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Finally a playable Zoo deck in Pauper (NOT DOMAIN)
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Finally a playable Zoo deck in Pauper (NOT DOMAIN)

Hi! I would like to share here a deck that I have been tweaking for a long time now and I think it finally is pretty well playable.

https://moxfield.com/decks/Pg-OD3uG3EeTTAfHh9cB_Q

First I want to adress the issue of not putting up any results with the deck on MTGO (which is a superior way to share a brew with people). However MTGO is so laggy on my laptop that I have lately abandoned the idea of learning to use the application. But I have took it to my LGS multiple times and it felt like a pretty reasonable T2 deck which definitely has legs. And there is still room for improvement for sure if more people will work on it in future.

Archetype wise it is a classic Zoo deck. Very similar in gameplay to Domain Zoo in Modern format. We are an aggro deck and have big cheap threats, 5c interaction spells and a little clunky landbase.

The whole deck is held together by creature token synergies, mainly with eldrazy spawns. We use these tokens mainly to enable our UNTAPPED 5c MANABASE (you heard it right), as well as to ramp so we have big creature fast or we can doublespell fast (play threat and hold instant speed interaction).

They also enable some of our threats like [[Bayou Groff]].

More detailed explanation can be found in the Moxfield primer.

I think the main selling point of the deck is, that it enables the beloved Zoo archetype in Pauper to be playable. Domain Zoo in Pauper has been extremely underpowered for a long time. And this could be the solution for people who miss Zoo in Pauper.

I really hope some of you will pick this deck up, run it through some leagues and help me improve it. I have worked on the deck for almost two years now, and I think I have reached a limit where I can not improve it any more alone. The deck is in my opinion pretty unique, because it is not based on anything existing and still has legs and pretty simple and consistent gameplan. So at least it could be an interesting community brewing experiment.

I will try to answer questions and replies here asap.

link to primer: https://moxfield.com/decks/Pg-OD3uG3EeTTAfHh9cB_Q/primer

EDIT: I forgot to say, that I am looking for suggestions on how to name the deck! I was calling it Eldrazi Zoo but that is so boring. I would love some cool name like Full English Breakfast, Tooth and Nail etc. But did not think of any yet.

u/ActivePsychological7 — 9 hours ago
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Thoughts on adding a Campfire to Mono Blue Terror's Sideboard?

Lately i've been having a hard time against some aggro decks while playing Mono Blue Terror. Do you think running a copy of campire in the sideboard is a good answer in those match ups or it's a waste of a sideboard slot?

u/GoatBeginning2934 — 7 hours ago
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I saw Branching Bolt in various RG Monsters/Ramp sideboard, what Is supposed to resolve?

I find this interesting but i can't figure out what's the use of this, i thought maybe It can remove a snacker and a pinger together, or maybe an Utrom, or maybe a Guardian against Gates but i think im missing something...

u/flights406 — 14 hours ago
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Jund Pestilence Deck

Hi everyone,
First poster here, so forgive me for any issues.

I have been thinking of an alternative to BG pestilence, without cats.
Instead, we keep the pestilence on the board via indestructible creatures created with Dai Li Indoctrination.
This would be synergistic with Cleansing Wildfire, which can also use the indestructible lands for ramping.

Other than that, just usual Jund/Pest stuff (removal, life, and card advantage).

Link: https://archidekt.com/decks/22788018/jund_pestilence

I would say it should do better against ponza (thanks to indestructible lands) and tron/gates (as we can use cleansing wildfire offensively)

I only play paper, so I wanted to hear advices/feedbacks before going for a 0-3 :)

u/azimuthpanda — 13 hours ago
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A Deck Showing Some Promise: Warp Evolution

DECKLIST

First, two notes:

  1. The sideboard isn't a sideboard, just other cards that seem interesting for the deck.
  2. I swear I know that interaction exists. When I find a deck with a streamlined concept, I first try perfecting that gameplan, then figure out after where I can alter things to add appropriate interaction pieces.

This deck combines the evolve 1-drops with the Spider-man "4mv matters" 2-drops to create an early creature presence that takes advantage of warp creatures. This combination quickly builds a bunch of big creatures that take over the game. Crashing Drawbridge is excellent in this list; I started with 2 as just a way to get value out of warp creatures, but it provides really explosive turns and acts a bit like an additional Leyline Weaver. Heck, it even pumps the evolvers! Wretched Gryff is the newest addition to the deck, eating warped Wurms and Whales at whim, and it's been strong so far; it used to be Mulldrifter, which, despite being an unquestionably good card, didn't combine with enough of the deck to shine.

