The Princes of Pauper

Michael Flores
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Competitive Magic: The Gathering podcast focused on the people's format... Pauper!

  1. Elves Deep Dive with Bill Ellis!!

    2 DAYS AGO

    Elves Deep Dive with Bill Ellis!!

    "Elves is terrible!" says the Light Prince*. "Another 1-2!" agrees the Dark Prince**. Such The Princes of Pauper has become a hotbed of Elves slander. Yet... Elves is one of the most popular decks in League play, recently won a Large SCGCon event, etc. Might Rich and Mike be missing something good about the Little Green Men? So we enlist absolute Elves assassin Bill Ellis!! for a deep dive on one of the most powerful and popular decks in Pauper (just one that hasn't served us quite yet). * Listen to the podcast! ** See the above note.

    2h 18m
  2. A Victory Lap Potpourri

    27 JAN

    A Victory Lap Potpourri

    Mike takes a victory lap after his first-place finish at The NYCIS Heavy Play Championship (which, was, in fact, one-third Pauper; Mike played Dimir Terror). This episode scratches the surface of the Pauper Elves experience from both Mike's perspective and Rich's, updates and innovations to decksandthecity.org (shout out to Mike Evans) and is mostly an avalanche of love and admiration for the NYC Pauper community. Did we mention Mike won the big one though?

    1h 32m
  3. A Dimir Terror Deep Dive

    16 JAN

    A Dimir Terror Deep Dive

    In the vein of Ancestral Recall Mike starts out with the ancient mother ship article "UB Trippin'" and then challenges Rich to apply it to contemporary Pauper. How does the 1997 "Xerox" strategy innovated by Hall of Famer Alan Comer inform not just Dimir Terror... But so many great decks in Pauper? Find out, and how not to cast an Arms of Hadar in our latest podcast.

    1h 47m
  4. A Mono-Blue Terror Deep Dive

    30/12/2025

    A Mono-Blue Terror Deep Dive

    So Rich lent Mike his Mono-Blue Terror deck for a recent League tournament... To great result. Mike is hooked on playing Brainstorm and Counterspell again (not to mention casting "cantrip Black Lotuses") in one of the Pauper format's most popular decks. Check out this deep dive, Rich's recent innovations (goodbye Delver of Secrets) and Mike's unhinged plan for the mirror match.

    1h 37m
  5. Introducing... The Princes of Pauper

    09/12/2025

    Introducing... The Princes of Pauper

    Sometimes-professional Magic: The Gathering player Mike Flores joins professional game designer Rich Bucey on an adventure into "the people's format" ... Pauper! Join Mike and Rich as they battle week in and week out in one of Magic's best formats, armed with commons. What makes people love Pauper? We think this episode might tell you. Or at least why we love it!

    1h 3m
  6. Premodern Landstill

    25/04/2023

    Premodern Landstill

    Mike wins a Premodern meetup with the popular Control strategy. Learn all about this important deck, from Magic's bestest format.

    18 min
  7. Ambitious Farmhand

    17/04/2023

    Ambitious Farmhand

    Sam Black's new white control deck splashing red has taken Mike's heart! Learn all about the best grinding deck in Standard.

    17 min
  8. The Top 8 Tips and Tricks to Crushing Ladder with CGB's Red Deck

    28/03/2023

    The Top 8 Tips and Tricks to Crushing Ladder with CGB's Red Deck

    It's a Red Deck. Mike makes Mythic! RCQ preparation. Who is the best deck designer in the world? The answer may surprise you.

    17 min
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Competitive Magic: The Gathering podcast focused on the people's format... Pauper!

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Flores
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021
  • Show Website
    The Princes of Pauper

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