r/pauperedh
Pauper Commander (PDH) is a fun, inexpensive sub-format of Commander! You can use any uncommon creature as your commander at the helm of a…
How to think about r/pauperedh
The community focuses on Pauper Commander (PDH), a budget-friendly variant of the popular Commander format in Magic: The Gathering. Members engage in discussions about deck-building strategies using uncommon creatures as commanders and 99 common cards, promoting creativity and accessibility in gameplay. The emphasis on low-cost gameplay makes it distinct, attracting players who want to enjoy Commander without the financial burden of high-value cards.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are typically Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts who appreciate budget formats, ranging from casual players to more competitive ones. The community includes a diverse age range, often skewing younger due to the affordability of Pauper formats. Members value creativity, strategy, and community interaction, often sharing their unique deck ideas and gameplay experiences.
Posting culture
The posting culture encourages sharing decklists, gameplay experiences, and strategies, with a focus on constructive feedback. Content that showcases innovative deck ideas, card synergies, or gameplay videos tends to thrive, while overly promotional posts or those lacking substance may receive downvotes. Members are active, with a steady cadence of posts and discussions, especially around new set releases or gameplay events.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing valuable content rather than overt promotions. Sharing educational resources, budget deck-building tips, or engaging in discussions about card strategies can resonate well. However, direct advertising or sales pitches are likely to be met with skepticism. Collaborating with community members for content, such as deck showcases or gameplay videos, can foster a positive relationship and enhance brand visibility.
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What r/pauperedh talks about
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
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Top posters
By post count
- u/Scarecrow1779
- u/bighoss-ora-pro
- u/PDHPals
- u/Leress
- u/pastafarion
- u/ChampionshipVast4794
- u/Alkadron
- u/Hetmaan
- u/jaiderai
- u/Aeschylus101
- u/Frostinator123
- u/Ruffigan
- u/danielclindsey
- u/Izlain
- u/No-Comb879
- u/HereForWhatExactly
- u/burritoman88
- u/VektorOfCrows
- u/Kausachun
- u/fortyonehertz
- u/WayNo5062
- u/iKiai
- u/Sir_Wack
- u/Neo-Noir
- u/crankmasta2500
- u/curiousjp
- u/idbachli
- u/OneMoreGameMTG
- u/Ford-Fulkerson
- u/ch1c0p0110
- u/Waste-Practice6760
- u/lookinghere001
- u/JustASwissGuy
- u/AxxonOttrix
- u/Lobbert8
- u/Accomplished-Sun3560
- u/HourPlane8852
- u/ivy-claw
- u/hipstevius
- u/DoUFearTheMetal
- u/Siphodemos
- u/Burgandy_the_Great
- u/zBleach25
- u/A_Fruitless_Endeavor
- u/EthanThePhrog
- u/AylumGaming
- u/garyoakriginal
- u/Mastermiine
- u/Environmental_Ad6582
- u/Waifu--chan
- u/Euphoric_Pumpkin_681
- u/Fennikuso
- u/jethawkings
- u/Bibeh214
- u/Worldly_Scholar7439
- u/NyoopBoop
- u/todeshorst
- u/IrvingCain747
By votes
- u/No-Comb879
- u/Leress
- u/Scarecrow1779
- u/bighoss-ora-pro
- u/Hetmaan
- u/jaiderai
- u/HereForWhatExactly
- u/Aeschylus101
- u/PDHPals
- u/Frostinator123
- u/VektorOfCrows
- u/burritoman88
- u/pastafarion
- u/Ruffigan
- u/Kausachun
- u/fortyonehertz
- u/WayNo5062
- u/ChampionshipVast4794
- u/danielclindsey
- u/Alkadron
- u/iKiai
- u/Sir_Wack
- u/Neo-Noir
- u/crankmasta2500
- u/idbachli
- u/curiousjp
- u/Ford-Fulkerson
- u/lookinghere001
- u/OneMoreGameMTG
- u/Waste-Practice6760
- u/HourPlane8852
- u/Izlain
- u/ch1c0p0110
- u/Lobbert8
- u/Accomplished-Sun3560
- u/ivy-claw
- u/AylumGaming
- u/AxxonOttrix
- u/hipstevius
- u/DoUFearTheMetal
- u/Siphodemos
- u/zBleach25
- u/EthanThePhrog
- u/Environmental_Ad6582
- u/Waifu--chan
- u/Euphoric_Pumpkin_681
- u/JustASwissGuy
- u/Burgandy_the_Great
- u/A_Fruitless_Endeavor
- u/garyoakriginal
- u/Mastermiine
- u/jethawkings
- u/Fennikuso
- u/Worldly_Scholar7439
- u/NyoopBoop
- u/Bibeh214
- u/todeshorst
- u/IrvingCain747
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Scarecrow1779
- u/dizzypanda35
- u/Alkadron
- u/No-Comb879
- u/Aeschylus101
- u/HeilLenin
