Format
All events use the Pauper format as defined by Wizards of the Coast. Only cards that have been printed at common rarity in a Magic set or on Magic Online are legal.
Check the official banlist at magic.wizards.com.
Leg Events
- Format: Swiss pairings, no cut to Top 8
- Rounds: Typically 3 rounds (depends on attendance)
- Match format: Best of 3 games
- Time limit: 50 minutes per round
- Rules Enforcement: Casual
Scoring
- Win: 3 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
Your season standing is calculated from your best 7 results out of the 10 Legs. This means you can miss up to 3 events without it hurting your standing.
Tiebreakers
If two or more players are tied in the final standings:
- Highest total Legs attended
- Highest total points (all Legs, not just best 7)
- Remove each player's lowest result and compare again
- Playoff or mutual agreement
Top 8 Finals
- Qualification: Top 8 players from the season standings
- Format: Single elimination bracket
- Rounds 1-2: Best of 3 games
- Final: Best of 5 games
- Entry: Free for qualifiers
UK Pauper League Rules
We follow the UK Pauper League framework. For the complete official rules, see:
Code of Conduct
We're a casual, friendly league – the focus is on learning and having fun. Mistakes happen, and we'll help fix them together. Be respectful to your opponents, be honest about game states, and remember that Pauper is meant to be accessible to everyone.
Any disputes should be raised with the Tournament Organiser. Serious unsporting behaviour may result in being asked to leave the event.