Upstate NY Pauper | Mitch
@upstatenypauper.bsky.social
#MTG tournament/community organizer based in Rochester, NY. Born from our Discord community to host the UNYP Open series, our goal is to provide competitive outlets for the #MTGPauper format.
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Hello! This is Upstate NY Pauper, the tournament organizing arm of The Upstate NY Pauper Players server. If you're interested in Pauper and live in or around Upstate NY, give us a like and follow on our various social media platforms so you never miss an update or event! (Links in the comments)
🧵Sorry for the radio silence. I was on my honeymoon!!! 🥰🥰🥰
We're working to set dates for UNYP Open III and our next charity event. I plan to post every date through the end of '26 to make your planning easier (dates may change as Con/EW dates are released).
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
We're working to set dates for UNYP Open III and our next charity event. I plan to post every date through the end of '26 to make your planning easier (dates may change as Con/EW dates are released).
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
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Magic: the Gathering tournament/community organizer focused on the Pauper format in Upstate NY.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🧵Sorry for the radio silence. I was on my honeymoon!!! 🥰🥰🥰
We're working to set dates for UNYP Open III and our next charity event. I plan to post every date through the end of '26 to make your planning easier (dates may change as Con/EW dates are released).
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
We're working to set dates for UNYP Open III and our next charity event. I plan to post every date through the end of '26 to make your planning easier (dates may change as Con/EW dates are released).
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
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Back at Commander Sealed jamming some 1v1 Pauper! Come find me at the tables in front of Steven Belledin’s booth and sling some commons for charity!
#CommanderSealed @upstatenypauper.bsky.social
#CommanderSealed @upstatenypauper.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Back at Commander Sealed jamming some 1v1 Pauper! Come find me at the tables in front of Steven Belledin’s booth and sling some commons for charity!
#CommanderSealed @upstatenypauper.bsky.social
#CommanderSealed @upstatenypauper.bsky.social
Can you beat the Inaugural UNYP Open champion at her own game? Swing by the creator clash area at Commander Sealed to find out! 👀
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering #MTGCommander #EDH
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering #MTGCommander #EDH
Hanging around at Commander Sealed? Come by for some $5, pick a Pauper deck, and sling some commons!
@upstatenypauper.bsky.social #CommanderSealed
@upstatenypauper.bsky.social #CommanderSealed
September 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Can you beat the Inaugural UNYP Open champion at her own game? Swing by the creator clash area at Commander Sealed to find out! 👀
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering #MTGCommander #EDH
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering #MTGCommander #EDH
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Pauper is definitely the superior format within MTG #mtg #mtgcommunity #mtgpauper #edh #magicthegathering
August 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Pauper is definitely the superior format within MTG #mtg #mtgcommunity #mtgpauper #edh #magicthegathering
Always a great read! And who can argue with the content in this one? 😎 #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
As always, thanks for the feature!
As always, thanks for the feature!
My #MTGPauper article is live, this one was a bit late but its accounting for the fact that I won't have time to do one this week due to being at Everfree Northwest.
www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/the...
www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/the...
The Power of Pauper: Upstate NY Pauper Open II
Joe Dyer dives into the Upstate NY Pauper Open II event!
www.mtggoldfish.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Always a great read! And who can argue with the content in this one? 😎 #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
As always, thanks for the feature!
As always, thanks for the feature!
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We are quickly running through our tickets for this year. If you want to be a part of all our fun and chaos, get your ticket today at commandersealed.com/main-event/ All of our artists, vendors, players, content creators, and friends are waiting for you!
August 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We are quickly running through our tickets for this year. If you want to be a part of all our fun and chaos, get your ticket today at commandersealed.com/main-event/ All of our artists, vendors, players, content creators, and friends are waiting for you!
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Check out just SOME of our side events this year. We have something to do for everyone who enjoys the game of Magic! Legacy, Pauper, Cube, CEDH, Every Bracket, every format, included equally just like all humans should be! Keep helping us fight by signing up today at commandersealed.com/main-event/
August 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Check out just SOME of our side events this year. We have something to do for everyone who enjoys the game of Magic! Legacy, Pauper, Cube, CEDH, Every Bracket, every format, included equally just like all humans should be! Keep helping us fight by signing up today at commandersealed.com/main-event/
The side event schedule for Commander Sealed 2025 just dropped! If you haven't bought your weekend pass or main event entry yet, I'd get on it. Tickets are going fast! I expect that custom quiver will look HAWT 🥵.
