Welcome to Enchanted Grounds' first ever $1,000 Pauper event. Read on for details.
Pre-registration is accepted provided players input their Wizards Play Network Account information (the same email you use to log in to Companion or to Magic Arena). Walk-in registrations on the day of the event will only be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and only if preregistration does not reach the 40-player limit.
This event is being held at the Highlands Ranch location of Enchanted Grounds on Saturday, November 1st, 2025.
Player check-in and deck registration submission (for those not using Moxfield) will begin at 10:00 AM. Player pairings for Round 1 will be posted at 11:00 AM. Any late players at that point will only be allowed to check in or register for the event by taking a round 1 loss.
Round 1 will begin immediately after the player meeting.
Cards must be sleeved, and sleeves cannot be marked; any sleeves damaged during the tournament must be replaced.
Moxfield deck list may be provided in place of a physical deck registration sheet. Deck registration must be completed prior to the player meeting at 11:00 AM on tournament day.
EventLink software will be used to organize the tournament. Players are encouraged to utilize the Companion app on a smart device to track all tournament information.
Competitive REL - https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Rules_Enforcement_Level
5 rounds of Swiss, followed by a cut to top 8, then three rounds of elimination play to determine final standings.
50 minute rounds during Swiss rounds, 90 minutes during quarter- and semi-final rounds, no time limit during final round. All players are expected to know the rules of the game and know their decks well enough that they maintain a good pace of play. Any player determined to be playing too slowly by judge staff, even during top 8 play, will be assessed the appropriate penalty.
All participants in the event will receive a foil promotional card appropriate to the Pauper format.
40 players guarantees the following cash prizes:
If fewer than 40 players are enrolled in the event prizes will be adjusted to maintain percentage of payout versus total entry fees.
Join the Pauper player's Discord here: https://discord.gg/nWPNNm9a
Join the Enchanted Grounds Discord here: https://discord.gg/DmasWWk8E
Entry Fee – $30
