Pauper EDH Primer

Pauper EDH* Ruffigan

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Sprucing Up and Partnering Up. —Oct. 6, 2017

Went through and streamlined the code behind the scenes, made some adjustments to the formatting, and got all of the pages of the guide following the same format and up to date. Comments are being reset with this update as well. The next round of updates will begin to add a PDH combo database to the Primer.

I also partnered up with the folks at PDH Homebase and will be writing articles for their website periodically. Exciting! Head over to read primers, expansion reviews, deck techs, and general PDH discussion.

Ruffigan says... #1

After looking I think I'm most excited about Raging Swordtooth and Belligerent Brontodon. Both would have trouble with flying but both also have ways to remove them.

September 15, 2017 12:44 p.m.

MrXilas says... #2

I'm glad Sky Terror got up there. It's definitely gonna be a big Voltron commander in this format.

September 15, 2017 11:46 p.m.

DoritoDust007 says... #3

MrXilas: You ain't lying. I think Boros Swiftblade just got replaced as the best pdh Voltron commander in Boros. I still think the creatures with infect still edge it out Voltron-wise due to the ability to win the game so fast. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Viral Drake still outclasses him just because he can create his own win condition in a pinch.

September 16, 2017 9:57 a.m.

Catonian says... #4

MrXilas, there are however 5 creatures in red and black that have Changeling. Still not nearly enough to make full use of Bladewing the Risen's tribal archetype, but it could still be doable if you reeeeeeeeeaaally wanted to use him.

September 16, 2017 7:36 p.m.

Salty_River says... #5

Catonian I agree. Maybe go Voltron, but there are just so many better generals for that.

September 17, 2017 6:18 a.m.

jace365 says... #6

Great resource for this awesome format. Personally just finished my first brew and I love it lorescale coatl with bogles enchantress and heavy enchantments and card draw.

September 19, 2017 1:27 a.m.

Ruffigan says... #7

@jace365: Awesome! Have a list?

September 20, 2017 7:03 p.m.

MrXilas says... #8

Salty_River and Catonian, I know, it's just a shame we had another actual legendary in the format, but nothing that synergized with it.

September 21, 2017 12:22 a.m.

MrXilas says... #9

My apologies for double posting, but no Seeker of the Way for Mono-White?

September 21, 2017 12:25 a.m.

jace365 says... #10

September 21, 2017 12:22 p.m.

Ruffigan says... #11

@jace365: Thanks, I'll playtest against it soon

@MrXilas: Seeker of the Way could be a neat voltron commander but with no built in evasion and limited card draw you will be hard pressed taking full advantage of Prowess.

September 21, 2017 4:57 p.m.

DoritoDust007 says... #12

jace365: I checked your list, and it seemed just a bit too creature heavy in my opinion. In my experience playing Lorescale as my general, I've had more success going with the voltron/control route by running as few creatures as possible. Not trying to shill, but you can check my list to get some ideas:


Lorescale Coatl (Pauper EDH)

Commander / EDH TheTindell179

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September 21, 2017 9:46 p.m.

Salty_River says... #13

Gentlemen. Something just came to my attention. There's a website just recently launched, dedicated to Pauper EDH. They're interested in bringing people on board to further build the community, so check out the link below.

Home of Pauper EDH, Welcome to PDH Home Base

September 22, 2017 10:24 p.m.

Ruffigan says... #14

@Salty_River: Your link is giving me a 404.

September 22, 2017 10:35 p.m.

Salty_River says... #15

Try this

www.pdhhomebase.ca

September 22, 2017 10:43 p.m.

Ruffigan says... #16

@Salty_River: Interesting. I looked through it and it seems promising. If you need any help just let me know, I'd be happy to lend a hand.

September 23, 2017 1:38 a.m.

Ruffigan says... #17

I think the first step in helping define a meta for PDH is breaking in (or just breaking) some commanders and seeing how fast and how consistent a win can be in this format. Also, whether the format should focus on free-for-all or 1-vs-1, as the facilitate different building styles.

September 23, 2017 1:54 a.m.

Salty_River says... #18

Ruffigan If interested in being a content creator, PM me. I'm eager to grow the team. Your expertise would be fantastic.

For anyone else interested in contributing to the community, feel free to send me a message!

September 23, 2017 9:54 a.m.

DoritoDust007 says... #19

Salty_River & Ruffigan: I found a small pdh database on salvation the other day. It's a bit outdated but it can still provide general tips and maybe even a decklist for someone just starting out. Here's the link: Salvation

September 23, 2017 10:22 a.m.

MrXilas says... #20

Ruffigan could you imagine how crazy it would get if it broke off into Dual Pauper EDH, French Pauper EDH, and then regular Pauper EDH?

September 24, 2017 11:54 p.m.

jace365 says... #21

@Ruffigan got the coatl list out this last weekend against regular edh decks and got the win in a 4 person pod where one player had blind obedience and another had meekstone so only my creatures untapped and the coatl one shot was beautiful.

September 26, 2017 8:17 p.m.

Does anyone have experience with building a PDH cube?

What size, creature ratio, exclude tricolor cards etc? The above is a great resource for finding the commander's, but what about the common stables? Does such a database exist?

Im sry if this is derailing ..

September 27, 2017 1:05 a.m.

DoritoDust007 says... #23

bjarneudenarme: There's a section at the bottom of the primer that says 'Resources'. I'd say go there.

September 27, 2017 11:22 a.m.