Pauper MTGO Metagame
| 12.1% | S | Aggro | 2.1 | 18.5 | 69 | −1% | |
| 12.0% | S | Tempo | 2.8 | 15.7 | 85 | −4% | |
| 7.4% | A | Tempo | 2.2 | 18.1 | 42 | +40% | |
| 6.4% | A | Ramp | 3.3 | 17.8 | 37 | +47% | |
| 5.8% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 17.9 | 26 | +23% | |
| 5.6% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.4 | 39 | +6% | |
| 5.1% | A | Midrange | 2.9 | 19.2 | 39 | −9% | |
| 4.9% | A | Control | 2.6 | 19.2 | 28 | +109% | |
| 4.5% | A | Midrange | 3.5 | 16.8 | 31 | +22% | |
| 4.3% | A | Midrange | 2 | 20.8 | 25 | +398% | |
| 4.2% | A | Aggro | 2.4 | 12.2 | 23 | −21% | |
| 4.0% | A | Combo | 2.9 | 4.1 | 11 | +30% | |
| 3.3% | A | Midrange | 2.3 | 19 | 19 | −46% | |
| 3.0% | A | Aggro | 2.2 | 19.5 | 12 | −24% | |
| 1.6% | B | Combo | 2.6 | 17.4 | 4 | −15% | |
| 1.5% | B | Midrange | 2.4 | 19.8 | 5 | — | |
| 1.4% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.8 | 7 | +259% | |
| 1.4% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.9 | 7 | +9% | |
| 1.4% | — | Other | 2.2 | 18.2 | 3 | −13% | |
| 1.3% | C | Aggro | 1.4 | 17 | 1 | +4% | |
| 1.3% | C | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.5 | 0 | −49% | |
| 1.2% | B | Aggro | 1.1 | 18.2 | 2 | +35% | |
| 0.8% | B | Control | 2.6 | 18.1 | 1 | +9% | |
| 0.7% | C | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.3 | 1 | −58% | |
| 0.7% | D | Combo | 2.7 | 12.1 | 1 | +11% | |
| 0.4% | D | Aggro | 1.5 | 19.8 | 0 | −70% | |
| 0.4% | D | Control | 2.3 | 20.6 | 1 | −77% | |
| 0.4% | B | Control | 2.5 | 20.4 | 1 | −38% | |
| 0.4% | D | Combo | 2.6 | 10.6 | 1 | −57% | |
| 0.3% | B | Aggro | 3.1 | 18.7 | 1 | +61% | |
| 0.3% | A | Aggro | 2.3 | 21.2 | 2 | −86% | |
| 0.3% | D | Aggro | 1.8 | 20.1 | 0 | +20% | |
| 0.3% | B | Aggro | 2 | 19.5 | 3 | — | |
| 0.3% | D | Control | 2.5 | 19.2 | 0 | −7% | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 1.2 | 17.4 | 0 | −61% | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 1.6 | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.9 | 15.6 | 0 | −69% | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 20.8 | 1 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Control | 3 | 20 | 0 | −94% |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Mono-Red Madness - 69 Top 8s, 276 League 5-0s
- 2. Terror - 85 Top 8s, 246 League 5-0s
- 3. Faeries - 42 Top 8s, 182 League 5-0s
- 4. Tron - 37 Top 8s, 150 League 5-0s
- 5. Mono-Red Rally - 26 Top 8s, 125 League 5-0s
- 6. Jund Wildfire - 39 Top 8s, 100 League 5-0s
- 7. Grixis Affinity - 39 Top 8s, 112 League 5-0s
- 8. Jeskai Control - 28 Top 8s, 130 League 5-0s
- 9. Ponza - 31 Top 8s, 79 League 5-0s
- 10. Naya Gates - 25 Top 8s, 96 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Mono-Red Madness, 12.1%, was #2
- #2 Terror, 12.0%, was #1
- #3 Faeries, 7.4%, was #3
- #4 Tron, 6.4%, was #7
- #5 Mono-Red Rally, 5.8%, was #5
- #6 Jund Wildfire, 5.6%, was #6
- #7 Grixis Affinity, 5.1%, was #4
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mono-Red Madness | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Terror | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 3 | Faeries | was #3— | #3 · now |
| 4 | Tron | was #7▲ 3 | #2 · 3d ago |
| 5 | Mono-Red Rally | was #5— | #2 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Jund Wildfire | was #6— | #4 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Grixis Affinity | was #4▼ 3 | #3 · 30d 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 13.9% Challenge meta, 62.5% MWR, 1954 matches
- 2. Mono-Red Madness 13.3% Challenge meta, 61.5% MWR, 1842 matches
- 3. Faeries 7.6% Challenge meta, 62.0% MWR, 1087 matches
- 4. Tron 6.8% Challenge meta, 59.4% MWR, 933 matches
- 5. Jund Wildfire 6.7% Challenge meta, 61.4% MWR, 928 matches
- 6. Ponza 6.1% Challenge meta, 59.6% MWR, 814 matches
- 7. Mono-Red Rally 5.6% Challenge meta, 60.6% MWR, 762 matches
- 8. Grixis Affinity 5.5% Challenge meta, 63.1% MWR, 784 matches
- 9. Jeskai Control 4.4% Challenge meta, 63.8% MWR, 616 matches
- 10. Naya Gates 4.3% Challenge meta, 63.6% MWR, 602 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (4,708 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 Mono-Red Madness at 12.1% of recent Challenge and League appearances (13.3% in Challenges alone), with Terror close behind at 12.0%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Jeskai Control at a 63.8% match win rate across 616 matches.
What deck should I play in Pauper?
If you want the most-played deck, Mono-Red Madness is 12.1% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Jeskai Control is at 63.8% across 616 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Jund Wildfire sits at 5.6% with 39 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, Jeskai Control is overperforming at 63.8%. 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 (36.5% of decks), Hydroblast (34.7%), and Relic of Progenitus (33.4%). See the full Pauper staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pauper metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 38 Pauper archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 12.1% of the field, and the top five account for 43.7% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Pauper metagame ranked?
The Pauper metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 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?
Naya Gates is the fastest riser in the Pauper metagame, up 398% over the prior 90 days (0.9% → 4.3%). Jeskai Control (+109%) and Tron (+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.