Let's show them why they put Pauper on the menu! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Let's show them why they put Pauper on the menu! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Check out just SOME of our side events this year. We have something to do for everyone who enjoys the game of Magic! Legacy, Pauper, Cube, CEDH, Every Bracket, every format, included equally just like all humans should be! Keep helping us fight by signing up today at commandersealed.com/main-event/
August 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The side event schedule for Commander Sealed 2025 just dropped! If you haven't bought your weekend pass or main event entry yet, I'd get on it. Tickets are going fast! I expect that custom quiver will look HAWT 🥵.
Let's show them why they put Pauper on the menu! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Let's show them why they put Pauper on the menu! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
@cardtitan.bsky.social will there be Pauper at Eternal Weekend Pittsburgh this year??? We just concluded the second UNYP Open and the people need to know! 👀👀👀
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
August 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
@cardtitan.bsky.social will there be Pauper at Eternal Weekend Pittsburgh this year??? We just concluded the second UNYP Open and the people need to know! 👀👀👀
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
We had a blast on Saturday! 69 players (nice 🫢) - down from 70 - competed for over $1,800 in CASH PRIZES, custom medals, and their name on the Atog Memorial Cup! In the end, Eric English won it all after a 2nd place finish in the Inaugural UNYP Open. What a run! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Top decks for the Upstate NY Pauper Open II by Spotted Octopus Brewing Co
👥 69 players 🇺🇸 United States
https://mtgdecks.net/events/view/207582
#mtg #mtgPauper
Upstate NY Pauper Open II @ Spotted Octopus Brewing Co | August 09 • MTG DECKS
Top 62 Pauper Decks from Upstate NY Pauper Open II @ Spotted Octopus Brewing Co on 2025-08-09. Winner of the event: Eric English playing Blue Terror
mtgdecks.net
August 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We had a blast on Saturday! 69 players (nice 🫢) - down from 70 - competed for over $1,800 in CASH PRIZES, custom medals, and their name on the Atog Memorial Cup! In the end, Eric English won it all after a 2nd place finish in the Inaugural UNYP Open. What a run! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
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the Italians are too nice to us English speakers!! Very excited for this, be sure to give him a follow here and to subscribe to this new channel!
youtu.be/7CUqD5fe7k0
I opened a second YouTube channel for my english content. I will post one gameplay per week.
In this first video I played last sunday 7 rounds Pauper Challenge with Mono Blue Terror
#MTGPauper
I opened a second YouTube channel for my english content. I will post one gameplay per week.
In this first video I played last sunday 7 rounds Pauper Challenge with Mono Blue Terror
#MTGPauper
Sunday Pauper Challenge with Mono Blue Terror
YouTube video by Adepto Terra MTG
youtu.be
August 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
the Italians are too nice to us English speakers!! Very excited for this, be sure to give him a follow here and to subscribe to this new channel!
Only two days to go! Even if you aren't playing in the Open, we will be hosting a big Pauper FNM with our partner @gamecaverochester.bsky.social TOMORROW at 6:30 PM. See you there!
And, we're EXPANDING the cap! Keep an eye on your email if you're on the waitlist! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
And, we're EXPANDING the cap! Keep an eye on your email if you're on the waitlist! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
August 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Only two days to go! Even if you aren't playing in the Open, we will be hosting a big Pauper FNM with our partner @gamecaverochester.bsky.social TOMORROW at 6:30 PM. See you there!
And, we're EXPANDING the cap! Keep an eye on your email if you're on the waitlist! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
And, we're EXPANDING the cap! Keep an eye on your email if you're on the waitlist! #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
The 2nd UNYP Open of 2025 is coming up this Saturday, Aug. 9th! I can't wait to see all the new and familiar faces out for a full day of community and Pauper!
Join the wait-list now if you still hope to play in the event. We will look to expand the cap if we can. #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Join the wait-list now if you still hope to play in the event. We will look to expand the cap if we can. #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
August 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The 2nd UNYP Open of 2025 is coming up this Saturday, Aug. 9th! I can't wait to see all the new and familiar faces out for a full day of community and Pauper!
Join the wait-list now if you still hope to play in the event. We will look to expand the cap if we can. #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Join the wait-list now if you still hope to play in the event. We will look to expand the cap if we can. #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
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Our pauper grand prize is in the works! What do you think @beyondthemachina.bsky.social is drawing on our 1st Place Custom Quiver?
August 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Our pauper grand prize is in the works! What do you think @beyondthemachina.bsky.social is drawing on our 1st Place Custom Quiver?
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Showing up to Commander Sealed early is important! With all the vendors, artists, and now our Pauper event! 32 players will sling Wellsprings and High Tides on Friday Night at 6pm for a special prize! All supported by @UpstateNYPauper.bsky.social Group!
