Pauper MTGO Metagame
| 13.0% | S | Tempo | 2.8 | 15.7 | 56 | +24% | |
| 12.3% | S | Aggro | 2.2 | 18.7 | 54 | +6% | |
| 7.8% | A | Ramp | 3.3 | 17.8 | 30 | +46% | |
| 7.7% | A | Tempo | 2.1 | 18.1 | 26 | +0% | |
| 5.6% | A | Midrange | 3.5 | 16.8 | 27 | +62% | |
| 5.5% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.4 | 22 | +2% | |
| 5.4% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 17.9 | 11 | −3% | |
| 5.1% | A | Control | 2.6 | 19.2 | 17 | +39% | |
| 4.8% | A | Combo | 2.9 | 4.1 | 8 | +80% | |
| 4.6% | A | Aggro | 2.4 | 12.4 | 12 | +18% | |
| 4.6% | A | Midrange | 2.9 | 19.3 | 28 | −19% | |
| 3.4% | A | Aggro | 2.2 | 19.7 | 9 | +38% | |
| 3.0% | A | Midrange | 2.3 | 19.2 | 14 | −32% | |
| 2.4% | B | Midrange | 2.1 | 20.7 | 6 | −47% | |
| 1.6% | B | Midrange | 2.4 | 19.6 | 4 | +153% | |
| 1.5% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.7 | 5 | +90% | |
| 1.3% | C | Aggro | 1.3 | 17 | 1 | +6% | |
| 1.3% | C | Combo | 2.6 | 17.4 | 3 | −26% | |
| 1.3% | B | Midrange | 2.7 | 19 | 3 | +9% | |
| 1.0% | — | Other | 2.3 | 17.5 | 2 | −42% | |
| 1.0% | D | Control | 2.6 | 18.1 | 1 | +117% | |
| 0.8% | D | Combo | 2.7 | 12.1 | 1 | +102% | |
| 0.8% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.4 | 0 | −68% | |
| 0.6% | B | Aggro | 1.1 | 18.7 | 1 | −72% | |
| 0.6% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.1 | 1 | −63% | |
| 0.4% | D | Combo | 2.6 | 10.7 | 1 | −24% | |
| 0.4% | — | Aggro | 1.5 | 19.4 | 0 | −26% | |
| 0.3% | D | Control | 2.2 | 20.8 | 1 | −28% | |
| 0.3% | B | Control | 2.5 | 20.5 | 0 | −49% | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 1.6 | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 1.2 | 17.2 | 0 | −78% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2 | 19.5 | 0 | −60% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 3 | 15.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 20 | 0 | −71% | |
| 0.1% | — | Control | 3.1 | 19 | 0 | −90% | |
| 0.1% | — | Control | 2.4 | 22 | 0 | −88% |
Finishes by strategy, last 60 days
- 1. Terror - 56 Top 8s, 174 League 5-0s
- 2. Mono-Red Madness - 54 Top 8s, 172 League 5-0s
- 3. Tron - 30 Top 8s, 116 League 5-0s
- 4. Faeries - 26 Top 8s, 129 League 5-0s
- 5. Ponza - 27 Top 8s, 61 League 5-0s
- 6. Jund Wildfire - 22 Top 8s, 67 League 5-0s
- 7. Mono-Red Rally - 11 Top 8s, 72 League 5-0s
- 8. Jeskai Control - 17 Top 8s, 92 League 5-0s
- 9. Spy Combo - 8 Top 8s, 102 League 5-0s
- 10. Elves - 12 Top 8s, 80 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Terror, 13.0%, was #1
- #2 Mono-Red Madness, 12.3%, was #2
- #3 Tron, 7.8%, was #6
- #4 Faeries, 7.7%, was #3
- #5 Ponza, 5.6%, was #7
- #6 Jund Wildfire, 5.5%, was #5
- #7 Mono-Red Rally, 5.4%, was #4
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terror | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Mono-Red Madness | was #2— | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Tron | was #6▲ 3 | #2 · 3d ago |
| 4 | Faeries | was #3▼ 1 | #3 · 30d ago |
| 5 | Ponza | was #7▲ 2 | #4 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Jund Wildfire | was #5▼ 1 | #4 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Mono-Red Rally | was #4▼ 3 | #2 · 60d 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 14.9% Challenge meta, 61.9% MWR, 1342 matches
- 2. Mono-Red Madness 14.3% Challenge meta, 61.4% MWR, 1281 matches
- 3. Tron 8.3% Challenge meta, 58.8% MWR, 730 matches
- 4. Ponza 7.9% Challenge meta, 59.9% MWR, 686 matches
- 5. Faeries 7.3% Challenge meta, 61.0% MWR, 652 matches
- 6. Jund Wildfire 6.3% Challenge meta, 59.6% MWR, 547 matches
- 7. Grixis Affinity 5.2% Challenge meta, 63.4% MWR, 486 matches
- 8. Mono-Red Rally 5.2% Challenge meta, 60.3% MWR, 441 matches
- 9. Jeskai Control 4.3% Challenge meta, 63.0% MWR, 384 matches
- 10. Elves 4.1% Challenge meta, 60.1% MWR, 361 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (3,073 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 13.0% of recent Challenge and League appearances (14.9% in Challenges alone), with Mono-Red Madness close behind at 12.3%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Golgari Gardens at a 63.4% match win rate across 320 matches.
What deck should I play in Pauper?
If you want the most-played deck, Terror is 13.0% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Golgari Gardens is at 63.4% across 320 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Ponza sits at 5.6% with 27 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, Golgari Gardens is overperforming at 63.4%. 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 (36.0% of decks), Pyroblast (34.5%), and Relic of Progenitus (34.5%). See the full Pauper staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pauper metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 35 Pauper archetypes over the last 60 days. The most-played deck holds 13.0% of the field, and the top five account for 46.4% - 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?
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.