- u/Ruffigan
- u/cowfromjurassicpark
- u/burritoman88
- u/VektorOfCrows
- u/Leress
- u/MTGCardFetcher
- u/Syncopia
- u/KeyboardsAre4Coding
- u/TehSeksyManz
- u/childrenofkorlis
- u/rob_the_plug
- u/SoyTuPadreReal
- u/zerowincon
- u/PKuall4life
- u/FormerlyKay
- u/kiwi_commander
- u/pastafarion
- u/StarfishIsUncanny
- u/EthanThePhrog
- u/SpoopyNJW
- u/idbachli
- u/Hell_Majesty_
- u/SoftServeBaguette
- u/Upstairs_Abroad_5834
- u/stozball
- u/liforrevenge
- u/zehamberglar
- u/Uncle-Istvan
- u/ch1c0p0110
- u/tw3lv3l4y3rs0fb4c0n
- u/ToaztyWaffle
- u/JustASwissGuy
- u/crankmasta2500
- u/Barjack521
- u/AutisticHobbit
- u/bbbbane
- u/Sebastian_Raducu
- u/Nortrodamas
- u/jimnah-
- u/Party-Ad3462
- u/Arct1cShark
- u/GoodBlob
- u/Uberpastamancer
- u/OdinNeriroKing
- u/Resonence
- u/HereForWhatExactly
- u/OleDetour
- u/Zeepys
- u/Cheerful_Zucchini
- u/Diesdas
- u/xcver2
- u/AnubisTheJakal
- u/Master-_-of-_-Joy
- u/clooneh
- u/sczombie
- u/bidderboo7
- u/EroticSunset
- u/Theguythatcould124
- u/Shiny_Nidorino
- u/5Dimensional
- u/LadofL
- u/Jerppaknight
- u/rollwithhoney
- u/patwag
- u/swankyfish
- u/BelleOverHeaven
- u/iKiai
- u/s0_Shy
- u/Fissure_Man
- u/flyjum
- u/ImAndyLookOut
- u/Canned_Waffle
- u/DalbosQK
- u/GrahamsNumberW
- u/Hot_Resolve6128
- u/SwiprNoSwipn
- u/Crazed8s
- u/VeganWiener
- u/the1337D00D
- u/CodeRedFellas
- u/Doc_StockandBarrel
- u/TommyDicknose
- u/manasource123
- u/[deleted]
- u/rraahk
- u/tnetennba_4_sale
- u/Lotec_Metal
- u/TheDeadlyCat
- u/Frostinator123
- u/MrXilas
- u/11A111E
- u/matteo_587
- u/goinggbananas
- u/Smart_Bet_9692
By votes
- u/Scarecrow1779
- u/Aeschylus101
- u/cowfromjurassicpark
- u/burritoman88
- u/dizzypanda35
- u/No-Comb879
- u/Alkadron
- u/Ruffigan
- u/Syncopia
- u/Leress
- u/HereForWhatExactly
- u/sczombie
- u/Hell_Majesty_
- u/VektorOfCrows
- u/an_ill_way
- u/5Dimensional
- u/ImAndyLookOut
- u/HeilLenin
- u/rob_the_plug
- u/Kirinne
- u/OleDetour
- u/bidderboo7
- u/liforrevenge
- u/Diesdas
- u/TehSeksyManz
- u/childrenofkorlis
- u/Uncle-Istvan
- u/ValGodek
- u/Shalrak
- u/crankmasta2500
- u/Barjack521
- u/SoyTuPadreReal
- u/zerowincon
- u/Shiny_Nidorino
- u/ian22042101
- u/HourPlane8852
- u/KeyboardsAre4Coding
- u/EroticSunset
- u/Canned_Waffle
- u/DalbosQK
- u/MTGCardFetcher
- u/rpeelor
- u/Zeepys
- u/StarfishIsUncanny
- u/stozball
- u/Recreational_Soup
- u/JustASwissGuy
- u/necropunk_0
- u/chuyler
- u/kiwi_commander
- u/Jerppaknight
- u/GrahamsNumberW
- u/Doc_StockandBarrel
- u/zehamberglar
- u/tnetennba_4_sale
- u/MrXilas
- u/matteo_587
- u/goinggbananas
- u/Smart_Bet_9692
- u/MagusoftheJank
- u/Goooordon
- u/manface95
- u/AutisticHobbit
- u/Cheerful_Zucchini
- u/rollwithhoney
- u/SoftServeBaguette
- u/Upstairs_Abroad_5834
- u/[deleted]
- u/Frostinator123
- u/ch1c0p0110
- u/tw3lv3l4y3rs0fb4c0n
- u/TotallynotFlint
- u/bbbbane
- u/Sebastian_Raducu
- u/Nortrodamas
- u/PKuall4life
- u/xcver2
- u/pastafarion
- u/Theguythatcould124
- u/EthanThePhrog
- u/BelleOverHeaven
- u/SpoopyNJW
- u/Fissure_Man
- u/Hot_Resolve6128
- u/SwiprNoSwipn
- u/Crazed8s
- u/VeganWiener
- u/the1337D00D
- u/rraahk
- u/Lotec_Metal
- u/ToaztyWaffle
- u/Gilgamesh028
- u/torre410
- u/FormerlyKay
- u/patwag
- u/iKiai
- u/idbachli
- u/flyjum
- u/CodeRedFellas
- u/TommyDicknose
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FAQ
r/pauperedh — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/pauperedh have?
r/pauperedh has approximately 20,471 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/pauperedh created?
r/pauperedh was created on August 15, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/pauperedh about?
The community focuses on Pauper Commander (PDH), a budget-friendly variant of the popular Commander format in Magic: The Gathering. Members engage in discussions about deck-building strategies using uncommon creatures as commanders and 99 common cards, promoting creativity and accessibility in gameplay. The emphasis on low-cost gameplay makes it distinct, attracting players …
What subreddits are similar to r/pauperedh?
Communities similar to r/pauperedh include r/pauper, r/budgetbrews, r/edhbrews, r/competitiveedh, r/oathbreaker_mtg.
Who are the most active posters on r/pauperedh?
The most frequent posters on r/pauperedh include u/Scarecrow1779, u/bighoss-ora-pro, u/PDHPals.
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