How to Play

Pauper Commander is a variation of the original Commander format. Therefore, the following rules simply aim to define the unique characteristics of this format. If you’re new to commander formats altogether, it might be helpful to first acquaint yourself with them here.

Commander

The commander must be an uncommon creature and does not need to be legendary.

Deck

The 99 cards in your deck
must be commons.

Card Rarity

If a card has been printed at a specific rarity, it is classified under that rarity. This classification is based on paper and MTGO releases, excluding Arena.

M U L T I P L A Y E R

30 Starting Life
16 Commander Damage
One Free Mulligan
The player going first does draw a card on their first turn.

B A N L I S T

Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
All cards that Wizards has removed from constructed formats (full list here)
All cards with the Conspiracy card type (full list here)

T W O – P L A Y E R

25 Starting Life
No Commander Damage
No Free Mulligan
The player going first does not draw a card on their first turn.

B A N L I S T

Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Loyal Apprentice
Oubliette
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
All cards that bring a sticker or an Attraction into the game (full list here)
All cards that Wizards has removed from constructed formats (full list here)
All cards with the Conspiracy card type (full list here)

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