| The Eternal & Pure Format A format where 30 years of common cards unite. No forced rotations, no astronomical financial barriers, and the highest depth of decision-making in the entire game.
Pauper needs no mythic gimmicks to deliver electrifying games. Its pure design rewards tactical mastery, anticipation, and genuine fun.
Cast the most iconic, reactive spells in Magic history: Brainstorm, Lightning Bolt, Counterspell, Dark Ritual, Snuff Out, and Ephemerate. Stack interactions are as complex and satisfying as in the most prestigious formats.
Build a deck today and enjoy it for years. Cards do not expire every quarter, allowing you to master your pilot skills and understand every matchup inside out.
Zero pay-to-win dynamics. Matches aren’t won by whoever bought the latest $80 staple, but by whoever makes better sequencing decisions, manages tight resources, and masters the sideboard.
For the price of a single land in other formats, you can keep a diverse gauntlet of 5 to 10 tournament-ready decks in your backpack to share with friends or switch as the meta shifts.
A format forged and nurtured with passion by the player base itself. Epic tournaments like Paupergeddon with hundreds of players prove the authentic love for the game.
From lightning-fast aggro like Kuldotha Red and precision combo like Familiars, to relentless control like Dimir Terror or Golgari Gardens. Every playstyle flourishes.
Refined strategies tested in international tournaments and MTGO leagues. Click any deck to inspect the full list, simulate opening hands, or copy it to your preferred simulator.
The quintessential aggressive deck. Combines cheap artifacts with Kuldotha Rebirth to swarm the board with 1/1 goblins, finishing the opponent with Monastery Swiftspear and lightning-fast burn.
A tempo and control powerhouse. Rapidly fuels the graveyard with cheap cantrips and Thought Scour to cast massive Tolarian Terrors and Cryptic Serpents for just 1-2 mana, backed by countermagic and removal.
The indomitable artifact juggernaut. Leverages artifact bridge lands to generate enormous card advantage via Thoughtcast and Deadly Dispute, deploying 4/4 Myr Enforcers while sustaining infinite grind power.
Masterclass midrange synergy combining evasive flyers like Squadron Hawk and resilient Sacred Cats with Basilisk Gate, turning tiny creatures into colossal lifelink threats.
Ruthless grind and control. Keeps the opponent board spotless using Cast Down, Chainer's Edict and Crypt Rats while accumulating supreme card advantage through Deadly Dispute and Wellsprings.
Ramps explosive mana with Wild Growth and Utopia Sprawl into devastating Cascade chains with Boarding Party and Annoyed Altisaur, choking the rival’s lands with Thermokarst and Acid-Moss.
Compare the average cost of a competitive deck across major MTG formats. In Pauper, your investment goes into playing, not speculating.
Approximate competitive metagame averages (Source: MTGGoldfish / MTGDecks).
25 complete Tier 1 decks
Host entire tournaments for your playgroup, lend tournament decks to newcomers, and explore infinite matchups without breaking the bank.
Any card printed at Common rarity (in physical print or digitally on MTGO) is legal, except for those on the official banlist.
Commons so potent they define entire formats. The true engine of Pauper gameplay.
The golden standard of removal and burn in MTG history. 3 damage for 1 red mana with infinite flexibility.
The original counterspell. Answers any threat cleanly without conditions for two blue mana.
The hallmark of Legacy card selection. Draw 3 and arrange the top of your library at instant speed.
Free instant-speed removal by paying 4 life while controlling a Swamp.
Massive value generator and protection tool with Rebound to trigger enter-the-battlefield abilities twice.
The ultimate sideboard answer to counter or destroy any blue spell or permanent for 1 red mana.
The premier blue silver bullet against aggressive red and burn strategies.
Exiles two artifacts simultaneously. The ultimate answer against Affinity bridge lands.
The heart of Pauper thrives across local tabletop clubs, associations, and vibrant gathering hubs.
A premier community space dedicated to tabletop gaming, collectible card games, and Magic: The Gathering. At La Forja you will find a welcoming atmosphere, regular gatherings, Pauper tournaments, and an amazing community to play your decks and enjoy unforgettable games.
The world’s most legendary in-person Pauper tournament (Italy). Hundreds of players from across Europe competing with an unmatched vibe.
Daily competitive leagues and weekly tournaments like Pauper Classic Tuesday featuring live community broadcasts.
Friendly Local Game Stores in every city hosting weekly Friday Night Magic sessions dedicated solely to the common format.
Dig through your common boxes, grab a decklist, or visit your closest local game club. Pure Magic.