Pauper MTGO Challenges

Pauper Challenge Data

This page is a curated view of Pauper MTGO Challenge results, built to help you track what’s performing in scheduled events. Use the date picker to filter the dataset and instantly update the metagame overview, archetype breakdown, pilot stats, and Top 8 decklists.

Data credit: full credit goes to MTGGoldfish for gathering deck and result data. Archetype names may occasionally be off due to naming conventions, but the results and decklists update periodically throughout the day.

For a higher-volume trend view, compare this page with Pauper MTGO Leagues. For a summarized snapshot, check the Tier List (Leagues).

Challenge Metagame Data

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Top 10 Most Used Decks

Top 10 Most Used Decks

Top32 uses Top8 conv%
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Outer bar is scaled to the most-played deck in the Top 10. Inner bar is the deck’s Top 8 conversion rate, shown inside that outer bar.

Archetype Breakdown

Top32 is just the total number of rows for that archetype in your filtered range (so, how many Top 32 finishes it has). Meta% is that count divided by the total number of rows across all archetypes in the range. Top8 counts rows where the numeric place is 8 or better, and Conv% is Top8 divided by Top32 for that archetype. Perf% (your performance_index) is the average of (33 - place) / 32, so 1st place is highest and 32nd is lowest. Move (movement_delta) compares the archetype’s share of finishes in the late half vs the early half of the range, where the split point is the median event date.
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Pilot Performance

Uses challenge_deck_results in the selected range. Finals = place 1–2. Top 8 = place 1–8. Favorite Deck is the most played deck_name by that pilot in this range. Percentages are out of that pilot’s total entries.
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Top 8 Decks Per Challenge Loading…

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How to use this Pauper MTGO Challenges dashboard

Challenges are scheduled events, so they tend to show what’s strongest when players are more prepared and the field is more concentrated. Start with “Top 10 Most Used Decks” to see popularity, then use the “Archetype Breakdown” table to compare meta share, Top 8 conversion, and overall performance. If you’re choosing a deck for the weekend, prioritize archetypes that combine high share with strong conversion.

The “Move” metric is especially useful when you filter a longer date range—it can highlight which archetypes are gaining share over time rather than just spiking once.

FAQ

What’s the difference between Challenges and Leagues?

Leagues are higher volume and great for early trend spotting, but they can be noisier. Challenges are scheduled events and often better at showing which decks are most prepared and tuned for a competitive field.

What does Top 8 conversion mean?

It’s the percentage of an archetype’s Top 32 finishes that also made Top 8 in the same filtered range. Higher conversion usually means the deck performs well, not just shows up a lot.

Why do some archetype names look off?

Archetype naming is automated and some lists blend plans or run unusual packages. When that happens, the name can be imperfect even if the underlying decklist and placement are correct.

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