Pauper: Format healthy; aggro decks dominate

Pauper is looking solid this week, with a high health index and lots of player activity. The format's in a sweet spot, even if the top decks are familiar faces. No bans this week means we keep grinding with the current powerhouses.

The numbers tell a story of health. Diversity is at 76, and Archetype Distribution is a strong 89, indicating a well-balanced format. Player and Event Growth scores are also high, at 91.7 and 87.3 respectively. MTGO player growth is particularly strong at 9% monthly, showing Pauper is thriving online. The B&R Health score is 70, with no action this week, indicating the committee is carefully monitoring the format.

Aggro continues its reign, comprising over 70% of the meta. Mono Blue Aggro is the deck to beat at 13.1%, followed by Jund at 10%. Red Deck Wins and Burn are close behind at 8% each. Rakdos Aggro, Affinity, and Elves are also contenders. While Control makes up just 17.3% and Combo 12.3% of the meta, down from historical averages, it is always important to respect the diversity of options and playstyles that these archetypes present.

Reddit is buzzing about the usual suspects - Mono-Red and Affinity. Players are questioning if the format's getting stale, but others argue it's just well-defined. Dimir Terror is still a deck to watch, and graveyard recursion strategies using Tortured Existence are on the rise. While High Tide dodged a ban, Deadly Dispute is getting some side-eye from the community. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with players always searching for that next big thing.