The PDH Pod

This week, longtime friend of the show, and competitive Pauper Commander TOURNAMENT WINNER, Scarecrow, joins the gang to talk about all the recent happenings in cPDH. From tournament results to data-driven deck decisions, Scarecrow covers it all. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HEREFollow Scarecrow HEREAnd get all your cPDH data HERE

This week, the crew takes on the historied Magic: The Gathering deckbuilding technique of using templates to dictate what goes in a deck, what doesn't go in a deck, and how much of whatever do you actually need... or don't need.SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERECheck out Scooby and Bobby's decks HERE & HERE

This week, it's a SIMIC TAKEOVER of The PDH Pod studios! HELP! No, wait. Don't help; just listen. Listen to all the beautiful, combo-riffic Gretchen Tichwillow talk from the masters of this PDH powerhouse. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERECheck out Lobbert's Gretchen deck HERECheck out Puzzle & Xylrlrl's deck HEREAnd Bfine's deck HERE

This week, 2/3rds of the crew take on a patron suggestion by talking the various ways to approach and build typal decks in Pauper Commander! Birds, angels, and even mono black... Elves??SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERE

This week, Brad and Liam spend some time talking about the past, present, and future aspects of Magic: The Gathering that keep us coming back for more! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HEREPlay some Saturday Morning PDH HERE

This week, the most Professional of all Humans, Derek, joins the crew to talk about some of the ways we, as PDH brewers, can solve age-old deck-building problems with new approaches and methodologies.SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HEREFollow Derek HERE

This week, we harken back to episode 11 to revisit our very first 3x3, VOLTRON, but this time as a 4x4 with VonSchiller! What Pauper Commander deckbuilding skills have we learned in our 3 years of podcasting...? Eh... not much. We're still up to the same old nonsense. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERE

It's time for MTG TRIVIA! Strap those thinking caps and see if you can outsmart these Pauper Commander smarty pants! Good luck!SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERECheck out all of Clay's hard work HERE

This week, we travel to yet another Universe Beyond to talk about a handful of new commons and uncommons from the upcoming Spidey Sets. How good will these be for Pauper Commander, and are there any PDH commanders the crew is really excited about!?SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HEREWatch the Saturday Serial Streamers HERE

This week, we are joined in the studio by the one and only Lobbert to discuss some PDH commanders that are bad, when you read them, but actually pretty decent when you play them! It might a little hard work, but finding that obscure powerhouse might be easier than you think. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HEREFollow Lobbert everywhere as Lobbert!

We're back from our lightyear (two week)-long journey around the Multiverse to bring you some amazing (maybe not so amazing) Spacecraft decks for Pauper Commander from Edge of Eternities with Daxx! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HEREDonate to our 12-hour PDH stream HERE

The MEAN GIRLS of PDH are here, and they've taken over the PDH Pod studios! Help! Or don't and just have a listen to a trio of baddies talk about Pauper Commander while Brad, Dave, and Liam take a week off.SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERE

This week, the crew fixes all the mistakes WotC has made since FIRE design, and even some from before then. We're taking a pile of unplayable commons and uncommons and making them highly effective additions to the Pauper Commander format! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERE

This week, BeachBod Adam joins the crew to talk about all of our favorite pet cards for Pauper Commander and why we will never stop playing them! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HERE

It's time for another 3x3, but this time we let the Patrons choose the archetype! Thankfully, all the votes for a full Gretchen 3x3 were banned, and we got to go with any signpost uncommon from any Magic: The Gathering set as long as the deck included as many cards from that set as possible. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERETalk to the show HEREFollow the show HERE

This week, 2/3s of the crew talks about all the sweet new cards for Pauper Commander that CAME FROM OUTER SPACE with our Edge of Eternity set review! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HERE

This week, we've got another first-time guest and cPDH pillar, SouthLakeVibes, on the show to help us navigate the current competitive Pauper Commander meta and what the format looks like going forward.SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak the the show HEREFollow the show HERECheck out cPDH.vibes content HERE

Now that we've taught you how to choose your first PHD commander, we're going to teach you how to build around it! This week, BobbyBFine join Dave & Liam to talk about the ins and outs of having fun while building your very first Pauper Commander deck. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HERE

This week, Hive joins Dave and Brad, for their first visit to The PDH Pod studio, to talk about some decks from the most straightforward, sideways-turniest, red-zone-smashingiest archetype there is -- STOMPY!SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HERE

With nearly 5,000 uncommon creatures to choose from, how does a Magic: The Gathering player choose the right one the helm their very first Pauper Commander deck? This week, the crew dives deep into this very topic with suggestions and advice on how, when, and where to start your PDH journey! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERESpeak to the show HERE

