Magic: The Gathering has a format for everyone — and here at The Pauper Union, we’re proudly standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the players who believe that rarity doesn’t define greatness.

The Pauper Union was built to bring together people who love Magic, with a focus on celebrating one of its most accessible and creative formats: Pauper and Pauper Commander.

Our Goals

Cover the World of Pauper & Pauper Commander

We’re here to tell the stories that matter to the commons community — from new set evaluations and format shifts to creative brews that make you fall in love with deckbuilding all over again.

Deep-Dive Deck Techs

We’ll break down decks that define the meta and highlight the ones that defy it. Expect detailed write-ups, sideboard guides, and honest talk about what actually wins games at your LGS or online queues.

Interviews with the Pauper Community

From grinders and content creators to local organizers keeping the scene alive — we’re putting the spotlight on the people who make Pauper thrive. Every player has a story worth telling, and we’re here to tell it.

Bringing Awareness to Pauper Events

We’ll feature tournaments, league nights, and online events from around the world so no Pauper player has to play alone. If you’re hosting a Pauper event, reach out — we’ll help get the word out.

Building the Pauper Chapters Network

Our dream is a connected map of Pauper groups — what we call Union Chapters — that anyone can join. Whether you’re starting a kitchen-table meetup, running an MTGO Discord league, or organizing in-store nights, we’ll list your chapter so others can find you and join the fun.

Join the Commons

This isn’t just another MTG site — it’s a community built by players, for players.
We’re here to share, teach, and grow the Pauper scene together.