So, what do you think the deck needs? Any cards I've overlooked that might take the list to the next level? The deck obviously falls apart against Turbo Fog and Gardens, but I'll deal with that later.

u/Rush_Clasic — 1 day ago
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[BREW & PRIMER] 5c Farmer's Combo!

Hello Everyone! This is my first Reddit Post, so please forgive the formatting!

I've recently picked up Pauper after playing mostly Modern & Legacy for the last 12 Years, so I thought I'd brew up a deck of my own! After many rounds on the MTGO Client (I don't have tickets for leagues), I've been quite successful against the meta decks, so I thought I'd write a little Primer and share!

It's quite a long detailed read, but I wanted to include everything! Any suggestions are welcome, and feel free to try it out yourself! I was able to put this entire List + Sideboard together for only about 4-5 TIX that my friend lent me!

Link to the Decklist Page (Moxfield): https://moxfield.com/decks/fkftshheSUqJVex4BqBu8A

Link to the Primer (Moxfield): https://moxfield.com/decks/fkftshheSUqJVex4BqBu8A/primer

u/Redflares27 — 21 hours ago
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could this work in uw familiar or jeskai ephemerate?

idk just found it in a booster and thought it would be cool to slap a whale on the board

u/Maleficent-Emu6615 — 1 day ago
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Avenging Hunter and the initiative

I'm new to Pauper and trying to understand taking the initiative with Avenging Hunter. I have an elves deck but didn't want to pay the higher price for Avenging Hunter on mtgo so I'm not really getting practice with Avenging Hunter and struggling to conceptualize it.

With Avenging Hunter etb you take the initiative and venture into the Undercity and then progress a room on your upkeep.

Is progressing in the dungeon contingent on Avenging Hunter remaining on the battlefield or is the initiative a permanent game mechanic after the ETB like Monarch and then obtainable through combat damage?

If I play 2 Avenging Hunters is it 2 separate instances of the initiative/ enteringing or progressing the dungeon on upkeep?

Is there a preferred "route" to take in the Undercity or is that just relative to the match?

Thanks for the help! Any tips are appreciated, here is the deck list:

https://moxfield.com/decks/KBNLaKBhJ0GUDsQrteFyiA

**Thanks everyone, I definitely understand it better now! I do have Avenging Hunter in my paper deck, I've just been practicing the deck on MTGO without it while I wait on a few cards. I'll probably end up adding it to MTGO as well.

u/MappingUranus — 1 day ago
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These cards didn't come in time for my pod's new PDHsession this week, rate my art

u/jtchen85 — 21 hours ago
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Is Airlift Chaplain a valid alternative to Militia Bugler in WW?

Hi, I just started approaching Pauper and I'm making a WhiteWinie as my first deck. Searching for cards I found [[Airlift Chaplain]], and noticed how could be a substitute for [[Militia Bugler]]. It can mill the many cards the deck can play from grave ([[Lunarch Veteran]], [[Prismatic Strands]], [[Battle Screech]]), it can add the same creatures Bugler can (+ [[Spider-Man, Web Slinger]], which Bugler can't) or a land. Plus it has flying.

The only downsides I can see are the inferior toughness and checking the top three cards instead of four.

Are there any other reasons I can't find why Airlift Chaplain is not played in this deck?

Thank you for helping me understand.

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u/poseidon100fg — 1 day ago
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Pizza Elves - Abundant Nettle Tech

After u/sawyerwelden posted their grandiose Woodmans Platter (or Woodman Splatter if you want) I made a promise to give you a new vid about Pizza Elves.

This time it's about [[Nettle Sentinel]], the most versatile of the bunch. Yes, [[Devoted Druid]] only needs a blue whiff and a pizza to fly, but Nettle can interact with much more cards and therefore is allowed to be the the only elf of the crew that doesn't make mana of its own. With a helix effect and an [[Abundant Growth]] it becomes clear why we don't need as many Cantrips: Just reuse the growth until the green mana runs dry.

Next stop is a video about the detailed info about the decklist:

https://moxfield.com/decks/J3WV5MIWGkycThQaPf6FyA

But of course I am always open to questions to the recent changes!

