MTG Pauper Decklists
| 11.4% | S | Tempo | 2.8 | 15.8 | 54 | −8% | |
| 10.8% | A | Aggro | 2.1 | 18.4 | 30 | −11% | |
| 7.1% | A | Tempo | 2.4 | 18.1 | 31 | +46% | |
| 6.5% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 17.9 | 22 | +22% | |
| 5.9% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.3 | 26 | +1% | |
| 5.8% | A | Midrange | 2 | 20.8 | 25 | +616% | |
| 5.5% | A | Midrange | 2.8 | 19.2 | 19 | +5% | |
| 4.7% | A | Control | 2.6 | 19.2 | 21 | +131% | |
| 4.6% | A | Ramp | 3.3 | 18.1 | 15 | +4% | |
| 3.8% | B | Midrange | 2.3 | 18.8 | 10 | −37% | |
| 3.6% | A | Aggro | 2.5 | 11.8 | 22 | −22% | |
| 3.5% | A | Midrange | 3.4 | 16.9 | 12 | −4% | |
| 3.0% | B | Combo | 2.9 | 4.2 | 7 | −7% | |
| 2.5% | B | Aggro | 2.2 | 19 | 7 | −37% | |
| 2.3% | B | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.6 | 3 | +12% | |
| 2.1% | B | Aggro | 1.1 | 18.1 | 5 | +239% | |
| 2.1% | B | Combo | 2.6 | 17.3 | 1 | +21% | |
| 1.7% | — | Other | 2.2 | 18.6 | 2 | +21% | |
| 1.4% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.8 | 4 | +6% | |
| 1.2% | B | Aggro | 1.4 | 17 | 2 | −3% | |
| 1.2% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.9 | 2 | +422% | |
| 1.0% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.4 | 1 | −58% | |
| 1.0% | C | Control | 2.2 | 20 | 2 | −37% | |
| 0.8% | B | Aggro | 2.3 | 21.2 | 2 | −72% | |
| 0.6% | B | Control | 2.2 | 20.6 | 2 | −67% | |
| 0.6% | B | Aggro | 3 | 19.3 | 1 | +182% | |
| 0.6% | — | Aggro | 1.2 | 17.2 | 0 | +61% | |
| 0.6% | B | Control | 2.5 | 18.8 | 1 | +205% | |
| 0.5% | — | Combo | 2.7 | 12 | 0 | −32% | |
| 0.5% | B | Control | 2.6 | 18 | 0 | −2% | |
| 0.4% | D | Aggro | 1.5 | 20.1 | 0 | −72% | |
| 0.4% | D | Aggro | 1.8 | 20.1 | 0 | +137% | |
| 0.4% | B | Control | 2.5 | 20.1 | 3 | −41% | |
| 0.4% | B | Aggro | 2 | 19.5 | 3 | New | |
| 0.3% | D | Combo | 2.6 | 11.4 | 0 | −63% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.5 | 17.1 | 0 | −32% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 3.1 | 16 | 0 | −44% | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 14 | 0 | −64% | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 20.8 | 1 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Aggro | 1.6 | 14 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 60 days
- 1. Terror - 54 Top 8s, 162 League 5-0s
- 2. Mono-Red Madness - 30 Top 8s, 186 League 5-0s
- 3. Faeries - 31 Top 8s, 115 League 5-0s
- 4. Mono-Red Rally - 22 Top 8s, 97 League 5-0s
- 5. Jund Wildfire - 26 Top 8s, 72 League 5-0s
- 6. Naya Gates - 25 Top 8s, 89 League 5-0s
- 7. Grixis Affinity - 19 Top 8s, 94 League 5-0s
- 8. Jeskai Control - 21 Top 8s, 84 League 5-0s
- 9. Tron - 15 Top 8s, 84 League 5-0s
- 10. Golgari Gardens - 10 Top 8s, 66 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Terror, 11.4%, was #2
- #2 Mono-Red Madness, 10.8%, was #1
- #3 Faeries, 7.1%, was #6
- #4 Mono-Red Rally, 6.5%, was #4
- #5 Jund Wildfire, 5.9%, was #3
- #6 Naya Gates, 5.8%, was #7
- #7 Grixis Affinity, 5.5%, was #5
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terror | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Mono-Red Madness | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 3 | Faeries | was #6▲ 3 | #2 · 60d ago |
| 4 | Mono-Red Rally | was #4— | #2 · 7d ago |
| 5 | Jund Wildfire | was #3▼ 2 | #3 · 3d ago |
| 6 | Naya Gates | was #7▲ 1 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Grixis Affinity | was #5▼ 2 | #3 · 30d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 60 days vs prior 60
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 60 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Terror 13.3% Challenge meta, 63.5% MWR, 1215 matches
- 2. Mono-Red Madness 10.9% Challenge meta, 61.5% MWR, 970 matches
- 3. Faeries 7.9% Challenge meta, 63.1% MWR, 746 matches
- 4. Jund Wildfire 7.1% Challenge meta, 61.7% MWR, 640 matches
- 5. Mono-Red Rally 6.3% Challenge meta, 61.3% MWR, 553 matches
- 6. Naya Gates 6.0% Challenge meta, 64.3% MWR, 540 matches
- 7. Grixis Affinity 5.4% Challenge meta, 62.8% MWR, 487 matches
- 8. Elves 4.6% Challenge meta, 62.9% MWR, 428 matches
- 9. Ponza 4.3% Challenge meta, 59.9% MWR, 379 matches
- 10. Jeskai Control 4.2% Challenge meta, 65.7% MWR, 399 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (3,209 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 90 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 (13.3% in Challenges alone), with Mono-Red Madness close behind at 10.8%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Jeskai Control at a 65.7% match win rate across 399 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 65.7% across 399 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Jund Wildfire sits at 5.9% with 26 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 65.7%. 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 (37.6% of decks), Hydroblast (33.4%), and Relic of Progenitus (31.2%). See the full Pauper staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pauper metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 39 Pauper archetypes over the last 60 days. The most-played deck holds 11.4% of the field, and the top five account for 41.7% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Pauper metagame ranked?
The Pauper metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 60 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?
Naya Gates is the fastest riser in the Pauper metagame, up 616% over the prior 60 days (0.8% → 5.8%). Mono-Red Metalcraft (+239%) and Jeskai Control (+131%) 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.