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254 cards played in at least 2% of the 1385 Pauper decks of the last 120 days, in the main deck or in the sideboard. The most played in the main deck: Lightning Bolt (24% of decks).

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Main deck (207)

#	Card	Type	% of decks	Avg. copies
1	Lightning BoltInstant	Instant	24.1%	3.7
2	CounterspellInstant	Instant	19.8%	3.9
3	Lórien RevealedSorcery	Sorcery	19.1%	3.8
4	Bojuka BogLand	Land	18.8%	1.3
5	Generous EntCreature — Treefolk	Creature — Treefolk	18.1%	3.4
6	Vault of WhispersArtifact Land	Artifact Land	17.3%	3.0
7	Sneaky SnackerCreature — Faerie Rogue	Creature — Faerie Rogue	17.3%	4.0
8	Cast DownInstant	Instant	16.8%	2.8
9	Refurbished FamiliarArtifact Creature — Zombie Rat	Artifact Creature — Zombie Rat	15.5%	3.9
10	Voldaren EpicureCreature — Vampire	Creature — Vampire	14.8%	3.9
11	Nihil SpellbombArtifact	Artifact	14.4%	2.2
12	Nyxborn HydraEnchantment Creature — Hydra	Enchantment Creature — Hydra	14.2%	2.9
13	Faithless LootingSorcery	Sorcery	13.1%	3.5
14	Great FurnaceArtifact Land	Artifact Land	12.8%	3.1
15	DispelInstant	Instant	12.6%	1.8
16	Blood FountainArtifact	Artifact	12.4%	1.7
17	Winding WaySorcery	Sorcery	12.2%	3.9
18	Giant's BoulderArtifact	Artifact	12.1%	3.6
19	BrainstormInstant	Instant	12.0%	3.7
20	Sagu Wildling // Roost SeekCreature — Dragon // Sorcery — Omen	Creature — Dragon // Sorcery — Omen	12.0%	2.9
21	FireblastInstant	Instant	12.0%	2.8
22	Grab the PrizeSorcery	Sorcery	11.9%	4.0
23	Galvanic BlastInstant	Instant	11.8%	3.9
24	Highway RobberySorcery	Sorcery	11.6%	3.7
25	Thraben CharmInstant	Instant	11.3%	2.5
26	Lead the StampedeSorcery	Sorcery	11.3%	3.9
27	Fiery TemperInstant	Instant	11.3%	3.9
28	Seat of the SynodArtifact Land	Artifact Land	11.2%	3.3
29	Masked VandalCreature — Shapeshifter	Creature — Shapeshifter	10.3%	3.6
30	Malevolent RumbleSorcery	Sorcery	10.2%	3.8
31	Mistvault BridgeArtifact Land	Artifact Land	10.1%	3.5
32	Ichor WellspringArtifact	Artifact	10.0%	3.6
33	Avenging HunterCreature — Dragon Ranger	Creature — Dragon Ranger	10.0%	3.2
34	Lava DartInstant	Instant	9.8%	3.9
35	Quirion RangerCreature — Elf Ranger	Creature — Elf Ranger	9.7%	3.3
36	Eviscerator's InsightInstant	Instant	9.7%	2.6
37	Writhing ChrysalisCreature — Eldrazi Drone	Creature — Eldrazi Drone	9.7%	4.0
38	ThoughtcastSorcery	Sorcery	9.6%	3.9
39	Baleful StrixArtifact Creature — Bird	Artifact Creature — Bird	9.2%	3.6
40	Bonder's OrnamentArtifact	Artifact	9.1%	2.0
41	GuttersnipeCreature — Goblin Shaman	Creature — Goblin Shaman	9.1%	3.4
42	Kessig FlamebreatherCreature — Human Shaman	Creature — Human Shaman	9.0%	3.8
43	Snuff OutInstant	Instant	9.0%	3.2
44	Drossforge BridgeArtifact Land	Artifact Land	8.9%	3.9
