Author Archives: Alex Ullman

The Brothers’ War Pauper Recap

After twelve weeks, 24 Challenges, and one Super Qualifier, The Brothers’ War season has drawn to a close. This era started with the dominance of Affinity and Monastery Swiftspear and ends with both diminished but not extinguished. Today I want to look at some of the big storylines throughout the course of the season andContinue reading “The Brothers’ War Pauper Recap”

Asserting Yourself in Pauper

Today I explore what it means to move from a control-centered metagame to an assertive-centered format. Check it out here on ChannelFireball! I want to take a moment to thank all my Patrons – both old and new. I am going to do my level best to keep providing you with the kind of contentContinue reading “Asserting Yourself in Pauper”

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Pauper Set Review

My take on the new cards from Phyrexia: All Will Be One is now live on ChannelFireball. Check it out here. Like my work? Considering support me on Patreon! Interested in picking any of these cards up? Click here for my TCGPlayer affiliate link. Any purchases through the link let the folks there know youContinue reading “Phyrexia: All Will Be One Pauper Set Review”

January 21-22 Pauper Winner’s Metagame Recap

Biggest Winner: Affinity Biggest Surprise: Dimir Faeries What I’d Play Next Week: Bogles Win +: Measures all wins better than X-3 in Swiss (X-2 is 1, X-1 is 2, etc). Measures a deck’s relative strength against the field in that event K-Wins: Measures all wins less all losses, Top 8 inclusive. Measures a deck’s strengthContinue reading “January 21-22 Pauper Winner’s Metagame Recap”

Commanding Stupid Green Deck

About six months ago I pitched something to my editor. I had been trying to find a way to write about Commander that played to my strengths and after bouncing a few ideas back and forth I came up with the concept that became this article. I would take successful or interesting tournament decks fromContinue reading “Commanding Stupid Green Deck”

January 14-15 Pauper Winner’s Metagame Recap

Biggest Winner: Bogles Biggest Surprise: Orzhov Ephemerate What I’d Play Next Week: Mardu Synthesizer Win +: Measures all wins better than X-3 in Swiss (X-2 is 1, X-1 is 2, etc). Measures a deck’s relative strength against the field in that event K-Wins: Measures all wins less all losses, Top 8 inclusive. Measures a deck’sContinue reading “January 14-15 Pauper Winner’s Metagame Recap”

Rumbling Crescendo – Bryant Cook

When I was thinking about this series I knew I wanted to get Bryant in early. He and I share a love of the New York Mets but also have similar taste in some music. I was excited to see his responses and I hope you are as well. Tell us a little bit aboutContinue reading “Rumbling Crescendo – Bryant Cook”

Rumbling Crescendo – An Introduction

The people who play Magic aren’t just Magic players. One thing the kept me engaged with the game for so long are the stories that were told about competitors at major events. Magic is a game but it can be so much more. When I first started writing a blog, it took me forever toContinue reading “Rumbling Crescendo – An Introduction”