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Elves
Meta Share
5.0%
MTGGoldfish data
Tracked Decks
21
Recent tournament lists
Top 8 Appearances
884
Last 90 days (TopDeck)
Combined Score
5.5
MTGGoldfish + TopDeck
Est. Deck Cost
~$68
Average list, cheapest printings (all printings)
Matchups vs Top Archetypes · last 60 days
Win rate from Elves's perspective · faded = low sample (<5 matches)
Signature Cards
Cards that define this archetype (4-of maindeck staples)
Featured Decklist
Browse all 883 decklists →60 maindeck· 15 sideboard· $83.13
Recent Results
#21Decklist availableQueMarioPauper Challenge 32 · 32 playersOct 15, 20263-3#20Decklist availableDjiidanLyonPauper Jeudi 15 octobre 2026 · 20 playersOct 15, 20260-4#10Decklist availableShiibPauper Challenge 32 · 32 playersOct 14, 20264-2#25Decklist availableCrouchingPigPauper Challenge 32 · 32 playersOct 14, 20263-3#19Decklist availableCrouchingPigPauper Challenge 16 · 32 playersOct 13, 20263-3#32Decklist availableCoachinhoPauper Challenge 16 · 32 playersOct 13, 20260-2#7Decklist availableShiibPauper Challenge 32 · 32 playersOct 12, 20264-3#14Decklist availablepepeteamPauper Challenge 32 · 32 playersOct 12, 20264-2#15Decklist availabledarkunaPauper Challenge 32 · 32 playersOct 12, 20264-2#20Decklist availableUagli1Pauper Challenge 32 · 32 playersOct 12, 20263-3
Newest first, limited to finishes that published a decklist.
Gameplay Videos
Pauper Elves Are Even Stronger Than I Expected
sprat3k posted on August 25, 2025
🌳👊 Elves [ Pauper League ] I did 3x "4-1" with this deck!
mana birds posted on November 21, 2025
Dimir Terror vs Elves | NYC Pauper League
New York City Magic: The Gathering posted on February 7, 2026
Playing Elves for the FIRST TIME! | Pauper MTG
StrataGames posted on July 23, 2026
Matchup Win Rates
Last 90 days. Challenge and Showcase events only. League results excluded.
How to beat Elves → — which decks have the best records against it, and what they board.
| Opponent | Win Rate | Record | Matches | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mono Red MadnessHigh sample | 25.8% | 8-23 | 31 | Gatherling |
| Grixis AffinityMedium sample | 64.3% | 9-5 | 14 | Gatherling |
| Ephemerate TronMedium sample | 42.9% | 6-8 | 14 | Gatherling |
| Mono Red RallyMedium sample | 23.1% | 3-10 | 13 | Gatherling |
| TronMedium sample | 66.7% | 6-3 | 9 | mtgo |
| Esper AffinityMedium sample | 77.8% | 7-2 | 9 | mtgo |
| Mono-Blue FaeriesMedium sample | 75.0% | 6-2 | 8 | mtgo |
| Golgari GardensMedium sample | 25.0% | 2-6 | 8 | mtgo |
| Ruby StormLow sample | 0.0% | 0-7 | 7 | Gatherling |
| Dimir FaeriesLow sample | 42.9% | 3-4 | 7 | mtgo |
| Snacker GatesLow sample | 16.7% | 1-5 | 6 | TopDeck.gg |
| Jund WildfireLow sample | 66.7% | 4-2 | 6 | mtgo |
| White AggroLow sample | 66.7% | 4-2 | 6 | Gatherling |
| Dimir ControlLow sample | 0.0% | 0-5 | 5 | TopDeck.gg |
| Spy ComboLow sample | 60.0% | 3-2 | 5 | mtgo |
| BoglesLow sample | 100.0% | 5-0 | 5 | mtgo |
| Mono-Blue DelverLow sample | 60.0% | 3-2 | 5 | mtgo |
| 4c EphemerateInsufficient sample | — | 1-3 | 4 | Gatherling |
| FamiliarsInsufficient sample | — | 3-1 | 4 | TopDeck.gg |
| Gruul PonzaInsufficient sample | — | 4-0 | 4 | mtgo |
| 4c AffinityInsufficient sample | — | 1-2 | 3 | mtgo |
| Naya RampInsufficient sample | — | 0-3 | 3 | mtgo |
| 4c ControlInsufficient sample | — | 0-3 | 3 | TopDeck.gg |
| Madness BurnInsufficient sample | — | 1-2 | 3 | Gatherling |
| Blue TerrorInsufficient sample | — | 3-0 | 3 | Gatherling |
| Rakdos MadnessInsufficient sample | — | 2-1 | 3 | TopDeck.gg |
| Naya PonzaInsufficient sample | — | 2-0 | 2 | TopDeck.gg |
| Azorius AffinityInsufficient sample | — | 1-1 | 2 | TopDeck.gg |
| Poison StormInsufficient sample | — | 2-0 | 2 | TopDeck.gg |
| Cycle StormInsufficient sample | — | 0-2 | 2 | TopDeck.gg |
| Inside Out ComboInsufficient sample | — | 2-0 | 2 | Gatherling |
| Black BurnInsufficient sample | — | 1-1 | 2 | Gatherling |
| Food GardensInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| DredgeInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Sultai FaeriesInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Dimir TerrorInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | mtgo |
| InfectInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | Gatherling |
| 4c SynthesizerInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | Gatherling |
| Mardu SynthesizerInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Walls ComboInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Mono-White HeroicInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | Gatherling |
| Izzet TerrorInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Mono-BlackInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Jeskai EphemerateInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Selesnya GatesInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| SliversInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Black SacrificeInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Turbo FogInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
Bands describe how much evidence sits behind each row, not how confident the figure is — even 20+ matches carries a 95% interval around ±20 percentage points. Under 5 matches no win rate is shown. How these are calculated
Matchup Trends
Weekly win rate trends (MTGO + TopDeck.gg data, last 90 days)
Elves vs Mono Red Madness — weekly win rate
Elves vs Grixis Affinity — weekly win rate
Last tournament appearance: October 15, 2026