45	Murmuring MysticCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	8.8%	1.9
46	Urza's TowerLand — Urza's Tower	Land — Urza's Tower	8.7%	4.0
47	Urza's MineLand — Urza's Mine	Land — Urza's Mine	8.7%	4.0
48	Expedition MapArtifact	Artifact	8.7%	3.9
49	Urza's Power PlantLand — Urza's Power-Plant	Land — Urza's Power-Plant	8.7%	4.0
50	Makeshift MunitionsEnchantment	Enchantment	8.7%	1.0
51	LembasArtifact — Food	Artifact — Food	8.6%	3.0
52	Reckoner's BargainInstant	Instant	8.3%	3.5
53	Myr EnforcerArtifact Creature — Myr	Artifact Creature — Myr	8.1%	3.9
54	Kor SkyfisherCreature — Kor Soldier	Creature — Kor Soldier	8.0%	3.7
55	Moon-Circuit HackerEnchantment Creature — Human Ninja	Enchantment Creature — Human Ninja	8.0%	3.2
56	Prismatic StrandsInstant	Instant	8.0%	3.1
57	Utrom MonitorArtifact Creature — Utrom Scientist	Artifact Creature — Utrom Scientist	8.0%	3.5
58	PreordainSorcery	Sorcery	7.7%	3.5
59	Ancient DenArtifact Land	Artifact Land	7.6%	3.0
60	Spellstutter SpriteCreature — Faerie Wizard	Creature — Faerie Wizard	7.5%	3.9
61	Ninja of the Deep HoursCreature — Human Ninja	Creature — Human Ninja	7.4%	3.2
62	Faerie SeerCreature — Faerie Wizard	Creature — Faerie Wizard	7.4%	3.8
63	Krark-Clan ShamanCreature — Goblin Shaman	Creature — Goblin Shaman	7.3%	2.9
64	Crop RotationInstant	Instant	7.2%	2.5
65	Fanatical OfferingInstant	Instant	7.2%	3.4
66	Contaminated AquiferLand — Island Swamp	Land — Island Swamp	7.1%	3.5
67	Cryogen RelicArtifact	Artifact	7.0%	3.6
68	Thraben InspectorCreature — Human Soldier	Creature — Human Soldier	6.9%	3.9
69	DispatchInstant	Instant	6.8%	3.8
70	Toxin AnalysisInstant	Instant	6.6%	2.0
71	MulldrifterCreature — Elemental	Creature — Elemental	6.4%	3.3
72	Sewer-veillance CamArtifact	Artifact	6.4%	1.9
73	Llanowar ElvesCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	6.4%	3.4
74	Bramble WurmCreature — Wurm	Creature — Wurm	6.3%	3.9
75	Land GrantSorcery	Sorcery	6.2%	3.6
76	EphemerateInstant	Instant	6.1%	2.8
77	Priest of TitaniaCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	6.1%	3.9
78	Candy TrailArtifact — Food Clue	Artifact — Food Clue	6.1%	3.4
79	Tithing Blade // Consuming SepulcherArtifact // Artifact	Artifact // Artifact	6.1%	2.1
80	Novice InspectorCreature — Human Detective	Creature — Human Detective	6.0%	3.6
81	Glint HawkCreature — Bird	Creature — Bird	5.9%	4.0
82	Timberwatch ElfCreature — Elf	Creature — Elf	5.8%	3.7
83	Tolarian TerrorCreature — Serpent	Creature — Serpent	5.8%	4.0
84	PonderSorcery	Sorcery	5.6%	3.2
85	CampfireArtifact	Artifact	5.6%	1.7
86	Conduit PylonsLand — Desert	Land — Desert	5.6%	1.8
87	Suffocating FumesInstant	Instant	5.5%	1.1
88	Thorn of the Black RoseCreature — Human Assassin	Creature — Human Assassin	5.5%	2.1
