MTG Pauper Post-Ban Analysis: What’s Winning Now?

The recent Pauper bans really shook things up, and it feels like everyone’s been busy testing out new ideas—or revisiting old favorites. Now that we’ve had a few weeks of results from both MTGO Challenges and undefeated League runs (4/1/2025 - 4/20/2025), we finally have a clearer picture of what’s working… and what’s not. I spent some time digging into the data to compare how decks are performing across both leagues and Challenges. Because here’s the thing: just showing up to the party doesn’t mean you’re actually winning. Some decks are everywhere, but when the stakes go up, they fall flat. Others might not be as popular, but when they show up, they mean business. So—let’s talk about who’s really crushing it right now. Mono-Blue Terror: The Deck to Beat If there’s one deck that’s proving its worth on both fronts, it’s Mono-Blue Terror. This deck isn’t just showing up—it’s finishing strong. Over in the Challenges, it had 24 appearances and hit the Top 8 9 times, giving it an impress...