@tarotbyfergus was playing a pauper deck, so although I’m basking in the victories, they weren’t exactly fair
LOL, Im sure it was a most equal duel. I remember playing 2 guys with my old power deck and beating both of them. Black Lotus, Mox x 5, Timewalk, Regrowth etc..., it was a long time ago (1995)…, you just might be able to take on 2 pauper decks with a decent modern one and do the same :)
Do you still have that Black Lotus, @slobberchops!? WHOA! Personally, I like playing the craziest, broken cards in the game. I don't have any other forms of recreation. I don't have a problem spending money on wild cards, so Pauper isn't for me, but @vermillionfox and @tarotbyfergus are having a lot of fun with it.
I had 2 Unlimited ones, and 2 sets of Mox but sold them all in the late 90's. The last Lotus went for £140. A bloke took the train over 100 miles to get it. He got a bargain.
Your better off getting a set of proxies. They can be found sometimes on ebay. I have a fake Beta Lotus here, but you can easily tell its not real. Sleeved they will look real enough for casual play.