garrison

2 Idyllic Grange

17 Plains

Sideboard

4 Dust to Dust

2 Hallow

4 Journey to Nowhere

1 Obsidian Acolyte

1 Prismatic Strands

1 Ramosian Rally

2 Standard Bearer

The third instalment of the feature matches from the first week of our mini league is up now! We have Martin on Mono-Red Madness vs Will on Gruul Ponza!

https://youtu.be/lNbqQveadX0?si=LDh_q8onILDA_WKq

Enjoy!

I’ve played some with mono u tron after being a longtime mono g tron player and compared to other tron play styles it seems a lot stronger and more versatile. Why isn’t it played more?

► Decklist — https://links.theepicstorm.com/?c=jPdYgET

Soooo. Hey there. Could anybody tell me why I shouldn't play the mh3 fetshes like [[ sheltering landscape ]] in my selesnya deck? Just because its to slow like [[evolving wilds ]] ? Or because I can't cycle it. I like the upside of beeing a untapped land if I dont need the fixing but get the fixing if I need. Last time competetiv play was, when modern just came out and I want to grind pauper a bit in the future, because gameplay feels like modern back in the days, but has the priceing of standard back in the days 😀

I play a littlebit with naya gates and yesterday I face a deck that play Greatsword of Tyr. This looks like something that might fit into this deck. What you think?

I have been brewing this deck for quite a while by now, and just cant make it work how i would like, if anyone has any tips, or has already made a similiar deck i would really appreciate any help. I have run a version without the immolating and rite but it seems to me that its better and quicker then treefolk umbra because you do not need it untapped.

Neverdie-enkor // Pauper deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder

I went in my lgs today and went 2-2-1, loosing vs UR Skred and Faeries, draw against UB Terror. Do you have advices on sideboarding against these decks ?

https://moxfield.com/decks/Xc_iOZ34LkOP0g4ymD98Pg

I added my loved Avenging Hunter and it won me several games alone. I won against familiar and monoR burn.

Ho iniziato da poco a giocare naya gates e volevo qualche parere su questa lista ed eventuali cambiamenti per migliorarla.

[CREATURE]

2 Nyxborn Hydra

4 Outlaw Medic

4 Sacred Cat

4 Sneaky Snacker

3 Writhing Chrysalis

[ARTEFATTI]

3 Melded Moxite

[ISTANTANEI]

3 Prismatic Strands

4 Thraben Charm

[STREGONERIE]

4 Malevolent Rumble

4 Pursue the Past

[INCANTESIMI]

1 Bitter Reunion

4 Journey to Nowhere

[TERRE]

4 Basilisk Gate

4 Citadel Gate

4 Cliffgate

3 Manor Gate

2 Mountain

3 Plains

[SIDEBOARD]

1 Breath Weapon

3 Dust to Dust

1 Electrickery

2 Faerie Macabre

2 Guardian of the Guildpact

4 Red Elemental Blast

2 Shattered Acolyte