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Reflecting on the MTG Pauper Ban list and Meta Health

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Is the MTG Pauper ban list in a good place right now? That’s a big question, and depending on how you look at it, Pauper is an incredibly diverse format. Like most MTG formats, there are plenty of playable decks—some stronger than others. But when it comes to the overall health of the format, things get a little murky. This is where ban list discussions come into play. Are the right cards banned, or are certain strategies warping the format? Let’s take a closer look at how bans impact MTG Pauper and whether the format is in a balanced state. What is the MTG Pauper Ban List and Why Does It Matter? The MTG Pauper Ban List is a list of cards that are not allowed in the Pauper format due to their potential to create unbalanced gameplay or dominate the metagame. Cards are banned when they create overpowering strategies, broken combos, or hinder the player experience. By managing this list, the Pauper Format Panel (PFP) ensures that the Pauper format remains diverse, fair, and accessible for...
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New Bans, New Brews: What It Means for Pauper?

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Like many of us, I thought that PFP would make no moves this March 31st, B&R, but boy, I was wrong. Not only did they ban multiple cards, but they also brought back some interesting options on the meta, plus a card that has the potential to break Pauper. Intrigued by what that would be? Let’s dive into it! Table of Contents Banned and Restricted Announcement – March 31, 2025 While this article focuses on Pauper Bans/Unbans, I will also mention all the changes that were made to other formats. Modern: [card]Underworld Breach[/card] is banned. Legacy: [card]Sowing Mycospawn[/card] is banned. [card]Troll of Khazad-dûm[/card] is banned. Pauper: [card]Basking Broodscale[/card] is banned. [card]Kuldotha Rebirth[/card] is banned. [card]Deadly Dispute[/card] is banned. [card]Prophetic Prism[/card] is unbanned . [card]High Tide[/card] is unbanned . Now, with the full picture of what happened today, let’s go over the reasons that the PFP have to make those changes + m...
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From Glee to Wildfire: Paupergeddon Lecco 2025 in Review

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If there’s one thing Pauper players can agree on, it’s that the metagame is diverse and never sleeps. Just when you think one archetype has settled in at the top, the format shifts—and Paupergeddon Lecco 2025 proved that in full force. In this early look at the tournament results, we’re comparing Lecco 2025 to Roma 2024—two of the largest Pauper events to date—to spot emerging patterns, shifting powerhouses, and what they might mean for the months ahead.  While the meta will likely change in the coming weeks thanks to the new set, Tarkir Dragonstorm, this event’s first impression gives us plenty to talk about, especially with the breakout performance of Jund Wildfire . Table of Contents The Roma 2024 Snapshot: Glee on Top Let’s rewind to November 2024 in Rome. At that time, Golgari Glee was the name of the game. [cards]{{Sadistic Glee}}{{Basking Broodscale}}[/cards] The deck, built around [card]Sadistic Glee[/card] and [card]Basking Broodscale[/card], fo...
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