MTG Pauper Decklists
| 11.4% | S | Tempo | 2.8 | 15.9 | 26 | +0% | |
| 9.6% | S | Aggro | 2.1 | 18.4 | 18 | −21% | |
| 8.0% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 18 | 15 | +64% | |
| 6.5% | A | Tempo | 2.4 | 18 | 12 | −16% | |
| 6.5% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.3 | 15 | +25% | |
| 6.1% | A | Midrange | 2.1 | 20.7 | 14 | +10% | |
| 5.4% | A | Control | 2.6 | 19.1 | 11 | +40% | |
| 5.2% | A | Midrange | 2.9 | 19.2 | 8 | −11% | |
| 4.6% | A | Ramp | 3.4 | 17.9 | 8 | +1% | |
| 4.2% | A | Midrange | 3.5 | 16.8 | 10 | +47% | |
| 3.6% | A | Aggro | 2.4 | 12 | 9 | −5% | |
| 3.6% | B | Combo | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4 | +55% | |
| 3.0% | B | Aggro | 2.2 | 19.1 | 2 | +54% | |
| 2.8% | B | Midrange | 2.3 | 18.9 | 4 | −44% | |
| 2.7% | C | Combo | 2.6 | 17.3 | 1 | +98% | |
| 1.8% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.5 | 0 | −37% | |
| 1.7% | B | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.9 | 2 | +49% | |
| 1.5% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.8 | 1 | +114% | |
| 1.5% | B | Aggro | 1.1 | 18.3 | 1 | −47% | |
| 1.4% | D | Aggro | 1.4 | 17 | 1 | +36% | |
| 1.1% | B | Aggro | 3 | 19.2 | 1 | — | |
| 1.0% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.3 | 0 | +3% | |
| 0.8% | — | Control | 2.2 | 20.1 | 1 | −30% | |
| 0.8% | — | Other | 2.3 | 18.4 | 1 | −67% | |
| 0.7% | D | Control | 2.2 | 20.8 | 1 | +36% | |
| 0.7% | D | Aggro | 1.5 | 20.2 | 0 | — | |
| 0.7% | — | Combo | 2.7 | 12 | 0 | +99% | |
| 0.7% | D | Aggro | 1.8 | 20.2 | 0 | — | |
| 0.5% | B | Aggro | 2.3 | 21.3 | 2 | −60% | |
| 0.4% | D | Control | 2.5 | 20.8 | 0 | −55% | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2 | 19.4 | 0 | −43% | |
| 0.3% | — | Control | 2.6 | 18 | 0 | −55% | |
| 0.2% | — | Control | 2.5 | 20 | 0 | −64% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.9 | 15.3 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.7 | 11.3 | 0 | −66% |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Terror - 26 Top 8s, 79 League 5-0s
- 2. Mono-Red Madness - 18 Top 8s, 73 League 5-0s
- 3. Mono-Red Rally - 15 Top 8s, 59 League 5-0s
- 4. Faeries - 12 Top 8s, 53 League 5-0s
- 5. Jund Wildfire - 15 Top 8s, 42 League 5-0s
- 6. Naya Gates - 14 Top 8s, 48 League 5-0s
- 7. Jeskai Control - 11 Top 8s, 59 League 5-0s
- 8. Grixis Affinity - 8 Top 8s, 46 League 5-0s
- 9. Tron - 8 Top 8s, 41 League 5-0s
- 10. Ponza - 10 Top 8s, 30 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Terror, 11.4%, was #2
- #2 Mono-Red Madness, 9.6%, was #1
- #3 Mono-Red Rally, 8.0%, was #4
- #4 Faeries, 6.5%, was #5
- #5 Jund Wildfire, 6.5%, was #3
- #6 Naya Gates, 6.1%, was #7
- #7 Jeskai Control, 5.4%, was #6
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terror | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Mono-Red Madness | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 3 | Mono-Red Rally | was #4▲ 1 | #2 · 7d ago |
| 4 | Faeries | was #5▲ 1 | #2 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Jund Wildfire | was #3▼ 2 | #3 · 3d ago |
| 6 | Naya Gates | was #7▲ 1 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Jeskai Control | was #6▼ 1 | #3 · 14d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 30 days vs prior 30
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 30 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Terror 13.7% Challenge meta, 63.4% MWR, 618 matches
- 2. Mono-Red Madness 11.6% Challenge meta, 63.4% MWR, 517 matches
- 3. Jund Wildfire 7.7% Challenge meta, 60.5% MWR, 347 matches
- 4. Mono-Red Rally 7.6% Challenge meta, 61.7% MWR, 337 matches
- 5. Faeries 7.4% Challenge meta, 60.6% MWR, 335 matches
- 6. Naya Gates 6.0% Challenge meta, 66.3% MWR, 279 matches
- 7. Ponza 5.4% Challenge meta, 61.7% MWR, 240 matches
- 8. Grixis Affinity 4.8% Challenge meta, 61.2% MWR, 214 matches
- 9. Tron 4.2% Challenge meta, 60.4% MWR, 187 matches
- 10. Elves 4.2% Challenge meta, 58.8% MWR, 187 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (1,684 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 60 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 11.4% of recent Challenge and League appearances (13.7% in Challenges alone), with Mono-Red Madness close behind at 9.6%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Jeskai Control at a 68.1% match win rate across 188 matches.
What deck should I play in Pauper?
If you want the most-played deck, Terror is 11.4% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Jeskai Control is at 68.1% across 188 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Jund Wildfire sits at 6.5% with 15 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Pauper right now?
By meta share, Terror is the most played Pauper deck right now. By win rate, Jeskai Control is overperforming at 68.1%. See both rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Pauper?
The most-played cards across recent Pauper decklists are Pyroblast (38.7% of decks), Hydroblast (32.0%), and Relic of Progenitus (31.7%). See the full Pauper staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pauper metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 34 Pauper archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 11.4% of the field, and the top five account for 41.9% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Pauper metagame ranked?
The Pauper metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 30 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?
Ruby Storm is the fastest riser in the Pauper metagame, up 98% over the prior 30 days (1.4% → 2.7%). Mono-Red Rally (+64%) and Ponza (+47%) 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.