MTG Pauper Decklists
| 11.2% | S | Tempo | 2.8 | 15.8 | 76 | −10% | |
| 10.9% | S | Aggro | 2.1 | 18.3 | 43 | −8% | |
| 7.0% | A | Tempo | 2.4 | 18 | 51 | +45% | |
| 6.4% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 18 | 33 | +30% | |
| 5.7% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.3 | 32 | +0% | |
| 5.4% | A | Midrange | 2.8 | 19.2 | 28 | −6% | |
| 5.0% | A | Ramp | 3.3 | 18.1 | 15 | +88% | |
| 4.3% | A | Midrange | 2.3 | 18.8 | 25 | −41% | |
| 4.2% | A | Midrange | 2 | 20.8 | 25 | +485% | |
| 3.9% | A | Aggro | 2.5 | 11.3 | 31 | −47% | |
| 3.8% | A | Control | 2.6 | 19.2 | 23 | +161% | |
| 3.7% | A | Midrange | 3.4 | 16.9 | 19 | +11% | |
| 2.9% | A | Combo | 2.9 | 4.2 | 10 | −15% | |
| 2.6% | A | Aggro | 2.2 | 18.8 | 13 | −48% | |
| 2.2% | A | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.5 | 8 | −18% | |
| 2.0% | B | Combo | 2.6 | 17.3 | 1 | +40% | |
| 1.9% | A | Aggro | 2.3 | 21.1 | 10 | +346% | |
| 1.8% | B | Aggro | 2 | 19.4 | 7 | +520% | |
| 1.7% | B | Aggro | 1.1 | 18.1 | 8 | +150% | |
| 1.4% | — | Other | 2.3 | 18.5 | 2 | −24% | |
| 1.3% | B | Control | 2.2 | 20.1 | 3 | +12% | |
| 1.3% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.8 | 6 | −11% | |
| 1.2% | B | Aggro | 1.4 | 17 | 3 | −15% | |
| 0.9% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.9 | 2 | +22% | |
| 0.8% | B | Control | 2.3 | 20.7 | 3 | −81% | |
| 0.7% | C | Aggro | 1.5 | 20.3 | 6 | −46% | |
| 0.7% | B | Control | 2.6 | 20.5 | 7 | +255% | |
| 0.6% | C | Combo | 2.6 | 12 | 3 | +5% | |
| 0.6% | — | Aggro | 1.2 | 17.1 | 1 | — | |
| 0.5% | D | Combo | 2.8 | 12 | 1 | +13% | |
| 0.4% | B | Aggro | 3 | 19.3 | 1 | +34% | |
| 0.4% | B | Control | 2.6 | 17.9 | 0 | −62% | |
| 0.4% | B | Control | 2.5 | 18.8 | 1 | +118% | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 2.5 | 17.2 | 0 | +60% | |
| 0.3% | D | Aggro | 1.8 | 20.2 | 1 | +43% | |
| 0.3% | B | Aggro | 2 | 19.5 | 3 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2 | 14.3 | 0 | +20% | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 1.2 | 17.8 | 0 | −62% | |
| 0.2% | B | Midrange | 2.4 | 20.9 | 3 | New | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 3.1 | 16.1 | 0 | −87% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.7 | 14 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.4 | 17.3 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | 3.5 | 18 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Terror - 76 Top 8s, 234 League 5-0s
- 2. Mono-Red Madness - 43 Top 8s, 287 League 5-0s
- 3. Faeries - 51 Top 8s, 170 League 5-0s
- 4. Mono-Red Rally - 33 Top 8s, 134 League 5-0s
- 5. Jund Wildfire - 32 Top 8s, 104 League 5-0s
- 6. Grixis Affinity - 28 Top 8s, 126 League 5-0s
- 7. Tron - 15 Top 8s, 142 League 5-0s
- 8. Golgari Gardens - 25 Top 8s, 102 League 5-0s
- 9. Naya Gates - 25 Top 8s, 94 League 5-0s
- 10. Elves - 31 Top 8s, 70 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Terror, 11.2%, was #2
- #2 Mono-Red Madness, 10.9%, was #1
- #3 Faeries, 7.0%, was #6
- #4 Mono-Red Rally, 6.4%, was #4
- #5 Jund Wildfire, 5.7%, was #3
- #6 Grixis Affinity, 5.4%, was #5
- #7 Tron, 5.0%, was #7
| # | 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 | Grixis Affinity | was #5▼ 1 | #3 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Tron | was #7— | #3 · 60d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 90 days vs prior 90
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 90 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Terror 12.9% Challenge meta, 63.2% MWR, 1640 matches
- 2. Mono-Red Madness 10.2% Challenge meta, 62.2% MWR, 1311 matches
- 3. Faeries 7.2% Challenge meta, 63.6% MWR, 975 matches
- 4. Jund Wildfire 6.9% Challenge meta, 61.0% MWR, 870 matches
- 5. Mono-Red Rally 6.6% Challenge meta, 60.5% MWR, 838 matches
- 6. Grixis Affinity 5.6% Challenge meta, 61.1% MWR, 705 matches
- 7. Elves 5.2% Challenge meta, 61.4% MWR, 622 matches
- 8. Ponza 4.8% Challenge meta, 59.9% MWR, 576 matches
- 9. Golgari Gardens 4.5% Challenge meta, 60.2% MWR, 535 matches
- 10. Naya Gates 4.3% Challenge meta, 64.1% MWR, 566 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (4,660 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
Pauper metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Pauper metagame?
The Pauper metagame is led by Terror at 11.2% of recent Challenge and League appearances (12.9% in Challenges alone), with Mono-Red Madness close behind at 10.9%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Jeskai Control at a 65.8% match win rate across 462 matches.
What deck should I play in Pauper?
If you want the most-played deck, Terror is 11.2% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Jeskai Control is at 65.8% across 462 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Jund Wildfire sits at 5.7% with 32 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 65.8%. 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 (34.8% of decks), Hydroblast (32.7%), 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 42 Pauper archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 11.2% of the field, and the top five account for 41.3% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Pauper metagame ranked?
The Pauper metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 90 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?
Inside Out is the fastest riser in the Pauper metagame, up 520% over the prior 90 days (0.3% → 1.8%). Naya Gates (+485%) and Jeskai Control (+161%) 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.