The Princes of Pauper

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

  1. A Mono-Blue Terror Deep Dive

    2D AGO

    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
  2. Introducing... The Princes of Pauper

    12/09/2025

    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
  3. Premodern Landstill

    04/25/2023

    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
  4. Ambitious Farmhand

    04/17/2023

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

    03/28/2023

    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
  6. Patience is the Anti-Curve

    01/31/2023

    Patience is the Anti-Curve

    Examples of how patient play can help win more games; and how impatient play is disproportionately punished and predictable.

    22 min

  7. 01/20/2023

    Finding the Three Gears

    Mostly about Modern Burn. Probably the best Magic: The Gathering article I've written in 15 years.

    28 min
  8. Astral Slide: The Redemption Arc Begins

    11/22/2022

    Astral Slide: The Redemption Arc Begins

    Mike recounts his sad story (so far!) with RW Astral Slide in Premodern. But like the title says... The Redeption Arc is about to begin! Victory! #spoilers

    25 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Flores
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021
  • Show Website
    The Princes of Pauper

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