Archived Analysis

A snapshot of Modern from September 9, 2025.

Modern: Growth slowing, top decks dominant
Analysis from September 9, 2025

Modern's in a decent spot, according to the numbers, but there are definitely some things to watch out for. Our Final Health Index sits at 63.6, so it's not perfect, but it's holding. The data indicates a healthy and vibrant Modern scene.

The Diversity Score is a solid 74.5, suggesting a reasonable range of viable strategies. The Archetype Distribution Score is high at 92.0, suggesting a healthy balance between the strategies of Aggro, Control, and Combo. However, the Growth scores are lagging, with Event Growth at 32.9 and Player Growth at 37.0. It seems like fewer people are playing and attending events.

Looking at the Top 10 Decks, Boros Aggro is the clear leader at 14.2%, followed by Death and Taxes at 10%. Affinity is a distant third at 6%. The rest of the pack is significantly smaller, with UR Aggro and 4/5c Aggro both at 3%. The top decks seem to have a hold on the metagame.

Reddit discussions reveal that Rakdos Evoke is a hot topic, with players debating its viability. Fury and its power level also remain an ongoing discussion. Orcish Bowmasters continues to draw ire as a potentially format-warping card. No B&R changes were made recently, and the AI analysis suggests that the metagame is healthy and self-correcting, leading to an expectation that the format will remain diverse and engaging.

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Archived on: 9/9/2025, 12:22:43 AM

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