89	Elvish MysticCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	5.4%	3.0
90	Goldmire BridgeArtifact Land	Artifact Land	5.3%	2.5
91	Dread ReturnSorcery	Sorcery	5.3%	2.1
92	Goblin Tomb RaiderCreature — Goblin Pirate	Creature — Goblin Pirate	5.3%	3.9
93	Clockwork PercussionistArtifact Creature — Monkey Toy	Artifact Creature — Monkey Toy	5.3%	4.0
94	ArchaeomancerCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	5.3%	2.6
95	Lotleth GiantCreature — Zombie Giant	Creature — Zombie Giant	5.2%	2.1
96	Utopia SprawlEnchantment — Aura	Enchantment — Aura	5.1%	3.9
97	Silverbluff BridgeArtifact Land	Artifact Land	5.1%	2.8
98	Troll of Khazad-dûmCreature — Troll	Creature — Troll	5.1%	2.2
99	Balustrade SpyCreature — Vampire Rogue	Creature — Vampire Rogue	5.1%	3.8
100	Overgrown BattlementCreature — Wall	Creature — Wall	5.1%	4.0
101	Saruli CaretakerCreature — Dryad	Creature — Dryad	5.1%	3.9
102	Goblin BushwhackerCreature — Goblin Warrior	Creature — Goblin Warrior	5.1%	3.9
103	Fyndhorn ElvesCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	5.1%	2.8
104	Leonardo, Big BrotherLegendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle	Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle	5.0%	3.1
105	SnapInstant	Instant	5.0%	3.0
106	Wall of RootsCreature — Plant Wall	Creature — Plant Wall	4.9%	3.2
107	Augur of BolasCreature — Merfolk Wizard	Creature — Merfolk Wizard	4.9%	3.4
108	Snow-Covered IslandBasic Snow Land — Island	Basic Snow Land — Island	4.8%	6.3
109	Ancient StirringsSorcery	Sorcery	4.8%	3.7
110	Thought ScourInstant	Instant	4.8%	4.0
111	Barrels of Blasting JellyArtifact	Artifact	4.8%	3.0
112	Reckless ImpulseSorcery	Sorcery	4.8%	3.2
113	Chain LightningSorcery	Sorcery	4.8%	2.1
114	Cleansing WildfireSorcery	Sorcery	4.7%	4.0
115	Breath WeaponInstant	Instant	4.7%	1.6
116	Gingerbread CabinLand — Forest	Land — Forest	4.7%	1.0
117	Cut DownInstant	Instant	4.6%	1.9
118	Gatecreeper VineCreature — Plant	Creature — Plant	4.5%	3.1
119	Experimental SynthesizerArtifact	Artifact	4.5%	3.5
120	Burning-Tree EmissaryCreature — Human Shaman	Creature — Human Shaman	4.5%	4.0
121	Elves of Deep ShadowCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	4.5%	2.5
122	Razortide BridgeArtifact Land	Artifact Land	4.5%	3.0
123	Rally at the HornburgSorcery	Sorcery	4.5%	4.0
124	Spell PierceInstant	Instant	4.5%	1.9
125	Mental NoteInstant	Instant	4.5%	3.8
126	Lunarch Veteran // Luminous PhantomCreature — Human Cleric // Creature — Spirit Cleric	Creature — Human Cleric // Creature — Spirit Cleric	4.4%	3.8
127	Snow-Covered MountainBasic Snow Land — Mountain	Basic Snow Land — Mountain	4.3%	2.2
128	Mesmeric FiendCreature — Nightmare Horror	Creature — Nightmare Horror	4.3%	2.7
