One of my all-time favorite decks in MTG Pauper is the Broodscale Combo deck. It’s a standout in the format for being both reliable and incredibly fun to play. What makes Broodscale Combo truly unique is its ability to consistently execute a powerful synergy, which not only makes it competitive but also a blast to pilot. Whether you're a seasoned Pauper player or newer to the format, this deck offers an exciting blend of strategy and combo-driven gameplay. In this article, I’ll walk you through the key cards that make up the Broodscale Combo and explain how each piece fits into the overall strategy. I’ll also cover some sideboard options that can help you fine-tune your deck for specific matchups, giving you an edge in a variety of situations. Whether you’re looking to optimize your current build or just want to better understand how this combo works, this guide will provide you with all the insights you need to unlock the full potential of Broodscale Combo. Table of Co...

Hey everyone, I know it’s been a while, but I’m back with more Pauper-related content (for better or worse)! I took some time to analyze data from 2024 as we move into the new year, and I’ve decided to answer some of the most popular questions people might have about 2025. This analysis is based on the second half of 2024, when MH3 made its debut in the game. What are the best-performing MTG Pauper decks for 2025? The best-performing Pauper decks for 2025 include Affinity, Burn, Mono-Blue Faeries, and Broodscale Combo. Grixis Affinity Affinity remains dominant, leveraging powerful artifact synergies and card advantage thanks to the powerful combination of [card]Deadly Dispute[/card] and [card]Ichor Wellspring[/card], along with removal-resilient lands like [card]Drossforge Bridge[/card] and efficient threats such as [card]Myr Enforcer[/card]. Burn Burn excels in fast-paced matches, combining low-cost spells like [card]Kuldotha Rebirth[/card] and [card]Gob...

Table of Contents ​ Pauper Food Tribal Deck List How to Play Food Tribal Food Tribal is a sketchy name I came up with for this deck as it doesn’t run a single win condition other than recurring [card]Cauldron Familiar[/card], a 1/1 black creature that drains for one life your opponents when it enters the battlefield AND that can be brought back at instant speed from the graveyard by sacrificing a food. As it happens, this deck runs tons of them that allow you to draw a card in different portions of the game. To explain this further, let’s dive into each card of the deck to understand better its function. The Creatures ​ Well, this topic will be quick, as the only creature the deck runs is [card]Cauldron Familiar[/card], one of my favorite cards of the entire Magic: The Gathering universe, and, of course, Pauper. The thing with the cat is that it can constantly drain your opponents when it enters the battlefield, while It can block very large creatures with ...