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Commons only — competitive Magic on a budget
Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity. It's one of the most affordable competitive formats, but don't let that fool you — the gameplay is deep, the decks are well-tuned, and the community is passionate. A great way to play competitive Magic without breaking the bank.
Only cards printed at common rarity are legal (any set printing counts)
60-card minimum with up to 4 copies of any non-banned card
15-card sideboard for best-of-three matches
Cards that were common in one printing are legal even if they're uncommon elsewhere
Has its own ban list to maintain balance
Most affordable competitive format — full decks often cost under $50
Scrypoint helps you find pauper events at game stores near you. Whether you're looking for a casual pauper night or a competitive tournament, Scrypoint lists upcoming events from local game stores so you always know where to play.
Pauper is a growing ways to play Magic: The Gathering, with 2 players and 60 minimum + 15-card sideboard decks. The format has its own ban list to maintain balance. Check out the events section above to find pauper events near you, or browse all events to explore more formats.
Surprisingly deep and skill-testing gameplay
Non-rotating — your budget investment holds value
Growing competitive support with dedicated Pauper events
Best For
Budget-conscious players who want competitive depth
Pauper
Wed, Apr 22 · 6:30 PM
TC's Rockets - Comics & Toys · San Diego, CA
MTG Pauper
Thu, Apr 23 · 3:00 PM
GEEK'd Orlando · 570 N Alafaya Trail suite 120, FL
MTG Pauper
Thu, Apr 23 · 6:30 PM
Legacy Games · Webster, NY
Pauper MTG Weekly Tournament
Thu, Apr 23 · 6:30 PM
No Land Beyond · Baltimore, MD
MTG Pauper Tournament @ Pixelhaven 🧙
Thu, Apr 23 · 6:30 PM
PixelHaven Games & Collectibles · Austin, TX
MTG Pauper Tournament
Sat, Apr 25 · 12:00 PM
Reality Break Games · Wilsonville, OR