129	Weather the StormInstant	Instant	4.2%	2.9
130	Pursue the PastSorcery	Sorcery	4.2%	3.7
131	Unfathomable TruthsInstant	Instant	4.2%	3.0
132	Faerie MiscreantCreature — Faerie Rogue	Creature — Faerie Rogue	4.2%	4.0
133	Cryptic SerpentCreature — Serpent	Creature — Serpent	4.1%	3.8
134	Pulse of MurasaInstant	Instant	4.0%	1.2
135	Ghostly FlickerInstant	Instant	4.0%	2.2
136	Battle ScreechSorcery	Sorcery	4.0%	3.9
137	Maelstrom ColossusArtifact Creature — Golem	Artifact Creature — Golem	3.9%	3.8
138	Prophetic PrismArtifact	Artifact	3.8%	3.2
139	Melded MoxiteArtifact	Artifact	3.8%	3.1
140	Deep AnalysisSorcery	Sorcery	3.8%	1.4
141	Sleep of the DeadSorcery	Sorcery	3.8%	1.9
142	Pinnacle Kill-ShipArtifact — Spacecraft	Artifact — Spacecraft	3.8%	3.8
143	Khalni GardenLand	Land	3.8%	3.6
144	Delver of Secrets // Insectile AberrationCreature — Human Wizard // Creature — Human Insect	Creature — Human Wizard // Creature — Human Insect	3.8%	4.0
145	SkredInstant	Instant	3.7%	3.7
146	Citadel GateLand — Gate	Land — Gate	3.7%	4.0
147	Mukotai AmbusherArtifact Creature — Rat Ninja	Artifact Creature — Rat Ninja	3.7%	1.2
148	Lotus PetalArtifact	Artifact	3.6%	2.4
149	Basilisk GateLand — Gate	Land — Gate	3.6%	3.9
150	Volatile FjordSnow Land — Island Mountain	Snow Land — Island Mountain	3.6%	2.4
151	Ice TunnelSnow Land — Island Swamp	Snow Land — Island Swamp	3.5%	2.3
152	Arbor ElfCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	3.5%	3.8
153	Plunder the TrollshawsInstant	Instant	3.5%	2.8
154	Of One MindSorcery	Sorcery	3.5%	3.9
155	Haunted FengrafLand	Land	3.5%	1.0
156	Eldrazi RepurposerCreature — Eldrazi Drone	Creature — Eldrazi Drone	3.5%	3.5
157	Perilous LandscapeLand	Land	3.5%	3.3
158	Journey to NowhereEnchantment	Enchantment	3.5%	2.4
159	Raffine's InformantCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	3.5%	4.0
160	Brinebarrow IntruderCreature — Human Rogue	Creature — Human Rogue	3.5%	3.3
161	Slagwoods BridgeArtifact Land	Artifact Land	3.4%	3.9
162	Spider-Man, Web-SlingerLegendary Creature — Spider Human Hero	Legendary Creature — Spider Human Hero	3.3%	1.6
163	Wild GrowthEnchantment — Aura	Enchantment — Aura	3.3%	2.9
164	Twisted LandscapeLand	Land	3.3%	3.9
165	Guardians' PledgeInstant	Instant	3.2%	2.3
166	Grim BaubleArtifact	Artifact	3.2%	1.7
167	Glacial FloodplainSnow Land — Plains Island	Snow Land — Plains Island	3.2%	1.7
168	Boulderbranch GolemArtifact Creature — Golem	Artifact Creature — Golem	3.2%	3.2
169	Sacred CatCreature — Cat	Creature — Cat	3.2%	4.0
170	Deem InferiorSorcery	Sorcery	3.2%	2.3
171	Idyllic GrangeLand — Plains	Land — Plains	3.2%	2.0
172	Ramosian RallyInstant	Instant	3.2%	1.6
173	Black Mage's RodArtifact — Equipment	Artifact — Equipment	3.2%	2.4
174	Extract a ConfessionSorcery	Sorcery	3.2%	1.1