August 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Showing up to Commander Sealed early is important! With all the vendors, artists, and now our Pauper event! 32 players will sling Wellsprings and High Tides on Friday Night at 6pm for a special prize! All supported by @UpstateNYPauper.bsky.social Group!
Don't forget! You can use code UPSTATEPAUPER to get 10% OFF your purchase of a main event entry (comes with a weekend pass), VIP upgrade, or a weekend pass! Get in there before they're gone!
Our slots for Commander Sealed are filling up quickly! If you don't have your ticket soon, you may run the risk of selling out. Last year we raised $44,000 for our Charities. You can be a part of our goal of DOUBLING that number this year. Sign up at www.commandersealed.com
Commander Sealed – Hosted by Just Games in Rochester NY | Dueling Charities Edition
Choose to support your favorite charity in our dueling charities format
www.commandersealed.com
July 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Don't forget! You can use code UPSTATEPAUPER to get 10% OFF your purchase of a main event entry (comes with a weekend pass), VIP upgrade, or a weekend pass! Get in there before they're gone!
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Im so PUMPED for our charity event.
Our campaign goes to the 1st. And we hit the $1000 goal so ALL $5 DONATIONS ARE GOOD TO ENTER TO WIN A DUAL!
Support the Trevor Project and win (maybe) a DUAL LAND! See you at @cmdrsealed.bsky.social
Our campaign goes to the 1st. And we hit the $1000 goal so ALL $5 DONATIONS ARE GOOD TO ENTER TO WIN A DUAL!
Support the Trevor Project and win (maybe) a DUAL LAND! See you at @cmdrsealed.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Im so PUMPED for our charity event.
Our campaign goes to the 1st. And we hit the $1000 goal so ALL $5 DONATIONS ARE GOOD TO ENTER TO WIN A DUAL!
Support the Trevor Project and win (maybe) a DUAL LAND! See you at @cmdrsealed.bsky.social
Our campaign goes to the 1st. And we hit the $1000 goal so ALL $5 DONATIONS ARE GOOD TO ENTER TO WIN A DUAL!
Support the Trevor Project and win (maybe) a DUAL LAND! See you at @cmdrsealed.bsky.social
Quick! Let's talk about EOE cards before even more Spider-M... Errr... Avatar 🤔 cards get spoiled? #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
I have two codes to giveaway thanks to the MTGO creator program!
All you need to do to be with a chance to get them is post your favourite pauper EOE card AND your favourite non-Pauper EOE card below! Winners will be picked on Monday! #MTGOcreator
All you need to do to be with a chance to get them is post your favourite pauper EOE card AND your favourite non-Pauper EOE card below! Winners will be picked on Monday! #MTGOcreator
July 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Quick! Let's talk about EOE cards before even more Spider-M... Errr... Avatar 🤔 cards get spoiled? #MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
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Ayooo Lord Of The Rings took 6 days to make 200M and Final Fantasy took 1 day? We're soooo fucked
July 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Ayooo Lord Of The Rings took 6 days to make 200M and Final Fantasy took 1 day? We're soooo fucked
🧵Two HUGE weeks in a row at @gamecaverochester.bsky.social!? 13 👥!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Decks in Picture Order:
1. Ponza
2. Jund Wildfire
3. Mono U Terror
4. Rakdos Madness Burn
5. Elves
6. Reality Acid
7. Temur Twiddle Storm
8. Mono G Elves
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Decks in Picture Order:
1. Ponza
2. Jund Wildfire
3. Mono U Terror
4. Rakdos Madness Burn
5. Elves
6. Reality Acid
7. Temur Twiddle Storm
8. Mono G Elves
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
July 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🧵Two HUGE weeks in a row at @gamecaverochester.bsky.social!? 13 👥!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Decks in Picture Order:
1. Ponza
2. Jund Wildfire
3. Mono U Terror
4. Rakdos Madness Burn
5. Elves
6. Reality Acid
7. Temur Twiddle Storm
8. Mono G Elves
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Decks in Picture Order:
1. Ponza
2. Jund Wildfire
3. Mono U Terror
4. Rakdos Madness Burn
5. Elves
6. Reality Acid
7. Temur Twiddle Storm
8. Mono G Elves
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
It's too late to get the playmat for a $5 add-on, but I'd say it's WELL WORTH full price to support this event! Just look at that art 😍!