In this episode, we dive into a new community initiative starting in Iowa: the Wanderer's PDH League. Ginger, one of the organizers, shares his background with MTG and other card games before discussing how he fell in love with PDH and founded the ongoing event. In its pilot year, the Wanderer's League currently has three participating stores (with more coming on board soon!) and boasts a $1,000 prize pool. While the league aims to be widely available across the country in 2026, you can get your local gaming group involved this year by contacting CPDHLeague@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you in a pod soon, this year or next!SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HEREGet yourself some cPDH League action HERE

This week marks the 3rd anniversary of The PDH Pod. And, to show you listeners how gratefully we are for your support, we're rewarding with an hour of discord chaos, directly from The PDH Pod discord server. Apologies and enjoy! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HERE

Buckle up, BUSTER! This week, the crew dives into the best commons and uncommons from the new Final Fantasy set! There are a ton of sweet cards for Pauper Commander, so we'll see which ones make the cut. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HERE

We are continuing our 4x4 deck building series this week with a strategy we haven't done yet, surprisingly, and that's +1/+1 counters! The one and only Infamous Fridge joins us in the studio to bring his unique flavor of Pauper Commander brewing to table to show us that walls, indeed, can hold counters very well.SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show on Bluesky HEREFind all of our 3x3 & 4x4 decks HERE

This week, Mr. BobbyB-NotDracV-Fine joins most of the crew in the studio to talk about how to play a faster game of Pauper Commander. And no, the answer isn't to play nothing but aggro decks, Liam! From table etiquette to understanding an agile board state, there are many things a player can do get to game two (while not making the entire table miserable). SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show on Bluesky HERESpeak to the show HEREPlay some competitive PDH HERE

This week, we're looking back on some of the most infamous PDH commanders of yesteryear. Where are they now? If you have any information leading to the discovery of these once-titanic meta-movers, please contact The PDH Pod!SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HEREGet in on some cPDH action HERE

If you thought that the tenth iteration of The PDH Pals being guests on the show was going to be anything less than absolute chaos, then you don't know The Pals. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERETalk to the show HEREWatch the Pals HERE

This week, we've got another 3x3 deck-building episode for you, this time talking about the most fun (/s) decks to play against in any Magic: The Gathering format -- DISCARD DECKS! How will the crew make Pauper Commander Discard decks? SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERETalk to the show HEREFind all of our 3x3 decks HERE

This week, Bernie, from Jalapeno Pauper, joins us for story time! We reflect on some of the most shameful, embarrassing, and enraging moments in our personal Magic: The Gathering history! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREWe're on Bluesky now! Follow us HEREFollow the Jalapeno Paupers HERE

We've got a Patron-suggested topic this week, so we've asked Derek, from the PDH RC, to come on over and talk about what roles each Magic: The Gathering archetype plays at the table. Whether its 60-card formats or Pauper Commander, each type of deck has unique advantages that make it worthy of a win.SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow Derek and watch his PDH streams HERE

This week, we take a new approach to the competitive Pauper Commander metagame and philosophy behind the different stages of the game: the early game, the mid game, and the late game. Adam, BeachBod God, brings his wit and expertise aboard to help navigate these oft nebulous waters. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERESpeak to the show HEREGet some sweet cPDH data, and read Adam's work HERE!

Return to Tarkir, but now with 100% more DRAGONS! And you better hold on those bad boys, because Liam is coming for all of them! This week, the crew goes over the sweet new commons and uncommons for Pauper Commander from Tarkir Dragonstorm! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERESpeak to the show HEREPlay some competitive PDH HERE

This week, we're getting updates from every direction! First, we learn about some big happenings over at SanctuaryPDH, then we get the skinny on the Competitve Pauper Commander meta from the men who live it.SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERESpeak to the show HEREWatch Daxx HEREPlay some cPDH HERE

It's kind of surprising that it's taken The PDH Pod nearly 3 years to do a 3x/4x episode about one of the most fun archetypes in all of Pauper Commander and probably in all of Magic: The Gathering -- Blinks and Flickers! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERESpeak to the show HEREPlay some competitive PDH for a good cause HERE

This week, we've brought The Princex of Pauper, Dallas, onto to the show talk about cultivating a local Pauper Commander scene, shared experiences, and how in the world they manage a wildly popular, annual cPDH tournament! Socials:Support the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HEREFind more information about Riches 2 Rags and Dallas' other PDH endeavors HEREPlay cPDH for a good cause HERE

