MTG Pauper Decklists
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Terror is increasing to 13.1%, Mono-Red Rally at 9.3%, Mono-Red Madness at 8.6%, Jund Wildfire at 7.1%.
| 13.1% | A | Tempo | 2.9 | 15.9 | 13 | +35% | |
| 9.3% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 18 | 5 | +33% | |
| 8.6% | A | Aggro | 2.2 | 18.8 | 9 | −16% | |
| 7.1% | B | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.4 | 6 | +17% | |
| 6.8% | A | Tempo | 2.3 | 18.1 | 8 | +13% | |
| 5.8% | A | Control | 2.6 | 19.1 | 6 | +12% | |
| 5.4% | B | Midrange | 2.1 | 20.7 | 3 | −21% | |
| 5.1% | A | Ramp | 3.4 | 17.6 | 6 | +18% | |
| 4.9% | B | Midrange | 2.9 | 19.2 | 4 | −9% | |
| 4.9% | A | Midrange | 3.5 | 16.8 | 6 | +32% | |
| 3.6% | B | Combo | 2.9 | 4.2 | 2 | +0% | |
| 3.5% | B | Aggro | 2.4 | 12.4 | 3 | −6% | |
| 3.5% | C | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.1 | 2 | +29% | |
| 2.7% | — | Combo | 2.6 | 17.3 | 0 | −2% | |
| 2.6% | C | Midrange | 2.2 | 19.1 | 2 | −2% | |
| 1.5% | — | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.8 | 0 | +1% | |
| 1.4% | — | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.8 | 0 | −30% | |
| 1.1% | D | Control | 2.2 | 20.8 | 1 | — | |
| 1.1% | — | Aggro | 1.4 | 17 | 1 | −44% | |
| 1.0% | — | Combo | 2.7 | 12 | 0 | — | |
| 1.0% | B | Aggro | 1.1 | 18.8 | 1 | −42% | |
| 0.8% | — | Control | 2.1 | 20 | 1 | +9% | |
| 0.8% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.6 | 0 | −70% | |
| 0.8% | — | Other | 2.2 | 17.9 | 1 | +9% | |
| 0.7% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.2 | 0 | −38% | |
| 0.6% | — | Aggro | 1.5 | 19.6 | 0 | −6% | |
| 0.6% | — | Aggro | 2.9 | 19.6 | 0 | −64% | |
| 0.4% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.7 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 3 | 15 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Control | 2.5 | 20 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 20 | 0 | −90% | |
| 0.1% | — | Control | 2.2 | 26 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 14 days
- 1. Terror - 13 Top 8s, 41 League 5-0s
- 2. Mono-Red Rally - 5 Top 8s, 29 League 5-0s
- 3. Mono-Red Madness - 9 Top 8s, 27 League 5-0s
- 4. Jund Wildfire - 6 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 5. Faeries - 8 Top 8s, 22 League 5-0s
- 6. Jeskai Control - 6 Top 8s, 31 League 5-0s
- 7. Naya Gates - 3 Top 8s, 14 League 5-0s
- 8. Tron - 6 Top 8s, 21 League 5-0s
- 9. Grixis Affinity - 4 Top 8s, 18 League 5-0s
- 10. Ponza - 6 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Terror, 13.1%, was #2
- #2 Mono-Red Rally, 9.3%, was #4
- #3 Mono-Red Madness, 8.6%, was #1
- #4 Jund Wildfire, 7.1%, was #3
- #5 Faeries, 6.8%, was #5
- #6 Jeskai Control, 5.8%, was #6
- #7 Naya Gates, 5.4%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terror | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Mono-Red Rally | was #4▲ 2 | #2 · now |
| 3 | Mono-Red Madness | was #1▼ 2 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 4 | Jund Wildfire | was #3▼ 1 | #3 · 3d ago |
| 5 | Faeries | was #5— | #2 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Jeskai Control | was #6— | #3 · 14d ago |
| 7 | Naya Gates | was #7— | #1 · 30d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 14 days vs prior 14
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 14 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Terror 15.0% Challenge meta, 62.2% MWR, 320 matches
- 2. Mono-Red Madness 10.9% Challenge meta, 62.1% MWR, 232 matches
- 3. Faeries 8.8% Challenge meta, 60.8% MWR, 186 matches
- 4. Jund Wildfire 8.1% Challenge meta, 56.6% MWR, 166 matches
- 5. Mono-Red Rally 7.8% Challenge meta, 61.5% MWR, 161 matches
- 6. Ponza 6.9% Challenge meta, 62.2% MWR, 148 matches
- 7. Naya Gates 5.3% Challenge meta, 60.7% MWR, 107 matches
- 8. Grixis Affinity 4.4% Challenge meta, 58.5% MWR, 94 matches
- 9. Tron 4.1% Challenge meta, 63.3% MWR, 90 matches
- 10. Jeskai Control 3.8% Challenge meta, 70.5% MWR, 88 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (840 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 30 days when the selected window is short on sample.
Pauper metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Pauper metagame?
The Pauper metagame is led by Terror at 13.1% of recent Challenge and League appearances (15.0% in Challenges alone), ahead of Mono-Red Rally at 9.3%. It is also the best-performing deck in the current meta at a 62.2% match win rate across 320 matches.
What deck should I play in Pauper?
If you want the most-played deck, Terror is 13.1% of the field. It also leads on match win rate at 62.2% across 320 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Jund Wildfire sits at 7.1% with 6 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Pauper right now?
By meta share, Terror is the most played Pauper deck right now. It also leads on match win rate at 62.2%. See the full rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Pauper?
The most-played cards across recent Pauper decklists are Pyroblast (37.6% of decks), Hydroblast (33.0%), and Relic of Progenitus (31.0%). See the full Pauper staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pauper metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 31 Pauper archetypes over the last 14 days. The most-played deck holds 13.1% of the field, and the top five account for 44.9% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Pauper metagame ranked?
The Pauper metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 14 days. The S through D tier list scores Challenge match win rate, League 5-0 trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
What decks are rising in the Pauper meta?
Terror is the fastest riser in the Pauper metagame, up 35% over the prior 14 days (9.7% → 13.1%). Mono-Red Rally (+33%) and Ponza (+32%) are also gaining share.
What is Pauper in MTG?
Pauper is a competitive Magic: The Gathering format restricted to cards that have been printed at common rarity, available online and in paper. It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.