Author Archives: Alex Ullman

A Closer Look at Krark-Clan Shaman

Today on ChannelFireball I explore Krark-Clan Shaman’s rise from role-player to format defining one-drop. Check it out here. 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 content that brought you hereContinue reading “A Closer Look at Krark-Clan Shaman”

The First Four Weeks of Phyrexia

DISCLAIMERS A quick aside: While I am a member of the Pauper Format Panel, I see my role on this page as one where I talk about the format from the perspective of a player. The suggestions I make here are made with the intent to provide different ways to approach the format that mayContinue reading “The First Four Weeks of Phyrexia”

February 25-26 Pauper Weekend Roundup

Biggest Winner: Dimir Terror Biggest Surprise: WonderWalls What I’d Play Next Week: Mono-Black Control with Khalni Garden 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.Continue reading “February 25-26 Pauper Weekend Roundup”

Creating a Splinter Twin Situation in Pauper

Live now on ChannelFireball, let’s make a SplinterTwin situation in Pauper. Check it out here. 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 content that brought you here in the firstContinue reading “Creating a Splinter Twin Situation in Pauper”

February 18-19 Pauper Weekend Recap

Biggest Winner: Dimir Terror Biggest Surprise: Faeries What I’d Play Next Week: Faeries 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 “February 18-19 Pauper Weekend Recap”

February 11-12 Pauper Weekend Recap

Biggest Winner: Dimir Terror Biggest Surprise: Selesnya Initiative What I’d Play Next Week: Jeskai Gates 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 aContinue reading “February 11-12 Pauper Weekend Recap”

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”