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
Deck
must be commons.
Card Rarity
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
21 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
Oubliette
Loyal Apprentice
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
All cards that Wizards has removed from constructed formats (full list here)
All cards with the Conspiracy card type (full list here)