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, you can find the rules for regular Commander 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.
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.
R U L E S
30 Starting Life
16 Commander Damage
B A N L I S T
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Cards that Wizards has removed from all constructed formats (full list here)
Cards with the Conspiracy card type (full list here)
Cards referring to ante (full list here)