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Pauper Living End Deck Tech & Sideboard Guide

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If you’ve ever wanted to drop a giant threat on turn two without spending seven or eight mana, you’re going to love this. Pauper Living End is a graveyard-based deck focused on cheating threats into play as early as turn two. Instead of playing creatures the normal way, it fills the graveyard fast and brings them back even faster, completely flipping the script on how early-game turns usually play out in Pauper. It’s explosive, it’s tricky, and when it works, it feels downright unfair (in the best way possible). Let’s break down how the deck pulls it off and why it’s catching so many players off guard. Table of Contents Living End Pauper Deck Overview Main Deck x6 x1 x3 x2 x1 ...

Pauper Elves Deck Tech & Sideboard Guide

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When it comes to budget tribal decks in Magic: The Gathering, few archetypes are as explosive and consistent as MTG Pauper Elves. This green-based strategy has long been a staple of the Pauper format, known for going wide with small creatures, generating absurd amounts of mana, and closing out games with one massive swing. Whether you're new to Pauper or looking for a streamlined, synergy-driven list to master, Pauper Elves is one of the best options out there. Built around cheap creatures and powerful engine pieces, this deck can easily go from zero to lethal in a single turn. If you've been asking yourself, “What’s the best Pauper tribal deck to start with?”, look no further. Table of Contents MTG Pauper Elves Deck Overview Main Deck x13 x3 x4 x3...

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

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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...