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Pauper Commander
Community Format
Pauper Commander combines the singleton commander format with pauper's commons-only restriction. Your commander must be an uncommon creature, while the rest of your deck consists entirely of common cards. It's a budget-friendly way to enjoy Commander's social gameplay.
Pauper Commander grew organically from the Commander and Pauper communities, offering an accessible entry point to Commander-style gameplay.
Where to Play
TabletopMagic OnlineSpellTable
Deck Size100 cards
Starting Life30
Copies Allowed1 (Singleton)
Players3-5 players (typically 4)
Game Duration~90 minutes
RotationNon-rotating
Legal Cards
All cards ever printed at common (or uncommon for commander)
Commander Rules
- Commander must be an uncommon creature
- Commander starts in the command zone
- Casting from command zone costs {2} more for each previous cast
- All cards must match commander's color identity
Deck Construction
- Exactly 100 cards including your commander
- Singleton: only 1 copy of each card (except basic lands)
- Commander must be uncommon; all other cards must be common
Gameplay
- Multiplayer free-for-all (typically 4 players)
- Each player starts with 30 life
- Commander damage rule applies (21 damage from same commander)
Mulligan Rule
Draw 7 cards. You may mulligan any number of times, drawing 7 each time. After keeping, put cards equal to the number of mulligans taken on the bottom of your library.
Format Management
Maintained by: Community
Community-managed ban list
Ban Schedule: As needed
Notes
- Very budget-friendly format
- Great introduction to Commander for new players
- Active online community via SpellTable