Pauper MTGO Metagame
| 15.8% | A | Aggro | 2.1 | 18.6 | 39 | +78% | |
| 13.2% | A | Tempo | 2.8 | 15.6 | 27 | +2% | |
| 10.1% | A | Ramp | 3.1 | 17.7 | 20 | +83% | |
| 8.1% | A | Tempo | 2 | 18.2 | 17 | +12% | |
| 6.7% | A | Midrange | 3.5 | 16.8 | 18 | +45% | |
| 5.0% | A | Combo | 2.9 | 4 | 4 | +13% | |
| 4.8% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.5 | 11 | −20% | |
| 4.8% | A | Aggro | 2.4 | 12.2 | 6 | +10% | |
| 4.2% | A | Control | 2.7 | 19.3 | 6 | −30% | |
| 3.8% | A | Midrange | 2.9 | 19.4 | 15 | −28% | |
| 3.5% | B | Aggro | 2.2 | 19.1 | 4 | +5% | |
| 3.4% | A | Midrange | 2.3 | 19.4 | 10 | +28% | |
| 3.2% | B | Aggro | 1.3 | 17.9 | 3 | −58% | |
| 2.0% | C | Midrange | 2.5 | 19.5 | 2 | +65% | |
| 1.4% | — | Aggro | 1.3 | 17 | 0 | +17% | |
| 1.3% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.6 | 4 | −19% | |
| 1.2% | — | Control | 2.6 | 18.1 | 1 | +75% | |
| 1.0% | — | Other | 2.3 | 18.4 | 1 | +8% | |
| 1.0% | D | Midrange | 2.7 | 19.3 | 2 | −33% | |
| 0.6% | — | Combo | 2.7 | 17.7 | 0 | −72% | |
| 0.5% | — | Combo | 2.7 | 12.1 | 1 | −63% | |
| 0.5% | — | Aggro | 1.6 | 17 | 0 | New | |
| 0.5% | — | Combo | 2.5 | 9.4 | 0 | +42% | |
| 0.4% | — | Aggro | 1.5 | 19.2 | 0 | +21% | |
| 0.4% | C | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.5 | 1 | −91% | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 1.2 | 17.3 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.3 | 0 | −81% | |
| 0.3% | — | Control | 2.4 | 21.3 | 0 | −33% | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 1.1 | 18.3 | 0 | −80% | |
| 0.1% | — | Control | 3.1 | 19 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Mono-Red Madness - 39 Top 8s, 109 League 5-0s
- 2. Terror - 27 Top 8s, 83 League 5-0s
- 3. Tron - 20 Top 8s, 73 League 5-0s
- 4. Faeries - 17 Top 8s, 66 League 5-0s
- 5. Ponza - 18 Top 8s, 33 League 5-0s
- 6. Spy Combo - 4 Top 8s, 57 League 5-0s
- 7. Jund Wildfire - 11 Top 8s, 27 League 5-0s
- 8. Elves - 6 Top 8s, 40 League 5-0s
- 9. Jeskai Control - 6 Top 8s, 35 League 5-0s
- 10. Grixis Affinity - 15 Top 8s, 20 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Mono-Red Madness, 15.8%, was #2
- #2 Terror, 13.2%, was #1
- #3 Tron, 10.1%, was #5
- #4 Faeries, 8.1%, was #3
- #5 Ponza, 6.7%, was #6
- #6 Spy Combo, 5.0%, was #7
- #7 Jund Wildfire, 4.8%, was #4
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mono-Red Madness | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Terror | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 3 | Tron | was #5▲ 2 | #2 · 3d ago |
| 4 | Faeries | was #3▼ 1 | #3 · 30d ago |
| 5 | Ponza | was #6▲ 1 | #4 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Spy Combo | was #7▲ 1 | #4 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Jund Wildfire | was #4▼ 3 | #3 · 60d 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. Mono-Red Madness 17.2% Challenge meta, 61.0% MWR, 858 matches
- 2. Terror 15.4% Challenge meta, 61.0% MWR, 751 matches
- 3. Tron 10.6% Challenge meta, 58.1% MWR, 515 matches
- 4. Ponza 9.0% Challenge meta, 58.7% MWR, 429 matches
- 5. Faeries 7.6% Challenge meta, 61.3% MWR, 377 matches
- 6. Jund Wildfire 6.1% Challenge meta, 62.3% MWR, 297 matches
- 7. Grixis Affinity 5.0% Challenge meta, 63.5% MWR, 255 matches
- 8. Elves 4.3% Challenge meta, 61.1% MWR, 208 matches
- 9. Mono-Red Rally 3.9% Challenge meta, 57.7% MWR, 175 matches
- 10. Jeskai Control 3.8% Challenge meta, 59.9% MWR, 182 matches
No deck clears all S gates in this window.
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (1,527 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 Mono-Red Madness at 15.8% of recent Challenge and League appearances (17.2% in Challenges alone), ahead of Terror at 13.2%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Grixis Affinity at a 63.5% match win rate across 255 matches.
What deck should I play in Pauper?
If you want the most-played deck, Mono-Red Madness is 15.8% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Grixis Affinity is at 63.5% across 255 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Ponza sits at 6.7% with 18 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Pauper right now?
By meta share, Mono-Red Madness is the most played Pauper deck right now. By win rate, Grixis Affinity is overperforming at 63.5%. 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 Hydroblast (37.6% of decks), Relic of Progenitus (37.5%), and Pyroblast (33.4%). See the full Pauper staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pauper metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 29 Pauper archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 15.8% of the field, and the top five account for 53.8% - 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?
Tron is the fastest riser in the Pauper metagame, up 83% over the prior 30 days (5.5% → 10.1%). Mono-Red Madness (+78%) and Glintblade (+65%) 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.