Archived Analysis

Pauper's overall health stands at a solid 68.7, suggesting a fairly stable format, but let's dive into the details to see what's really going on. Are we brewing, or are we groaning about the meta?

The diversity score is a respectable 77.3, indicating a reasonable variety of decks, while the Archetype Distribution Score is a very healthy 89.7. This suggests that even though there are clear top decks, they aren't completely dominating the field. However, the event growth score is a concerning 20.7 and the Player Growth Score is only 53.3. Something might be deterring paper players, especially as MTGO numbers seem to be holding steadier.

Mono Blue Aggro is the deck to beat at 14.9%, followed by Affinity and Red Deck Wins at 8% each. Jund and Burn each hold 6% of the meta, while Rakdos Aggro and Mono Black Aggro tie at 5%. Elves, Mono Green Aggro, and Weenie White bring up the rear with 3% each. Aggro is clearly king, gobbling up 70.2% of the meta compared to Control's 18.7% and Combo's 11.1%.

From the Reddit discussions, it seems like there's been a lot of chatter about Tolarian Terror and its place in the meta. People are also innovating new graveyard and aggro strategies, so the community is clearly engaged. The decision to postpone a decision on High Tide suggests a cautious approach. No cards were banned or restricted this announcement, signaling a cautious optimism despite any issues.