Don't worry. You can still sign up for Commander Sealed 2025 OR buy a weekend pass using code UPSTATEPAUPER for 10% OFF your order! #MTG #MagicTheGathering
Don't worry. You can still sign up for Commander Sealed 2025 OR buy a weekend pass using code UPSTATEPAUPER for 10% OFF your order! #MTG #MagicTheGathering
Our Playmat has been revealed! Thanks again to Sam Guay for the amazing art. Playmat packages are sold out! But don't worry, you can still snag the incredible Commander Sealed 2025 playmat by Sam Guay as an add on here shop.justgamesrochester.com/commander-se...
Commander Sealed 2025 Playmat
2025 Commander Sealed playmat, art by Sam Guay. Playmat will be shipped after the main event on Sept 5-7 2025. To pick up at the event, select "In store pickup"
https://shop.justgamesrochester.com/commander-sealed-2025-playmat.html"
July 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's too late to get the playmat for a $5 add-on, but I'd say it's WELL WORTH full price to support this event! Just look at that art 😍!
Don't worry. You can still sign up for Commander Sealed 2025 OR buy a weekend pass using code UPSTATEPAUPER for 10% OFF your order! #MTG #MagicTheGathering
Don't worry. You can still sign up for Commander Sealed 2025 OR buy a weekend pass using code UPSTATEPAUPER for 10% OFF your order! #MTG #MagicTheGathering
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RPO’s Around the Town ensemble concert series continues tonight! Join us at the Maplewood Rose Garden at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of free music, sunshine, and community.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/aroundthetown
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/aroundthetown
July 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
RPO’s Around the Town ensemble concert series continues tonight! Join us at the Maplewood Rose Garden at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of free music, sunshine, and community.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/aroundthetown
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/aroundthetown
Don't forget to sign up for @cmdrsealed.bsky.social 2025 and add your playmat for only $5 more before the full reveal! I've seen the preview, and it is GORGEOUS 😍!
Use code UPSTATEPAUPER for 10% off your purchase! This year, the convention will feature Pauper side events!
Use code UPSTATEPAUPER for 10% off your purchase! This year, the convention will feature Pauper side events!
July 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Don't forget to sign up for @cmdrsealed.bsky.social 2025 and add your playmat for only $5 more before the full reveal! I've seen the preview, and it is GORGEOUS 😍!
Use code UPSTATEPAUPER for 10% off your purchase! This year, the convention will feature Pauper side events!
Use code UPSTATEPAUPER for 10% off your purchase! This year, the convention will feature Pauper side events!
🧵What. A. WEEK!!! 14 for Pauper at @gamecaverochester.bsky.social! Congrats to Brie and Chris on the 3-0s!
Winning records:
1. Ponza, 3-0🏆
2. Mono G Stompy, 3-0🏆
3. Altar Tron, 2-1
4. Caw Gates, 2-1
5. Mono R Madness, 2-1
6. Gruul Ramp, 2-1
7. Dimir Affinity, 2-1
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Winning records:
1. Ponza, 3-0🏆
2. Mono G Stompy, 3-0🏆
3. Altar Tron, 2-1
4. Caw Gates, 2-1
5. Mono R Madness, 2-1
6. Gruul Ramp, 2-1
7. Dimir Affinity, 2-1
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
July 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🧵What. A. WEEK!!! 14 for Pauper at @gamecaverochester.bsky.social! Congrats to Brie and Chris on the 3-0s!
Winning records:
1. Ponza, 3-0🏆
2. Mono G Stompy, 3-0🏆
3. Altar Tron, 2-1
4. Caw Gates, 2-1
5. Mono R Madness, 2-1
6. Gruul Ramp, 2-1
7. Dimir Affinity, 2-1
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
Winning records:
1. Ponza, 3-0🏆
2. Mono G Stompy, 3-0🏆
3. Altar Tron, 2-1
4. Caw Gates, 2-1
5. Mono R Madness, 2-1
6. Gruul Ramp, 2-1
7. Dimir Affinity, 2-1
#MTGPauper #MTG #MagictheGathering
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We raised the Pride flag yesterday to kick off the 53rd year of Rochester Pride!
Join us for the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday for a celebration of love, visibility, & inclusion because Rochester is and always will be a city where everyone belongs.
More: cityofrochester.gov/pride
Join us for the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday for a celebration of love, visibility, & inclusion because Rochester is and always will be a city where everyone belongs.
More: cityofrochester.gov/pride
July 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We raised the Pride flag yesterday to kick off the 53rd year of Rochester Pride!
Join us for the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday for a celebration of love, visibility, & inclusion because Rochester is and always will be a city where everyone belongs.
More: cityofrochester.gov/pride
Join us for the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday for a celebration of love, visibility, & inclusion because Rochester is and always will be a city where everyone belongs.
More: cityofrochester.gov/pride