Legacy: Combo rising; Delver cause concern

Legacy's holding steady, but the question is for how long? Our Final Health Index sits at a respectable 74.6, suggesting a format in decent shape, but there are rumblings beneath the surface. The data points to potential pressure points that could shift the landscape.

The numbers tell a story of relative stability. Metagame Diversity is at 72.8, indicating a decent spread of viable decks, but it's down from previous years. Archetype Distribution is high at 91.0, suggesting good balance between Aggro, Control and Combo, but the historical numbers show a potential issue, with Combo seeing over a 9% rise in play percentage over the past 5 years, indicating a long-term swing towards the strategy. Event and Player Growth are positive (86.3 and 88.0 respectively), driven largely by MTGO participation's growth, compensating for the stability of paper events and players. The B&R Health Score is 65.0, seemingly lagging behind other metrics, which suggests underlying tension regarding the banlist.

UR Aggro (6%) is the deck to beat right now, followed by Dragon Stompy (5%). Dimir Tempo and Eldrazi Aggro are both sitting at 4%, followed by Death & Taxes at 3%. These decks are the frontrunners, so be prepared to face them.

Community discussions, according to Reddit, are focused on the influence of various Delver of Secrets strategies, particularly UR Delver. The dominance of Orcish Bowmasters is also a hot topic. While there haven't been any card changes in the recent B&R announcement, the AI commentary notes a cautious approach, acknowledging potential interventions if format shifts necessitate them. Is the metagame diverse enough? Are Delver and Orcish Bowmasters pushing things too far? The coming weeks will be crucial in shaping Legacy's direction.