175	Harrier StrixCreature — Bird	Creature — Bird	3.2%	1.8
176	Wrenn's ResolveSorcery	Sorcery	3.1%	2.6
177	Union of the Third PathInstant	Instant	3.0%	1.2
178	RancorEnchantment — Aura	Enchantment — Aura	3.0%	3.6
179	Bender's WaterskinArtifact	Artifact	2.9%	2.7
180	Contaminated LandscapeLand	Land	2.8%	1.5
181	Outlaw MedicCreature — Human Rogue	Creature — Human Rogue	2.7%	3.3
182	Snow-Covered PlainsBasic Snow Land — Plains	Basic Snow Land — Plains	2.7%	1.9
183	Dimir AqueductLand	Land	2.7%	1.1
184	Boarding PartyCreature — Human Pirate	Creature — Human Pirate	2.7%	3.8
185	CryoshatterEnchantment — Aura	Enchantment — Aura	2.4%	3.2
186	CliffgateLand — Gate	Land — Gate	2.3%	3.8
187	Rustvale BridgeArtifact Land	Artifact Land	2.3%	3.6
188	Annoyed AltisaurCreature — Dinosaur	Creature — Dinosaur	2.3%	3.1
189	Idyllic BeachfrontLand — Plains Island	Land — Plains Island	2.2%	1.1
190	Armadillo CloakEnchantment — Aura	Enchantment — Aura	2.2%	3.6
191	Hickory WoodlotLand	Land	2.2%	4.0
192	Inventor's AxeArtifact — Equipment	Artifact — Equipment	2.2%	3.8
193	Kaervek's TorchSorcery	Sorcery	2.2%	1.1
194	Agony WarpInstant	Instant	2.2%	1.1
195	Ash BarrensLand	Land	2.2%	2.0
196	Jagged BarrensLand — Desert	Land — Desert	2.2%	3.8
197	ManamorphoseInstant	Instant	2.2%	3.8
198	Ride's EndInstant	Instant	2.2%	1.5
199	Manor GateLand — Gate	Land — Gate	2.2%	2.6
200	Vampire's KissSorcery	Sorcery	2.1%	3.9
201	Lose FocusInstant	Instant	2.1%	1.3
202	Alms of the VeinSorcery	Sorcery	2.1%	4.0
203	Ethereal ArmorEnchantment — Aura	Enchantment — Aura	2.1%	4.0
204	Mortuary MireLand	Land	2.0%	1.0
205	Reaping the GravesInstant	Instant	2.0%	2.9
206	Boros GarrisonLand	Land	2.0%	2.5
207	Moment's PeaceInstant	Instant	2.0%	2.8

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Avg. copies: among the decks that play it

Sideboard (69)

#	Card	Type	% of decks	Avg. copies
1	HydroblastInstant	Instant	27.7%	3.2
2	Relic of ProgenitusArtifact	Artifact	27.6%	2.6
3	PyroblastInstant	Instant	26.4%	3.1
4	Blue Elemental BlastInstant	Instant	25.1%	3.0
5	Red Elemental BlastInstant	Instant	23.9%	2.8
6	Breath WeaponInstant	Instant	20.6%	2.2
7	Faerie MacabreCreature — Faerie Rogue	Creature — Faerie Rogue	19.4%	2.4
8	Cast into the FireInstant	Instant	15.7%	2.6
9	Dust to DustSorcery	Sorcery	15.5%	3.0
10	Nihil SpellbombArtifact	Artifact	14.8%	1.8
11	AnnulInstant	Instant	14.3%	3.0
12	EnvelopInstant	Instant	12.2%	1.7
13	Weather the StormInstant	Instant	12.1%	2.9
14	DuressSorcery	Sorcery	11.7%	2.6
15	Flaring PainInstant	Instant	11.7%	1.1
16	Thraben CharmInstant	Instant	11.3%	1.8
17	End the FestivitiesSorcery	Sorcery	10.8%	2.0
18	VandalblastSorcery	Sorcery	10.5%	1.9
19	Arms of HadarSorcery	Sorcery	10.3%	1.6
20	Steel SabotageInstant	Instant	9.1%	2.4