This week, we track down all those sometimes pesky, sometimes pulpy, and sometimes downright bothersome mechanics in Pauper Commander that require some variety of recordkeeping. Whether it's via tokens or counters or even what time of day it may be, we're covering it all! SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HEREPlay some competitive Pauper Commander HERE and HERE

In this episode, the crew relives all the wonderful memories from MCChicago! From side events to cat arcades to all the sweet Pauper Commander games we played, we're covering it all!SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HERESpeak to the show HEREFollow the show HEREGet some competitive Pauper Commander action HERE and HERE

This week, the crew takes the various sundry ways to break through, over, and under those annoying board stalls that sometimes infest the Pauper Commander format. You'd be surprised how easy it is to just... not block? Cowardice notwithstanding, there are a ton of different options at our disposal to get those life totals as low as possible.SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERESpeak to the show HEREPlay some competitive Pauper Commander HERE

To finish off our series on monocolored removal in Pauper Commander, we've save the best for last! This week, we're talking about the various removal and exile options in White's slice of the color pie.Support the showHEREEmail the showHEREFollow the showHERESpeak to the showHEREGet in on some SanctuaryPDH actionHERE

You know what time it is?? That's right! It's time some new cards! This week, the crew sits down to pick through a smattering of commons and uncommons for Pauper Commander from Aetherdrift. How good will this set be for PDH? Socials Support the show HERE Follow the show HERE Email the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Play some competitive Pauper Commander HERE

This week, we've invited Daxx back into the studio for our newest 4x4 brew-around focused on the best archetype and strategy in the Pauper Commander format and in perpetuity throughout the universe: LIFEGAIN! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Talk to the show HERE Follow the show ⁠HERE⁠, and Daxx ⁠HERE Play some competitive Pauper Commander HERE

It's that time again! Time for the PDH Pals to join the crew! This week, we've one very special, very much missed Pal, Drixxis, in the studio to talk about Planeswalkers in the Command Zone, Innistrad Remastered, and what the heck has he been up to the last few months?! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE, the Pals HERE Go see Jon HERE Go sign up for some Competitive Pauper Commander HERE

This week, we've invited first-time guest, OMG Chris, into the studio to talk about his ever evolving cPDH tournament series: Common Cause. Listen in to where it all began and why Pauper Commander can be both competitive and generous! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Follow the show HERE and OMG Chris HERE! Need more Common Cause? Find it all HERE

This week, Alk and Drac dig into blue's slice of the color pie to rank all the removal spells we have in Pauper Commander! Spoiler: there was entirely more than we thought there would be, but we managed to get through them all. Socials: Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Follow the show HERE

It's that time of year, everyone! Pick a front row seat as Brad, Dave, and Liam present to you the best and worst Pauper Commander cards from 2024, with a ton of help from the PDH community! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Follow the show HERE Get all your cPDH action HERE Find the The PDH Pals HERE Check out Clay's work on the cPDH guide HERE Ankylosaur always makes great Pauper content HERE Check out Derek and the PDH RC's youtube channel HERE Put Bfine's Spotify list into you ear holes HERE

This week, we invite PDH RC Member, Ruffigan, back to the show to give his unique insight on building Pauper Commander decks that care specifically about artifact tokens! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Follow the show HERE, and Ruffigan HERE

This week, the crew dives into the topic of power-creep in Magic: The Gathering and its effects on our beloved Pauper formats! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Follow the show HERE Sign up for PDC (Pauper Duel Commander) HERE

In our quest to rank some of the best common removal spells in the entire Pauper Commander format, we are finally to the color whose identity is directly tied to such things! Sit back and listen as we see what sort of removal spells Black has to offer. Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Follow the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Play some Pauper Duel Commander HERE

This week, in our never-ending quest to eventually have everyone from the Pauper Commander community on the show, we have first-time guest, Sprngr on for our next 4x4 installment! This time, we're talking about decks with BATTLES as your commander. SocialsSupport the show HEREEmail the show HEREFollow the show HERE, Sprngr HERE, Bobby HERE, and Brad HERESpeak to the show HEREPlay some PAUPER COMMANDER HEREThis week's deck, and many more, can be found on our Moxfield page: https://www.moxfield.com/users/thePDHpod

This week, we've got a big collaboration episode as we welcome to the show GatorBaitTV, Kunx, and A-Aaron Aggro to talk about the state and the future of the cPDH meta, and a veritable potpourri of other Pauper Commander topics! Socials: Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Follow the show HERE, and Common Theory HERE for links to their podcast, YouTube content, and TikTok vids.

This week, we're continuing the series we started 23 years ago with green removal by ranking all (almost all) of the relevant removal spells that red slice of the color pie has to offer Pauper Commander! Socials Support the show HERE Email the show HERE Speak to the show HERE Follow the show HERE!