There is more stuff in my Youtube, but it is a humble place.

older reddits:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Pauper/comments/1ssljdk/pizza_elves_part_1_end_of_streak_new_beginnings/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

https://www.reddit.com/r/Pauper/comments/1s7seat/simic_elvish_lifters_pauper/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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Flicker Tron Discussion - Which is your most preferred variant for your local meta? - Any specific toolbox tech you use? Build pros and cons?

Hello there!

So over the course of playing the archetype, I've been meaning to take a quick health-check on the state of things and mainly how Flicker Tron can be in a somewhat better position overall.

So far, I've seen these variants over my play:

- [[Murmuring Mystic]] + [[Stonehorn Dignitary]] +4 [[Mulldrifter]] + 2-3 [[Mnemonic Wall]]

- [[Mysidian Elder]] + [[Murmuring Mystic]] + 2-3 [[Mnemonic Wall]]

- [[Dinrova Horror]] + [[Stonehorn Dignitary]] + 4 [[Mulldrifter]] + 2 [[Mnemonic Wall]]

And everything in-between.

There are also variants which run [[Generous Ent]] and [[Lorien Revealed]] to fetch for dual lands and reuse in the mid-late game. Wherein the first also works as a wincon and sustain.

I've seen lists differ from x4 [[Ghostly Flicker]] to x1 [[Ephemerate]] and x2 Flickers instead (What is the striking difference between these distributions?)

And also, players swapping out the drifters for [[Cryogen Relic]] and the build changes by quite a bit.

Checking on recent lists, looks like [[Bonder's Ornament]] is seeing play already from Alleyezone. Also the card [[Visionary's Dance]] being utilized with either a split/exchange for [[Impulse]]

So yeah. Mainly, these are some of a few observations I've seen in lists, and tried some of them as well on paper.

For you, what's your preferred build or toolbox system when building Flicker Tron?

I would be more than happy to hear your insights. I just love playing the archetype, despite it being a pain sometimes on paper lol.

Thanks for dropping by. Wishing you Natural Tron for your next coming games!

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u/Merlonarific — 1 day ago
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What deck to play in an unknown meta?

Hello, I am going to a big tournament. I have no idea what meta I will find. My assumption is that Wildfire and Madness will be the most prevalent decks, maybe followed by Gates.

The decks I own:
Rakdos Madness
White Weenie
Red Rally

What deck would you play?

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u/Admirable_Half_2695 — 1 day ago
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Question about Monster Tron SB

I played yesterday on my LGS with this Tron Cascade list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7737577#paper

My questions are:

  • Would I usually want to sideout Boarding Party?
  • Specifically for what decks do I want [[Moment's Peace]] ? I always end up not siding it in
  • On my LGS there's at least one Elf's player, I'm considering going 3 Breath's main deck but don't know what to take out for it
  • Some lists go half Prophetic Prism half [[Barrels of Blasting Jelly]]. I went 4 Barrels instead, what do you guys think
  • I'm considering swaping Moment's Peace for Breath's on the SB
u/Baratao00 — 1 day ago
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Bayou Groff Deck

Im sure this question gets asked all the time, but does anyone have a relatively strong deck utilizing [[bayou groff]]? I feel like it has a lot of potential but I don’t know exactly what deck to put it in.

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u/KingAmphibian1 — 2 days ago
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Conjurer’s Bauble in Spy Sideboard.

Is Conjurers Bauble in Spy combo used to counter against Faerie Macabre? If not, what else is it used for again?

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u/stinkypinkymen — 2 days ago
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Who Goes First? A Riddle Hidden in Your Deck

Sitting down for a playtesting session with a friend, I reach for my dice bag: gone. Left at home.

Since we are running a known, specific matchup, I propose this procedure to decide who plays first:

  1. My opponent calls Even or Odd.

  2. I shuffle and cut my deck, then reveal a random card and look at the collector number of it.

  3. If the parity matches his call, he goes first. Otherwise, I go first.

Neither of us knows the collector numbers of our cards by heart. The cut is genuinely random. The procedure is followed exactly and in good faith.

Here's the puzzle:

(a) Is this a fair coin flip?

(b) If yes, why? If no, how can my opponent exploit it for an edge?

Drop your answers and thoughts in the comments. No spoilers: full solution revealed in one week!

(Hint: you don't need to know a single collector number to crack this.)

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u/Hypergeomancer — 2 days ago