Archived Analysis

Legacy's at a crossroads, according to the latest data, landing on a Final Health Index of 61.1. This suggests a format that's doing okay, but with some clear room for improvement. It's a format where you can probably still bring your pet deck and win, but you'll need to be aware of the big players.

The Metagame Diversity Score is a decent 68.3, showing a reasonable spread of decks. However, the Event Growth Score is a worrying 0.0, and the Player Growth Score is only 57.4, showing that although online numbers are up, paper play is in decline. The Archetype Distribution Score of 89.7 suggests there are strong decks in the current meta. Combo strategies are the big winner here making up 54.1% of the meta compared to only 40.2% historically.

Looking at the Top 10 decks, Dimir Tempo is the deck to beat at 6%, followed by Dragon Stompy at 5% and Eldrazi Aggro and UR Aggro tied at 4%. Canadian Threshold sits at 2%. The rest of the list is a smattering of various strategies each at or below 1% representation. Knowing these top contenders is crucial for any Legacy player looking to compete at a high level.

Reddit discussions highlight the ongoing debate around Legacy's health, especially regarding the dominance of certain strategies. Orcish Bowmasters remains a contentious card, with players both praising its power and criticizing its ubiquity. The B&R Health Score sits at 65.0 and the AI analysis indicates no card changes are expected in the short term, but possible future intervention may be needed. The community are still engaged in discussions about the formats health and exploring new strategies to adapt to the evolving meta.