The Cardboard Chemist and the Moonhaven Mage
Pauper VS. The Bracket
This podcast is a short-form commander podcast where Pauper EDH brews go head-to-head with bracket 2–3 decks. Each episode breaks down two decks, recaps a real game, and answers the only question that matters: did it actually compete? With quick analysis, honest takeaways, and a focus on real gameplay over theory, this show is all about proving that you don’t need to spend big to play meaningful Magic. Want more Pauper Vs The Bracket Action Check out our link tree below:https://linktr.ee/paupervsthebracket?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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The Cardboard Chemist and the Moonhaven Mage
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Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 10: How to Build Your First Bracket Deck 05.07.2026 19:20
This week's episode is a deep dive into the Mage's process of building his first commander deck. The Mage dives into the ideas and themes that makes this not just a run of the mill deck but one that tells a story. Specifically the story is one from the Mage's favorite book series of all time (Throne of Glass). Join us this week to get some insight into what its like to build a deck aro...
Episode 9: Battles in Space 29.06.2026 28:36
This episode goes right to the edge of eternities, we are battling Inspirit Flagship Vessel in the bracket vs. Tannuk Memorial Ensign. The Moonhaven Mage is exploring a deck based around the hit book Project Hail Mary and the Chemist is trying to build a Gruul Spellslinger deck join us this week to find out who wins the battle for space. The Mage will also be building a deck based around a book se...
Episode 8: A Kaldheim Classic (Fynn vs. Avalanche Caller) 22.06.2026 36:46
This weeks battle is for the frozen realm of Kaldheim. The mage is bringing the bracket build of Fynn, the Fangbearer and the Chemist is trying to make it snow with the Avalanche Caller. Join us for another great battle.
Episode 7: Felothar the Steadfast vs. Guardian of the Forgotten 15.06.2026 35:17
This weeks episode is a battle between Felothar the Steadfast, and Guardian of the Forgotten. Tune in to see which deck will emerge victorious. Will it be a toughness thrashing or can a modified army take the win. Link Tree
Episode 6: A Thunder Junction Showdown 07.06.2026 38:59
This weeks battle is between Eris, Roar of the storm and Lazav Familiar Stranger. Join the Mage and the Chemist to find out who is the fastest in the wild wild west.
Episode 5: Tairneanach vs Uthros 11 01.06.2026 30:10
In today's episode of Pauper vs. the Bracket we find out if the Mage’s deck burnt the Chemist to a crisp or if the Chemists deck will get in and get out undetected. The Moonhaven Mage is bringing a spicy Forth Wing inspired deck where every card can be traced back to the somewhere in the book series. Where the Cardboard Chemist is bringing a deck inspired by the thrilling heists from Oceans El...
Episode 4 Catalyst Question: Is there differences between Pauper EDH Commanders and "Regular" EDH Commanders? 24.05.2026 18:03
This week's episode is a little bit different we are calling these episodes the "Catalyst Question". That's where we pose a question and then dig into the data to find out what's really going on. Questions can be about the differences between cards, formats, or even about the social dynamics and how people interact with this game we all love. We are kicking off our Catalyst Q...
Pauper Vs. The Bracket Episode 3: Avatar vs. Bots 18.05.2026 32:16
This weeks episode is a show down between The Moonhaven Mage's Avatar the Last Airbender deck and the Cardboard Chemists Build-A-Bot Workshop deck helmed by Sami Ships engineer. Join us this week for some laughs about cards, interactions, and land drops. As always we run a ten turn test and dive into what makes these decks tick and whether Pauper EDH decks can really compete. Links: https://linktr...
Pauper Vs. The Bracket Episode 2 11.05.2026 22:57
This weeks episode is a showdown between the Moonhaven Mage's Cow, Another Cow, Wait I think that was the same Cow deck, and the Cardboard Chemist's Did you feed the tree deck. On this weeks episode we do a quick deck tech, a deep dive into the data behind the decks and then a gameplay recap of what happened. Tune in to find out if the pauper deck can compete.
Welcome to the show 03.05.2026 19:53
This is Pauper vs. The Bracket: Proving Pauper Can Compete. This show explores whether pauper edh decks can compete in an average commander night. Pauper EDH is the same as regular commander but you can only use common cards in the 99 and you get one uncommon creature in the command zone (legendary or not). Even though it's full of commons Pauper EDH can still compete especially against your a...
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