21	Smash to SmithereensInstant	Instant	8.4%	2.5
22	Extract a ConfessionSorcery	Sorcery	7.9%	1.7
23	DispelInstant	Instant	7.8%	1.7
24	Searing BlazeInstant	Instant	5.8%	2.3
25	Moment's PeaceInstant	Instant	5.6%	2.4
26	Scattershot ArcherCreature — Elf Archer	Creature — Elf Archer	5.4%	2.2
27	Troublemaker OupheCreature — Ouphe	Creature — Ouphe	5.3%	2.2
28	Standard BearerCreature — Human Flagbearer	Creature — Human Flagbearer	5.3%	2.1
29	Monstrous EmergenceSorcery	Sorcery	5.3%	3.5
30	Vitu-Ghazi InspectorCreature — Elf Detective	Creature — Elf Detective	5.0%	2.6
31	Ancient GrudgeInstant	Instant	5.0%	1.7
32	CampfireArtifact	Artifact	4.8%	1.7
33	Tormod's CryptArtifact	Artifact	4.5%	2.1
34	Murmuring MysticCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	4.5%	1.4
35	Journey to NowhereEnchantment	Enchantment	4.4%	2.3
36	Mesmeric FiendCreature — Nightmare Horror	Creature — Nightmare Horror	4.3%	1.9
37	Drown in SorrowSorcery	Sorcery	3.8%	2.0
38	SuplexSorcery	Sorcery	3.6%	2.1
39	Gut ShotInstant	Instant	3.6%	2.8
40	Tectonic HazardSorcery	Sorcery	3.5%	2.2
41	DeglamerInstant	Instant	3.5%	2.6
42	Prismatic StrandsInstant	Instant	3.5%	1.4
43	NegateInstant	Instant	3.4%	2.0
44	Holy LightInstant	Instant	3.2%	1.8
45	ElectrickeryInstant	Instant	3.2%	2.0
46	Tamiyo's SafekeepingInstant	Instant	3.1%	2.5
47	Krark-Clan ShamanCreature — Goblin Shaman	Creature — Goblin Shaman	3.0%	1.4
48	Masked VandalCreature — Shapeshifter	Creature — Shapeshifter	3.0%	1.8
49	Gorilla ShamanCreature — Ape Shaman	Creature — Ape Shaman	2.9%	1.4
50	Cast DownInstant	Instant	2.9%	1.9
51	Avenging HunterCreature — Dragon Ranger	Creature — Dragon Ranger	2.9%	2.0
52	Fiery CannonadeInstant	Instant	2.8%	2.2
53	Suffocating FumesInstant	Instant	2.8%	1.5
54	Spinewoods PaladinCreature — Human Knight	Creature — Human Knight	2.8%	3.0
55	Destroy EvilInstant	Instant	2.7%	1.7
56	Heritage ReclamationInstant	Instant	2.7%	2.0
57	Martyr of SandsCreature — Human Cleric	Creature — Human Cleric	2.7%	3.4
58	Unexpected FangsInstant	Instant	2.6%	1.4
59	Cleansing WildfireSorcery	Sorcery	2.5%	2.5
60	Snuff OutInstant	Instant	2.5%	2.2
61	Call Damage ControlSorcery	Sorcery	2.5%	1.8
62	Mukotai AmbusherArtifact Creature — Rat Ninja	Artifact Creature — Rat Ninja	2.3%	1.3
63	Tithing Blade // Consuming SepulcherArtifact // Artifact	Artifact // Artifact	2.3%	1.8
64	Spreading SeasEnchantment — Aura	Enchantment — Aura	2.2%	2.7
65	Siege SmashInstant	Instant	2.2%	2.3
66	Stonehorn DignitaryCreature — Rhino Soldier	Creature — Rhino Soldier	2.2%	1.5
67	Soul-Guide LanternArtifact	Artifact	2.1%	2.0
68	Writhing ChrysalisCreature — Eldrazi Drone	Creature — Eldrazi Drone	2.1%	3.1
69	Accursed MarauderCreature — Zombie Warrior	Creature — Zombie Warrior	2.0%	2.2