Pauper: Aggro decks dominate, diversity monitored

Alright Pauper players, let's dive into the latest state of our favorite format. This week's Final Health Index is sitting pretty at 78.4, signaling a generally healthy metagame. While there are always things to keep an eye on, the data suggests Pauper is in a good spot right now.

Breaking down the numbers, we see a Metagame Diversity Score of 75.0, indicating a decent variety of viable decks. The Archetype Distribution Score is a solid 86.2, showing a healthy spread between Aggro, Control, and Combo strategies. Player Growth is booming with a score of 95.9, fueled by rising participation on both paper and MTGO. However, the B&R Health Score is a bit lower at 70.0, suggesting some lingering concerns potentially linked to problem cards or dominant archetypes.

Looking at the Top 10 Decks, Mono Blue Aggro is still the king of the hill at 17.6%. After that, we see Burn and Jund tied at 8%, followed by Affinity at 7%. Red Deck Wins, Elves, Rakdos Aggro, and Gruul Aggro all share 5%, with Mono Black Aggro at 4% and Weenie White rounding out the list at 3%. Clearly, aggro strategies are making a big impact, with a whopping 73.2% of the meta. Compare that to Control's 14.4% and Combo's 12.4%, and the format seems a bit lopsided.

According to the Reddit community buzz, players are actively discussing the strength of top decks like Mono-Blue Faeries. The community is cautiously optimistic and the possibility of the Basilisk Gate being added to control decks. The B&R announcement saw no cards banned or restricted, but the analysts noted a decision on High Tide has been postponed. This shows they're keeping a close eye on the format's dominant strategies.