I use a few different metrics when looking at the Top 32 metagame. The first is just Raw Volume. The second is Win+, which takes the sum of all wins at X-2 or better in the Swiss and assigns a score; Win+ is helpful in measuring a deck’s Swiss round performance. K-Wins takes all ofContinue reading “July 8-9 Pauper Weekend Recap”
Author Archives: Alex Ullman
Let’s Talk About Lembas
Today on ChannelFireball, I take a look at Lembas in Pauper. Check out the article here.
July 1-2 Pauper Weekend Recap
I use a few different metrics when looking at the Top 32 metagame. The first is just Raw Volume. The second is Win+, which takes the sum of all wins at X-2 or better in the Swiss and assigns a score; Win+ is helpful in measuring a deck’s Swiss round performance. K-Wins takes all ofContinue reading “July 1-2 Pauper Weekend Recap”
June 24-25 Pauper Weekend Recap
I use a few different metrics when looking at the Top 32 metagame. The first is just Raw Volume. The second is Win+, which takes the sum of all wins at X-2 or better in the Swiss and assigns a score; Win+ is helpful in measuring a deck’s Swiss round performance. K-Wins takes all ofContinue reading “June 24-25 Pauper Weekend Recap”
Patreon Update
Hello everyone, I launched my Patreon as a way to better connect with fans of Pauper, but also support the work I do in collecting metagame data. In the intervening years I have tried to figure out a better way to break down the Pauper tournament information that is publicly available to provide context andContinue reading “Patreon Update”
March of the Machine Pauper Season Recap
Once again we come to the time between seasons. March of the Machine was the headlining set for eleven weeks with eighteen Challenges and two Showcase events. Going into this stretch there were fears around the strength of red and the potential for Azorius Familiars, now with Meeting of Minds, to assert itself as aContinue reading “March of the Machine Pauper Season Recap”
June 10-11 Pauper Weekend Recap
I use a few different metrics when looking at the Top 32 metagame. The first is just Raw Volume. The second is Win+, which takes the sum of all wins at X-2 or better in the Swiss and assigns a score; Win+ is helpful in measuring a deck’s Swiss round performance. K-Wins takes all ofContinue reading “June 10-11 Pauper Weekend Recap”
June Power Rankings
My latest power rankings, including my methodology, is now live. Check it out on ChannelFireball!
June 3-4 Pauper Weekend Recap
I use a few different metrics when looking at the Top 32 metagame. The first is just Raw Volume. The second is Win+, which takes the sum of all wins at X-2 or better in the Swiss and assigns a score; Win+ is helpful in measuring a deck’s Swiss round performance. K-Wins takes all ofContinue reading “June 3-4 Pauper Weekend Recap”
A Deep Dive on Ephemerate
Today on ChannelFireball I go moderately deep on Ephemerate in Pauper. Check it out here.
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