Modern: Aggro dominant, diversity keeps interesting

Modern is an aggro-heavy format right now, but the diversity keeps things interesting. Player numbers are down, but solid event attendance suggests people still want to sling spells. Let's dig in.

The format's overall health index sits at 65.6, with a strong Diversity score of 75.6 and Archetype Distribution at a very high 92.4. This indicates a format where a variety of decks are viable, despite the aggro dominance. The Event Growth Score is a healthy 85.7, but the Player Growth Score is a dismal 24.8, signaling declining participation. Recent B&R stability (80.0) suggests Wizards is happy with the current state.

Boros Aggro is the deck to beat at 14.8%, followed by Death and Taxes at 12%. Affinity and 4/5c Aggro also show up. Overall, Aggro makes up a massive 52.2% of the meta, a significant jump from the historical 43.8%. Control is lagging behind at 18.4%, and Combo sits at 29.4%. If you're sleeving up Control, be prepared for a rough ride against the tide of small creatures!

Community chatter on Reddit is focused on Rakdos Evoke and if Fury needs a ban. Amulet Titan is making a comeback, and Mono-White Hammer Time is also gaining traction as an alternative aggressive option. Leyline Binding is a format staple. There's no B&R news this week, and the AI analysis confirms the format appears healthy and self-correcting. Despite player decline, the constant innovation keeps Modern interesting.